Celebrity esthetician Molly Walsh specializes in microdermabrasion treatments.
We asked celebrity esthetician Molly Walsh to answer some questions about professional skin care, finding an esthetician, facials and microdermabrasion. See what this Beautyfix expert panelist has to say.
Q: What are the benefits of getting professional facials versus doing one at home?
A: Professional skin care is more thorough. You get a deeper cleansing because we can go above what can be done at home. We use Glycolic peels, Vitamin A, enzymes or granular scrubs to exfoliate. Extractions are another benefit. Extractions should always be performed by a professional since there is a risk of scarring or breaking out if they are not done correctly. Another benefit of a professional facial is getting a facial massage which brings blood to the surface. This tones and lifts the skin. It also helps heal acne. Yet another benefit is a custom facial mask. Very often people dry out their skin by using too strong of a mask. Your esthetician will usually customize a mask for your skin type. It is important to speak to a professional about your skin care options in order to get the best results. I recommend getting a facial every 4-6 weeks since that is how long it takes for cellular turnover to occur
Q: How should our members go about finding a good esthetician?
A: Word of Mouth is the best way. Speak to your friends about who they would recommend. Also do your research online. Find out which products the estheticians you’re considering use. Usage of multiple product lines is usually a good sign.
Q: What is Microdermabrasion and who would be a good candidate for that treatment?
A: Mircodermabrasion is awesome. It’s for pretty much everybody. It is like a “sandblasting” of the skin at a smaller scale. Fine crystals are used to exfoliate the skin and remove dead cells. A vacuum is then used to suck up the dead skin cells and the crystals, leaving healthy collagen and elastin on the surface. This is followed by deep pore cleansing and a mask. The skin will look amazing 2-3 days afterward. There will be some peeling in the days after the treatment, but the benefits are well worth it. This treatment is great for anyone but it is especially beneficial as an acne scar treatment – for those that have discoloration left by acne. It is also beneficial for those with fine lines (forehead and crows feet).
Molly Walsh has been one of California’s premier skin care professionals since 1988 and has an extensive celebrity client roster which includes Barbara Streisand, Jim Carrey, Maria Sharapova, Brooke Shields, Delta Burke, Amanda Peet and Lauren Holly. Molly is a licensed cosmetologist and specializes in microdermabrasion treatments. She is also a member of the Beautyfix panel of experts. Molly’s Skin Care Boutique is located in Hermosa Beach, CA. See Molly’s complete Beautyfix profile
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