Who Should Skip a Hydrating Facial

Some people should not book a HydraFacial, and this article reads one expert statement on who they are and says what the statement leaves open.

The expert statement and its source

The statement comes from Mindbodygreen (www.mindbodygreen.com), which quotes an NYC-based skin expert. The expert says that generally speaking, a HydraFacial treatment is safe for all skin types, but there are exceptions. She adds that those with a rash, sunburn, open wounds, and certain medications should avoid the treatment.

Four checks before you book

• Check your skin first. A rash means skip it.
• Check for sunburn. If you have one, skip it.
• Check for open wounds. If you have any, skip it.
• Check your medications. Some of them mean skip it.

What the quote does not name

The quote says "certain medications" and does not name them. Ask your prescriber, or the practice you plan to visit, which ones apply to you before you book.

The quote also says "exceptions" without listing every one. Treat the four conditions above as the ones the source named, not as a complete list.

Read the other sources

Allure's piece, What Is the HydraFacial Treatment and Why Is It So Popular?, describes the treatment in general terms. Mindbodygreen's full article, What Is A HydraFacial? Benefits, Cost + Before & After, carries the quote above.

If a condition fits you

If any of the four conditions fits you today, wait. If none does, take your medication list to the appointment and ask about it first.