About Spas: Why I'm Afraid To Get A Facial

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Spas Spas Spa Basics Plan A Spa Visit Spa Treatments From Anitra Brown, your Guide to Spas One of my esthetics teachers asked me once if working in a spa had ruined it for me. "All I think about now is germs," she said. My first job put the fear into me - the estheticians there had terrible habits. Find out what they did, and what to look for in a well-run spa, and why the cheapest prices isn't always the best deal. Why I'm Afraid To Get A Facial My first job was a place where the spa director thought it was okay to put sponges in a "sterilizer" (which is unfortunately misnamed) and reuse them on clients. As a spa customer, you depend on management and therapists to be educated, to be ethical and to care. If any of those things are missing, you can be at risk, even if the treatment feels good. Tip-offs for an Unsanitary Spa How can you tell if a spa provides a safe, sanitary environment? Here are tips to help you choose a safe, sanitary spa. See More About:  spa safety  spa sanitation  spa tips Sanitation and the Pedicure Manicures and pedicures are another treatments that requires impeccable sanitation. That $12 pedicure isn't worth it if you get an infection. See More About:  spa treatments  spa tips  Where Have Those Stones Been? Finally, one reason a hot stone massage is more expensive is that is requires more prep, including thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing the stones. Don't get this treatment at a spa that cuts corners. See More About:  hot stone massage  specialty massage  massage Spas Ads Spas Anti Aging Spas Facial Spa Treatment Salon Day Spas Massage Day Featured Articles Spa Deals Spa Reviews Massage Facial Home Spa Resources For Spa Professionals   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More> This newsletter is written by: Anitra Brown Spas Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Spas newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Top Ten Reasons To Go To A Spa The Best Health Spas Health Spas on A Budget Great Adventure Spas Bringing It Back Home Advertisement