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7 Spa Rip-Offs to Know About Before Booking Your Next Treatment

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by Melanie Rud Chadwick  |  COMMENT

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Think Twice About Certain Ingredients
Think Twice About Certain Ingredients "Some ingredients are definitely more fad than fab," says Mikesell, who points out that it's all about what can actually penetrate the skin to deliver real benefits. "While being slathered in chocolate certainly smells good, the skin benefits may be nominal. It might feel decadent to experience a 24-karat gold facial, but unless the ingredients are able to penetrate the skin, you're not going to see the results you want," she adds. More specifically, if a treatment calls out precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) or gems, it's absolutely worth inquiring as to what kind of delivery system is used to get them into the skin; otherwise, they can be a total waste of money.

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