Walked into a spa in Scottsdale that had a 'skin fasting' station

I was checking out a new spa in Scottsdale last month. They had a whole area set up where they told clients to stop all products for 72 hours. No cleanser, no serum, nothing. Just water. The esthetician there said it 'resets the skin's microbiome'. I watched a client get talked into it who had active rosacea. It felt irresponsible. We spend years learning about proper barrier support and consistent care. This trend feels like a step back, telling people to abandon routines we build with them. It's a gimmick that could really harm someone's progress. Has anyone else seen this pop up in their area? How do you talk clients out of these internet trends?

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wadem8914d ago

My spa in Austin tried that last year.

the_mary13d ago

Oh man, that reminds me of the "natural deodorant detox" trend. My cousin did it and swore she had to "push through the stink" for weeks to "reset her sweat glands." It was BAD. She basically ruined a bunch of shirts and avoided people for a month. These total reset ideas sound the same, like punishing your body for using products. What if your skin just gets dry and cracked? That's not a reset, that's damage.

johnson.paul14d ago

That's wild they pushed it on someone with rosacea. Did the esthetician explain what they do if someone's skin freaks out during the 72 hours? Like, are they on call for a panic flare-up, or do they just say that's part of the "reset"?