A few weeks ago, something went very wrong with my back. I had gotten my shoulders and upper back waxed (it’s tank top season, what can I say?) and was feeling smooth—until I started to itch. A few ...

The beauty industry has no shortage of new “must-try” treatments — but the back facial (aka “bacial”) is one worth taking seriously. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. The clue, however, ...

A few weeks ago, something went very wrong with my back. I had gotten my shoulders and upper back waxed (it’s tank top season, what can I say?) and was feeling smooth—until I started to itch. A few ...

No pain, no gain, right? When our least-favorite, uninvited houseguest shows up—acne—we know it’s time to book a facial. There’s something about a professional skincare treatment that leaves our skin ...

Facials are often framed as indulgent spa extras, but from a skin-science perspective they function as controlled interventions that support cellular turnover, barrier repair, hydration balance, and ...

I suffer from oily skin, which means I also suffer from congested skin, so I've always been intrigued by the idea of figuring out what exactly an extraction facial is — and, you know, having all of ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. And really, it was only a matter of time. Back facials are part of the wider trend towards the ...