How important really is specialized skin/body treatment (e.g. salts, scrubs, mud masks, peels, etc.)?

Seriously- does it make any difference? I usually wash my face with regular soap (I have no acne...used to be very bad and solved it with accutane) so now I dont care, the best treatment I give my face and body is a moisturizing over-the-counter lotion such as Johnson's renewal and the rare occassion bubble bath gel. Am I wise by saving the money..is it all a bunch of marketing? Or is there something I'm unaware of? Facts/evidence/statistics are most appreciated. The only way I'm spending all the money these guys charge is if I really know the cold facts say they are worth every penny. Essentially- highest quality/largest results for the lowest price is my goal.


Thanks bunches :)How important really is specialized skin/body treatment (e.g. salts, scrubs, mud masks, peels, etc.)?
I actually broke down and bought a very expensive regime for my face. Yes, I feel it is worth it. After looking in to what many brands use on products they make a lot of things with mineral oil (petroleum) which is cheap and not good for you or your skin.


I don't have any ';hard'; stats but I am all for natural things in my creams, and cosmetics - I also use a sea salt scrub which is worth every dime -





If you google petroleum or take a cracker (saltine) and place it in baby oil aka distilled petroleum and another cracker in water (1/4 cup of each) you see how the cracker hardens.


So anything with mineral oil/vaseline, petroleum in it is not good - so I read a lot of labels.





My skin has also really changed for the better since using pure and natural soaps, and creams and make up.How important really is specialized skin/body treatment (e.g. salts, scrubs, mud masks, peels, etc.)?
My Opinion (I'm not a professional).





First of all how old are you? When you're young - nothing really matters as long as you are clean and you use a moisturizer. However, sometime in your early 40's your skin will change and, unfortunately, your past practices can affect your skin then.





You don't have to go all out with products, but I can tell you that the Oil of Olay products are great. You can get them at most stores (CVS, TARGET etc). They cost a bit more, but they are really good over the counter items. If you start using them now, when you hit your 40's your skin will be in better condition to handle the changes it will experience.





The other warning I can give you is WATCH YOUR SUN EXPOSURE/DAMAGE.





Good Luck and I hope this helps.
I have struggled with acne for many years. I still continue to struggle with acne in my mid-20s and always seem to have a few breakouts. I have tried a variety of skin care products over the years. It's like I can never have perfectly clear skin anymore. But after using Zenmed products it's much better now and I am Totally satisfied with product quality and results. I recommend Zenmed products for sure!