Description
A facial is a family of skin care treatments for the face, including steam, exfoliation (physical and chemical), extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, and massage. They are normally performed in beauty salons, but are also a common spa treatment. They are used for general skin health as well as for specific skin conditions. Types of facials include European facial,LED light therapy facials, hydrafacials and mini-facials.
Function
In any pro facial, you’ll receive a professional consultation where you can voice your concerns to your esthetician and what you want out of your facial. Almost all facials consist of four basic steps: cleansing, exfoliating, massaging the face and neck, and applying a mask for your specific skin type.
Before
After
Proccess
1. Cleanse
After tying up your hair, your aesthetician at the spa will remove any makeup that you are wearing. She will then remove the cleanser from your face using wet sponges or cotton pads.
2. Consultation
This process, your aesthetician will assess your skin. Check your pores, pinch your skin for elasticity, and ask you about your skin care routine and expectation from the facial before recommending facial products that suited to your skin type.
3. Exfoliation
This step involves using agel-based, cream based or mask exfoliator on your face. She will slowly massage the product on your face and neck to get rid of dry patches and dead skin. Later she will remove it with wet wipes, sponge or cotton pads.
4. Steam
This step involves applying steam to your face in the form of direct steam or a hot towel. This allows your skin to loosen any clogged pores and impurities out. Getting a facial London,especially in the winters and application of steam helps keep your face look lively and plump.
5. Extraction
In this step, your aesthetician will extract blackheads from your skin. Most problematic areas are the nose andunder lips.
6. Massage
The massage increases the lubricity of your skin, your sinuses feel clearer and you feel calm and relaxed. Your aesthetician may use a lotion or essential oil for the massage.