FACIALS

What is a facial?

A basic facial is a skin treatment that cleanses pores, exfoliates away dead skin cells, and treats common skin concerns with a custom mask. This multi-step process is meant to rejuvenate and nourish faces, making skin appear healthier and younger. It is also a popular spa treatment to pamper and relax, right up there with a massage.

What happens during a facial?

Each facial begins with a consultation that helps the esthetician determine the right products for your skin type and concerns. Once that's been determined, the relaxing part begins! Most basic facials include some version of the following five steps:

1. Cleansing

Estheticians massage a cleanser into the face, neck, and décolletage to remove any traces of makeup and dirt. Using warm water paired with a facial sponge, cloth, or cotton pad, they remove the cleanser, dry faces, and evaluate skin. This step helps them determine what type of custom mask they will apply later.

2. Exfoliation

Depending on the spa you're visiting, your esthetician may buff away dead skin cells with an exfoliating cream or scrub and/or open up pores with steam.

3. Extractions

This process is done to clear individual pores that have become clogged with excess oil or dead skin cells, which can form blackheads and acne. Estheticians will perform the extractions either by hand or with a special metal tool.

4. Massage

A facial typically also includes a massage of the face—and often the upper body, too—that may be used to improve lymphatic drainage.

5. Masks and more

Estheticians then apply a custom mask, perhaps a clay-based one to treat oiliness or a hydrating one to combat dryness. The facial concludes with a serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen if it's daytime.

Each facial is customized

But includes:

Cleansing, exfoliating, extracting, masks , massage .

**MASKS**

A **facial mask** is a creamy or thick pasted mask applied to clean or smoothen the face. Facial masks often contain minerals, vitamins, and fruit extracts, such as cactus and cucumber. A **sheet mask** is a piece of paper, cellulose or fabric used to apply a facial mask.

**Cleansing**

Deep cleansing facials are **a multi-step skin treatment that can include exfoliation, face masks, cleansing, a facial massage, steam, and a variety of creams and lotions**. There are a variety of facials that are chosen depending on your specific skin issues and skin type.

**Hydro Dermabrasion**

is a gentle yet effective facial treatment that provides a thorough exfoliation, a deep cleanse and an intense plump, resulting in instant anti-aging effects, better skin texture, and a radiant appearance.
It’s actually a spin-off on Micro Dermabrasion (which is, in turn, a spin-off on the original Dermabrasion), so it utilizes the principle of **simultaneous exfoliation and suction of dead skin from the surface of the epidermis.** But hydro dermabrasion features an additional step – **an infusion of solutions that provide a deeper cleanse of the pores.**

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