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The Spa Facial Guide
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Published: July 25, 2006
A good facial will clean and detoxify skin, leaving you feeling renewed and radiant both inside and out.
There are several steps involved in getting a facial, going beyond everyday cleaning rituals. Facials provide skin with deep cleansing, exfoliation, blackhead removal, moisture, protection from environmental stress and a more youthful appearance. Most facials include face, neck and shoulder massage. Sometimes they even include a special hand-moisturizing treatment. All this in a serene and aromatic atmosphere causes any stressed mind to be detoxified along with the skin.
Who Performs a Facial?
Facials are performed by a trained esthetician who works at a spa facility. The treatments typically last for an hour. The esthetician will ask what your skin regimen is as well as whether your skin type is primarily dry, oily or combination. Depending on the facial, they might even inquire as to your exercise and dietary routine. They will take into account these factors when determining which techniques and skin masks or creams to use. Not many people know this, but the esthetician will be able to recognize skin problems with the same ability as a medical professional.
Different People, Different Facials
There are a wide range of facials catering to individual desires and skin types. With so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Naturally, different skin types call for different facials. These spa treatments accommodate people of all ages, too. For instance, a 21-year-old woman probably could care less about diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, so she should steer clear of facials with anti-aging effects.
The following guide will help you in your search for the right treatment:
European Facial:
This tends to be a popular choice for people's first facial. It is the most basic and tends to be the cheapest. It involves deep-pore cleansing, exfoliation and extraction, which is a process removing blackheads either manually or mechanically.
Oxygenation Facial:
A good choice for people with clogged or prematurely-aging skin, this treatment carries active ingredients via oxygen molecules to revive the skin. Sometimes, vitamins are infused to further rejuvenate skin.
Vitamin/Mineral Facial:
This technique uses antioxidants to promote anti-aging effects and protection against environmental stressors. On a cellular level, the antioxidants stimulate collagen and elastin in the skin.
Microdermabrasion:
This facial is designed for someone with more troublesome skin. Its principal purpose is to exfoliate. Exfoliation is the process of sloughing off dead skin cells to reveal a new layer of skin. Microdermabrasion does not make the skin red or streaky. It also helps treat rosacea, a reddening condition of the skin, acne and the effects of aging.
Chemical Peel:
This tends to be the most expensive facial. Its deeper exfoliation process can be considered a rough equivalent of a couple microdermabrasion treatments. This facial can be effective for people with skin problems such as acne and sun damage. It also can aid in reducing fine lines and minimizing large pores. Typically, a consultation is recommended to see if skin would benefit from a chemical peel.
Glycolic Facial:
This spa treatment promotes smoother skin and has anti-aging effects. It is especially helpful in combating dry skin, smoothing out rough spots, lightening dark spots and drying out acne.
Alpha Hydroxy Facial:
This refreshing treatment uses the exfoliating properties of fruit acids and certain plant extracts. It reduces dead skin cell buildup, restores moisture and increases firmness. It also is excellent for reducing pigmentation, blemishing, scarring and diminishing fine lines.
Aromatherapy Facial:
This spa treatment incorporates essential oils in masks and various other creams to invigorate both the skin and the senses. Different essential oils are used, depending on whether skin is oily, dry or combination. Certain essential oils have oil-extracting properties while others are known for their hydrating qualities.
There are several steps involved in getting a facial, going beyond everyday cleaning rituals. Facials provide skin with deep cleansing, exfoliation, blackhead removal, moisture, protection from environmental stress and a more youthful appearance. Most facials include face, neck and shoulder massage. Sometimes they even include a special hand-moisturizing treatment. All this in a serene and aromatic atmosphere causes any stressed mind to be detoxified along with the skin.
Who Performs a Facial?
Facials are performed by a trained esthetician who works at a spa facility. The treatments typically last for an hour. The esthetician will ask what your skin regimen is as well as whether your skin type is primarily dry, oily or combination. Depending on the facial, they might even inquire as to your exercise and dietary routine. They will take into account these factors when determining which techniques and skin masks or creams to use. Not many people know this, but the esthetician will be able to recognize skin problems with the same ability as a medical professional.
Different People, Different Facials
There are a wide range of facials catering to individual desires and skin types. With so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Naturally, different skin types call for different facials. These spa treatments accommodate people of all ages, too. For instance, a 21-year-old woman probably could care less about diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, so she should steer clear of facials with anti-aging effects.
The following guide will help you in your search for the right treatment:
European Facial:
This tends to be a popular choice for people's first facial. It is the most basic and tends to be the cheapest. It involves deep-pore cleansing, exfoliation and extraction, which is a process removing blackheads either manually or mechanically.
Oxygenation Facial:
A good choice for people with clogged or prematurely-aging skin, this treatment carries active ingredients via oxygen molecules to revive the skin. Sometimes, vitamins are infused to further rejuvenate skin.
Vitamin/Mineral Facial:
This technique uses antioxidants to promote anti-aging effects and protection against environmental stressors. On a cellular level, the antioxidants stimulate collagen and elastin in the skin.
Microdermabrasion:
This facial is designed for someone with more troublesome skin. Its principal purpose is to exfoliate. Exfoliation is the process of sloughing off dead skin cells to reveal a new layer of skin. Microdermabrasion does not make the skin red or streaky. It also helps treat rosacea, a reddening condition of the skin, acne and the effects of aging.
Chemical Peel:
This tends to be the most expensive facial. Its deeper exfoliation process can be considered a rough equivalent of a couple microdermabrasion treatments. This facial can be effective for people with skin problems such as acne and sun damage. It also can aid in reducing fine lines and minimizing large pores. Typically, a consultation is recommended to see if skin would benefit from a chemical peel.
Glycolic Facial:
This spa treatment promotes smoother skin and has anti-aging effects. It is especially helpful in combating dry skin, smoothing out rough spots, lightening dark spots and drying out acne.
Alpha Hydroxy Facial:
This refreshing treatment uses the exfoliating properties of fruit acids and certain plant extracts. It reduces dead skin cell buildup, restores moisture and increases firmness. It also is excellent for reducing pigmentation, blemishing, scarring and diminishing fine lines.
Aromatherapy Facial:
This spa treatment incorporates essential oils in masks and various other creams to invigorate both the skin and the senses. Different essential oils are used, depending on whether skin is oily, dry or combination. Certain essential oils have oil-extracting properties while others are known for their hydrating qualities.
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