What Is A Facial?
A Facial Includes Cleansing, Massage, Masks and Yes, Product Recommendations!
By Anitra Brown, About.com
A facial cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear, well-hydrated skin. A facial is the second most popular spa service after massage.
The Basic Steps of a Facial
A facial involves a few basic steps:
- cleansing
- skin analysis, where the esthetician puts eyepads over your eyes and looks at your skin through a brightly lit magnifying lamp
- exfoliation, usually while a steam vapor is directed at your face.
- extraction of blackheads if you want it and it's suitable for your skin type. (It can cause broken capillaries and discoloration if done on sensitive skin, or done improperly.) People have different pain tolerance for extractions. They can be uncomfortable, especially on thin or ruddy skin.
- facial massage to relax you and stimulate your skin and facial muscles
- a mask targeted to your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature.)
- application of toners and protective creams
- advice on home skin care
Who Gives A Facial?
A facial is given by a licensed esthetician with special training in skin care.
How Much Does a Facial Cost?
A facial usually starts around $89 at a day spa in a smaller city. Prices will be higher at destination spas, resort and hotel spas. Special masks and serums also make the price go higher.
How Often Should I Get A Facial?
It varies from person to person. Ideally, get a facial every four to six weeks because that's how long it takes the skin to regenerate. Try to have a facial at least four times a year, as the season changes. You may need it more frequently if you are trying to clear up a case of acne, especially at the beginning. Otherwise, once a month is plenty. You can overdo it.
Variations on the Classic European Facial
Variations on the classic European facial include the "mini-facial" (cleansing without extractions) and specialty facials. Add vitamin C, and you have an "age defense" facial. It's an "oxygen facial" when a mist of pure oxygen is part of the treatment, and a "collagen facial" when special collagen sheets are placed on the skin. An acne facial will pay special attention to extractions.
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PAMPER YOURSELF PRETTY FACIALS
Touch of Fruit Signature Facial
For your skin, the fruit of the day. Enjoy the sensation of a deep cleaning of grapefruit and vitamin E to clarify and refine the skin. Polish away with pomegranate extract. Soften, strengthen tissues and renew tired skin with rose clay, natural fruit acids and milk. Cool down, restore and tighten pores with a blend of allow, cucumber, witch hazel and rose. Boost new cell growth with vitamin C, E and green tea extracts to combat environmental toxins. Great for any skin type! This treatment, in a word, “unbelievable”.
—$45 at spa/ $60.00 off-site/60 min.
PYP Basic Facial
We will customize your facial based on your skin type. Starting with a deep cleansing and gentle exfoliation followed by a light facial massage. Our special sea clay and kelp mask will help minimize the appearance of pores. Buttermilk and honey will help nourish and hydrate the skin. The service will freshen and beautify your skin’s
appearance! —$45.00 at spa/ $60.00 off-site/60 min.
Ultrasonic Facial (Great service for mature skin.)
This new technology benefits three common skin problems: fine lines and wrinkles, acne, and rosacea. The ultrasonic treatment creates an exfoliating effect by using a cascade of gentle, soothing microscopic ultrasonic bubbles designed to clean and reconstructs firmer skin and rebuilds sagging collagen and elastic supply caused from sun, stress and other lifestyle imbalances. A minimum of six treatments is recommended, with continued applications for gradually increased results. —$89.00 at spa/ $89.00 off-site/45 min.
Asian Crushed Pearl Facial
A wonderful treatment for all skin types. With real freshwater crushed pearls, this treatment will boost your skin’s brightness, and its rich amino acids and minerals will help repair skin damage. Shitake mushrooms are clinically proven to increase cell renewal and boost collagen Synthesis. And green tea will help fight the free radicals from damaging the skin. —
$45.00 at spa/ $60.00 off-site/60 min.
Acne Treatment Facial
A deep cleaning of Benzoyl peroxide and a host of botanical extracts will clear, smooth and calm acneic skin. A gentle exfoliant to loosen rough keratinized cells and to polish skin. We will then purify the skin with a clay mask to help smooth, detoxify and revitalize the skin. Finally, we will use a serum to help control oil production, even out skin tone and discoloration. We will extract if needed. —$45.00 at spa/ $60.00 off-site/60 min.
Bacial (Back Facial)
With this treatment, a great cleaning of the skin followed by a wake up call for your skin, in rich beta carotene and active enzymes to renew tired skin and loosed dead cells and make skin feel clean and smooth. A warm pumpkin clay mask to draw impurities out and to detoxify the skin. Saturated with a French vanilla and chamomile to smooth and calm the skin. We will extract if needed. —$45,00 at spa/ $60.00off-site/60 min.
Make-up Application
Let us help with your special occasions, parties, or if you want new colors for the seasons. —$45.00
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