Facial is a very general term for skin treatments usually performed by a licensed aesthetician. As the name implies, it is skin treatment for the face, though you may be lucky and get some neck or shoulder massage (and sometimes even a foot massage) too. There are a variety of types of facials, different types of products used, and there can be some variation in length. The typical extensive facial generally lasts about an hour or even longer, and other treatments called “mini-facials” may only take about 15-30 minutes.
The basic goals of facials are the same regardless of treatment, and you can expect the following things to occur when you have one:
* The skin will be thoroughly cleansed and dead skin cells will be exfoliated.
* The aesthetician will likely evaluate your skin type and find treatments that will best tone and moisturizer that type.
* You may have extraction of blackheads.
* You will likely have a skin mask treatment. You may have some degree of facial massage with applications of various creams and moisturizers.
The basic goals of facials are the same regardless of treatment, and you can expect the following things to occur when you have one:
* The skin will be thoroughly cleansed and dead skin cells will be exfoliated.
* The aesthetician will likely evaluate your skin type and find treatments that will best tone and moisturizer that type.
* You may have extraction of blackheads.
* You will likely have a skin mask treatment. You may have some degree of facial massage with applications of various creams and moisturizers.