What are the Best Facial Treatments?

One of the best beauty treatments you should try is a facial. Facial treatments are a relaxing and therapeutic therapy used to cleanse the facial skin. The treatment involves exfoliation, hydration and nourishment of the skin that helps make you look younger and healthier. There are a variety of products, equipment and massage techniques that can be employed during different types of facials. Before we delve into what options you can find available at your local salon, let us look at the key benefits of having a facial.

Why Undergo A Facial Treatment?

 

·       Deep cleansing

Right from your first facial you are sure to feel how clean and refreshed your face is after treatment. This is primarily thanks to the exfoliation and cleaning out of pores that take place. The cleansing is done at a much deeper level than what you could accomplish at home. This will also leave your skin feeling smoother and softer.

·       Stress relief

Many men and women that have facials done consider the treatments to be therapeutic as they not only get to lay back and relax but also enjoy a massage to targetted pressure points that activate the nervous system, making their stress levels drop and mood lift.

·       Skin rejuvenation

Facials help to get rid of dead skin cells and reveal younger looking and healthier skin below. When your skin is not attended to for a long time, it loses its lustre. Facials are a way to rejuvenate your skin and have you enjoy a brighter and more youthful appearance.

·       Stimulate circulation

When the face is exfoliated and massaged, it helps to stimulate blood circulation to the area. This means more delivery of oxygen and nutrients that feed cells, making them healthier. The better nourished your facial skin cells and tissues are, the more of a glow you will have.

·       Detoxification

Facial skin is highly exposed when it comes to environmental pollutants, besides its own waste and build-up of dead skin cells that can end up clogging pores. Facials are an effective way to help the skin get rid of the waste that has accumulated, revealing fresh and radiant skin that was lying just below the surface.

·       Anti-ageing

Because our facial skin is so exposed, it is highly vulnerable to the damaging effects of free radicals and the sun’s UV rays on skin cells that lead to signs of ageing like wrinkles. Some facials specifically combat these effects by stimulating collagen production to promote tighter and plumper skin.

·       Expert care and advice

Facials are performed by therapists that are trained to understand the different skin types and how best they should be cleansed. So, besides the care they directly provide in the course of a facial treatment, they can also offer advice to you on everything from what ingredients to look out for in your facial products to how often you should come in for a facial treatment.

Types of Facial Treatments

 

1.    Classic Facial

The classic facial involves the standard practices of cleansing, exfoliating, applying a mask, and moisturising. It can be undertaken by all skin types. If you have oily skin or clogged pores, you may want a deeper cleanse in the form of extraction that is done before the mask. This involves softening the pores through steaming or applying a warm cloth before extraction. It can be more intense so if you feel uncomfortable, you can ask the therapist to stop.

2.    Hydrating Facial

These facials are designed to help boost the skin’s moisture levels by applying nourishing and collagen-rich infused lotions. They are especially beneficial during winter periods when your skin is more prone to drying out and flaking. Also, if you have suffered some dehydration that is evident in your skin’s appearance.

3.    Anti-Ageing Facial

This is a step-up from the classic facials that incorporate the use of products enriched with active ingredients that combat the effects of ageing on mature skin, like collagen, glycolic acid, and other anti-oxidant rich serums. The treatment may involve some deep cleansing procedures, microdermabrasion, massage techniques, and hydrating treatments to deliver more youthful, plumper, and smoother skin. The treatments are more aggressive in an attempt to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, so you may need to give your skin a little more time to recover.

4.    Brightening Facial

If your skin appears to be dull or you have an uneven complexion, you might be prescribed a brightening facial. More time may be spent on exfoliation to help get rid of dead skin cells that have heavily accumulated and contributed to the dull appearance or hyperpigmentation. This may be further aided by enzyme peels or applying special masks. Specially enriched serums or creams with ingredients like vitamin C will also be applied for skin rejuvenation and to boost skin radiance.

5.    Microdermabrasion

During microdermabrasion, an electronic device is used to rub fine crystals into the skin as a means of buffing it and removing the top layer of the skin. As the crystals exfoliate, there is a simultaneous suction that draws out the dead skin cells. This action helps to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and acne scars, remove blackheads, even the complexion, and improve skin tone. Your skin may appear reddened and irritated for a short while after. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes to perform. While you can see an improved appearance from the first session, this may last about a month, with more lasting results gained from repeated treatments.

6.    Laser Facial

Laser facials or resurfacing is another effective way to help reduce the signs of ageing. A laser is used to target the top layer of skin, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, age spots, sun damage and uneven skin tone.