FAQs About Facials

A facial is a spa treatment designed to keep the skin on your face healthy. It enriches your skin with nutrients and moisture while exfoliating all the nasty excess skin. In this article, you can learn some basic facts about the facial process and how to get the most out of your facial experience.

Q: What are the basic stages of a facial?

A: There are seven basic stages to a facial. The skin is cleansed. Then the spa professional assess the skin and its needs. The aesthetician then exfoliates the skin either with a device or a chemical treatment. Any blackheads or pimples at the surface of the skin are extracted. The face is massaged. Finally a mask is used to treat your specific skin type.

Q: How do you maintain the benefits of the facial longer?

A: Ask your aesthetician about home treatments that can help you maintain the soft, clear skin that is created by the facial. What you need to do to maintain your facial depends on your skin type. The best time to do this is at the end of your facial appointment.

Q: Do facial treatments damage dry skin?

A: No; they do not. Facials are good for every skin type because the aesthetician uses products that target your skin's individual needs. If your skin is dry, the products used restore moisture and help maintain your skin's natural luster. If your skin is oily, he uses products that prevent breakouts and clear pores. Talk to the specialist performing your facial about what concerns you have and get answers about the long term effects of a facial.

Q: Are facials safe during pregnancy?

A: They generally are. Talk to the person performing your facial and let him know that you are pregnant. Ask for an organic facial to make sure that harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals are not used.