Facials
We offer a variety of medical skin care treatments ideal for the client who desires to have hydrated/firmer skin with a healthier youthful appearance. We offer acne treatments that reduce oil without drying and give the skin the hydration it needs. We also offer salycilic and glycolic gel treatments, which reduce and eliminate age spots, freckles, hyperpigmentation, and soften lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring.
What is a facial?
This seems like a simple question, but not a lot of people know what steps should be included. Our facial procedures may include the following steps:
Analysis
Your skin will be evaluated for different skin conditions such as level of oil production, blackheads and loss of elasticity. You will be told what conditions are found and what type of treatment you will be receiving. Also during this time, you may be asked about allergies and sensitivities you have had with products in the past.
Cleansing
A thorough wash of the skin will be performed. In most cases it is a two-step process:
- Step one is usually a pre-cleanse, using a more gentle cleanser, that removes surface debris.
- Step two is a more extensive cleanse that targets a specific issue that you may have.
Exfoliation
Excessive dirt and dead skin that keeps debris in the pores is removed. Also, during this process, the debris trapped in the pore is softened for easy removal. There are two types of exfoliation:
- Mechanical: More traditionally known as a "scrub", uses fine particles to buff the debris off the skin.
- Chemical: Uses products with penetrating ingredients to help digest the dead cells off the surface and dissolve the "glue" that holds these dead cells together. Usually called a "peel" or exfoliating mask.
The type of exfoliation used depends on your skin type and any conditions you may have.
Extraction
The removal of blackheads and oil from the pores by pressing and squeezing the fingers on either side of the pore and manually pushing the debris out. This is one of the only uncomfortable parts of the facial, but also one that gets the biggest results.
Massage
Flowing and relaxing movements to the face and décolleté. Penetrating products can be used to further the therapeutic effects of the treatment. Many times, the shoulder and upper back will be included in the massage portion. If you suffer from acne, your massage will be limited since excessive pressure and rubbing can cause blemishes to "pop" and bacteria to spread.
Treatment Masks
A product to be left on your skin for a period of time that is selected specifically to work on a skin condition that is present.
Toner
A spray or lotion applied to remove any remnants of product and prepare the skin for the moisturizing step.
Moisturizer
The final step of the facial where the skin is re-hydrated and/or moisturized. If your appointment is during the day, a SPF should be included. An eye cream may be applied as well.
