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What is a Facial?

A facial is a step towards helping the skin look youthful and prevent premature ageing. Facials and Facemasks work on the skin to remove dirt, grime, and excess oil and provide a moisturizing and softening benefit at the same time. The facial includes a cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine followed by a facemask to tighten, clean and rejuvenate the skin. The facial can be done with the help of a professional skincare specialist or at home using simpler steps and tools. A facemask is available in lotion, serum or powder form and can also be homemade.

Different types of Home Facial:

The facials respond differently to different skin types. Hence it is important to assess how a particular facial can benefit your skin type: Listed are a couple of common known facials, which are part of the services, rendered by any beauty and skin care professional.

Basic Clean up:  A clean up is different from a facial only because a facial massage is not given around the face, neck and back region which is an integral part of a facial. A clean up cleanses, exfoliates and moisturizes the facial skin. Ugly blackheads and whiteheads are cleared by gently steaming the face. Regular clean-ups can prevent and reduce skin problems. Clean ups are recommended for all skin types

Acne Facial: The purpose of this specific facial is to handle acne. Particular masks are used to dry skin complaints like pimples, clean blackheads and lighten acne scars.

Bio-lift Facial: The characteristic of this facial is the bio-mask, which tones and tightens the skin on the face, making it look younger. This is a skin rejuvenation treatment and it is advisable to get it done by a certified skin care professional.

Collagen Facials: This type of facial includes use of a multi-phase technique of exfoliation, warm vapor, deep pore cleansing, lymphatic drainage massage and self healing mineral or paraffin masque over a freeze dry collagen sheet to ensure the ideal hydrating effect. This is an effective preventative treatment against harmful environmental damage, wrinkles and dark circles. It is recommended for all skin types.

Fruit Facials:  Mashed fruits like papaya or other fleshy fruit and vegetable juices are used for this kind of facial. The advantages of a fruit facial are attained on regular use at initial stage. Taking a patch test with the fruit or fruit juices prior to the treatment is advisable to avoid any unfavorable reaction to skin. Special properties of fruits are used as a remedy to specific skin types .For egs: Banana is used for dry skin and Orange for oily skin.

Aroma Facials: Is a facial done using aromatic oils for massaging the skin. Different oils carry different benefits for your skin. Therefore, the kind of oils used depends on individual needs. They are effective for relaxation of body and mind. Aromatherapy facials help clear skin congestion and improve the normal functions of the skin. The mask, which is applied at the end of the massage, also contains essential oils.

Gold Facial: This is a clinical treatment and uses special methods of massage. The treatment encourages lymphatic drainage and removal of wastes and toxins. The main ingredients are gold cream and gold gel. These contain 24 carat gold, Aloe Vera, wheat germ oil and sandalwood. The gold facial helps to improve blood circulation, skin elasticity, rejuvenates the skin and helps in delaying the formation of lines and wrinkles.

Pearl Facial: The precious pearl and whitening dehydrated moisturizing cream is used along with sea oil and a sea scrub. Research has revealed that pearls contain a combination of natural substances that help to improve rejuvenation of the skin cells. This treatment is ideal for pigmented skins, provides hydration to the skin and makes the skin firm, soft, smooth and young.