A facial treatment is the perfect way to refresh yourself and feel great. It’s also excellent for special occasions and even incorporated into your regular skincare routine. Various facial spa techniques can be done for different purposes, including enhanced skin hydration, reduced acne and wrinkles, improved skin tone, and more.we are provide Professional Facials in Sri Lanka
What is a facial good for?
This depends largely on the type of facial that you have. The titles and descriptions of facials give you a vague idea of their general intention. The aims of most facials are the same:
- to clean and smooth: sloughing away dead skin cells with an exfoliator, and deep- cleaning pores with a cleanser, helps prevent acne and dull skin, and leaves skin feeling smoother and softer
- to balance and moisturize: hydrating skin with the right facial oil, serum and/or moisturizer for your skin type will nourish your skin and balance over-dry and over-oily patches
- to target specific skin concerns: such as blemishes and breakouts – healing and brightening products and toning techniques can be used to make your skin look clearer, firmer, fresher and lovelier!
Pretty much all facials will cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize your skin. A good facial will leave your skin looking and feeling better, but should also leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed, and the experience should allow you some well-deserved downtime and give you a good pampering.
What to expect from a facial
The aim of a facial, and the skin type it is suited to, should be described in the spa treatment menu. If you’re in any doubt about which one to book, speak to a therapist at the spa and ask for their advice about what skin treatment would be best.
Preparation: The therapist will take off your make-up as part of the treatment, so you can arrive without any special preparation. In a spa you will usually receive your facial lying down on a massage table. Generally speaking you will asked to remove any clothing or swimwear from the top half of your body and lay underneath a duvet or a sheet to protect your modesty. Your therapist will usually cover your hair line with a protective band, too.
Products: Your therapist will then apply various skincare products to your skin. Your therapist may use a brush or spatula to apply products such as face masks, while she is likely to use her hands to massage on cleansing creams and facial oils. Your therapist will gently remove the skincare products using damp cloths or towels, which are usually warmed up first.
Massage: Most facials feature some form of facial massage, often extending this to your neck and shoulders, your head, and your arms and hands. Facial massage is usually a form of acupressure and/or lymphatic drainage. Acupressure, a light pressure-point massage, can help tone skin by stimulating facial muscles, while lymphatic drainage massage helps to decrease puffiness. Some facials might even include a back massage to begin with too.
Equipment: Some facials rely on more than just potions and lotions and the massage skills of the therapist. For example, microdermabrasion facials use a machine that blasts tiny crystals onto your skin for a deep exfoliation; microcurrent or galvanic facials use a low electrical current to boost circulation and muscle tone; oxygen facials use high-pressure jets to push serums (or oxygen itself) into your skin. Or a resurfacing facial removes the outer layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production.
Duration: A full facial will usually take between 60 and 90 minutes. A taster or express facial usually lasts about 30 minutes, and includes the usual cleanse/exfoliate/tone/treat/moisturise routine, but is unlikely to include any specialist equipment or techniques, unless otherwise stated.
Precautions: If you have any skin allergies or conditions, make sure you tell your therapist about them, not just the receptionist when you book. If you are, or think you might be, pregnant, you should always tell the therapist as well; some products may not be suitable for you.