Complete Steps Of A Facial

Every Facial follows some basic steps such as cleansing, steaming, massaging,
applying a face pack or mask, toning, moisturizing and finally an facelifting massage.
The products used may differ from person to person depending upon your skin type
and also upon the type of facial you wish to have. These basic steps of a complete
facial are:

1.Cleansing:
The first step is cleansing. Your beautician will apply a cleanser to your damp face and starting at the
base of the throat work her way upwards and spread the cleanser. Then in a similar fashion the cleanser
will be wiped away with a cotton pad. This will remove the oil, grime and makeup. For cleansing
details c l i c k h e r e .

2.Steaming: A weekly heat treatment suits most skin types, though once a month is enough
for dry and mature skins. Damp heat opens the pores, encourages sweat to fluch out
ingrained dirt and brings oxygen-rich blood to renew the skin. You may choose to put oil on
your skin first, since the heat helps oil penetrate more deeply. But don't leave cleansing oil
on, or you'll be drawing dirt back into the skin.
A.Herbal Steam: Sit with your head forward over a bowl of hot, herb-infused water, draped
in a towel to stop the steam escaping, for about 5 minutes. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy
or overheated.
B.Herbal Compress: Soak several face cloths in hot, herb-infused water, and wring out. Sitting with your
head back and supported, put the cloths over your face and relax for 5 minutes. As the cloths cool down,
wring them out in the hot water again.
C.Herbal Bath: Infuse a bag of herbs in your bath and let the heat open your pores.
Finish by patting your face with a clean cloth wrung out in cool water. For more information on
steaming c l i c k h e r e .

3.Exfoliation: The next step is exfoliation or facial scrubbing. This method extracts the dirt
particles from the open pores ( pores are opened through steam treatment) and also
blackheads and whiteheads are removed.It is a simple method that whisks away dead cells
from the surface of your skin, revealing the plumper, younger looking skin underneath. It also
encourages your skin to speed up cell production, which means that the cells that reach the
surface are younger and better-looking. The result is a brighter, smoother complexion - no
matter what your age or skin type. For more details on exfoliation c l i c k h e r e .

4.Facepack Or Mask: Few treatments give your skin such a quick lift as a facepack.
These simple treatments, based on fruit or vegetables, can be left on for upto an hour,
while you can have a massage or meditate( you maybe lying down if the mask is
runny; try the Corpse Yoga pose). A mask is a stronger version of a facepack, using a
powder such as flour or clay to penetrate the pores more deeply. It should be left on
for 10-15 minutes.
To remove the facepack or mask, dab it with water (for oily skin) or milk (for dry skin) to soften it, then
gently massage and rinse the mix off your skin. For more details on facepacks and masks c l i c k h e r e .

5.Toning: Remove any residues and soothe the skin with a splash of cool flower water or, for
oily skin, witch hazel and flower water. Skin that is very oily or has darker patches can be
rubbed with a slice of lemon and left for a few minutes before rinsing off. For more details on
Toning c l i c k h e r e .

6.Moisturizing: Moisturize the skin with a good massage. You may use cream or oil based
noisturizers for the massage or may use a light moisturizer. For more information on moisturizing c l i c k
h e r e . For more details on Massaging c l i c k h e r e .

Facial Steaming