What is a Facial? Who Can Benefit From a Facial? What is a Chemical Peel? What is Acne? What is Dermalplaning? Types of Skin Care Therapies Chemical Exfoliation βAn exfoliation process usually used to minimize fine lines and wrinkles using a chemical formula. Exfoliation βThe removal of dead skin cells manually or using a chemical formula.
Extraction βProper pore cleansing, the removal of blackheads, whiteheads, and blocked pores. Facials βAfter analysis, cleansing, and preparation, a mask is applied to the face. Therapeutic ingredients vary based on skin type. Microdermabrasion βA technique utilizing a machine to exfoliate the uppermost layers of the skin.
Used to treat hyperpigmentation and uneven surface texture. Some states require that estheticians who perform microdermabrasion meet certain requirements, be supervised by a physician, or that the technique is performed only by a physician. Waxing βHair-removal technique. Warm wax is applied to the skin, allowed to cool, then removed. Dermalplaning A form of manual exfoliation similar in theory to microdermabrasion but without the use of suction or abrasive crystals.
Dermaplaning also temporarily removes the fine vellus hair of the face, leaving a very smooth surface. A typical facial deeply cleanses and freshens the skin by exfoliating away dead skin cells.
The objective of a classic European facial is to maintain soft, unblemished, well-hydrated skin. Be sure to communicate clearly with your skin care professional exactly what you want to get out of your facial, so your therapist can do his or her best to accommodate you.
