Facial and skin Benefits

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A Facial?
A classic facial includes cleansing, exfoliation, massage, mask, toning and moisturizing. Usually, a treatment lasts about 60 to 90 minutes, including time to relax while the mask takes effect - say, 10 to 15 minutes. Some treatments are entirely manual, others use electronic massage equipment to stimulate facial muscles. Purists hold that fingers arc most sensitive and therefore efficient; modernists assert that machines have a deeper stimulating action. Before you select a particular type of facial the beauty therapist will conduct a detailed consultation concerning your health, diet and lifestyle.

TYPES OF Facial Masks

BASIC FACIALS
These involve manual massage with a variety of skin-care products. Some may also include mini hand, shoulder or foot massages.

AROMATHERAPY FACIALS
These involve essential oils or products manufactured from them. Essential oils are said to have an affinity with the skin's natural oils and can be used to supplement or regulate sebaceous output. Therapists often use pressure point massage to encourage their efficacy Oils are also used to stimulate and relax.

ELECTRONIC FACIALS
Electrotherapy is said to enhance the action of skin-care products. The best-known electrotherapy method is called Cathiodermie and was established in the 1960s. It involves two types of low-voltage current being applied with tiny fork-like electrodes. Galvanic current ionizes both skin and gels, improving absorption. High-frequency faradic current massages the skin's surface, boosting circulation and producing anti-bacterial ozone.

NON-SURGICAL FACE LIFTS
Controversial - and hugely popular - these high-tech treatments use electronic massage techniques to boost both muscle and tissue tone. Electric microcurrents compatible with the body's own stimulate the 30 muscles of the face. They also ease fine lines, and boost the circulation and lymph. However, to keep muscles "exercised", treatments, which are expensive, must be regular.