Why are facials necessary? Can the treatment be done at home by anyone? In fact, there are many techniques in one Eminence Organic Skin Care face that go far beyond simple cleaning. Incorporating massage, specialized treatments and extractions are just some of the benefits of a spa facial. Find out what a facial is, including four reasons why you should book spa treatments regularly.
What is a facial? | Steps in a cure | Why do I need a facial spa? | Difference between professional and DIY face | How often should you have a facial?
What is a facial?
Let’s start with an obvious question: What is a facial anyway? A facial is a multi-step treatment completed by an esthetician that supercharges your skin care. We asked our product support team to set the procedure:
“A facial can be many things. It can be a deep pore cleansing treatment, an antiaging treatment or a relaxing hour to pamper yourself. It can be a personalized skin care treatment to address the individual’s skin concerns and range from a 20-30 minute peel or express facial to a more luxurious 90 minute treatment.
Our product support agents also add:
“The facial itself includes several steps to treat the skin. A facial involves a consultation, usually at the beginning, to fill out all the necessary forms and learn more about your skin, your health, and any medications you may be taking that could affect the skin. Cleansing, toning, exfoliating, masks, moisturizers and serums are a few things you can expect from a key face. Eminence facials can incorporate our Hungarian massage techniques, promoting circulation to leave skin with a clear, glowing complexion.”
Steps in a facial treatment
You can wait nine or more steps in a professional facial. Based on this explanation, your face is likely to include:
- Assessment: The esthetician learns about your current skin care routine and any concerns you have.
- Cleansing: The esthetician removes any makeup and surface build-up with a cleansing product such as cleansing gel, oil or water.
- Skin Analysis: The esthetician carefully examines your skin, often using magnification, to identify your skin’s current condition.
- Steaming: The esthetician often incorporates steam to ease pore congestion and help with extractions if you need them.
- Exfoliation: The esthetician applies an exfoliation treatment to remove the build-up of dead skin cells. Usually, this treatment will be more concentrated than the exfoliants you use at home.
- Extraction: The esthetician performs extractions if necessary, clearing blackheads and whiteheads. Estheticians working in an authorized Eminence Organic Skin Care spa can choose to use it Charcoal & Black Seed Pro Gel Desincrustation. Desincrustation is a deep cleansing treatment that softens and emulsifies the sebum and keratin in the follicle. It is an ideal treatment for oily or congested skin that requires extractions.
- Facial massage: To relax the facial muscles and help the skin absorb further products, the esthetician gently but thoroughly massages the face.
- Coverage: One or more face masks are applied, each carefully selected based on your skin assessment and analysis.
- Finishing: The esthetician completes the treatment with appropriate finishing touches, including toners, serums, moisturizers, eye care and SPF to condition and protect your skin from environmental stressors.
You’ll find that your esthetician will adjust these steps based on your skin type or concerns. For example, if you have a sensitive skin type, they may not use steam. If clogged pores aren’t a problem, your esthetician may not do extractions. If you are concerned about any step during a facial, don’t hesitate to ask the esthetician to explain the process to you.
Why do I need a facial?
A facial is the best way to ensure you see the long-term results you want on your skin. Our Product Support Team says: “Estheticians, also called skin therapists, can teach you how to properly care for your skin. The practice of esthetics covers a variety of different techniques and treatments, one of which includes providing facials and caring for the health of the skin.To simplify why this all matters, we’ve broken it down into four key benefits.
1. Do a thorough cleaning
Dermatologists liken spa treatments to visiting your dentist. Sure, you brush and floss daily, but you still get your teeth professionally cleaned. In the same way, regular spa treatments are a necessary addition to your daily skin care routine. Especially professional facials facial acne, take your skin condition to the next level. Many skin conditions require constant care and the effectiveness of home skin care should be enhanced with regular spa treatments. Together, home and spa treatments produce successful results, better and faster.
2. Hire a Pro Extractor
One of the biggest negatives for problematic skin is picking your pimples. Every time you press or touch a blemish, you risk scarring and dark marks. You can cause more harm than good by spreading bacteria on your skin, ultimately leading to more pimples. This does not mean that exports are not effective, but that they can only be done safely by a professional. A huge benefit to facial spa treatments is that a professional can properly extract your blackheads and pimples, in a sterile environment. As previously mentioned, if you visit your nearest Eminence Organics spa, an esthetician is likely to use the exclusively professional Charcoal & Black Seed Pro Desincrustation Gel to unclog clogged pores. This gel is designed to soften and emulsify the sebum and keratin in the follicle to provide deep cleansing of congested pores and prepare the skin for extractions.
3. Get an expert opinion
Although it’s not hard to get one general idea of your skin type, deciphering your skin concerns and conditions can make things difficult. With constant changes due to the seasons, diet, age and even the weather, it’s reassuring to get regular advice from professionals. For example, is your skin really dry or is it dehydrated? While dry skin is a type that requires more moisturizing oils to combat, dehydration is a condition that requires more water-based moisturizers to correct. With similar signs and symptoms, it can be difficult to pinpoint what you’re dealing with, but that’s exactly what an esthetician is trained to help with. During the consultation, your esthetician will be able to diagnose your skin and develop treatments specifically for you.
4. Relax and unwind
Let’s be honest. One of the best reasons to get a facial is the relaxing spa experience. Facial massages, warm towels and the beautiful aroma of Eminence Organics products? What more can you ask for? And since stress always plays a factor in your skin’s condition, we say: Turn up the dial on relaxation time. A contributing factor to Wrinkles, acne and lack of brightness, stress can affect your skin. Creating a relaxing environment for your professional facial, your treatment will leave you glowing from the inside out.
What is the difference between a professional and a DIY facial?
We know what you’re thinking — but why can’t i DIY this experience? Light some candles, spend more time applying my favorite Eminence Organics Mask, How Is It Really So Different? The difference is twofold and both boil down to security. One: With a professional facial, you’re getting treatments that work deeper and are more powerful than those you can safely use at home. Second: Treatments are applied using techniques and practices by a trained professional. There’s no way to recreate the results of a professional facial at home because you simply can’t safely do the exfoliation, massage, and extractions that an esthetician can — without running the risk of damaging your skin.
The last thing we want is for someone to accidentally damage their skin. Even if you avoid it DIY masks and face scrubs that are known to irritate, it’s just as important to avoid certain techniques. That’s why we’re proud to offer high-quality, concentrated home care products that beautifully complement the most dynamic, professional-only treatments. Used together, we promise that your Eminence at-home skincare routine will extend the life of your professional facial, allowing you to achieve your skincare goals.
How often should you have a spa facial?
The general recommendation for the frequency of a spa facial is about every three or four weeks or once a month. But this really depends on the skin concern you are dealing with and your age. Your esthetician should be able to provide you with a customized recommendation based on your skin. For example, if you’re in your 20s and have healthy skin, you may only need a facial once a month. But if you’re the same age and have a large number of clogged pores and blemishes, your esthetician may recommend a facial every two to three weeks.
To book a facial with an Eminence Organics Spa partner, visit our Spa Locator to find your nearest location.
This article was originally written in July 2015.
