Different types of Facial Treatments

Regular Facial

A regular home facial is the best facial ever. It involves an easy process of removing the impurities from the skin with steam, exfoliating with a mild sugar honey scrub, and then putting a natural homemade face pack appropriate for one’s skin type, and lastly replenishing the skin’s natural moisture with a light moisturizer or lotion. This facial is recommended once a week to rejuvenate one’s dull and fatigued skin caused by daily exposure to pollution, staying out in the sun or just to normally clean up the dead cells as a part of the daily skin care regime! It is mostly effective for normal skin and combination skin that is definitely NOT sensitive and prone to acne!

Acne Reduction Facial

This facial is most effective for people who possess very oily skin texture prone to acne and pimples. Not only adults but teenagers can also go for this! This kind of facial includes deep cleansing of the excess oil and impurities through steam, and exfoliating the clogged pores through mild scrubbing. To reduce pimples and acne various formulated face packs are applied after that. These facials must be done when necessary to get rid of the oil and dirt that leads to the occurrence of pimples .Well of course just a facial is not enough. A good diet containing fresh leafy vegetables and fruits and also plenty of water intake is recommended.

Fruit Facial

Fruit facials are the most widespread and commonly used facials, as they are totally herbal, cheap and free from any form of side-effects.

The anti oxidants, enzymes and vitamins that are naturally in the fruits help control blemishes, pigmentations and fine lines. Fruits with vitamin C provide the skin with a lightening effect! They leave the skin beautiful and radiant. It can be performed anytime at home, not essentially at the parlors!

Antioxidant Facial

Antioxidants are elements that help to repair the daily harm caused to the skin by regular exposure to the sun and pollution. It evens out uneven skin tone, brightens the complexion, and makes it appear radiant and luminous. This facial involves the application of creams and face packs rich in essential vitamins and beta-carotene. These facials are the best for mature and aging skin.

Gold Facial

This facial involves the usage of creams comprising of 24-carat pure gold that is absorbed by the skin easily. It is a very mighty re-energizing and rejuvenating treatment. Gold has a strong effect on lymphatic drainage and therefore fosters the elimination of toxins and impurities! This also leads to regeneration of cells. A gold facial helps to restore the natural elasticity of the skin and also youthful qualities like smoothness and radiance.

Paraffin Facial

Paraffin wax facial is a very widespread form of facial nowadays! It is again very good for dry and dehydrated skin. The process involves the normal processes of steaming and scrubbing first, followed by the application of molten warm wax over a thin mask. As the warm wax eventually cools down, it ends up opening the pores and moisturizing the skin! This paraffin treatment often forms a part of manicure and pedicure!

Galvanic Facial

Galvanic facials are a very cost effective procedure for people with dull and dehydrated skin. Galvanic facial treatments enhance moisture retention which is great if you have very dry skin! They tighten pores and also cure inflammation. However people suffering from any cardiac problems must NOT opt for galvanic facials!

Electric Current Facial

Electric facials make use of micro-current that releases both positive and negative current with the help of two metal sticks. This stimulates the tissues and increases blood circulation. It lifts up the muscles and leaves the skin tight and glowing.

Anti-Aging Facials

These facials help in brightening and rejuvenating aging and mature skin and also in firming sagging loose skin. Microdermabrasion and collagen facials fall under this category.

i) Microdermabrasion

It is a great way to get rid of age spots, fine lines, stretch marks around the eye and briefly everything that makes our skin appear aged and dull. Basically, microdermabrasion includes shooting a surge of micro-particles through a vacuum that mainly helps in exfoliation. It is powerful enough to remove all the flaky skin cells and the impurities from the top most surface. It is a great way to retain one’s youthful skin!

ii) Collagen Facial

Collagen is a natural protein produced by our skin to keep it firm and soft. But aging leads to eventual breaking of the collagen that leads to loose skin, fine lines and wrinkles. A collagen facial is the best way to restore the natural suppleness of the skin. After steaming and scrubbing, a collagen cream is massaged into the surface of the face and left for some time so that it is completely absorbed. Then it is washed off with lukewarm water to reveal the bright and rejuvenated skin underneath.

Regenerating Facial

These facials work wonders for men who experience abnormal exposure to the sun and dust. Pollution makes the skin dull and dehydrated. And the skin becomes severely damaged! Regenerating facials hydrate and revitalize the skin.

Aromasque Facial

Aromasque facials are best for men who are working constantly under conditions of acute stress and severe tension. These facials involve the usage of aromatic oils that moisturize and soothe the facial muscles. Aromasque facials are a very effective way to pour some life into the dull and damaged skin.

Key ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/4 lemon juice
• Flour/Powder
• Cotton strips

Method

1. Blend 1/2 cup water, 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a container and stir slowly over light heat. Stir the mixture mildly until the appearance of small cute bubbles. Do not stop until you have reached a smooth consistency. Remove the mixture from the heat and wait till it is not too hot but warm enough to be touched.
2. Apply a generous amount of flour or powder to your facial hair so that it absorbs all the oils from the skin.
3. Now use your fingers to evenly spread the solution all over your facial hair. Make sure it is warm but not too hot, so that it does not burn your skin!
4. Put a cotton strip on your face. Rub gently so as to stick them perfectly on to the skin. Leave the strip till the solution cools. But only for a minute!
5. Hold the strip firmly and tear it away in the opposite direction. This can be slightly painful but tolerable!

1. Cleansing – A mild cleanser is used to cleanse the surface of the skin and then rinsed off with cool water!
2. Steaming – Steam is applied all over the face for some time.
3. Exfoliating – Some sugar and honey/ uncooked oats and honey/tomato puree and sugar/aloe vera pulp and sugar/sugar and lime juice (not for sensitive skin) may be used as scrub! Apply a generous amount of the mixture all over the face and massage in circular motions for a few minutes. However scrubbing must be mild and minimum if the skin is prone to acne, pimples and sensitivity!
4. Massage – A suitable massage cream(in case of dull and dehydrated skin) preferably containing jojoba, avocado, vitamin E or milk enzymes must be used to massage the skin. In case of oily and acne prone skin, an aloe vera gel or a light lotion containing tea tree oil can be used. For normal skin any massaging agent will do. Also natural ingredients like mashed ripe papaya, turmeric and milk cream, saffron and honey etc can be used to massage the skin! It is then left for some so that the skin absorbs it entirely!
5. Masque or Face Pack – For dry skin, an algae masque or aloe vera masque is very effective. Also a paraffin wax masque is great! For oily skin, a neem and turmeric masque or egg white and honey masque is highly recommended. Well of course, other readymade masques and face packs are available all over! Leave it for a sometime.
6. Washing – Wash it off with cold water! And pat try.
7. Rehydrating – Gently apply a soothing cream or lotion according to your skin texture and you’re done!