"What do facials do? Should I get a facial? What are the benefits of a facial?" These questions are extremely common if you've never had a facial before. We're covering what happens during a facial from start to finish in our Facial Encyclopedia series. We've already covered types of facials and what to do before a facial, so now we're talking about what will happen during your 60 minute treatment.
In any pro facial, you'll receive a professional consultation where you can voice your concerns to your esthetician and what you want out of your facial. Almost all facials consist of four basic steps: cleansing, exfoliating, massaging the face and neck, and applying a mask for your specific skin type.
However, most salon facials are more complicated than that, and you'll find even more differences depending on the spa, esthetician, skin care line and your specific skin type and concerns.
Once you change into your spa robe, the esthetician will help you onto the facial bed, and wrap you up comfortably in a spa sheet or blanket. If you have any worries about feeling claustrophobic – just tell your esthetician. She'll work with you to make sure you feel completely relaxed. Next, she'll wrap up your hair in a towel to keep it comfortably out of your face. Then it's time to get started! Here are Bioelements steps to a facial: