Facial
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For other uses, see Facial (disambiguation).
A facial is a cosmetic treatment of the face, commonly involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, masks, peels, and massage. Normally performed in a beauty salon but it is also a common spa treatment.
Facials go by different categories of facials, for example:
- European Facial
- Mini-Facial
[edit] Tools used in facial treatments
- facial bed (plinth) or chair
- facial steamer
- magnifying lamp
- make up tray
- trolley for products and implements
- clean sheet or other covering
- cotton (roll)
- facial waters
- cotton pads
- cotton swabs and pledgets
- gauze
- galvanic current
- headband or head covering
- salon gown
- towels
- plastic bobby pins/safety pins
- sponges
- tissues
- incisionary scalpals
- Facial Massager
- antiseptic lotion
- astringent
- cleansers and make-up removers
- hand sanitizers
- massage cream or lubricating oil
- facial masks
- moisturizers
- sun protection products
- tonic lotions
- skin exfoliators/peels
There are a number of different facials including gold facial, pearl facial, and even diamond facials. Each one has a different effect on the skin.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Facials guide - the complete guide to facials
