Skin Facial: Keeps the skin Firm and Glowing

Getting skin facials done is the most wonderful and pampering experience for a woman. With regular skin facial treatments, skin becomes soft and blemish-free. Most of the women prefer facials to be done at a salon by some professional. Skin facial are deep skin cleansing and moisturizing treatments. After a facial, your skin feels at its best.

Skin is the largest organ of our body and protects our body from environmental factors like pollutants, weather conditions, sun, wind and more. Skin is also the part of excretory system which releases toxins from its surface.

Skin facials are deep skin beauty treatments which cleanse, rejuvenate and rehydrate the skin. Skin facials help to reduce and treat different skin problem like pimples, acne, dry skin, wrinkles and blemishes.

You can get a professional facial at a beauty parlor by experienced person or you can do it at home for yourself with proper knowledge of steps to be taken. There are many types of facials available. They vary according to the skin care products used, the kind of treatment they are targeting, age of the person and the skin types. People who are more than 25 years of age are advised to have facials.

Benefits of skin facials:

A basic skin facial involves a series of steps. First step in all types of facials is cleansing of skin. Then followed by a thorough massage and then apply steam on the face. After that, a suitable face mask is applied and last step is moisturizing of skin. Procedure of facial removes dead skin cells which make the outer layer of skin cells. In the process of removing dead skin cells, it also removes pollutants accumulated on the skin.

Then there is a step of massaging the skin which increases the blood circulation in the skin. Massage helps to relax the stressed facial muscles. Massage is also important to help the lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic drainage means removing wastes and toxins from the body. Massaging controls the premature appearance of wrinkles.

Steam given to the skin open the skin pores and cream gets properly absorbed. Another aim of steaming is to soften the blackheads and whiteheads so that they can be easily pressed out.

Application of face mask is very crucial for skin nourishment. Face mask feeds the skin with essential nutrients. It helps to tighten the skin pores and make it firm. As skin gets tight, blood circulation increases.

Products used in Facial:

There are many skin care products are used for facial. Products used should be according to your skin type. Try to make more use of natural gentle products. You should use essential oils, hydrosols and cold compressed unscented oils for glowing and healthy complexion. All these products are used in various steps performed during a facial. All these things soothe and nourish the skin.

Various Kinds of Facials:

Below are given the names of some popular facials which give good results. There are some common facial and others are facials specially designed for treating some skin problems.

Basic cleaning facials

Steps for Simple Basic at-Home Facial:

 You can always go for a professional facial but you can try this at-home facial once a week to keep your skin healthy. This is a basic kind of facial which works for all kinds of skin.

It will take around half an hour to complete.

Supplies you will need are a gentle cleanser, exfoliating scrub, warm water, washcloth and facial mask according to your skin type. Clay-based for oily skin and cream based facial mask for dry skin.

Cleansing the skin : First step for facial is to cleanse the face thoroughly by applying cleanser. If you have oily skin, use an oil-free cleanser which can remove the grease and dirt properly. For dry skin, it is best to use a milky or creamy cleanser.