Facial

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 are generally categorized; for example:

• European Facial
• Mini-Facial

Tools used in facial treatments

• facial bed (plinth) or chair
• 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 scalpels
• 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.

See also

• Spa treatment
• Facial hair
• Facial analysis
• Facial animation
• Facial nerve
• Maxillofacial surgery