Facial Treatments Flashcards
Why are facial treatments such a popular service in the salon/spa?
Facial treatments are considered the “bread & butter”
Facial treatment theory
The facial service is a tremendous stress reliever and a way for clients to take time out for themselves. It’s relaxing, rejuvenating, and refreshing, as well as a better path to better skin health.
Facial treatment services: (2 part answer)
*a service used to improve & maintain the appearance of the facial skin
*The most requested treatment service & the can produce the highest profit margin
Common Facial Names:
- Basic Facial
2.Classic Facial - European Facial
What is the minimum duration for a facial treatment?
60 minutes
Fundamental steps to a facial:
- Pre-cleanse
- Analyze
- Cleanse & Tone
- Exfoliate
- Treat
- Massage
- Mask
- Protect
The 3 phases of a facial:
- Increase phase
- Balance phase
- Decrease phase
Function of increase phase:
Stimulate the skin, promote cell turnover & increased skin moisture
Steps in Increase Phase:
- Pre-cleanse
- Analyze
- Cleanse & Tone
- Exfoliate
Function of pre-cleanse:
Light cleansing to remove any makeup & sweat
Function of Analyze:
Assessment of the skin to create a personalized treatment
Function of Cleanse and Tone:
Deep cleansing; refreshes the skin & balances PH, skin warming to soften skin
Function of Exfoliate:
Removal of dead skin cells & buildup of pollution & debris; steam to activate an enzyme exfoliation
Steps in Balance Phase:
- Treat
- Massage
Function of Balance Phase
The skin is prepared to receive an infusion of active ingredients to correct the skin’s PH & improve the skin’s hydration and protection
Function of Treat in balance phase
Extractions to remove comedones, antibacterial product; specific condition serum
Function of Massage in balance phase
Provides nutrients to the skin, initiates relaxation, increases microcirculation & serum absorption
Function of Decrease Phase
Calm & sedate skin
Goal of Decrease Phase (3 part)
- Reduce inflammation, microcirculation & bacterial growth
- Target pigment concerns, erythema (redness), rough texture & edema
- Decrease skin barrier disfunction & melanocyte over production
Function of mask in Decrease phase
Specialized ingredients to enhance, calm the skin & focus on the skin concerns
Function of protect in Decrease phase
Add serums to address specific concerns & moisturize with sun protection (SPF)
Express facial “mini-facial”:
-is condensed to 30 minutes
-popular for clients on lunch
-should not replace monthly facial
-balance phase is usually omitted; in some cases massage replaces mask
Acne Facial Treatment Steps
- Pre-cleanse
- Analyze
- Cleanse & Tone
- EXTRACTION
- Mask
- Protect
The massage during the Balance phase on an acne facial should avoid:
Acneic areas
What grades of acne can receive treatment without physician’s consent?
Grade 1 & 2