Facials are used at every spa around the world to rejuvenate the skin. They are seen as a way to prevent facelifts with up to day technology currently available. There are many types of facelift alternatives currently used from ultrasound to dead sea mud packs for the face. The purpose a facial is to exfoliate, moisturize, cleanse, brighten the skin, extract black heads and white heads and renew the overall appearance of the skin. Facials are used daily in spas, but can they truly prevent or reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots?
Mini Facials:
A mini facial is the most inexpensive type to request. With this facial you will probably receive exfoliation, cleansing, face mask and some pressure point massage therapy. This type of facial may be done at home also using some home made natural facelift solutions. Spas will generally use prepackaged solutions known to give immediate results.
Some of the favorite homemade facials would include aloe vera, oatmeal, honey, olive oil and selected herbs. A very cheap exfoliating mixture is 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil mixed together. Rub this mixture over your face and then rinse with cold water.
A very cheap facial is with honey and the juice of a lemon. Combine the two together and massage over the face. Leave on the face for 1/2 hour and then rinse with warm water and pat dry with a soft cotton cloth.
Luxury and Prescription Facials:
These facials will be more involved and tailored to your skin tone and needs. This of course cost more and will last longer. It is usually necessary to have a before consultation with your salon to know exactly which treatment is necessary. With all facials, it is recommended to have an allergy test done prior to avoid any complications later. Needless to say some products may cause allergic reactions on some individuals.
After the Facial Treatments and Precautions:
After the facial, wait at least 24 hours before applying any makeup and lying in the sun. There have been a few instances of reactions with certain ingredients in the facial used. Although these facials use mostly natural ingredients, they may react with the combination of makeup, creams, moisturizers and toners.
Note: Facials are a preventative measure for the prevention of wrinkles and the signs of aging down the road. Facials cannot remove the damage to the skin already created but can improve, tone and rejuvenate your skin to a younger looking you.
