Facial Basics
What is a facial?
This is the core treatment performed by estheticians.
What is a steam or warm towel?
This is applied to soften skin and prepare for extractions.
This skin type has balanced oil and moisture levels.
Normal skin
How to treat oily skin?
Use lightweight, water-based products for this skin type.
What is acne?
This common condition is caused by clogged pores and excess oil. and pustules and papules
What is the consultation?
This step of a facial involves skin analysis and determining skin type.
This step is typically done after extractions to calm the skin.
A Mask
This skin type lacks oil and appears dull or flaky.
Dry skin
How to treat dry skin
Use rich, hydrating products and gentle exfoliation for this type.
What is rosacea?
This condition appears as diffused redness, broken capillaries, and sensitivity.
These are considered the 3 most important benefits of a facial.
deep cleansing, increased circulation, and skin exfoliation
This step follows cleansing and exfoliation and precedes masking.
massage
This skin type is characterized by excess sebum production.
Oily skin
How to treat sensitive skin
This skin type benefits from calming, fragrance-free products.
What is dehydration?
This condition is characterized by dry, tight-feeling skin but can occur on any skin type.
The exfoliation step is designed to remove this.
Dead skin cells
What are gloves or finger cots?
These are used during extractions to maintain sanitation.
This skin type features both oily and dry areas.
Combination skin
How to treat combination skin
You may need to treat different areas differently with this skin type.
What is hyperpigmentation?
This skin condition involves pigmentation changes due to sun or hormones.
This step involves loosening dead skin cells to aid exfoliation.
Cleansing
What is applying moisturizer and SPF?
The final step in a basic facial.
This skin type reacts easily to products and the environment
Sensitive skin
How to treat normal skin
This skin type typically responds well to a balanced regimen.
What is dry or compromised barrier function?
This condition includes flaking or scaling skin and may be worsened by exfoliation.