Facial Treatment Steps and Phases
During this facial treatment steps, extractions are performed and serums are applied to target specific skin concerns.
Treat
This is a condensed, 30-minute facial that is becoming an increasingly popular service during a client’s lunch hour.
Express Facial (or Mini Facial)
These are designed to treat specific skin conditions, often have a higher concentration of active ingredients, and typically come in ampoule packaging.
Serums
This is an elongated cushion that helps support clients on the treatment table.
Bolster
This service essential includes greeting and building rapport with your client.
Connect
The skin is calmed and sedated during this phase of a facial.
Decrease
These acne grades require a physician’s consent prior to performing a service.
3 and 4
This is a type of toner used after extractions.
Astringent
This is another name for a magnifying lamp.
Loupe
During this service essential, you gain feedback and consent from your client.
Consult
These are the 4 facial treatment steps performed during the “Increase” phase of a facial.
Precleanse, Analyze, Cleanse and Tone, Exfoliate
This is the only difference in a facial performed for a female client and a facial performed for a male client.
Technique
This type of setting mask is used to absorb excess oil, dislodge debris, and mildly exfoliate and is not recommended for dry or dehydrated skin.
Clay/Mud Mask
This tool uses blacklight to identify skin conditions and pigmentation
Wood’s Lamp
Use these types of questions to encourage your client to talk and discover your client’s needs.
Open Ended Questions
Treat and massage are the facial treatment steps performed during this phase of a facial.
Balance
This type of facial treatment would benefit a client with irritated, flaky, red skin.
Soothing Facial
This type of cleanser is good for all skin types and can be used to prepare the skin for chemical or mechanical exfoliation.
Cleansing Gel
The outermost layer of the skin that is softened when using a hot towel.
Stratum Corneum
During this service essential, you review the client intake form.
Consult
During this facial treatment step, specific concern serums and sun protection (SPF) are applied.
Protect
These ingredients, found in masks, can be helpful in treating acne. (List 2 that were discussed in the PivotPoint lesson.)
Green Tea, Pomegranate, Blueberry, Salicylic Acid, Chocolate, Sulfur, Zinc, Bentonite Clay, Sea Salt
This is another name for exfoliating cream.
Gommage
This can be used to apply product to the face, neck, and upper chest.
Fan Brush
These are positive body language signs to look for in your clients. (List 3.)
Eye contact, relaxed body, open hands, gentle dozing off.