Beauty Treatments- Facials for a Glowing You

Facials not only help to brighten your skin but also help you to remain fresh and beautiful all through the day. Facial can take the form of hands on treatments or electrotherapy and each of these treatment procedures have its own benefits.

Cleansing and removal of make up is the first part of a facial. Cleansing comprises of exfoliation which is done to eliminate dead cells and give a smooth skin surface. Cleansing is followed by the massage of the skin in the neck and face. This is followed by the application of a facial mask according to the person’s skin type. Finally the skin is toned and a face and eye creams are applied.

Hands on treatments are those where the person giving the facial will only use his hands and fingers. Machines are not used in this case. Only a steam machine may be used during this procedure to clear the pores of the skin surface. Also in the hands on treatments or facials, special masks such as clay or mud packs and essential oils would be used. In some cases, beauticians also make use of peel off masks.

Machines are used in electrotherapy facials. This treatment comprises of either galvanic treatments, direct frequency treatments or micro current treatments. Each of these treatment methods incorporate different procedures and lead to different results. In the case of electrotherapy treatments, a tingling sensation of skin can be experienced which is considered normal. Though the relaxation and restorative benefits of such facial treatments are many, it is better to have the treatment done after having a fool proof consultation by a dermatologist or a skin care expert. It also pays to get the procedure done by an expert and not by an amateur who would not know how to deal with complications when they arise.

Nothing else is as harmless and effective as home made facials which can be prepared easily at home. Egg yolk, lemon juice and honey make some effective ingredients for a soft and supple skin. You can use cream masks or hydrating gel if you have a dry skin. Oily skin mask will be perfect for an oily skin. Milk of magnesia will have excellent effect on an acne prone skin.