The first step of a facial is to completely cleanse your skin and remove any makeup. Once the skin is clean, the esthetician looks at your skin under a magnifying glass or lamp to determine your skin type and the type of treatment you need. The esthetician will also ask you about your treatment goals to come up with a plan of action.
Warm steam is applied to your face to open up your pores and loosen the muscles of your face. The esthetician uses special products or techniques to exfoliate your skin. Whiteheads, blackheads and other impurities are removed from your pores. The esthetician performs a relaxing facial massage and applies a facial mask formulated to your unique skin type and any specific concerns that you mentioned during your consultation.
Finally, after the mask is removed, the esthetician applies moisturizer, sunscreen and/or any specific serums tailored to your needs.