by Jordanna Hicban-Moss
I love facials. I also fall asleep during facials. Every time. I don’t know what it is but apparently someone patting my face means nap time. I’ll run through the steps of a basic facial, and what you should experience during the treatment. Believe me there is a huge difference between a good facial and a bad facial. You should be in a quiet, dark room with no loud interruptions or outside noise.
1. You’ll be put on the bed for the first cleanse and you should be starting to answer some key questions like what products are you currently using, what is your skincare routine, what are your main concerns/reasons for visiting. It’s best to wear a singlet where you can pop the straps down and it’s a good idea to take off your bra (if you wear one) because if I lie down wearing a bra I feel like someone is sitting on my ribs. The first cleanse is to remove makeup (Please don’t wear makeup to get a facial) and then there is usually a skin consultation. Sometimes a therapist will look at your skin under a magnifying lamp, or even a UV lamp. A good therapist will be able to to determine your skin type by a few key guidelines, like size of pores, pattern of congestion, texture, tone, hydration levels. If you’ve already been to this therapist they will obviously know your skin type bar any major life changes. If you’re mainly there for relaxation and maybe some extra hydration, then the consultation won’t need to be quite so detailed. The therapist then will generally choose the products specifically suited to your skin.