1. Facial Treatments
A professional facial is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing services available to the salon client

2. Facial Treatments
Facials result in a noticeable improvement in the client’s skin tone, texture & appearance
Two categories
Preservative
Corrective

3. Categories Preservative Corrective
Maintain the health of the facial skin by cleansing correctly, increasing circulation, relaxing the nerves & activating the skin glands & metabolism through massage
Corrective
Correct some facial skin conditions, such as dryness, oiliness, comedones, aging lines & minor conditions of acne

4. Facials Treatments Facial massage treatments help:
To increase circulation
Activate glandular activity
Relax the nerves
Maintain muscle tone
Strengthen weak muscle tissues

5. Guidelines
Help the client to relax by speaking in a quiet & professional manner
Explain the benefits of the products & service & answer any questions the client may have
Provide a quiet atmosphere & work quietly & efficiently
Maintain neat, clean, sanitary conditions in the facial work area with an orderly arrangement of supplies

6. Guidelines Follow systematic procedures
If your hands are cold, warm them before touching the client’s face
Keep your nails smooth & short so as not to scratch the client’s skin

7. Guidelines Perform an analysis on your client’s skin
Determine whether it is dry, normal or oily,
If fine lines or creases exist
If blackheads or acne are present
If dilated capillaries are visible
If the skin texture is smooth or rough
If the skin color is even

8. Guidelines RESULTS will determine:
What products to use for the massage
What areas of face need special attention
How much pressure to use when massaging
What equipment should be used

9. Basic Facial Procedure 51, page 679 Equipment, implements & materials
Facial bed
Facial steamer
Garbage can
Magnifying lamp
Makeup tray
Trolley for products & implements
Clean sheet
Cotton
Gauze
Headband
Salon gown
Towels
Spatulas
Sponges
Tissues

10. Basic Facial Product Antiseptic lotion Astringent
Cleansers & makeup removers
Hand sanitizer
Massage cream
Masks
Moisturizers
Sunscreen
Tonic lotions
Specialty or intensive care products
Infrared lamp

11. Special problems Dry skin Oily skin & blackheads Acne
Insufficient flow of sebum (oil) from the sebaceous gland
Oily skin & blackheads
Hardened masses of sebum formed in the ducts of the sebaceous glands
Acne
Disorder of the sebaceous glands
Requires medical treatment sometimes, and the cosmetologist will work closely with the client’s physician
Cleansing the skin, reducing the oiliness , removing blackheads,& using special medicated preparations
Gloves must be worn

12. Aromatherapy Therapeutic use of essential oils Dates back to 2000 BC
Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, & Romans all used oils derived from plants
Many purposes, including healing, perfumes, hypnosis & meditation
Today use of essential oils can enhance a person’s physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well-being
Specific benefits create positive effects on the body, mind and spirit

13. Aromatherapy Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways
Lighting a cinnamon candle in the winter can give the salon a cozy feeling & cheer up both client’s & yourself
You can create your own aromatherapy massage oil by adding a few drops of essential oil into basic massage oil, cream or lotion

14. Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a healing method that should not be used on clients without proper training
It requires in-depth study of plants, essential oils,& the chemistry of those oils, as well as sound knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
A cosmetologist must not attempt to perform healing treatments with aromatherapy

15. Facial Summary
There is a wide range of options available to the professional who chooses to offer extensive skin care and facial services.
To be successful with facials, you must develop confidence, the ability to properly analyze the skin and knowledge of the correct products to be used