A facial is a family of skin care treatments for the face, including steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, and massage. They are normally performed in beauty salons, but are also a common spa treatment. They are used for general skin health as well as for specific skin conditions.

What is a facial?

To put it simply, a facial is a series of exercises performed on the face, using a range of treatments, with the end goal of improving the appearance of skin and helping you to relax. A common spa treatment, facials do not have to last a specific amount of time or use a specific series of products. If performed properly, a facial should be tailored to your individual skin type and skin concerns so you notice the most benefit. For example, not performing a vigorous exfoliation on someone with sensitive skin.

To some the word ‘facial’ conjures thoughts of deep cleansing and extraction. However, The facials are so much more than this and are designed to relax skin, body and mind. Tailored to how you want to look and feel, the facials are carefully bespoke to your specific needs offering a plethora of benefits.

What are the benefits of a facial?

Facials are focused on improving condition of the skin naturally to provide both instant and long-term results. Benefits vary from person to person as facials also relax body and mind, but the main goal is to improve skin. This could mean brightening dull skin, hydrating dry skin, adding a plumping effect to ageing skin, and adding a confident spring to your step.