Facials are done by professional estheticians, who are certified by taking anywhere from 250 to 600 hours of educational training. Therefore, when arriving for a facial you should always expect to receive optimal service. To find a good esthetician in your area, schedule a facial at a nearby spa, and put some time aside at the beginning of your appointment to get to know your provider.
Your esthetician should be pleasant and open, with a neat and orderly appearance. He or she should be willing to answer any questions you may have, and also provide helpful suggestions for skin care and skin treatment. It is a good idea to watch carefully while the esthetician is preparing for your facial, to make sure his or her hands and equipment are both washed and cleaned thoroughly prior to contact with your skin.
While your treatments are being applied, a good esthetician will follow your lead as to how much conversation you would like to engage in. A very quiet esthetician might feel cold and unhelpful, while an overly talkative provider may interfere with the relaxing effect of the procedure. A good provider will determine your level of comfort to make the spa experience positive and uplifting.
Estheticians should be able to remove pimples and blackheads with minimal discomfort, and respond to any indications of pain. He or she should also show concern for your health by asking about your home skin care practices, and advising you in what products to use without pushing you to purchase pricey salon brands. A good esthetician will also be knowledgeable enough to know when a skin condition requires the attention of a dermatologist.
A quality provider will give you a facial that results in a number of health benefits. First, your skin will be cleansed, which prevents the buildup of acne- and infection-causing bacteria in pores. The esthetician will examine your skin under a magnifying lamp and give you some general information about your skin condition and how you should care for your particular skin type. He or she will then exfoliate your skin to clear out dead skin cells, usually under steam vapor, which works to rehydrate the skin. The esthetician will then perform a facial massage, which will release anxiety and tension and increase blood flow. A mask will be applied to your face, and toners and creams will then be used. By personalizing the experience to your skin type, an esthetician provides a facial that will be of the most benefit to you.
Facials at Olivers Salon and Day Spa improve the health of the skin by purifying skin cells and improving facial tone and color. They also prevent the formation of wrinkles by rejuvenating and reinvigorating skin cells. To achieve maximum health benefits, facials should be scheduled every four to six weeks, as this is how long it takes for skin cells to regenerate. For those suffering from acne, facials should be done at least weekly in order to accelerate healing.
A number of services can be added on to the classic facial in order to gain more health benefits. These include vitamin C, oxygen, and collagen, which each provide different anti-aging benefits. After leaving the salon, you can achieve maximum health results by following your esthetician's guidelines for skincare, and scheduling follow-up appointments as needed.
Your esthetician should be pleasant and open, with a neat and orderly appearance. He or she should be willing to answer any questions you may have, and also provide helpful suggestions for skin care and skin treatment. It is a good idea to watch carefully while the esthetician is preparing for your facial, to make sure his or her hands and equipment are both washed and cleaned thoroughly prior to contact with your skin.
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