Types of facials for different skin types
Due to continuous exposure to pollution, dust particles, and harmful sun rays, our skin develops wrinkles, dark spots, blackheads, acne, and pigmentation. There are many surgical and non-surgical skin-enhancing treatments available to make your skin look rejuvenated, flawless, and youthful. Within the non-surgical category, facials are the most common and popular treatment.
Facial treatments are readily available at beauty salons and spa centers. They are extremely relaxing, rejuvenating, and beneficial for the skin. There are many types of facials available, using different techniques and facial kits depending on skin type, desired end results, and skin maturity.
There are two basic techniques used for facial treatments: hands and electrotherapy. The ‘hands on’ technique uses stimulating special hand movements and massage movements, which removes dead skin from the face, reduces fine lines, stimulates the generation of new cells and eliminates pimples. Electrotherapy electronic handheld devices are used and no hand movements are used. Both have their own specific advantages and benefits.
Manual facial treatment:
In these treatments, the therapist or esthetician uses their hands to massage the face. Electronic devices are not used in this process, except a steam engine.
The facial kits used in these treatments are all oil or cream based. Essential oils, gels, or moisturizers can be used, depending on skin type, skin maturity, and treatment. Gels are primarily used for oily and acne-prone skin, and oils or moisturizers are used for dry to normal and mature skin.
A clay or mud-based face mask is used after the cleansing process and the steam process (optional) has finished to close open pores and provide nourishment to the skin. Sometimes, for sensitive skin, a peel-off mask is also used. These masks gently peel off the face after they dry. This exfoliating mask also works as a stimulating treatment as it firms the skin.
Electrotherapy facial treatment:
These treatments use machines, mostly handheld, for facials. Basically, there are three types of electrotherapy treatments most used, depending on the skin types.
- High frequency treatments: a gauze is placed on the face and a glass electrode is passed over the face. This treatment is more suitable for oily and acne-prone skin, as it helps to dry out blemishes and has antibacterial effects. For dry to normal skin types, an indirect frequency treatment is used.
- Galvanic treatments: an active ingredient is introduced deep into the skin of the face using metal rollers that massage the skin. Suitable for all skin types.
- Microcurrent treatments: This facial is used to lift facial skin and to enhance skin texture and color.
All of the facials mentioned above help to improve the texture, quality and appearance of the facial skin and give it a more youthful and flawless appearance.
