What Happens During a Facial?

Facials are an important part of your regular skincare regimen. They involve a skin analysis by your esthetician, as well as proper preparation and pore extractions. These steps are vital to keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Read on to learn about what happens during a facial.

The esthetician examines your skin.

You and your esthetician will have a frank conversation about the state of your skin’s health and your daily skincare regimen. This is an important discussion, because it will help your esthetician know the right course of treatment to ensure your skin receives the most benefits. This is the time to tell your esthetician all of your skin concerns and how it behaves throughout the year. The more information you can give your esthetician, then the better your facial results will be.

The esthetician prepares your skin.

You will lay down in a spa-like environment—complete with soft lights, aromatherapy, and relaxing music—while your esthetician prepares your skin. She will use hydrating cleansers, toners, and masks to open your pores and hydrate your skin. She will also use steam and heated towels to further open your pores to prepare them for extractions.

The esthetician conducts extractions.

Pore extractions are one of the most important elements of your facial, because these relieve your clogged pores and remove all of the bacteria. Your esthetician will use special tools and a magnifying glass to properly extract your pores and avoid acne scarring. There may be some mild discomfort, but it is over quickly and is incredibly important to your skin’s health.

The esthetician treats your face.

After your skin has been prepared and extractions are done, then your esthetician must protect your skin from sun damage and extreme redness. She will put on a calming moisturizer and sun protection for when you leave the salon.

Treat yourself to a relaxing facial in Tucson, AZ at Salon Nouveau. We have several to choose from to benefit all skin types and concerns. Please visit us online and call us at (520) 323-0770 to learn about our facial options.