Facials may include the use of a facial mask. Facial mask is a creamy mask applied to clean or smooth the face

A facial is a cosmetic treatment of the face, commonly involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, masks, peels, and massage. Exfoliation involves the removal of the oldest dead Skin cells on the skin's outermost surface and has been used for many years to help maintain the skin Facial mask is a creamy mask applied to clean or smooth the face A chemical peel is a Body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial Skin using a chemical solution that causes the skin to blister and Normally performed in a beauty salon but it is also a common spa treatment. A body treatment, spa treatment, or cosmetic treatment is non-medical procedure to help the health of the body

Facials go by different categories of facials, for example:

• European Facial
• Mini-Facial

Tools used in facial treatments

• facial bed (plinth) or chair
• facial steamer
• magnifying lamp
• make up tray
• trolley for products and implements
• clean sheet or other covering
• cotton (roll)
• facial waters
• cotton pads
• cotton swabs and pledgets
• gauze
• galvanic current
• headband or head covering
• salon gown
• towels
• plastic bobby pins/safety pins
• sponges
• tissues
• incisionary scalpals
• Facial Massager
• antiseptic lotion
• astringent
• cleansers and make-up removers
• hand sanitizers
• massage cream or lubricating oil
• facial masks
• moisturizers
• sun protection products
• tonic lotions
• skin exfoliators/peels

There are a number of different facials including gold facial, pearl facial, and even diamond facials. A clean sheet is a football term meaning a game in which the team referred to have not conceded any goals Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Cotton pads are pads similar to Pledgets They are made from Cotton and can be used for medical or cosmetic purposes Cotton swabs ( British English: cotton buds) are used in First aid, Cosmetics application and a variety of other uses Gauze is a thin Translucent fabric with a loose open Weave. Its name may derive etymologically from the Persian word for Direct current ( DC) is the unidirectional flow of Electric charge. A headband is a clothing accessory worn in the Hair or around the Forehead, usually to hold hair away from the Face or Eyes Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of Clothing which is worn on one's head. A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or Paper used for drying or wiping A bobby pin (or kirby grip) is a type of Hairpin. In British English it is known as a "hair grip" A safety pin is a simple fastening device a variation of the regular pin which includes a simple spring mechanism and a clasp A sponge is a Tool, Implement, Utensil or cleaning aid consisting of porous material Facial tissue refers to a class of soft absorbent disposable Paper that is suitable for use on the Face. Antiseptics (from Greek αντί - anti, '"against" + σηπτικός - septikos, "putrefactive" are antimicrobial An astringent (also spelled adstringent) substance is a chemical that tends to shrink or constrict Body tissues usually locally after Topical medicinal A cleanser is a facial care product that is used to remove Make-up, dead skin cells oil dirt and other types of pollutants from the skin of the face An alcohol rub, also known as a hand sanitizer or healthcare personnel hand wash or a hand antiseptic according to the latest FDA definition is used as Mineral oil or liquid Petroleum is a By-product in the Distillation of Petroleum to produce Gasoline and other petroleum Facial mask is a creamy mask applied to clean or smooth the face Moisturisers or moisturizers (see spelling differences) are complex mixtures of chemical agents specially designed to make the external layers of the Skin Sunscreen (also known as sunblock or suntan lotion) is a Lotion, spray or other Topical product that absorbs or reflects the Sun 's Each one has a different effect on the skin.

See also

• Spa treatment
• Facial hair
• Facial analysis
• Facial animation
• Facial nerve
• Maxillofacial surgery

External links

• Facials guide - the complete guide to facials