FACIAL TREATMENT
A facial is a treatment to the face and neck and its carried out for the following reasons;
To improve the appearance of the skin
To balance out problems of the skin
To deep cleanse the skin
To help improve muscle tone
To speed up cell renewal therefore helping to slow down the ageing process
To keep the skin soft by removing dead skin cells
For relaxing and pampering
Cosmetologists should study and have an understanding of facials because providing skin care
services help clients relax, knowing the basics of skin care will enable you to provide advice
when asked, knowing the basics will help you recognize conditions that may need a physician’s
care, learning the basic will allow you to perform the foundational services, and you may enjoy
it so much you decide to specialize in skin care.
Skin analysis and consultation
Health screening form- client must complete a form which determines if they have any
contraindications that might prohibit certain treatments
• Contraindications- a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or
products to prevent undesirable effects
• Treatment records- record should include client’s name, address, phone number,
contraindications, treatments provided, and products purchased
• Analysis procedure
Read screening form and discuss questions with client
Have client change into a smock
Client’s hair should be covered and jewelry put in a safe place
Cosmetologists should not wear jewelry as it may accidentally injure a client
Recline client in facial chair
Wash hands thoroughly; warm cleansing milk in your hands and cleanse client face using
upward circular movements
Use special cleanser for eye make-up; move outward on the upper lid and inward on the
lower lid
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, Remove cleanser with warm damp facial sponges or cotton pads
Apply cotton pads to eyes to avoid exposure to extreme brightness of the magnifying
lamp
Determining skin type
Facial Skin Care Products
• Cleansing milks- non-foaming lotion cleansers; good for dry and sensitive skin; may be applied
with hands or an implement but must be removed with a dampened facial sponge, soft cloth,
or cotton pad • Foaming cleanser- contain surfactants (detergents) which foam and then rinse
off easily; generally used on oily or combination skin
• Toners (fresheners or astringents)- lotions that help to balance pH and remove remnants of
cleanser from the skin; often have a higher alcohol content and are used on oily skin
• Exfoliants- products that remove excess dead cells from the surface (stratum corneum) of the
skin Mechanical exfoliants- physically remove dead cells (gommages also known as roll-off
masks and microdermabrasion scrubs are examples) Chemical exfoliants- contain chemicals
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A facial is a treatment to the face and neck and its carried out for the following reasons;
To improve the appearance of the skin
To balance out problems of the skin
To deep cleanse the skin
To help improve muscle tone
To speed up cell renewal therefore helping to slow down the ageing process
To keep the skin soft by removing dead skin cells
For relaxing and pampering
Cosmetologists should study and have an understanding of facials because providing skin care
services help clients relax, knowing the basics of skin care will enable you to provide advice
when asked, knowing the basics will help you recognize conditions that may need a physician’s
care, learning the basic will allow you to perform the foundational services, and you may enjoy
it so much you decide to specialize in skin care.
Skin analysis and consultation
Health screening form- client must complete a form which determines if they have any
contraindications that might prohibit certain treatments
• Contraindications- a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or
products to prevent undesirable effects
• Treatment records- record should include client’s name, address, phone number,
contraindications, treatments provided, and products purchased
• Analysis procedure
Read screening form and discuss questions with client
Have client change into a smock
Client’s hair should be covered and jewelry put in a safe place
Cosmetologists should not wear jewelry as it may accidentally injure a client
Recline client in facial chair
Wash hands thoroughly; warm cleansing milk in your hands and cleanse client face using
upward circular movements
Use special cleanser for eye make-up; move outward on the upper lid and inward on the
lower lid
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, Remove cleanser with warm damp facial sponges or cotton pads
Apply cotton pads to eyes to avoid exposure to extreme brightness of the magnifying
lamp
Determining skin type
Facial Skin Care Products
• Cleansing milks- non-foaming lotion cleansers; good for dry and sensitive skin; may be applied
with hands or an implement but must be removed with a dampened facial sponge, soft cloth,
or cotton pad • Foaming cleanser- contain surfactants (detergents) which foam and then rinse
off easily; generally used on oily or combination skin
• Toners (fresheners or astringents)- lotions that help to balance pH and remove remnants of
cleanser from the skin; often have a higher alcohol content and are used on oily skin
• Exfoliants- products that remove excess dead cells from the surface (stratum corneum) of the
skin Mechanical exfoliants- physically remove dead cells (gommages also known as roll-off
masks and microdermabrasion scrubs are examples) Chemical exfoliants- contain chemicals
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