A beauty facial includes a collection of skin care treatments for the face, such as steaming, cleansing, exfoliation, massage, masks, exfoliation. They can be offered as a relaxing or rejuvenating treatment, for general skin wellbeing or tailored for your specific needs.

It is good for nourishment, firming and toning, removing impurities, moisture balance, relaxation, stress relief, improved skin appearance.

A skin analysis is undertaken prior to the treatment making the facial bespoke to you.

Each stage of a facial is important:

• STEAMING - opens pores, increases blood and lymphatic circulation, softens cells, improves sebaceous gland activity
• CLEANSING - removes dirt and pollutants, removes excess sweat and sebum, increases circulation, relaxes pores
• EXFOLIATION - dead skin cell removal, debris and grease removal, new cell exposure, allows for easy absorption of products
• MASSAGE- improves blood and lymphatic circulation, reduces stress and induces relaxation, tightens and tones skin
• MASKS - SETTING - ie clay/peel off, good for anti-aging,oily and combination skin
• NON SETTING - ie oil/cream, good for dry/dehydrated and sensitive skin
• TONING - removes skincare products used, cooling has a tightening effect on the pores, decreases flow of sweat and sebum on skin, helps resolve natural skin Ph.
• MOISTURISER - keeps the skin hydrated, maintains a natural oil and moisture balance, SPF protects from sun, plumps skin, acts as a barrier from environment or make upo, improves skin condition

No, if any product induces sensitivity then it can be removed straight away

We recommend a beauty facial once a week or at least once a month

A list of contraindications to this treatment will be discussed with your practitioner prior to appointment. These will also be discussed during consultation along with a medical questionnaire.

• Avoid make up for 4-6 hours
• Any reaction that does not ease, remove with warm water and seek help
• Cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and night
• Exfoliate 1-2 times a week
• Steam once a week
• Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol
• Maintain a balanced diet ( consider vitamins and minerals)

Side effects are rare, but as with any procedure, they may occur and prompt attention is necessary:

• Redness or sensitivity - rinse face with warm water and contact lets face it
• In the unlikely event of an allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately and contact lets face it