Spa Facials

Facials are treatments of the epidermis designed to enhance the look and texture of facial skin by cleansing, hydrating, removing dead skin cells, unblocking clogged pores, and/or tightening the facial skin. Facials can be as simple as using an old-fashioned recipe at home or as elaborate as a full day spent being pampered by a professional aesthetician at a spa like the Athenaeum Spa in Malta . The benefits of facials can go more than skin deep, though, providing a sense of relaxation and peace while enhancing self confidence and promoting a general feeling of well being.

At most spas, the facial is second in popularity only to a massage. A good facial will clean the skin, exfoliate and add nutrients. The goal is hydration and to heal any blemishing conditions. Most skin care specialists recommend having at least four facials each year. If you are so inclined, you may have a complete facial as often as once a month. Work with your specialist to determine the best time interval for your skin. After all, you can have too much of a good thing.

The heart of a facial is cleansing. The idea is to deeply clean the pores of the skin to remove debris that prevents optimal health in the outer skin. Cleaning the pores is sometimes called extraction, and it involves removal of blackheads and whiteheads.

A facial begins with a cleansing with cotton pads or sponges and a product chosen for your skin type (normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature.) The esthetician covers your eyes and looks at your skin through a brightly lit magnifying lamp that reveal various skin conditions.

Exfoliation using a mechanical or chemical exfoliant. Mechanical exfoliation has a gritty texture and usually happens while a steam vapor is directed at your face. A chemical peel can be a stand-alone treatment or part of the facial. It is generally an "upgrade" and done in a series.

Extraction of blackheads or whiteheads if you want it and need it. (It can cause broken capillaries and discoloration if done on sensitive skin, or done improperly.) People have different pain tolerance for extractions. They can be uncomfortable, especially on thin or ruddy skin.

Facial massage using classic strokes like effleurage to both relax you and stimulate your skin and facial muscles. A facial mask targeted to your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature) and condition.

A professional facial at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta should be given by a licensed esthetician with special training in skin care.

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