beginning with facials.
of your skin, especially when given by an
experienced and knowledgeable therapist. This
spa treatment, whilst relaxing and pampering,
cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin and
promotes a clear, well-hydrated complexion that
helps to make the skin look younger.
thorough cleansing using cotton pads,
aesthetician wipes or sponges. From there,
the aesthetician will look at the skin through
a brightly lit magnifying lamp and from there
will determine the client's basic skin type (dry,
oily, combination, sensitive or normal) and skin
conditions (acne, blackheads, whiteheads,
aging, sun-damage, dehydration, etc.)
treatments to use for the facial. Before applying
any products to the face a machine is used
which directs a thin vapour of warm steam to
the face. The steam softens any blackheads or
whiteheads, this is to ensure for easy extraction
later. Once the face is softened, exfoliation
takes place using a mechanical or chemical
defoliant. Mechanical exfoliants have a gritty
texture that rub away the surface of dead skin
cells. Chemical exfoliation uses enzymes and
acids to loosen the bond between the skin cells.
After the dead skin cells have been removed,
the blackheads and whiteheads are extracted.
The face is massaged using classic strokes like
effleurage, which stimulates the skin and facial
skin type and condition is then applied to the
face and whilst on, the aesthetician gives the
scalp a massage to increase relaxation.
algae, essential oils, massage oils, herbs and
vitamins. Once the facial mask is removed
either by rinsing with water, wiping off with a
damp cloth or peeling off by hand then toner,
serums and moisturiser is applied, leaving the
skin refreshed and rejuvenated.
facials are done at spas and wellness centres
by professional spa therapists. However, with
people having busy lives and over loaded
schedules it is sometimes hard to schedule an
appointment, and store bought, or homemade,
facials are the only option. Apart from DIY
facials, there are also a few more things one
can do to fix skin woes and avoid future skin
damage.
face cleanser, especially before going to bed,
helps remove the day's debris and make up,
which can prevent skin irritation, clogged pores
and breakouts. When considering face wash,
sunscreen and facial products it is essential that
the products used are refreshed because when
a product is applied consistently, the skin slides
into maintenance mode after about a year and
the product becomes useless.
lines that come with it increases the stress
hormone cortisol, which causes inflammation
that breaks down collagen. It also triggers
a chain of responses that can lead to facial
redness and acne flare-ups. So keeping
the mind healthy is as important as keeping
the body healthy when it comes to the skin's
wellbeing. Getting a good supply of Omega 3
fatty acids daily, which can be found in oily fish,
flaxseed and walnuts will also help the skin.
one can enjoy this `cherry' when an opening
in the schedule appears, or if one has just
received a spa voucher from that special
someone. Make a booking or use the voucher
at Legacy Balance Spa's; a group of three
world-class spas that alongside a myriad of
fantastic treatments also offer facials that leave
your skin glowing.
Sandton City complex, offers pampering
experiences within the internationally acclaimed
DAVINCI Hotel & Suites. With skin solutions
facials, skin specific facials and advance
performance facials amongst others, guests
have a wide range of facial treatments to
choose from. In addition the Kwa Maritane Spa,
situated in the heart of the Pilanesberg National
Park, provides guests with perfect combination
facials, advanced Biogen facials, energising
oxygen facial and men's energy release
facials, to name a few. Finally the Wheatbaker
Spa in Lagos is another such spa that offers
revitalising facial treatments.
and selected to provide the best spa treatments
including facials. Potent ingredients, hand held
sculpting and back-to-basics approaches,
which encompass "old-school" techniques, are
used at these spas and yield fantastic results.
Facial treatments whether 60 or 90 minutes in
duration are solution-based. Two internationally
recognised luxury brands, Elemis and Babor,
are used to achieve different skin solutions and
have specific methodologies from anti-aging
and toning to hydrating and lightening.
give your skin the star treatment with a facial.
At the end of the day the face is the first thing
you see, it gives the first impression and with a
facial you will leave a great lasting one.