Facials

A facial is a cosmetic treatment of the face, commonly involving a variety of skin treatments, including a few basic steps:

Cleansing.
Skin analysis, where the esthetician looks at your skin through a brightly lit magnifying lamp.
Exfoliation, usually while a steam vapor is directed at your face.
Extraction of blackheads if you want it and it’s suitable for your skin type. (It can cause broken capillaries).
Facial massage to relax you and stimulate your skin and facial muscles.
A mask targeted to your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature).
Application of toners and protective creams.
Advice on home skin care.