Facials in Spain

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oxygenating facial treatment

Facial treatments can use everything from oils, creams, gels and serums to electric currents, oxygen jets and massage to give you cleaner, healthier and glowing skin. Apart from making you feel refreshed and relaxed the aims of most facials are:

  • to  cleanse the skin by removing the layer of dead skin cells and deep-clean pores to help prevent acne and dull skin.
  • balance the different types of skin on your face and improve the texture, general health and appearance.
  • moisturise and nourish your complexion.
  • tighten the skin by using massage draining techniques so that your face looks younger, firmer and fresher.

All facials begin with makeup removal and cleansing which is normally done twice to ensure it is thorough. Then exfoliation is carried out to remove dead skin cells and smooth the surface of the skin. A massage follows which can include all or some of the scalp, face, neck, shoulders, back and even the hands or feet. Next a mask which has been chosen in accordance with the client’s skin type is applied. Once the mask has been removed the skin is toned and the final eye, neck and face creams are applied.

If you have any skin allergies, are pregnant or taking any specialist drugs make sure you tell your therapist before they start the facial as some products or treatments might not be suitable for you.

Depending on the kind of facial you are having various creams, muds, masks or oils will be rubbed into your skin using different motions using a variety of towels, compresses or applicators. Other features of a facial may include:

  • Acupressure light pressure-point massage
  • Light electrical pulse to stimulate your circulation and help the products penetrate your skin
  • Hot stones laid gently on the skin

The Oxygenator uses oxygen jets to penetrate the deepest layer of the epidermis and then the use of serums encourage volume and a plumping of the complexion. 

A facial can last anything from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on which one you have. A mini-facial lasts about 30 minutes and is likely to include cleansing and exfoliating, toning and a face mask