What's a Facial?

This post will cover the basic steps of a facial, one of the best ways to take care of your skin. Especially when it's given by an experienced, knowledgeable esthetician. A facial cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin, promoting a clear, well-hydrated complextion, and can help your skin look younger too!

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• Consultation. A facial should begin with a consultation. The esthetician might have you fill out a form that has questions about your skin concerns, your diet, how much water you drink, drugs and supplements you take, and products you are currently using. This can affect your skin and what kind of treatments she recommends. 

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• Cleansing. After wrapping your hair with a towel or headband, the esthetician begins a facial with a thorough cleansing, using cotton pads, esthetician wipes or sponges.

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• Skin Analysis. The esthetician covers your eyes and looks at your skin through a brightly lit magnifying lamp. He or she is determining your basic skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive or normal) and skin conditions (acne, blackheads, whiteheads, aging, sun-damage, dehydration, etc.). The esthetician then chooses the appropriate products and treatments, and consults with you about what he or she sees and recommends. 

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• Steam. Most facials use a machine that directs a thin vapor of warm steam to your face. This is relaxing and helps soften any blackheads and whiteheads to be extracted. If you have very sensitive skin, the esthetician may not use steam.

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• Facial massage using classic strokes like effleurage to both relax you and stimulate your skin and facial muscles is always benficial. 

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• Facial mask targeted to your skin (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature) and condition. During the facial, the esthetician should stay in the room and give you a scalp massage or some other service.

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• Exfoliation with mechanical exfoliates have a gritty texture that rubs away the surface dead skin cells. Microdermabrasion is one very popular form of mechanical exfoliation. 

• Chemical exfoliation uses enzymes and acids to loosens the bond between skin cells. A gentle enzyme treatment can be done during the steam. Stronger chemical peels should not be done under steam, and vary in intensity, and can be a stand-alone treatment or part of the facial. Chemical peels can be done in a series for optimal results.

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• Final application of toner, serums, moisturizer and sunscreen if it's daytime.

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Lastly, expert advice. The esthetician will advise you on the best options for your daily regimen and in-office treatments. Though you are not obligated to buy anything it is a great time to be educated on products and treatments to protect and prevent premature aging. 

Call us today to schedule your facial! 

865-671-3888

Clear + Brilliant Laser

Are you looking for great results with little downtime? Is baby steps your middle name? If this sounds like your comfort zone, then Clear + Brilliant may be for you! When you are just beginning to notice early signs of aging or for those who want to keep their skin looking healthy for years to come this may be your new favorite tool of choice!

The Clear + Brilliant laser system provides many advantages, including:

• improvement of tone and texture
• improvement in areas affected by mild discoloration 
• minimizing the visibility of pores
• reduction in early signs of aging 

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Clear + Brilliant laser treatments can be beneficial in many areas, including the face, neck, hands and chest. It is ideal for both men and women and works well with a variety of skin types. The Clear + Brilliant procedure involves the gentle application of laser energy to areas of skin you wish to rejuvenate. Unlike more invasive lasers, the Clear + Brilliant penetrates only the surface layers of skin, getting rid of damaged skin cells and replacing them with healthier tissue. The Clear + Brilliant laser stimulates your skins natural collagen so that it continues to grow healthy skin long after 

treatment.

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The procedure takes about 20  to 30 minutes to complete. While there may be temporary redness or swelling. most patients require little to no recovery time. Many patients are able to see positive results almost immediately after the procedure; however, the best effects typically occure after a series of four or more treatments. Results can often be maintained with a good home skincare regimen and an occasional touch-up laser treatment.

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Schedule your treatment today at any of our 3 convenient locations! 

865-671-3888