The Secret of European Facials

What is a European Facial and why would a person want to get one? A European facial is skin treatment that cleans the face, rids the face of impurities, exfoliates and massages the face to get a beautiful glowing complexion.

To give a proper European facial you need to know what tools to use and how to use them. An aesthetician should understand that not all complexions are the same so you may need to use different products and tools for different skin types.

To start the facial, simply remove any makeup being worn on the face and the neck with a make up remover. Then evaluate the skin to determine what type it is, such as oily, sensitive, dry, etc. To determine the skin type will help you understand the skin and what types of products it will work best with. After performing a skin analysis, clean the skin with a gentle facial cleanser while massaging the face and neck.

After thoroughly cleansing the skin, pat dry and exfoliate. Rub the exfoliant on the face in a gentle, circular motion. You can then begin to massage a comprehensive essential oil on the neck, shoulders, décolleté and upper arms. Rub the exfoliant gently off with a warm wet towel and begin extractions. Use a steamer to bring any impurities to a head so that it will be easy to extract. Remove any impurities with proper tools and moisturize with a cream application when finished.

Finish with a mask that is customized for different parts of the face such as the T-zone, eyes and cheeks. While the mask is hardening, perform a simple scalp, hand, arm or even foot massage. When the mask has hardened, remove it with a warm or cold compress and keep it on the skin for a few minutes then remove.

European facials are very common and desired by many customers. Each aesthetician can personalize their facials with different techniques but it should always consist of cleansing, extraction, exfoliating, and moisturizing. Massage is also a great way to relax your customer throughout the process.