One of the most popular skincare treatments is known as a manual facial treatment, which involves the use of cleansing, toning and moisturising preparations

followed by a soothing facial massage. Depending on the specific needs of the client’s skin, a face mask may also be used to further soothe, moisturise and/or exfoliate dead skin cells.

The preparations used at all stages of a manual facial treatment are chosen by the therapist to provide the maximum benefit to the client, and the products used will be selected according to whether the client has a dry, oily, combination, mature or sensitive skin.

A Facial is a beauty treatment which cleans and improves the skin of the face using creams or preparations and gentle rubbing. Skin regenerates cells about every three weeks, leading to an accumulation of dead cells. Facials cleanse your face and remove the top layer of dead skin cells and other pollutants which can lead to a dull complexion and possibly cause blemishes. A facial can be a way of helping you to maintain healthy and glowing skin, as a moisturiser, as well as a relaxing experience which improves your whole wellbeing. Facials can also treat problems like acne, they can cleanse, re-hydrate and rejuvenate the skin, minimizing skin blemishes, acne, dry skin and wrinkles, restoring moisture and toning the skin.

Micro Current ~ Non Surgical Face Lift

This treatment is often referred to as a 'Non surgical face lift'. It is a treatment that is designed to soften fine lines and wrinkles balancing and lifting your contours. It is applied in a course of treatments normally 2-3 a week for 10-12 treatments. The low current used has the ability to exercise your muscles with very little sensation to you, circulation is increased in the cell and all the natural processes are speeded up. This gives healthier cells in the skin and muscles  producing a tighter contour and improved complexion. Once the course of treatments is complete a maintenance programme would be followed to hold the  effect achieved, (ie; a monthly facial ). There are many of these treatments available with many different names, it is important to ask for all the details prior to treatment to ensure you are fully aware of the treatment regime.These facials have shown amazing results in the last 10 years and are now more sophisticated  than ever.

Galvanic ~ Electrical Facial

A facial treatment often applied using roller over the skin with the application of specialised gels/serums or ampoules. It is very successful and extremely popular as it has proven to show excellent results.

It is recommended for different skin types and conditions as it has the scope to treat in two totally different ways.

The first treatment is designed to deep cleanse the pores of the skin and degrease oily areas. It can be used to deep cleanse most skins depending on their needs. It is particularly effective on oily congested skins. This is called Desincrustation.

The second treatment involves the re-balancing of the skin whatever the type. from oily to dry including sensitive. This treatment will help to re-balance, normalise and hydrate the skin. This is referred to as Iontophoresis. These two facials are available separately as well as one facial treatment. This will depend upon the preference of the Therapist, the skin care and equipment range she is trained in and the client's needs.

The name of the facial will not always refer to Galvanic Iontophoresis or Desincrustation, however by asking the Therapist a few short questions you should be able to establish the contents of the facial advertised at the salon.

Lymphatic Drainage ~ Electrical Facial

This treatment will assist in the movement of a fluid called lymph. This fluid is part of the Lymphatic system of our body which aids the removal of waste products increasing circulation of Lymph.

This type of facial will involve small glass applicators which very gently lift your skin. These applicators vary is shape enabling all parts of the face and neck to be treated. They will glide over you face
working with the direction of the lymph vessels. It is a
relaxing facial that often incorporates other features such
as exfoliation and a face mask. The name of this
facial will vary depending on the range of skin care
and equipment the Therapist uses. By asking the
Therapist a few questions you will be able to establish
the contents of the facial. Lymphatic Drainage can also
be carried out with manual massage techniques to the
face and body.