For other uses, see (disambiguation).

A facial is a cosmetic treatment of the face, commonly involving a variety of skin treatments, grooming steps and deep cleansing of the face by various means including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, masks, peels, and massage. It is a common spa treatment.

Facials go by different catagories of facials, for example:

• European Facial
• Mini-Facial

Tools used in facial treatments

• facial bed or chair
• facial steamer
• magnifying lamp
• make up tray
• clean sheet or other covering
• cotton (roll)
• cotton pads
• cotton swabs and pledgets
• gauze
• headband or head covering
• salon gown
• towels
• plastic bobby pins/safety pins
• spatulas
• sponges
• tissues
• antiseptic lotion
• astringent
• cleansers and make-up removers
• hand sanitizers
• massage cream or lubricating oil
• facial masks
• moisturizers
• sun protection products
• tonic lotions

See also

• Spa treatment
• Facial hair
• Facial analysis
• Facial animation
• Facial nerve
• Plastic surgery

External links

• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Natural Facial Recipes

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