Sometimes your usual skin care routine isn’t enough and the skin demands some more care and some extra
attention. It could be that you want to be your glowing best for a special occasion or that your skin needs to distress. Whatever the reason, when you
want to pep up your skin nothing works better than deep pampering and having a facial, which can bring an immediate improvement in the skin’s condition.
It’s just a way of beginning a better relationship with your skin.
Skin Care treatments (Facials) available at Rupa Salon
A classic facial includes cleansing, exfoliation, massage, toning, treating and moisturizing. Usually, a facial lasts for about 25-45
minutes, including time to relax while the face mask takes effect. Some facials are entirely manual while some are electro based to stimulate
facial muscles. Aestheticians hold that the touch of fingers during a facial is most sensitive and therefore manual massage is more effective.
Types of facial
Basic facial: This involves manual massage with lymphatic drainage manipulations in this
technique is more important than the products that are used.
Aroma therapy facial: These involve the use of natural essential oils or blended oils
to invigorate and stimulate skin renewal. Essential oils are said to have an affinity with the skin’s
natural oils and it is used to balance the PH of the skin. Therapists often use pressure point therapy
to massage and encourage their efficacy.
Flower facials: European facials use flower oils like Geranium, Chamomile and Rosemary to relax
and lift the skin. These are used on sluggish and aging skin.
Electro facials: Electrotherapy is said to enhance the action of skin care products deeper
in the skin. Faradic or high frequency current massages the skin’s surface, boosting circulation
and producing anti bacterial ozone.
Non-surgical facelifts: Hugely popular and in practice amongst all saloons operating today
are the skin lifting machines which use electronic massage techniques to boost both muscle and tissue
tone. Electric micro currents compatible with the body’s own stimulate the 30 muscles of
the face. They also ease fine lines and boost the circulation and lymph. However, these treatments
must be regular.
What’s in a facial?
A facial more or less in a salon will include the following:
Massage: This is the most important element of a facial. A beauty therapist may massage for up
to 20 minutes focusing on key pressure points. Massage helps to improve lymphatic drainage, since lymph
does not have a pump to circulate it but relies on muscle activity to move it around the body.
Blacked or spot removal: This is done after a massage, since the skin becomes softer for the
blackheads to be extracted. Surface pimples and spots are also squeezed out after the massage.
Corrective treatment: Concentrated, active ingredients are applied on the skin to treat acne,
spots or pigmentation. This may follow by galvanic or faradic current.
Face pack: The finale of a facial is the claming, tightening face pack which boosts blood
circulation and clears the complexion.
How often should you have a facial?
Once a month is ideal for normal. Problem free skins although neglected or problem skin may need weekly sittings
until the skin shows improvement. If you cannot afford the time and money, you must at least consult a beauty
therapist during the change of a season to test your skin and if your skin care is on the right track.
Corporate Location: 2721 W. Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Ph: 773-544-1075 Cell: 630-673-5721 Fax: 773-527-2795
