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Facials- session 2
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Facials- session 2
Aims and objectives
List one thing to can remember from last weeks facial session.
When should you carry out a skin analysis?
During the treatment
Only if requested by the client
Before any treatment begins
After the first cleanse
What does skin analysis help determine?
Product packaging preference
Client's age
Skin type and condition
Treatment duration
Health and safety considerations
Facial products
In the next few slides, we will be covering the range of products you will be using within a facial treatment.
You will cover, Function, properties and how to use them.
This will include:
Cleansers
Toners
Moisturisers
Exfoliators
Eye make-up remover
Eye make-up remover
Benefits:
Remove oil based or water-based products from the eye area.
Cleanses the eyelid and the lashes; gently emulsifying the eye make-up.
Conditions the delicate eye area.
Types of eye make-up remover
Gel
Lotion
Non-oily remover- good for sensitive skin, clients who wear contact lenses and those with individual lashes.
Oily remover- good for clients who wear waterproof mascara and removing wax or oil-based eyeshadow.
This light cleansing gel formula is perfect for the delicate eye area. It is gentle on the eyes but effective in removing make up. Will leave skin looking refreshed, soft and revitalized.
Benefits:
Hydrating
Cleansing
Protecting
Cleansers
Benefits
Emulsifies (dissolves/removes) make-up and dirt.
Removes dead skin cells.
Stimulates blood supply to the surface of the skin to help with skin renewal and repair.
Types of cleanser
Foaming gels, cleansing lotions- use for an oily skin type.
Cleansing cream or milk- use for a dry/dehydrated skin.
Cleansing lotion- use on a combination skin.
This mild foaming cleanser is formulated with skin smoothing enzymes for deep cleansing. Ideal for removing makeup, it leaves skin refreshed, soft and hydrated.
Benefits:
Hydrating
Cleansing
Skin Smoothing
Toners
Benefits of a Toner
Produce cooling effect on the skin when the alcohol or water evaporates
Remove any cleanser still present on the skin
Restore the PH/acid mantle of the skin
Close pores
Refresh and tighten the skin
Types of toner
Astringents – help to reduce oil on the skin and calm blemishes (Oily-Combination)
Fresheners (Normal-Combination)
Alcohol-Free Toners (Dry & Sensitive)
Alcohol free, refreshing and balancing toner to smooth and refine pores.
Benefits:
Pore refining
Toning
Balancing
Soothing
Exfoliants
Benefits of Exfoliators
Exfoliators remove surface skin cells.
Improve the appearance of the skin, making it feel and appear softer.
Types of exfoliators
Mechanical:
Micro-dermabrasion
Granular scrubs
Skin Brushing
Contains spheres of some nuts
Chemical
Alpha hydroxy acids (dissolve bonds between the cells)
Enzyme peels (dissolves the keratin protein in surface cells)
Derived from natural products like fruits such as papaya
A creamy facial skin polish, improves skin texture, removed dead skin cells, stimulates circulation and improves skin brightness.
Benefits:
Rejuvenating
Softening and smoothing
Improves complexion
Removes dead cells
Moisturisers
Benefits
Help hydrate the skin
Keeping skin soft and supple
Preventing dehydration
Suitable for a range of skin types
Oil and water emulsion which contains humectants
Types of Moisturiser
Cream
Lotion
Gel
An intelligent lightweight daily moisturiser providing 24-hour hydration and free radical support. Continues to protect in hot environments and during physical activity.
Benefits:
Hydrating
Protecting
Lightweight
SPF20
Plumping
What is a humectant moisturiser
ATTRACTS MOISTURE (H2O) TO THE SKIN FROM THE AIR, WHICH PREVENTS THE SKIN FROM DRYING OUT.
What does a humectant moisturiser do?
Prevents skin from drying out
Adds oil to the skin
Attracts moisture to the skin
Cleanses the skin
Where does the moisture come from?
From the skin's oil
From the air
Surrounding environment
From skincare products
What is an emollient moisturiser
Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it.
They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture.
Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
What do emollients do for the skin?
Whiten the skin
Soothe and hydrate the skin
Remove dead skin cells
Trap in moisture
Which skin conditions do emollients help manage?
Eczema
Warts
Acne
Psoriasis
Skin Types
As a therapist you are required to establish a client skin type and conditions
Assessing the skin you can then create a tailor made treatment plan to suit and get the most benefit out of the treatment you carry out.
You will be looking for:
Skin type- Normal/balanced, dry, combination or oily
Skin texture: fine, medium or coarse
Colour tone: discoloration from pigmentation, pink areas
Muscle tone: poor, average, good, deep lines, fine lines
Skin conditions: mature, sensitive or dehydrated skin conditions
Specific problems: comedones, milia, congestion
Normal/Balanced Skin
Medium to fine texture
Healthy vibrant glow
Even distribution of secretions/oil
No blemishes/open pores
Dry skin
Fine texture or slightly coarse if very dry or neglected
Paler tone, pinkish or rosy due to dilated capillaries
Matt or crepey appearance
Flaky patches or leathery look
More transparent
Capillaries possibly visible though the skin’s surface
No prominent pores
Warm to the touch
What is a characteristic of dry skin?
More transparent
Oily texture
Prominent pores
Paler tone, pinkish or rosy
What appearance might dry skin have?
Shiny and smooth
Matt or crepey appearance
Bumpy texture
What is a possible sensation of dry skin?
Warm to the touch
Wet and slick
Cold and clammy
Combination Skin
Healthy vibrant glow
Variable in different parts of the face
Combination of different skin types: oily/balanced/dry
Commonly oily T-zone with balanced or dry cheeks
What characterises combination skin?
Consistently dry all over
Always oily all over
Balanced or dry cheeks
Oily T-zone
Which area is typically oily in combination skin?
T-zone
Forehead and chin
Cheeks
What is a feature of healthy combination skin?
Constant redness
Vibrant glow
Flaky patches
Oily Skin
Medium texture
Might be coarse around the nose and cheeks
Might be moist to the touch
Sallow grey appearance and skin tone
Shiny
Open pores
Comedones
Rough patches due to poor desquamation
What texture is associated with oily skin?
Medium texture
Dry texture
Fine texture
Rough texture
What appearance can oily skin have?
Bright pink appearance
Red appearance
Transparent appearance
Sallow grey appearance
What can be found on oily skin?
Comedones
Moles
Scabs
Warts
Skin Conditions
Sensitive skin
Can have a coarse or delicate texture
Prone to blemishes
Has a rosy appearance
Is warm to the touch
Flushes easily
Burns easily in the sun
Rapid change in colour when exposed to temperature change
Might be reactive to touch and colour easily
Might be sensitive to product ingredients and susceptible to allergic reactions
Mature skin
Skin has a padded appearance- caused by the slowing of skin cell renewal
Lines and wrinkles are visible
Can be dull or lifeless
Can lack colour
Papery appearance
Crepey appearance
Loss of elasticity and muscle tone
Pigmentation changes
Lentigines or Chloasma
Dehydrated skin
Texture may depend on skin type
May feel tight
Fine lines may be visible on gentle squeezing
Skin may not spring back easily
Very fine lines around the eye area and jaw
Skin absorbs products rapidly
Other skin conditions
Other conditions to check for during skin analysis and to make a note of, include:
Scar Tissue
Pustules/Papules
Broken Capillaries
Open Pores
Dry Flaky Patches
Ephelides (Freckles)
Birthmarks
Milia
Skin Tags and Moles
Chloasma (Dark Pigment)
Lentigo- White Patches
Crow’s feet
Wrinkles and Fine lines
Excess Hair Growth
List some skin conditions you can expect to find during skin analysis
Contraindication/ contra-action
Contraindication
A contraindication is a skin/nail condition, symptom or medical condition that could prevent or restrict a treatment from taking place.
Preventing a treatment would stop the treatment from taking place completely.
Restricting a treatment would not necessarily stop a treatment but it may cause the treatment to be modified in the area treated.
Contra-action
A contra-action is a reaction to the treatment being carried out, this could happen during or after a treatment has taken place.
All the above should be noted on the client record card if this occurs.
List some contra-indications you can think of that world prevent/restrict a facial treatment
Contraindications
Prevent
Fungal infection
Viral infection
Bacterial infection
Severe eczema
Severe psoriasis
Contagious eye infection
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Restrict
Bruises
Broken bones
Cuts/abrasions
Skin allergies
Diabetes
Recent scar tissue
Medication
What order should your facial treatment go in?
Practical treatment
Now set up your area, following health and safety protocols and prepare your trolly for your facial treatment.
