Week 9FACIAL

Learning Outcomes• Today you will…..• Recap massage manipulations

•Give facial aftercare advice •Choose the correct massage medium and pressure for your client•demonstrate superficial cleanse and massage•Perform moves 11-20 of the facial massage.

Homework….Create a facial aftercare leaflet with advice for each skin type, contra-actions and how to deal with them, lifestyle advice

Aftercare Advice• In groups think of as much aftercare advice as you can.• Please think of:• Benefits of having facial treatments• Short-term aftercare Long-term aftercare• Advice on a good skincare routine• Contra-actions that may occur and how to deal with them

Aftercare advice is an important part of the treatment as it ensures that the client gets the most from their facial. It is a good idea to advise the client during the cleansing and mask removal procedure as this will savetime at the end of the treatment. The aftercare should be as follows although it will vary slightly depending on the clients needs:• Avoid make-up, perfumed products and heat to the face for 6-8 hours to gain full benefits from

the cleansing aspect of the treatment and to allow the skin to rebalance.• If the client is very conscious about not wearing make-up a tinted moisturiser, mascara and

lipstick may be applied.• Avoid touching the skin for 6-8 hours.• Advise the client to cleanse tone and moisturise twice daily.• Provide advice on the correct skin care products (cleanser, toner and moisturiser) for the client’s

skin type.• Recommend exfoliation every 5-7 days.• Mask application twice per week for the client’s skin type.• Explain the correct method of use for all skin care products.• Recommend any specialist products that the client would benefit from using.• Recommend that the client drinks 6-8 glasses of water per day to keep the skin hydrated.• Advise the client when they should return for their next facial. If the client’s skin is in good

condition then it is advised that they have a facial every 4 weeks.• If the client’s skin is not in good condition then the client should have a facial more frequently.

Recommend weekly facials until an improvement is noticed, then every two weeks, three weeks and finally maintain every 4 weeks.

• Ideally a mature client should receive a facial on a weekly basis – however cost, time involved etc. will need to be considered.

Dry• Use products with a creamy formulation.

• Mask should be hydrating & moisturising.

• Recommend exfoliant.

• Use a firmer pressure.

• Always protect the face

Dehydrated• Use products with a water base.

• Mask should be hydrating.

• Recommend a peel.

• Drink at least eight glasses of water per day.

• Main way to re-hydrate is from within.

• Avoid excessive air conditioning, central heating, sunbeds, and use

of false tans.

• Caffeine and alcohol will dehydrate.

Oily• Use products that are water based.

• Recommend a matifying or oil control product.

• All products should be non-comedogenic.

• A deep cleansing mask that has a clay base is best.

• Recommend an exfoliant.

• Use light pressure.

• Wash make-up sponges and brushes regularly.

• Try not to squeeze spots, as scarring will occur.

• If removing comedones always warm the skin and use tissues over fingers.

• Apply a product directly to spots such as tea tree.

Combination• Use products that are milk/water based.

• Recommend an oil control product for T-zone

• All products should be non-comedogenic.

• A deep cleansing mask is best.

• Recommend an exfoliant.

• Use a light pressure over T-zone.

• Wash make-up sponges and brushes regularly.

• Try not to squeeze spots, as scarring will occur.

• If removing comedones always warm the skin and use tissues over fingers.

• Apply a product directly to spots such as tea tree.

Sensitive• All products should be hypoallergenic.

• Recommend the use of a de-sensitising mask.

• An AHA facial peel would be best that can be rinsed off.

• Use a gentle pressure when applying any products.

Mature• Products should be creamy in formulation.

• Anti-ageing day moisturiser must contain an SPF factor.

• Day and night moisturiser must be used and should contain anti-oxidant ingredients.

• Eye and neck cream should be used.

• Recommend the use of an anti-ageing mask.

• Recommend a facial peel.

• A firmer pressure should be used.

• Reinforce the importance of using upward strokes.

• Recommend the client performs facial exercises 3-7 times per week.

• Client could be advised to take supplements such as Starflower oil or Evening Primrose.

A contra-action is something undesirable that occurs as a result of the treatment. The client should be made aware that, with all treatments, there is a risk of contra-actions occurring.

• Allergic reaction – the symptoms would be redness, swelling or itching and in severe cases, blisters may develop. If an allergy develops, remove all products immediately and apply a cold compress.

• Excessive erythema - this is when an area shows visible signs of redness, and is often accompanied by an increase in warmth to the area. It is caused by the blood capillaries in the area vaso-dilating resulting in an increase in blood flow to the surface of the skin. This may be a sign of damage to the tissues, due to an allergic reaction due to over use of the steamer, over excessive massage or application of a mask that was too strong for the skin. If it occurs, avoid any products, pressure or heat to the area and a cool compress may help to reduce the redness.

• Irritation - is due to the stimulation of the skin & the warmth produced during the facial. This would appear as a small heat rash & will disappear shortly after the facial.

• Blemishes - may occur due to the stimulation of the sebaceous glands during the facial treatment. The blemishes are generally due to appear, however the facial will often stimulate the blemish to appear slightly quicker than normal. A papule or pustule should be treated by applying an antiseptic such as tea tree or witch hazel.

For all of the above contra-actions the therapist must make a note on the record card and list the possible cause. If the client is concerned they should contact the salon for advice, if the reaction is severe they should seek medical advice.

Set up for a facial

• Products needed:• Eye make-up remover• Cleanser• Deep cleanser• Exfoliater• Massage cream• Toner• Moisturiser

PRACTICAL

Step 1• Eye-lip cleanse

Step 2 • Superficial Cleanse

Step 3• Skin analysis

PRACTICAL

Step 4• Deep cleanse

Step 5• Exfoliate

Step 6• Massage

Moves 11-2011. Flick ups to corners of mouth

12. Face brace

13. Effleurage to forehead

14. 1,2,3 eye circles

15. Inner and outer eye circles

16. Circling to chin, nose and temples

17. Thumb kneading cheeks

18. Tapping under mandible

19. Lifting the masseter

20. Rolling and pinching cheeks

PRACTICAL

Step 7• Tone & Blot

Step 8 • Moisturise

Learning Outcomes• Today you will…..• Recap massage

manipulations

•Give facial aftercare advice • demonstrate superficial cleanse and massage• Perform moves 11-20 of the facial massage.

• Homework• Assignment Q14

• Design an aftercare leaflet.

•Benefits of having facial treatments•Short-term aftercare Long-term aftercare•Advice on a good skincare routine•Contra-actions that may occur and how to deal with them which will be added to the leaflet next week.