Facials are skin treatments designed to cleanse, exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin for healthier and more radiant-looking results. Utilizing various products and massage techniques tailored specifically to address specific concerns for optimal results.

Facial treatments tend to be non-invasive and do not require any downtime like chemical peels do; however, they should only supplement your existing skincare regime rather than replace it entirely.

Deep Cleansing

Deep-cleansing facials remain timeless skincare essentials in an age of ever-evolving trends, much like that perfect white tee or little black dress from your closet. Never out of fashion or style!

Facials are among the most frequently performed services offered by skin therapists and aestheticians, used to rid the skin of oil, toxins, dead cell debris and blackheads. Facials also serve to clear pores of buildup which helps prevent acne breakouts as well as premature aging.

Treatment typically begins with a skin analysis to customize each client’s facial for their specific needs, typically including cleansing and exfoliation, steam, extractions and mask.

Exfoliation

Young skin has the capacity to produce new cells from deep in its layers that work their way up into replace dead or dry ones; but as we age this process slows. Exfoliation helps enhance this natural cycle.

Physical exfoliation involves applying products containing small abrasive particles (like crushed coffee beans or granules) directly onto your face to gently buff away dead cells, while chemical exfoliation uses products containing alpha or beta hydroxy acids that break apart bonds between dull, dead skin cells on your surface and any active ones present on it.

Some facials use specialist equipment, like microdermabrasion for physical exfoliation or oxygen or hydration facials for chemical exfoliation. Firming and sculpting facials might utilize techniques like massage, microcurrent (to promote circulation and muscle tone) or radiofrequency to tighten and firm skin tightening and firming.

Massage

Facials don’t just focus on deep cleansing and smoothing your skin – they also aim to relax the body through massage techniques that promote circulation, which in turn boosts self-healing capabilities and gives your complexion a healthy radiance.

Basic facials – commonly listed on spa menus as classic or traditional services – combine cleansing, exfoliation (including blackhead removal), extraction, and hydration into one service for an introductory experience that may help treat specific skin concerns such as dryness or acne.

Ideal for all skin types, this treatment combines a gentle cleanse with an oxygenating massage to deliver essential peptides, vitamins and antioxidants deep into the skin for long-term hydration. Plus, enjoy an anti-ageing mask, serum and under eye gel!

Mask

Facial treatments typically involve the application of some form of mask to deliver deep hydration and improve elasticity and skin health, adding a final touch of pampering.

Your skincare professional will help you decide the ideal treatment options based on the specifics of your facial, including anti-ageing peptides, LED light therapy or other beauty boosters for you and your lifestyle needs.

Facials should not replace your regular skin care routine and should be done as often as possible for maximum effect. A full facial may be beneficial when needed quickly before an event or between treatments; more expeditious services like express facials offer quick solutions with immediate results in a shorter amount of time.

Additional Treatments

For maximum long-term effects, facials can be combined with additional cosmetic procedures like microneedling and red light to address fine lines and wrinkles. Dermaplaning facials that remove peach fuzz and gently exfoliate can also be added for additional brightness to the skin.

An average full facial includes skin analysis, steaming, multiple extraction techniques, mask application and massage designed specifically to your individual skin needs for at least an hour or more. Additional services, like vampire facials using platelet-rich plasma (PRP), may also be included to promote collagen production and overall skin health.

Your facial of choice depends on both your budget and desired results, as well as any post-facial care instructions provided by Geneo provider to maintain optimal results as long as possible.