Facials may include the use of a facial mask.

A facial is a procedure involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, masks, peels, and massage. Normally performed in a beauty salon but it is also a common spa treatment.

Facials are generally categorized, for example:

• European Facial
• Mini-Facial
• LED Light Therapy Facial

Tools used in facial treatments

• facial bed (plinth) or chair
• make up tray
• clean sheet or other covering
• cotton (roll)
• cotton pads
• cotton swabs and pledgets
• gauze
• sponges
• tissues
• Facial Massager
• antiseptic lotion
• astringent
• cleansers and make-up removers
• massage cream or lubricating oil
• facial masks
• moisturizers
• sun protection products
• tonic lotions
• skin exfoliators/peels

mask brushes

Facial mask

A facial mask is a creamy mask applied to clean or smooth the face. It often contains minerals, vitamins, and fruit extracts, such as cactus and cucumber. There are different kinds of masks for different purposes; some are deep cleansing for cleaning the pores, healing acne scars or hyper-pigmentation, or brightening for a gradual illumination of the skin tone. The perceived effect of a facial mask treatment can be revitalizing, rejuvenating or refreshing and can serve temporary or long term benefits depending on its usage.

Masks are generally washed off with tepid water, wiped off by a damp cloth, or peeled off by hand. Duration for wearing a mask depends on the type of mask and the directions specified by the product itself. The time can range anywhere from 5 minutes to overnight. Those with sensitive skin are advised to test out the mask on a small portion of the skin in order to check for any irritations.

Masks can be found anywhere from drugstores to department stores and can vary in its shape and form. They include clay form where it is thicker in consistency and will dry to pull out impurities from the pores, a creamier form that stays damp to hydrate the skin, a sheet style where the paper mask is dampened with liquid to tone and moisturize the skin, and lastly, an in between clay and cream form that includes small sandy beads for exfoliating the skin. These different forms are made to suit different skin types such as oily or dry, as well as the different needs of the skin, whether it be moisturizing, cleansing, or exfoliating. Clay and mud masks suit oily skin while cream based masks suit dry skin types.

See also

• Spa treatment

For facial: You can also mix up brown sugar, honey, oatmeal, and lemon or face cream to make a sort of sugar scrub. Apply it to your face and wait no more than 3 minutes then wash off with lukewarm water and then cold water to close the pores. It works right away and helps to remove dead skin cells and makes your skin very soft and brighter. It helps alot, I really recommend it.

• Facial hair
• Facial animation
• Facial nerve
• Maxillofacial surgery

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Not many masks suit combination skin.

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