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Bring in the New Year by treating yourself to a wonderful facial - the perfect solution for reviving summer-worn skin and unclogging plugged pores. From simple cleasing to defying the age, these pampering facials address a host of skin problems. Go ahead and bid adieu to skin problems for a new ‘glowy’ you in the New Year. By: Lipla Negi
If there’s one desire that virtually every woman shares, it is to be beautiful and flawless skin. Across ages, women of all generations have left no stone unturned in their quest for a flawless skin. Undoubtedly our face gets most of our attention when it comes to taking care. “As the skin of your face is far more exposed than other parts of the body, it requires extra care,†says Dr. Manauj Suvarna, Recreation Manager, Quan Spa, JW Marriott Mumbai. One of the easiest way to take care of your face is to go for regular facials. De – stressing, relaxing and rejuvenating, a facial to a woman’s skin is what lipstick is to her face – a must. Alka Katar, Director, R the Spa, Radisson Hotel Delhi agrees, “A good facial improves skin texture, tone, colour, firmness and health of the skin. Facial massage helps to stimulate facial muscles, thereby improving blood circulation, bringing instant glow and mental relaxation.†Modern research on the skin has revealed that facials have several benefits, which are both physical and psychological. They are great treatments for the skin, which is geared towards protection, maintenance and improvement. They help to increase the skin’s capacity to function more efficiently.
How does it work?
Facials soften the upper derma layers and improve its colour, clean and contract the skin, intensify circulation of blood, imparting a glowing complexion. Facials include various procedures, like cleansing, exfoliation, toning, massage, mask and protection. However, the main aspects of a facial are exfoliation, massage and mask. These strengthen and maintain the supportive tissues of the skin, thus keeping the skin firm, smooth and supple. Facials help to preserve the youthful qualities of the skin and delay the formation of wrinkles and lines. Vulnerable areas, like the area around the eyes are given special attention. “Clinical research has shown that ingredients used in professional ranges of renowned skin care brands have proven to minimize cellular damage by destroying free radicals, which in turn helps improve the appearance of the skin and it’s over all health. These facials are targeted at improving the skin’s elasticity and luminosity, keeping the ‘ph balance’ intact. Moreover, choosing a facial professional range, which has vitamin C in it, stimulates the production of collagen that helps in keeping the skin firm and supple,†explains Sukhdeep Sharma, Beauty expert, Three Graces Spa Delhi.
Be careful
Before zeroing in any facial take a closer look at your skin. The utmost protocol to keep in mind is the skin complexion, type and hygiene standards. A lot of high tech equipments and analyzers have arrived in the market today to check the accuracy and efficiency of treatments scientifically. “It is always advisable to consult a skin care therapist for the most suitable facial, as it needs to be customised according to your skin’s condition. Only a professional skin therapist will be able to decide, prescribe and recommend the right facial for you after thoroughly analyzing your face zone by zone. Afterwards, the therapist will design a facial treatment keeping in mind your skin condition and skin concerns,†explains Avni Amlani, Education Director, Dermalogica India. The cleanliness of the equipment utilized in a facial salon is as important as the treatment itself. By all means, all facial instruments are supposed to be properly cleaned before and after use.
