Deep Cleansing Facial Treatments

Deep cleansing facial treatments exfoliate skin and promote cell regeneration.

Deep cleansing facial treatments stimulate circulation beneath the pores, remove dull cells at skin's surface, and fight free radicals that prematurely age skin. Performed regularly, deep cleansing facial treatments impart a refreshed appearance that makes skin look and feel revitalized.

Function of Deep Cleansing Facials

Mud mask

Facials eliminate clogged pores, blackheads, and other impurities that dull skin's texture. The result is clear, blemish-free skin. Facial treatments can include several steps to achieve results that last up to three weeks. Creams, masks, peels, steam, exfoliation, and extraction work together to purify skin at the cellular level.

Types of Deep Cleansing Facial Treatments

At-home deep cleansing facial treatments can be made with honey and yogurt.

Inexpensive at-home treatments are typically applied once a week. They can be made for less than $15 from honey, yogurt, and purified earth clay, which is readily available online. Professional deep cleansing treatments typically start at $75, but the price climbs if the facial includes microdermabrasion and chemical peels. These treatments deeply clean skin beneath the surface while reducing the appearance of sun damage, uneven skin tones, and large pores.

Misconceptions About the Results of Deep Cleansing Facials

Deep cleansing facials do not stop the aging process.

Many dermatologists agree that client expectations of professional deep cleansing facials are too high. According to an article in The New York Times by Catherine Saint Louis, aestheticians and spas have long promoted routine facials as required maintenance for beautifully glowing skin. However, some dermatologists contend that trendy spas promise more than a facial can actually deliver, and many consumers are led to believe that monthly facials are enough to dramatically reduce and prevent wrinkles, which is not true.

References

• Your Plastic Surgery Guide: Facials & Facial Treatments
• DailyGlow: Pores: the Basics
• "The New York Times": An Expression of Doubt About Facials; Catherine Saint Louis; March 2009

Resources

• Skin Care Resource Center: Facial Cleansers