week 9 of facial session

1. Week 9
FACIAL

2. 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.

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

4. Aftercare Advice
• In groups think of as much aftercare advice as you can.
• Please think of:
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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

5. 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 save
time 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.

6. Dry
• Use products with a creamy formulation.
• Mask should be hydrating & moisturising.
• Recommend exfoliant.
• Use a firmer pressure.
• Always protect the face

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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 antioxidant 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.

12. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

13. Set up for a facial
• Products needed:
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Eye make-up remover
Cleanser
Deep cleanser
Exfoliater
Massage cream
Toner
Moisturiser

14. PRACTICAL
Step 1
•Eye-lip cleanse
•Superficial Cleanse
Step 2
•Skin analysis
Step 3

16. PRACTICAL
Step 4
•Deep cleanse
•Exfoliate
Step 5
Step 6
•Massage

17. Moves 11-20
11. 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

18. PRACTICAL
Step 7
Step 8
•Tone & Blot
•Moisturise

19. 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 Longterm 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.