Facial
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/* Tools used in facial treatments */
[[Image:Facial mask.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Facials may include the use of a [[facial mask]].]]
{{dablink|For other uses, see [[Facial (disambiguation)]].}}
A '''facial''' is a cosmetic treatment of the face, commonly involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, [[exfoliation (cosmetology)|exfoliation]], extraction, creams, lotions, [[facial mask|masks]], [[chemical peel|peels]], and [[massage]]. Normally performed in a beauty salon but it is also a common [[spa treatment]].
Facials go by different categories of facials, for example:
*[[European Facial]]
*[[Mini-Facial]]
==Tools used in facial treatments==
*facial bed (plinth) or chair
*make up tray
*trolley for products and implements
*[[clean sheet]] or other covering
*[[cotton]] (roll)
* facial waters
*[[cotton pad]]s
*[[cotton swab]]s and [[pledget]]s
*[[gauze]]
*[[galvanic current]]
*[[headband]] or [[head covering]]
*salon gown
*[[towel]]s
*plastic [[bobby pin]]s/[[safety pin]]s
*[[Sponge (tool)|sponge]]s
*[[Facial tissue|tissue]]s
* incisionary scalpels
* Facial Massager
*[[antiseptic]] lotion
*[[astringent]]
*[[cleanser]]s and [[make-up remover]]s
*[[hand sanitizer]]s
*massage cream or [[lubricating oil]]
*[[facial mask]]s
*[[moisturizer]]s
*[[sun protection product]]s
*tonic lotions
*skin exfoliators/peels
There are a number of different facials including gold facial, pearl facial, and even diamond facials.
Each one has a different effect on the skin.
==See also==
*[[Spa treatment]]
*[[Facial hair]]
*[[Facial analysis]]
*[[Facial animation]]
*[[Facial nerve]]
*[[Oral and maxillofacial surgery|Maxillofacial surgery]]
==External links==
* [http://facial.charlia.com Facials guide] - the complete guide to facials
[[Category:Skin care]]