Facial 439102 224838627 2008-07-10T17:20:40Z 90.194.5.139 /* 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]]