Clarifying Facial Treatment

The Natural Grace Organic Clarifying Facial Treatment is a deep cleansing and highly stimulating facial designed to be used without electrical components to maintain the purity of an “all-natural” facial treatment. You may incorporate the use of equipment of course but the products will help you accomplish your goals without and it is the perfect choice for clients who have common contraindications to certain esthetic treatments. Clients who have pacemakers, metal plates, epilepsy, high or low blood pressure, or are pregnant, can safely enjoy any of the Natural Grace Organic Aromatherapy Facials. The following facial protocol is meant for acneic, oily, normal to combination skin and will yield superior results if followed accordingly. At the Esthetician’s discretion, extractions can be performed where noted. 

Natural Grace Clarifying (Anti-Acne) Facial Protocol

1. Prepare guest on table with a head towel wrap and plenty of warm blankets.

2. Begin with a Rosemary Essential Oil hot towel wrap. *Apply 2 drops per towel only.  Too much can irritate the skin.

3. Cleanse skin with Clarifying Face Wash.

4. Tone skin with cotton pads saturated in Clarifying Face Toner.

5. Analyze Skin to determine which exfoliant and mask to use.

6: Gently work in Exfoliating Face Wash under steam. *See below

7. Warm a generous amount of Calendula Herbal Oil onto palms. Perform neck and shoulder massage, including the décolleté.

8. Remove Exfoliating Face Wash with Rosemary Essential Oil hot towels.

9. (OPTIONAL) Perform extractions.

10. Warm Calendula Herbal Oil in palms and perform facial massage.

11. Cover eyes with warm cotton pads, cotton 4*4 and apply Pretty Girl Mud Mask.  Optional~ Lay Herbal Eye Pillow over cotton 4*4 while the mask sits.

12.  Perform an uplifting hand and arm massage using Mandarin Lime Silk Body Lotion.

12. Remove mask with hot towels.

13. Tone skin with cotton pads saturated in Clarifying Face Toner.

14. Apply Clarifying Serum.

15. Finish with Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 15 for additional sun protection if necessary.

Upon completion of the facial, help your client to sit up and at this time, leave the room for them to dress. During this interim, you can prepare a list of recommendations for homecare. This will help your client to continue to see results from the facial. Listed below are homecare suggestions:

1. Clarifying Face Wash

2. Clarifying Face Toner

3. Clarifying Face Serum

5. Pretty Girl Mud Mask 4oz.  

*Take a wet heated hand towel and apply one to two drops of essential oil to the middle of the towel. Carefully wrap around your client’s face, leaving the nose and mouth uncovered. Encourage your client to breathe deeply, inhaling the beneficial aroma of the essential oil.

So you want clear skin?

As an Esthetician I get my fair share of people who ask how they can get rid of their problem skin.  If you suffer from Acne or problematic skin, you are not alone.  Many people experience anything from mild breakouts to extremely undesirable cystic Acne.  Sufferers will try anything to try and clear up their skin, only to become frustrated that nothing seems to work long term.  Part of my duties are to help my clients to understand Acne and how it works so that they can get on the road to clear skin with regular treatments and effective home care.

First question, What Causes Acne?

The causes of Acne are numerous and different for everyone but it’s important to note that Acne is an inflammatory disorder. We need to reduce or eliminate inflammation in order for Acne to go away yet without upsetting the delicate moisture balance of the facial skin.  Most anti-acne products contain ingredients that cause further inflammation, dryness and irritation making acne worse.  Common causes of Acne are hormones, moisture imbalance, inflammation, over production of oil, excess dead skin cells, bacteria and using products that further irritate the condition.

Acne is created when dead skin cells and excess oil in the oil gland coupled with bacteria settle in then reproduce causing irritation and inflammation. The pore becomes plugged with sebum, tiny hairs, and dead skin cells. When this happens, the bacteria get out of control. 

Avoid misconceptions, What not to do~

Do not use harsh acne products that claim they will dry up your condition.  You can’t just dry it up by using harsh ingredients and medications and in fact that will only worsen the condition.

Do not over cleanse the skin.  This will upset the moisture balance which will only make the condition more uncomfortable with tightness and excessive dryness.

What You Should Do!

Professional Treatments~ See a good Facialist, preferable a (Holistic Esthetician) to get you on the high road to recovery.  A good skin professional should be able to determine your skin type, teach you how to do proper home care and help you select products that will help you improve your condition.

Cleanse~ Cleansing twice daily without over drying is imperative to obtaining clear skin.  Choose a PH Balanced cleanser like our Clarifying Face Wash with Lemon and Tea Tree.  I suggest to my clients to cleanse in the morning and nighttime before bed. 

Tone~ Toning is an important step often over looked.  Use a toner that will help remove any leftover dirt and oils from cleansing, close up the pores, balance and refresh.  Clarifying Face Toner with Black Willow Bark will do the trick.  Toner is also great for use as a quick refresher during the day for extra oil control.

Hydrate~  Follow toner up with a lightweight, water based, non-comedogenic moisturizer or serum.  We offer a fabulous Clarifying Face Serum that doubles as a lightweight moisturizer.  A lotion that is meant to balance, hydrate and most importantly seal in the fresh clean pores!  It actually helps protect the skin during the day. 

Consume~ Plenty of water, fresh fruits and veggies.  Feed your skin from the inside out.

Maintain~ Try and get professional facial treatments at least quarterly or at the change of the seasons to help maintain your fresh dewy complexion.