How Holistic Facials Are Changing the Face of Skin-Care Self-Care
A facial is a targeted treatment including facial massage that leaves your skin cleaner, softer, more hydrated, and radiant.
Facials can help clear clogged pores, quench parched skin, remove dead cells and aid in natural anti-aging. The inclusion of facial massage plus other modalities such as gua sha and facial cupping, support blood circulation and lymphatic drainage while relaxing the facial muscles to slow the onset of wrinkles, puffiness and sagging while promoting collagen production and skin cell renewal.
BENEFITS OF RECEIVING A FACIAL
It is important to note that like any natural approach to aging or pain points, consistency is key. Think about it like compound interest, the more you do it, on a consistent basis, the better the results over an extended period of time.
Benefits Include:
Reduces the impact of sun exposure, smoking or environmental factors
Reduces impact of incorrect product use
Relieves stress - stress is one of the main contributors to the premature aging process
Alleviates acne or other skin inflammation
Rehydrates delicate facial skin
Slows onset of fine lines and wrinkles
Promotes collagen production and skin cell regeneration
Supports increased blood circulation and lymphatic drainage
THE IMPORTANCE OF A BEING TREATED BY A HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN
The term holistic represents the belief that all parts are intimately connected. You cannot treat one part without addressing the whole. Meaning, in holistic skincare, we do not focus on the skin alone but on the individual’s well-being, from their mental state to lifestyle choices. For instance, stress and anxiety significantly impact the skin. A traditional esthetician would only recommend superficial treatments to combat these issues, but they don’t typically connect the underlying issue like a holistic esthetician would.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A TREATMENT WITH A HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN
An intimate and safe setting that allows for healing of the skin, mind, and body while using non invasive products or procedures to reach the clients end goal. I strive to educate my clients on the benefits of using a clean and earth-friendly product line. Most individuals overlook a holistic approach to their skincare because we have been conditioned to believe that harsh chemicals would be the only answer to treat acne, scarring or chronic skin issues.
My treatment room is a safe space. Any and every emotion, energy, or life circumstance is welcome as I walk with you through the healing journey of your skin.
Depending on what type of treatment we together find best suited, you can still expect some of the same experiences in my room such as the use of a steamer, extractions, and EMS microcurrent for stimulation and regeneration.
The treatment room is thoroughly cleaned physically but also energetically. Before and after each client I perform a small ritual smudging ceremony by burning sage. Sage is great for removing negative energy, improving mood, and strengthening the connection between practitioners and clients.
A HOLISTIC FACIAL
Every facial includes similar modalities such as a deep clean, steam, extractions, EMS microcurrent simulation and a combination of other modalities including facial massage, gua sha and facial cups - but each treatment is designed for your specific needs and goals. The one thing that is consistent for every Saffron & Sage facial is the luxurious, high-quality, clean products we use on your skin.
We know it is just as important to be aware of what we put ON our bodies as IN our bodies. That is why we designed a clean, luxurious, bio-scientific skincare brand full of plant-based vitamins, minerals and actives for bio-available skin nutrition. The Saffron & Sage Skincare line is clean, vegan and sustainable.
It’s been formulated to nourish your skin day-in and day-out for a lifetime of radiant, healthy skin
DOUBLE CLEANSE
We always start with a double cleanse. This is an important step to ensuring we have a fully clean slate to start with. The reason we double cleanse is based on simple chemistry. Like dissolves like, meaning substances with similar chemical characteristics will dissolve each other.
We start with an oil based cleanser to remove makeup and environmental pollutants such as; car exhaust, tire dust and air pollution.
Purify is our hypoallergenic oil cleanser and amazing at removing that first initial layer of impurities. Formulated with luxurious squalane, vitamins C and E, this cleanser will leave your skin feeling soft, fresh and moisturized while the antioxidants revitalize the skin.
We follow our first cleanse with a water based solution to remove facial oil, dirt and anything else remaining. This final cleanse ensures we have a fully clean slate for the rest of the treatment. Clarify, our hypoallergenic gel cleanser soothes and softens the skin without stripping or over drying your skin. The unique blend of vitamins B3, B5, C & E will leave your skin healthy and vibrant.
Then comes the best part of the treatment; HYDRATION.
It’s a three step process that starts with Nourish, a hydrating and firming serum. High in Vitamins B3, B5, & C this powerhouse helps rebuild healthy collagen and evens out skin tone and is great for dark spots. It contains a high concentration of pure hyaluronic acid and synergistic humectants to increase surface hydration, helping improve the appearance of firmness, smoothness, and plumpness – leaving you instantly looking and feeling refreshed and vibrant.
We follow this serum with our member favorite Restore, a pH & oil balancing moisturizer designed with luxurious coalescence of sea kelp and hyaluronic acid, infused with our proprietary blend of vitamins and minerals. Restore will help reduce redness and fine lines, and improve skin tone as it softens and firms your skin.
We wrap our hydration trio with the perfect glow-up. Glow is a beautiful finishing oil full of plant-derived multivitamins and antioxidants to give you that radiant glow all year long. This non-comedogenic blend features a high concentration of omega fatty acids, vitamins C & E as well as skin balancing squalane, argan, and jojoba oil, all brought together with an infusion of age defying CoQ10, makes this the perfect finish to your Saffron & Sage skincare ritual. I love using the glow oil in combination with a gua sha stone to sculpt and encourage lymphatic drainage.
Last, I end our time together by setting an intention for the day/evening that welcomes positivity, clarity, and continuing to focus on your growth. I love to share knowledge with my clients and make sure they leave feeling comfortable on how to continue their skin journey at home in between sessions. However, I can be a form of support for you is what helps me grow in my practice and as an individual.
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