A facial cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear, well-hydrated skin. A facial is the second most popular spa service after massage.
A facial involves a few basic steps:

• Cleansing
• Skin analysis, where the esthetician puts eye pads over your eyes and looks at your skin through a brightly lit magnifying lamp
• Exfoliation, usually while a steam vapor is directed at your face.
• Extraction of blackheads if you want it and it's suitable for your skin type. (It can cause broken capillaries.)
• Facial massage to relax you and stimulate your skin and facial muscles
• A mask targeted to your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature.)
• Application of toners and protective creams
• Advice on home skin care
  Ideally, get a facial every four to six weeks because that's how long it takes the skin to regenerate. Try to have a facial at least four times a year, as the season changes. You may need it more frequently if you are trying to clear up a case of acne, especially at the beginning.