FACIAL PACKAGES masks WHY DO WE USE MASKS

FACIAL PACKAGES masks

WHY DO WE USE MASKS? This is a skin cleansing preparation which may contain a variety of different ingredients which will have deep cleansing, toning, nourishing or refreshing effect on the skin. You must be able to diagnose clients skin type in order to assess what mask will benefit client the most. The two types of mask you will use in class are setting and non-setting

SETTING MASKS These are applied in a thin layer over the skin and allowed to dry. This will feel tight on the skin and can be difficult to remove. examples of these are – Clay masks Peel off masks Thermal masks

NON SETTING MASKS The range of non setting masks you will use in class will stay soft on application. This can feel more comfortable to the client. They will not tone the skin as effectively as setting masks. Examples of these include – Warm oil Natural masks – fruit, plant and herbal cream

CREAM MASKS These masks are popular in the salon as they will compliment the facial treatment range used by the salon. They contain ingredients that will benefit the skin type or conditions. The range used in this salon is skin truth.

SKIN TRUTH RANGE Normal skin Choose either soothing replenishing mask or intensive nourishing mask

SKIN TRUTH RANGE Oily skin Equalising mud mask Enriched with Dead Sea Mud to purify complexion by removing impurities and excess oil whilst extracts of Orange Blossom and Ginger promote balance and revitalise skin tone.

SKIN TRUTH RANGE Dry skin Intensive nourishing mask A therapeutic mask enriched with Orchid and Ginseng , to restore the skin's moisture levels, rejuvenating the complexion leaving skin radiant and smooth.

SKIN TRUTH RANGE Combination You can use two masks, use equalising on oily areas and either intensive moisture or replenishing mask on the dry/normal skin.

SKIN TRUTH RANGE If the skin has any sensitivity use the replenishing mask as this has soothing properties. Formulated to optimise sensitive skin by replenishing and smoothing the complexion. Infused with Chamomile and Lavender extracts to help relax and soothe.

CLAY MASK Clays are found naturally in the earth, these are a type of setting mask. Depending on the ingredients chosen a clay mask will absorb sebum and debris leaving it feeling cleansed it will also stimulate or soothe skin.

ACTIVATING A CLAY MASK In order for your clay to work you must activate it with a liquid. These are active lotions which will turn the clay into a paste. There is a liquid to match every clay, these will be described on the following slides

DRY SKIN Clay – Magnesium carbonate or calamine if there is sensitivity. Liquid – Orange flower water or rose water if there is sensitivity. These have a very mild toning effect on the skin. A client who has dry skin might not like the feel of a clay mask on their skin so add a few drops of grape seed oil to prevent the mask from drying out.

OILY SKIN Clay – If the oily skin is congested the ideal clay to use is Kaolin. If the skin is sluggish with poor circulation the ideal clay is fullers earth. Liquid – Witch hazel this has a soothing effect on blemished skin, it is also an astringent.

NORMAL SKIN Clay –Magnesium carbonate Liquid – Rose water or orange flower water.

PAPULES AND PUSTULES Clay – flowers of sulphur Liquid – witch hazel If a client has a few blemishes you can make up a small amount of the above clay and liquid to use directly on the blemishes, this has a drying effect.

SENSITIVITY Clay – calamine Liquid – rose water and a few drops of grape seed oil.

PARAFFIN WAX MASK Paraffin wax is heated to 37 degrees, it is then applied to the skin as a liquid. You must always test the wax on the clients wrist to ensure the client is comfortable with the temperature It sets on contact, so you have to work quite quickly to apply. After 15 mins the mask is then removed. It is best suited to a dry skin.

ASSESSMENT For assessment you must – demonstrate you can diagnose clients skin type Exfoliate using both methods – brush and exfoliating scrub use both methods of heating the skin – hot towel and steam. Work on three different skin types Work within a suitable time limit (about 1 hour) Be presented well and have all your equipment.