facial adj

1 of or concerning the face; "a facial massage"; "facial hair"; "facial expression"

2 of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object

1 cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles [syn: facial nerve, nervus facialis, seventh cranial nerve]

2 care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes with: -eɪʃəl

Adjective

1. Of or affecting the face.

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Noun

1. A beauty treatment for the face.

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Related terms

• facially

A facial is a cosmetic treatment of the face, commonly involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, masks, 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
• facial steamer
• magnifying lamp
• make up tray
• trolley for products and implements
• clean sheet or other covering
• cotton (roll)
• facial waters
• cotton pads
• cotton swabs and pledgets
• gauze
• galvanic current
• headband or head covering
• salon gown
• towels
• plastic bobby pins/safety pins
• sponges
• tissues
• incisionary scalpals
• Facial Massager
• antiseptic lotion
• astringent
• cleansers and make-up removers
• hand sanitizers
• massage cream or lubricating oil
• facial masks
• moisturizers
• sun protection products
• 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
• Maxillofacial surgery

External links

• Facials guide - the complete guide to facials