Facials + Facial Massage
Facials are a popular non-invasive skincare treatment designed to refresh, nourish, and improve your skin’s texture and appearance. They combine deep cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, and targeted treatments, making them effective for various skin concerns, including acne, dryness, dullness, and aging. Regular facials can help prevent signs of aging by boosting collagen production and keeping your skin hydrated. In this guide, you’ll learn how facials work, their benefits, and what to expect during a professional treatment.
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About Facials + Facial Massage
WHAT IT IS
Facials are professional treatments tailored to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin while addressing individual concerns like acne, dryness, or uneven skin tone. The treatment involves advanced skincare products and techniques such as steam, masks, and extractions to rejuvenate your skin, leaving it healthy and glowing.
HOW IT WORKS
Facials rejuvenate your skin by deeply cleansing it, removing dead cells, and replenishing moisture and nutrients. Here's what a typical facial includes:
Cleansing: Removing makeup, dirt, and excess oil.
Exfoliation: Sloughing off dead skin cells with gentle exfoliants.
Extractions (if needed): Removing blackheads and clogged pores.
Massage: Promoting blood circulation for a radiant glow.
Masks: Customizing hydrating or purifying masks to target concerns like dryness or acne.
Moisturizing and Protection: Hydrating and protecting the skin with a final layer of moisturizer and sunscreen.
Facials can be personalized based on your skin's needs, whether your focus is hydration, anti-aging, or acne treatment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Facials are typically relaxing and rejuvenating. Here’s what happens:
Before Treatment: Your esthetician will assess your skin and discuss any concerns. Based on this, they will recommend the best facial for your skin type.
During Treatment: You’ll be lying comfortably while the esthetician performs each step, including cleansing, exfoliating, and applying a mask. Most facials last between 60-90 minutes.
After Treatment: Your skin may appear slightly red if extractions were performed, but this subsides quickly. Expect your skin to feel smoother and more hydrated. Your esthetician may also suggest a follow-up skincare routine.
BENEFITS OF REGULAR FACIALS
Regular facials can keep your skin healthy and radiant. Some benefits include:
Deep Cleansing: Removes impurities and unclogs pores.
Exfoliation: Sheds dead skin cells for a fresher appearance.
Anti-Aging: Stimulates collagen production, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Hydration: Replenishes moisture, preventing dryness and dullness.
Acne Treatment: Helps clear breakouts and reduces inflammation.
Facial Services
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60 min -
Personalized facial treatment tailored to your needs, addressing concerns such as acne, aging or dryness.
Your service includes:
• Double cleanse
• Steam
• Gentle exfoliation
• Extractions
• Light chemical peel
• Facial massage
• Treatment masque
• Targeted serum application
• Hydrating moisturizer & SPF
• Relaxing scalp massage
Does NOT include Therapeutic & Contouring Facial Massage.
$129
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60 min session -
Because men deserve good skin too.
Designed specifically for our Gentlemen, this customized facial targets concerns such as clogged pores, breakouts, aging, dryness, and post-shave irritation. This treatment deeply cleanses and refreshes the skin while restoring clarity, hydration, and tone.
Your service includes:
• Double cleanse
• Steam
• Gentle exfoliation
• Extractions
• Light chemical peel
• Facial massage
• Treatment masque
• Targeted serum application
• Hydrating moisturizer & SPF
• Relaxing scalp massage
Does NOT include Therapeutic & Contouring Facial Massage.
A refined, results-driven experience crafted to deliver healthy, balanced, confident skin.
$129
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75 min session -
Fully customized facial treatment to meet your skin's unique needs, whether you're looking for deep hydration, thorough cleansing, extractions, or targeting pigmentation.
Each session includes a Therapeutic & Contouring Facial Massage along with a full facial treatment (steam, extractions, an indulgent shoulder, neck, face and head massage) for a complete rejuvenating experience.
Additional add-ons available.
$149
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60 min session -
This sculpting massage blends deep muscle release and tension relief to improve circulation, symmetry, and natural vibrancy- WITHOUT intraoral work.
*Add on a Buccal Massage for an extra 30 min. Ideal for TMJ, facial tightness, or achieving a natural toned look.
$139
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30 min session -
Dermaplaning is a gentle, non-invasive exfoliation treatment that uses a surgical blade to carefully remove dead skin cells and fine peach fuzz from the surface of the skin. This treatment instantly leaves the skin smoother, brighter, and more radiant, allowing skincare products to penetrate more effectively and makeup to apply flawlessly. Suitable for most skin types, dermaplaning provides a refreshed, polished look with no downtime.
$105
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30 min session -
A superficial chemical peel by *SkinCeuticals is a gentle, exfoliating treatment designed to refresh and brighten the skin with minimal downtime. By applying a customized chemical solution, this peel helps remove dull, dead skin cells, smooths texture, and promotes healthy cell turnover. It’s ideal for improving early signs of aging, mild sun damage, and uneven skin tone, leaving your complexion renewed, radiant, and glowing.
$105
*For a medium-depth, collagen inducing chemical peel, please book one of our VI PEELS.
Service ADD-ONS
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Ideal for TMJ, masseter pain, facial tightness, or creating a natural toned look. Can be customized for lifting or pain relief.
This service focuses on relieving tension, supporting lymphatic flow and enhancing facial contours.
$80
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Dermaplaning is a gentle, non-invasive exfoliation treatment that uses a surgical blade to carefully remove dead skin cells and fine peach fuzz from the surface of the skin.
This treatment instantly leaves the skin smoother, brighter, and more radiant, allowing skincare products to penetrate more effectively and makeup to apply flawlessly.
Suitable for most skin types, dermaplaning provides a refreshed, polished look with no downtime.
$40
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Ugrade your lymphatic drainage with a guasha or cupping add on.
$20
FAQ’s
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There’s no extensive preparation needed, but avoid exfoliating and using strong skincare products like retinoids 2-3 days before your facial. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
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For general maintenance, a facial every 4-6 weeks is ideal. If you have concerns like acne or dryness, your esthetician may recommend more frequent sessions.
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Yes, facials are customizable for sensitive, oily, dry, and combination skin. Your esthetician will assess your skin and recommend the right treatment.
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Facials are generally soothing, though you may experience mild discomfort during extractions, especially with clogged pores. This is part of the deep-cleansing process.
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Most facials last between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the specific treatment and your skin’s needs.
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After a facial:
Avoid heavy makeup for 24 hours.
Use sunscreen to protect your skin.
Stick to gentle skincare products and avoid exfoliants for 3-5 days.
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Yes, facials effectively treat acne by deeply cleansing the skin and unclogging pores. Specialized facials with salicylic acid or light therapy can also reduce breakouts and inflammation.
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Facials can help reduce signs of aging by promoting collagen production and improving skin elasticity. Anti-aging facials often include ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to brighten and firm the skin.
Ready to achieve glowing, healthy skin at Face Alchemy?
Contact us today or visit us at 251 Old Fitzhugh Rd. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 to schedule personalized facial consultation. Our expert team will help you find the perfect treatment for your skin type and concerns.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed skincare professional to determine the best facial treatment for your needs.