What is a Back Facial?

Back facials are a skin treatment that is offered to all spa clients, including teens and men. The techniques used in a back facial are very similar to those applied in a regular facial treatment. The only difference is that the skin products used in a back facial are formulated specifically for the skin on your back, which is much tougher than the delicate skin on your face. Back facials are great for treating the hard to reach areas of your back. Many of us will experience some clogged pores and breakout on our backs, especially during the summer months when we tend to perspire the most. A back facial treatment will help to exfoliate the skin, treat any congestion and reveal a brighter and smoother skin. This is a perfect way to prepare and beautify the skin on your back for the upcoming summer days on the beach.

When you are receiving a back facial, you can expect the following:

1. A double cleanse of the skin under steam. The first cleanse will clean the surface of your skin while the second cleanse gets deeper into the pores as they open up from the steam.
2. Exfoliation is then performed with a scrub of some sort and then extractions, if necessary.
3. Most treatments will follow exfoliation and extractions with a back and shoulder massage. This is usually the best part of a back facial!
4. After the massage, a customized body masque will be applied to the back and left on for at least ten minutes.
5. Finally, the masque is removed and a body toner and skin moisturizer is smoothed onto the skin for a radiant finish.

Some spas will also offer a peel of some kind with your back treatment, as an upgrade. This can be anything from a glycolic peel to dermabrasion. However, an aggressive peel is really only necessary for very congested or acne prone skin. If you’ve never experienced a body treatment of any kind, a great starter would be a back facial. It’s a fantastic treat for both your skin and yourself!