What Is An Extraction Facial?

Do you suffer from bumpy, dry and blackhead-prone skin – especially around the trick parameters of your nose? Some of us might have accepted that this is just a way of life and perhaps use those annoying little strips to pull out blackheads every once in a while; this is where facial extractions enter the skincare game.

Although they might feel a little invasive at first – imagine having every inch of your skin poked and prodded to essentially extract the gunk underneath – the long-term effects outweigh the short-term pain, especially if you want to build a solid skin care routine in your 20s, 30s, or 40s.

How does it work?

Extractions are carried out by a beauty therapist who first massages the skin with a nourishing oil. This way, the skin can relax and improve circulation for the future extraction. Most of the time this is followed by a steam facial which opens up the pores and makes it easier – and less painful – to extract the gunk from under the skin.

Next up is the extraction itself, which requires no tools or sharp bits. The beauty therapist is simply using their hands (with gloves, of course) to squeeze out the gunk from main areas of concern on the face. These places usually include the t-zone, chin and nose. The skin is then cleansed, toned and prepped to go. You might experience some pain directly afterwards, but this is nothing to worry about and should subside over the next hour.

The cost of an average extraction facial is anywhere between $50-$100.

So there you have it, the quick run-through of a typical extraction facial! Are you brave enough to try one?

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