The Uplifting Facial

A Deep Dive

A Little Background

Skincare has been part of my life and one of my biggest passions since I was a young girl. The biggest motivation began in my early teens while dealing (not so gracefully) with cystic acne. Rounds of Accutane and harsh exfoliants brought a certain awareness, even at that age, of inner vs. outer beauty and products that deplete instead of nourish.

I went to college for Business Management, not knowing what I wanted to do, so I chose something broad. Fast forward to my late 20’s, I decided to go back to school specifically for esthetics. I worked as an esthetician on and off for many years but it has consistently been a big part of my personal life—whether experimenting with products or creating skincare regimens for my friends. Presently, I am almost 46! I work as a personal banker during the week, which I truly enjoy, but wanted to keep esthetics in my life with the goal of helping women feel really good in their skin. I set up my facial room and now offer esthetics on Saturdays.

Philosophy

We live in our body everyday and can lose perspective when it comes to ourselves. We are also bombarded with cultural expectations that effect our perception of ourselves and that is often an uphill battle. But I’m here to offer a new perspective. One that celebrates your unique beauty and the face you show to the world. A perspective of appreciation by nurturing and caring for your skin. Helping to bridge the gap between inner and outer beauty, lighting a spark of pure joy for the skin you're in. This is why I created The UpLifting Facial. For more of my thoughts on beauty, check out my About page!

The UpLifting Facial

My initial inspiration was to emphasize Ayurvedic techniques and ingredients. This is still a large part of each session, but over this last year, it has evolved some.

Here is a general guide of what to expect:

Prepare Your Canvas. I begin with a light cleanse followed by dermaplaning to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and remove peach fuzz. Then, if desired, I will shape and clean up your brows.

See the Light. Well, you will have goggles on, but you will receive the healing properties of red light with the Celluma Pro Medical Grade LED light therapy. Light Therapy is the application of specific wavelengths of light to tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits. Reasearch has shown a decrease in inflammatory cells, increased fibroblast proliferation, angiogensis stimulation & increased collagen synthesis. It is also known for its ability to rejuvenate skin, treat acne, decrease inflammation & increase mirco-circulation.

Arm Candy. During the light therapy session, I will be working on your hands and arms. If needed, I’ll trim and file your nails and apply cuticle oil followed by a relaxing arm and hand massage, lengthening tight muscles and working out tension in the hands and fingers.

Coming Up Roses. Next, we move up to the face. A Rose Water Mask is then painted on with an applicator. The end result is calm, balanced and hydrated skin.

Scalp Therapy. While the mask is working its magic, an organic rosemary oil is applied to the scalp and I will treat the scalp, head and hair with massage to increase circulation and relaxation.

Ayurvedic Face Lift Massage. This is a structured physical treatment of the face using a series of different strokes, techniques, Marma points & oil. It is one of the most celebrated massage treatments within Ayurveda. It is used to prevent & reverse the physical signs of aging, to relax, rejuvenate and promote health inside and out. I will also incorporate fascia release to relax tight tissue and improve natural elasticity. The oil used has evolved to my own combination of jojoba, rosehip, pomegranate and vitamin E oils.

Parasympathetic Points. As we near the end of the facial, a reflexology tool will be used (looks similar to a writing pen) to stimulate points that calm the nervous system.

Deep Breaths. After applying your end of facial skincare, I will advise you to remain as you are for several minutes, breathing deeply to prepare your body and mind to re-enter your day…refreshed, relaxed and feeling really good in your skin!

To schedule your Uplifting Facial with me, please call or text me at (229) 327-7176 or email me at yourskinbysarah@gmail.com.