Ahhh … what
kind of facial?
Rose powered, fresh herbs, ghee, mint tea... Yum! |
First,
assessing where you’re at
The first step of the facial consists in finding out which element or elements (air, water, fire, earth) are most prevalent in your body and whether or not they are in a state of balance. This is called an assessment of your ‘dosha’ or constitution. It is done by asking questions, reading your face as a map, and taking your pulse. Ingredients for the facial will then be chosen accordingly, and sometimes evaluated through muscle testing to find out what strengthens you and to avoid allergic reactions.
The first step of the facial consists in finding out which element or elements (air, water, fire, earth) are most prevalent in your body and whether or not they are in a state of balance. This is called an assessment of your ‘dosha’ or constitution. It is done by asking questions, reading your face as a map, and taking your pulse. Ingredients for the facial will then be chosen accordingly, and sometimes evaluated through muscle testing to find out what strengthens you and to avoid allergic reactions.
Listening
to the messages of your face
Vicky's ultra-sensitive pink nose, cheeks and chin called for cooling and moistening ingredients. The Pitta moisturizer and toner fit the bill perfectly. |
A facial marma point could reveal that the kidneys need to be warmed up. |
moment
The sequence
of this process is never predictable, which is where it differs most from other
types of facials. Ingredients used may be from the line of Face to Grace products or any combination of fresh and dried flowers and herbs, spices, dairy, oils, hydrosols, essential oils, etc. By staying grounded in the moment and connecting with your
body’s reactions, the practitioner could perceive that releasing a knot in your
shoulder with a ginger compress would do more to make your skin breathe than any quantity of cleanser. Pimples around the mouth could tell that there is something you are not digesting well. Ultimately, what the practitioner does is to remove obstacle blocking
the flow of life in your cells, to strengthen the healthy ones and to ensure that
your inner radiance reaches the surface.
Your
receptivity and ability to relax, as well as the practitioner’s knowledge,
subtle perceptions, creativity and pure intention will ensure you receive a
facial that nurtures all layers of your beauty. You will feel it and those
around you will notice the results.