The Why:

Why do you primarily offer the Olalani Healing Facial?

Your skin is as different and unique as your personality.  What your skin needs today, will most likely be different than what it needs in the middle of winter.  The needs of your skin will change based on your lifestyle, stress levels, hormones, sleep patterns and food/water intake. The weather and season changes will effect your skin and possibly create concerns as well.  Because of these things, I want to approach each treatment with fresh eyes and put together a blend of Eminence Organics products that will both address your skin type and your skin concerns.   The most significant skin health improvements have occurred in my clients using this approach.  

The How:

How do you choose which products to use in my facial treatment?

As soon as I enter the treatment room, I start listening.  I will ask you to briefly describe your current skin care routine.  I want to hear how versed you 'are' or 'are not' in skin care products so I can meet you where you are, when speaking about products.  I will ask you if there is anything you would like to improve or prevent in your skin.  I will also listen to what you are not telling me.  Are you stressed from work or the kids?  Are you needing a little peace and quiet or someone to just listen to you?  Then I look at your skin under my mag light.  I determine the skin type based on how many pores I see over the bridge of your nose.  I touch your face to determine if there is any congestion or dehydration that I also need to repair. Then I put together a Custom Facial protocol pairing all of those factors together.  

If this is your first treatment from me, I fill out a home care routine card that describes all of the products I used.  It also includes three options of Eminence products to fit within your current routine to address the concerns you shared with me at the beginning.  If you prefer to try the recommended products before purchasing, I will send home with samples.  

The What:

What modalities or tools might you use during my facial treatment?

Because I use a holistic approach to facials, I believe in the power of healing touch.   I don't incorporate very many modalities/machines/tools.  Here are examples of modalities I may choose to bring in.

Facial Gua-Sha

Facial Gua Sha is commonly known as Eastern Botox.  By gently rubbing the edges of the stone along the jaw bone, cheekbone, around the eyes, it softens expression lines, and increases micro-circulation which will bring fresh blood and oxygen to your skin cells.  Fresh oxygen is the part of the building blocks of collagen and elastin production.  It will flush your sinuses, lymph and congestion.  It will relax all of your facial muscles.  This one little tool has changed the age corrective game in my treatment room.

Jade Rollers

I use jade rollers after applying serums, oils and  moisturizer.  This roller has a couple similar intentions as the gua sha stone. Jade is generally a colder stone, so it is great for constricting the cells.  I like to say, after all of the manual manipulation that I did to your face, the jade roller puts everything back together.  It also helps with product absorption, so your moisturizers, oils and serums will properly feed your skin!  

Ultrasonic Skin Spatula

Commonly called a "skin scraper", the ultrasonic skin spatula is a great way to take a manual exfoliation up a notch.  I love to use this results oriented tool after allowing the Mangosteen Lactic Peel 10% dissolve the glue between the layers of dead skin.  I will gently use the tool to scrape the loosened skin, oils and debris off of the face. Your complexion will radiate with this quick and painless treatment!

Lotus Wei Flowers

With your permission, I may feel so inclined to include some aromatherapy using Lotus Wei Flowers.  They are delightful blends of flower essences, flower essential oils and minerals.  The intention is to address any moods or emotions that you would like to have healed while on the treatment table.  If you fall in love with any blend, I have them available for purchase.