A facial involves a few steps:

• cleansing
• skin analysis, where the esthetician puts eyepads over your eyes and looks at your skin through a brightly lit lamp
• exfoliation, usually while a steam vapor is directed at your face.
• extraction of blackheads if you want it and it's suitable for your skin type.
  
• facial massage to relax you and stimulate your skin and facial muscles
• a mask targeted to your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature.)
• application of toners and protective creams
• advice on home skin care

How Often Should I Get A Facial?

It varies from person to person. Ideally, get a facial every four to six weeks because that's how long it takes the skin to regenerate. Try to have a facial at least four times a year, as the season changes. You may need it more frequently if you are trying to clear up a case of acne, especially at the beginning. Otherwise, once a month is plenty. You can overdo it.