Why Are Back Facials Popular in the Summer?

Posted: August 1st, 2018

Hot Fun in the Summer Time

Summer means halter tops, lounging poolside in swimsuits, and flowy summer dresses. Summer also means showing off your back. Many people stock their medicine cabinets full of serums and creams to keep their face healthy and receive spa treatments that focus on keeping their face clean, clear, and radiant. What's often neglected in many people's skincare regimen is the back due to its difficulty to reach and treat. Recently, back facials have been growing in popularity and are now likely available at your local day spa. 

The Goal of a Back Facial

The goal of a back facial is to cleanse and purify the pores on your back and clear the skin of dead skin cells. It's a nice combination of a traditional facial and a massage. Normally appointments are 50 minutes in length and include multiple steps to leave skin renewed. The spa treatment starts with a deep cleansing where estheticians clean and exfoliate the skin of the back, taking care of those hard-to-reach places. Warm steam is used on the back to open the skin pores in preparation for extractions. Impurities are then extracted from the skin followed by a relaxing massage and topical treatments, such as a mask, to hydrate the skin. By the end of the facial, the skin is left cleaned and refreshed.  Back facials can be a positive experience for anyone. They can be especially beneficial for individuals who struggle with back acne or scarring from past breakouts. The deep cleansing of a back facial helps to eliminate excess oil and kill bacteria, which can all cause acne. The healing properties found in the mask can minimize the appearance of scarring. A back facial is a relaxing spa treatment that will leave your skin glowing and ready to flaunt.