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overlooked when we wash our face but during a facial the neck and face are as one. The third part of the process is the exfoliation. This is a slightly more aggressive cleansing. Exfoliating is simply removing the outermost layer of dead skin cells on your face and neck. It is not painful but rather enjoyable. The fourth part is optional. This is where the esthetician can remove black heads from your chin, forehead, and nose. A blackhead is a black bump on your skin from a clogged pore. A lot of people don’t really like this part because it can be painful. If you have a lot of blackheads then this part should be included. Ask the esthetician.
The Skin here is nothing better than lying on a heated bed, listening to calm soothing music and having an expert gently massage and clean your face. A facial is a relaxing experience that each person should try at least once in their life. A facial brings out the glow in dull skin, the freshness in tired skin, and the youthfulness in older skin. Facials are not only for women. Many men have facials for the rejuvenating affects that facials have. If you have never had a facial let me walk you through the process. It is not simply someone rubbing lotions all over your face without a process in mind.
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The first step is to assess the type of skin you have. The three most common skin types are oily, dry and a combination of both. After the assessment, the esthetician will choose products that are suitable for your skin type. Men and women have different skin needs therefore skin products are gender focused as well. The second part is the cleansing. This part removes the outer layer of oil and dirt that has been sitting on your face for the day or even a few days. Often, the neck is
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The fifth part is usually people’s favorite, the massage. The esthetician usually gives you a massage on your face, neck, the back of your neck, shoulders, arms, and your back. From personal experience, this sometimes hurts because they push at the knots. If you are holding any tension, this is the part where you can release it. The last part is the mask. Usually, the esthetician will put a damp cotton on your eyes and mouth and cover your face with a cool, thick and refreshing mask. They will leave nose holes for breathing.. The mask will stay on your face 10 to 20 minutes. At first you may feel a little claustrophobic but you will quickly relax and start enjoying it. Once the mask is removed, hydrating cream is put on and you’re ready to go. An average facial lasts about an hour. The average cost is between 30,000 - 50,000 won. It is worth experiencing a facial as a treat or as maintenance for radiating skin. There is a lovely place near the back gate of Chonnam National University. There are two major crosswalks near the back gate. Immediately in front of the crosswalk (opposite side of the university), next to Tous Les Jour, there is a skin shop on the second floor that is called, The Skin. It is an enjoyable experience there. Tel: 062) 430-5377, no English. By Justyna Jurczykowska Photo by Michael Angelo Pichay
The majority of us cringe at the idea of eating a huge salad every day. We always make a promise to ourselves to increase the amount of vegetables we eat. Some of us will actually sit down to a large, crunchy, fresh, raw and delicious salad for a few days, but then our addiction to salt and sugar takes over and that promise is out the window. Most people want to eat right but don’t really know how. Here is a great tip: drink your greens. Here is a simple starter recipe that will get you hooked on green smoothies for life. Ingredients: 2 cups of spinach, 1-1.5 cups of milk/soy milk (adjust for desired thickness) , 1 banana, ice (if you want it cold, mix the other ingredients first then add ice). Put it all in a blender and mix Your body absorbs the nutrients from the spinach exceptionally well when it is broken down like this. Give it a try. Once you feel comfortable with this starter green smoothie, experiment, add different ingredients and be amazed. Story and photo by Justyna Jurczykowska