4 ways back facials differ from standard facials (beyond the obvious!)

Eden MedSpa offers an array of facial services to bring out your healthiest, most attractive skin. And, while the word “facial” may suggest otherwise, these services can be used on other parts of the body, including the back and shoulders. And the differences between such services on the face and the back go beyond the obvious location or site of treatment. 

When searching online for a “back facial near me in Lake Norman, North Carolina,” you can trust that Aesthetician NG understands the nuances among these services and treatment sites to support the best possible results. Below, our team has highlighted four key differences and how back facials are tailored to address the specific concerns that crop up in this area. 

1 – Skin thickness and type 

The skin on your back is tough. It is thicker and more resilient than the thinner, more delicate skin on your face, especially the fragile skin under your eyes. It is built to withstand friction, stretching, and pressure. Additionally, the skin cells on your face tend to turn over comparatively quickly. Since facial skin cells renew relatively rapidly, they usually heal quickly from damage. This is not the case with the skin on your back. It has a slower rate of cell turnover/shedding. Both the face and the back feature many oil-producing glands; however, the back’s sebaceous glands are larger and more active. 

2 – Skin concerns 

Due to the differences mentioned above, the back is vulnerable to skin concerns that we may not treat on the face. Since the process of shedding cells is slower, dead skin can build up on the back and produce a very leathery texture and dullness. Due to the size of the sebaceous glands and pores, the back is also associated with a specific type of acne nicknamed “bacne.” These lesions tend to form deep beneath the skin, often leading to painful cystic or nodular acne. These cysts and nodules may arise when sweat and heat become trapped under fabrics, creating an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Friction can further irritate existing cysts and nodules, too. 

3 – Product formulations 

Because of the back’s unique skin characteristics, products that may be well absorbed and work effectively on the face may not be appropriate for the back. Since this skin is so resilient, it can also resist certain ingredients or concentrations of ingredients typically used on the face. In turn, we may incorporate products with more aggressive exfoliants and powerful acne-fighting formulas into your back facial. These strong products can more effectively penetrate the tough and thick tissue on your back and clear deep congestion.  

4 – Massage

While facial services generally incorporate gentle, light massage techniques that promote lymphatic drainage, back facials often include extended, deep massage techniques. These techniques are designed to lift tension that accumulates and can weigh heavily on the neck, upper back, and shoulders. Back facials performed at Eden MedSpa are a welcome wellness and self-care service, as beneficial for our patients’ skin as it is for their mental and emotional well-being. 

Take care of your skin and self. Call (980) 272-5085 to schedule your appointment at our Lake Norman, NC, area office in Charlotte today.

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