A back facial is a treatment that cleanses, extracts, and refreshes the skin on your back. It mimics the traditional techniques used for standard cleansing and clarifying facials.

A back facial typically begins with cleansing to prep the skin. Then, the specialist will safely and effectively extract blackheads, whiteheads, and acne blemishes from your back. Finally, the skincare expert will treat the skin with acne-fighting, gentle products to prevent acne from returning.

Whether you’ve got a formal event coming up, or a beach vacation, or you just want to feel more comfortable in your skin, anyone can benefit from a back facial. The back is an area we often forget about–after all, it’s out of sight, out of mind–but it’s also a crucial part of the skin that needs the same level of attention as anywhere else on the body.

Before the actual facial begins, your esthetician will sit down with you to identify your skin needs and goals. After determining what you hope to get out of the spa treatment, specific treatments will be applied throughout the session, starting with steam to open the pores. If your goals require more invasive treatments, you may experience some redness or sensitivity after your session, but you’ll receive after-care instructions to ensure that you maintain that post-spa glow. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself scheduling your next appointment on your way out the door!