Facial for a 6 yr old???

Ok, so i have an issue that im not sure what to do about... I have a mom and her 6yr old daughter coming in for a facial...kind of a "mommy and me" spa day.. I have no clue what to use on a 6 yr old, if anything...i am a new esty, so any advice would be greatly appreciated...HELP!!! Lol

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Permalink Reply by Claire Barnes on February 12, 2013 at 7:40pm

Is the facial for the 6 year old 60 minutes?? It's a long time for a 6 year old to lie there so hopefully it will be only like a 20 minute facial. Maybe a very gentle cleanse with a bit of mild toner...a small massage with some nice scented lotion (they do tend to giggle through massages as they say it tickles!!) A nice masque that is strawberry scented or chocolate (CVS do the chocolate ones! in single sachets) I know it is an over the counter product from CVS...but will the little one or her Mum be looking for retail products to take home with her? I doubt it!!!

Don't over think the 6 year olds facial too much. Doubt she will be leaving a review on 'Yelp'...just make sure the products are gentle with no abrasive scrubs or steam and make it fun for her. (unless she is a total 6 year old Diva....then I will pray for you!!!) lol Put little cucumbers on her eyes and tell her to eat them when you are done! (joking!)

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Permalink Reply by Angel Hedrick on February 12, 2013 at 7:51pm

Thank you sooo much!!! Good idea for the mask!!! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Amy Lynn Scheele on February 12, 2013 at 9:32pm

try a honey and cocoa powder mask.... she may lick it off....

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Permalink Reply by Jodi on February 13, 2013 at 5:18am

I was in this situation with a 9 year old. I told the mom it would be a 30 minute facial, as there would be no extractions or exfoliaton. I used a gentle cleanser, did a face massage, a gentle mask and gave her a hand/arm massage. She loved it and felt so special.

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Permalink Reply by Sheila Gordon on February 13, 2013 at 8:31am

Cute let us know how it goes!!

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Permalink Reply by relaxing touch on February 13, 2013 at 10:08am

How cute! Sounds nice. I have done facials (for fun) on my 10 and 12 year old daughters (they were 9 and 11 at the time). I do use the steam (but way away from their face...where they can feel it a little still). I used a gentle cleanser, gentle mask (one time i smashed an avocado up and used that for the mask), then facial massage with a facial massage cream. Everything turned out great and they LOVE it!! (they are due for another one, they have informed me!)

I will be doing a spa party for the girls and their friends next month, but will not be doing the mask, basically a little steam, lotion, and face massage. :)

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Permalink Reply by Angel Hedrick on February 13, 2013 at 8:50pm

Thank you all for the great advice.. I will let you know how it goes!! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Gabriela Voiculescu on February 14, 2013 at 5:48am

Remember!

You will create memories. Make her remember fer first "facial".For cleansing I will use your cleanse for sensitive skin. I would mix cocoa with honey and maple syrup -sugar free with distilled water,as a mask.

Ask her mom's permission to take pictures with mask on and email them . The girl will show them to all her friends and she will talk about her "spa day " for at least a week. I know it!

If you download my book "Skin and Beauty Wisdom " from www.amazon.com ,you will see what I am talking about.Tell her to take few deep breaths before the "massage " and do not encourage chatting. She has to feel the beauty of your service. Do it with love and she will be yours with all her friends.

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Kenney on February 14, 2013 at 10:09pm

Agreeing with the others about sensitive products, but especially with the memory making-her day with mommy! It may be more special than any one realizes! It's also a great oppurtunity to talk a little about how important skin care is, and will come better from you than the mother, sometimes! Enjoy it, you may get alot more by word of mouth from them!

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on February 15, 2013 at 4:05am

I guess I am in the minority here...I would not do a facial on a 6 yr old.

I know it's all about the "fun", but I do professional skin care not parties.

There were those kiddie spa places popping up for awhile - I don't see any still in business.

I would definitely do a min-facial for a young girl a little bit older, pre-teen would make the most sense. At least at that point they are starting to take care of themselves and would have more interest in skin care.

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Permalink Reply by Jodi on February 15, 2013 at 6:00am

Even if it meant the mom wouldn't come back? For me, it's all about the mom, not the child. If it would mean I would gain a regular client in the mom, I indulged her by giving her daughter a little pampering as well. Plus they paid for it.