‘Fishy’ respite!

We’ve all heard about the benefits of Caviar. But what exactly does a caviar facial do Here are things to know.

Caviar is an extract from fish eggs and encompasses a whole lot of pampering beauty ingredients. This extract also contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids as well as antioxidant properties – endowing the skin with brightness, clearness and complete hydration. Given its quick benefits, Caviar treatments have been hugely popular in the recent times, and more so, during the festive months.

The treatment, which takes 90 minutes, goes through many stages. First, the skin has to be deep cleansed with a special caviar cleanser to help open the pores. After that, caviar ampoules with caviar extracts are applied, which penetrates to the dermal layer of the skin. This is followed by a special caviar cream massage which is extremely hydrating and rejuvenating for the skin.What makes this treatment special is the massage that gives energy to the skin, making it instantly brighter and glowing. After a facial massage of 20 minutes with different relaxing strokes, a caviar mask is applied to complete the facial treatment. The treatment is basically done to aid in anti - ageing, tones up the skin and nourishes the skin.

Caviar facial has anti-oxidant properties, the anti-ageing ingredients in the caviar lift the skin and eliminate the fine lines that appear on the face. It also helps unifying skin colour, and moisturising it by balancing between the loss and absorption of water. Its cosmetic importance lies in its role in brightening the skin and correcting blemishes.

For the skin, the amino acids in caviar extract can promote tissue repair, improving both the texture and tone. Caviar extract contains omega 3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Moreover, you can say that caviar is your skin's protein diet. Our skin and the muscles under it are basically made up of protein, that is, amino acids. Caviar is rich in amino acids that will be directly absorbed into the skin. This ensures regular rejuvenation of your skin to make you look younger, hence promoting Anti - ageing effect.

Caviar helps produce better quality collagen for the skin at an invigorated speed. It slows down the process of aging considerably.

Results are shown right from the first session. So, that makes it spot on for the new age woman on the go.

— The writer is a Bengaluru based beauty expert.