You probably book the facial for the obvious; cleansing, a mask, custom serums, face massage, and luxury moisturizer. What you might not expect is to leave understanding why your skin’s behavior, and better yet, what comes next in your skincare journey. ꩜

A facial at The Fifth Om is more than time to yourself and some sensationalized products. Every element, tangible and intangible, in the treatment room is doing something specific. We are in it for the long term goals of your skin.

Here are five things happening in the treatment room that are doing more than you might think:

The Consultation

Before any jar is opened and product dispensed, you get real talk with a licensed esthetician. Because our goal is to bring you closer in relationship with your skin, this is your 5-minute “what’s your skin type” check-in, but also… it’s a conversation about:

what your skin been doing this month
where stress shows up on your face first
what changed in the last season
what you actually want from your sessions

The answers to those questions change everything that follows. Your Classic Facial or Elevated Facial each begin with this mapping process because treating the surface without understanding the driver produces temporary results at best. Ten years of working in holistic skincare in southern Maine has made one thing clear: the consultation is the foundation of the treatment.

woman relaxing with eyes closed in spa with steam treatment

The Steamer

Most clients assume the steamer is the soft opening to the service. However it’s one of the most important steps in the session. Steam is functional. It softens the follicle wall, increases skin temperature, and allows for safer, more effective extractions and deeper product penetration in everything that follows. Without it, what goes on the skin sits on top of it, mildly receiving the beneficial botanicals we offer it. With the steam, the barrier opens and the actives we apply actually do the work.

LED light therapy panel over woman's face during facial to treat acne, scars, wrinkles

LED Light Therapy

Our Elevated Facial can integrate the award winning Celluma LED light therapy. This is the piece that most clients can’t stop talking about after they see the results compounding over a few sessions. LED works at the cellular level:
red wavelengths penetrate the dermis to stimulate collagen production and support tissue repair
blue wavelengths address bacterial activity for acne-prone skin
near-infrared reduces systemic inflammation at the skin level

It may not be entirely visible in the moment. However over a series of LED facials, the skin can noticeably improve tone, evenness, resilience, and more responsiveness to products being applied each day.

Microcurrent

The Elevated Facial can incorporate microcurrent technology, which delivers gentle electrical current to the facial muscles and connective tissue beneath the skin. The effect is toning and lifting. Think of it as a workout for the musculature of the face that the skin sits on. A single session can produce a visible result. A series can produce a structural change. It’s one of the few modalities in our holistic esthetics practice that addresses not just the skin itself, but what’s supporting it from below.

gua sha stone professionally used during facial massage

Gua Sha and Lymphatic Massage

This is the most underestimated part of every facial we offer. Our 75 and 90-minute facials can include an extended facial, neck and shoulder massage, improving lymphatic flow for a gentle release into relaxation. This targets areas around the face and neck, moving fluid that accumulates in tissue. Imagine the puffiness, dullness, and congestion that show up after poor sleep, high sodium, or a stressful week simply dissolving.

Gua sha stone massage gently works by light pressure of the skin, encouraging circulation, supporting collagen, producing clarity, and sculpting in a way that no topical product can replicate. This unique massage technique addresses drainage and circulation directly rather than the surface.

These five elements are why a facial at The Fifth Om feels like a next-level experience. Each element had a purpose. Each session is built around you and your skincare journey.

Classic Facials, Elevated Facials, and our Reveal Peel resurfacing treatments are available now at our holistic wellness spa in downtown Kennebunk. Book your consultation at thefifthom.com or reach us at hello@thefifthom.com