Judy Zifka is the owner and operator of Cottage Facials. For many several years Judy has been creating natural skin care products using fresh herbs, nuts, essential oils and fruits. Time and again these natural blends have proven highly effective in improving skin quality, texture and clarity. Her focus at Cottage Facials is therefore on gentle, natural formulations that avoid perfumes, presevatives and chemicals. Many of the products she uses in her facials are crafted on site from raw ingredients for optimal freshness. Judy is a licensed aesthetician in the state of Oregon and a recognized for her knowledge of the use of essential oils and natural skin care formulations.

The Four Elements of a Perfect Facial

One of the most unexpected but pleasant results of a good facial is the deep sense of relaxation and calm it produces. Four primary elements are combined at Cottage Facials to create the most relaxing facial possible.

The first element is visual. Inside and out, Cottage Facials is pleasant to the eyes. In true cottage style, the decor is a mix of antiques, soothing colors and garden themes.

The second element is auditory. The only sounds you hear while receiving a service are gentle music, the splash of the fountain, and birds singing in the trees that surround the cottage. There are no phones ringing, no clients talking outside the door, and no interruptions. Your thoughts are free to carry you anywhere you want to go.

The third element is the sense of smell. The use of fresh herbs and essential oils creates a delightfully natural smell that encourages you to breathe deeply. Aromatherapy is taken to its finest levels.

The fourt element is the sense of touch. Our face, ears, head, neck and shoulders carry a tremendous amount of unreleased stress and tension. Every facial includes massage and acupressure which gently releases this tension and allows you to move smoothly and gracefully.

Facial Philosophy

Living a life in balance is what produces happiness. The goal at Cottage Facials is to help you achieve a lifestyle of balance. Too often women allow themselves to fall out of balance when it comes to nurturing. We take care of our children, our spouses, our parents, our neighbors, our co-workers, and everyone else except for ourselves. Every now and then our spirit needs to take a drink from the nurturing well, so to speak.

A visit to Cottage Facials is an opportunity to restore your balance. While you are here the attention is completely on your needs. It is a time to relax, rejuvenate, and restore the energy that you give to others. Too much giving without enough receiving can leave us feeling drained, uninspired, and even ill.

Indulgence, in its purest form, is defined as treating oneself with generosity and consideration. When you treat yourself that way, you open the door to treating others the same way. Take care of those who need you, and indulge yourself with a visit to Cottage Facials.