Also known as energy healing, Reiki is an ancient Japanese practice that involves harnessing “Qi”—the universal life force energy—to encourage healing and alignment from the inside out. Reiki facials blend this powerful energy work with traditional skincare techniques, creating a beautiful, holistic experience that simultaneously nurtures skin and spirit.
“The intention of incorporating Reiki into a facial is to bring another layer of wellness to anyone who is open to it,” explains Sydney Eger, lead esthetician and director of education for KNESKO Skin. Led by Reiki Master and celebrity esthetician Lejla Cas, the brand charges all its products with reparative Reiki energy. “Because Reiki energy improves the flow of Qi, it is said to unblock stagnation in energy throughout the physical and emotional body.”
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What is a Reiki Facial?
A Reiki facial combines traditional skincare—including cleansing, hydrating, and exfoliating—with energy healing to enhance both skin health and overall wellbeing. During a Reiki facial, the esthetician channels Reiki energy through their hands to clear blockages and promote relaxation while giving your skin some much-needed care.
The idea is that this gentle spiritual approach allows for deeper rejuvenation and emotional release, leaving you feeling noticeably balanced and refreshed once your treatment’s complete. Whether in a spa setting or at home, incorporating Reiki facials into your self-care routine can transform the way you care for your skin and well-being.
“To me, skincare relates to deeply wanting to care about your skin. But I genuinely believe that youthful skin, at any age, comes from a healthy spirit, mind, body and soul,” says KNESKO founder Lejla Cas. “When we are stressed out, energetically blocked, not sleeping enough, or have poor nutrition, it all shows on our skin. Helping people restore inner balance and energy by channeling Reiki into KNESKO products comes from what I know in my heart: that beautiful skin comes from within.”
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Benefits of a Reiki Facial
Reiki facial benefits are three-fold, going above and beyond a traditional facial where the primary focus is simply skincare. Great skin is always a win, but KNESKO believes you can take this ritual further by nurturing your mind and spirit, too.
“A facial that incorporates Reiki is special because it centers around not just the look of your skin, but also calms the mind and body throughout the treatment,” Eger explains. “Tension not only shows up in the face, but also throughout the body, which is an example of stagnated Qi. Reiki energy gently soothes the tension and energetic blocks wherever it finds them to help restore an overall sense of wellness.”
PHYSICAL BENEFITS: It helps reduce overall facial tension and enhances circulation for a naturally radiant glow.
SPIRITUAL ALIGNMENT: Reiki facials balance energy centers, clear emotional blockages, and fosters a deep sense of inner peace.
OVERALL WELLNESS: The treatment promotes holistic well-being by harmonizing mind, body, and spirit. By carving out time for yourself, you build soul-nurturing habits that enhance your life.
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How to Do a Reiki Facial at Home
Having a Reiki facial performed in a spa setting is a restorative treat we couldn’t recommend more. Sometimes, you want to reap the benefits of energy healing, self-care, and skin treatment at home.
KNESKO is founded by celebrity esthetician Lejla Cas, who is also a Reiki Master. That means she’s been attuned by another Reiki Master in three different levels of this spiritual practice. She continues to work with her Reiki Master as part of her continued commitment to this healing modality that has given her so much healing on a spiritual and personal level.
Along with being charged by Lejla herself to help clear blockages, every KNESKO product comes with a mantra that you can repeat as you apply. Choose a product that resonates most with you—either based on its skin-improving properties or mantra—and follow this ritual:
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Reiki Facial Steps:
1. CLEANSE: Gently wash your face with warm water and cleanser. Pat dry.
2. SERUM: Apply a Reiki-charged KNESKO serum that resonates with you. Quietly repeat the mantra associated with the product you’ve chosen. You can use a gemstone facial roller to further press the product onto skin and enjoy a soothing experience.
- Gold: Intuition + Age Defying
- Diamond: Connection + Radiance-boosting
- Green Jade: Gratefulness + Soothing
- Amethyst: Protection + Hydration
- Rose Quartz: Love + Environmental Protection
- Black Pearl: Grounding + Detoxification
3. MASK: Follow up with a KNESKO collagen face mask, either from the same collection or another that speaks to you.
“You don’t need to do anything additional to receive the Reiki,” Cas says. “However, setting an intention makes a deep impact on how we receive energy and healing.”
While you enjoy a KNESKO treatment, we recommend repeating the intention or mantra while you sit still with your eyes closed and allow yourself to relax the mind, rebalance the spirit, and while you rejuvenate the skin. Even if you repeat the mantra one time, it offers a powerful impact on your experience. Cas reiterates that KNESKO is all about self-love and healing—about creating beautiful rituals for people.
Building Good Energy-Clearing Habits
While a weekly masking ritual is a decadent ideal, we often need daily reminders to complete inner work through self-care, which KNESKO’s serums can help with. With every application, repeat the designated mantra and remind yourself that you are not only treating your skin, but also treating your spirit with the positive flow of Qi through this Reiki transformation.
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