HydraFacial

HydraFacial is a machine process delivered in one treatment and can be used for the face, back, lips and eyes using a different technique for the more delicate areas. Each step complements and preps for the next and all are needed for the best result. It is suitable for all skin types and skin concerns; general rejuvenation, pores, blackheads, acne, pigmentation and ageing. The HydraFacial can be customised and combined with other treatments for you such as laser or Dermapen micro-needling in order to enhance the result and achieve the best outcome. This treatment reveals refreshed and rejuvenated skin with immediate results. A course of treatments is recommended on a weekly or monthly basis depending on the skin concern.

What Is A HydraFacial?

HydraFacial is a machine-based results-driven 6 stage process using specific tips at each step that is delivered in one treatment in one hour! It can be used for the face, back, lips and eyes using a different technique for the more delicate areas. This skin treatment involves detoxifying using a lymph drainage technique and cleansing your skin with active botanical ingredients with a light exfoliation. This is followed by an acid peel for a deeper exfoliation and extraction. A variety of OBAGI skincare boosters and other active ingredients are used to treat concerns, hydrate and protect the skin. Finishing the treatment with LED light therapy using the red light to stimulate collagen, reducing fine lines and the blue light that kills p-acne (porphyrin) bacteria and calms any inflammation. This treatment reveals refreshed and rejuvenated skin with immediate results and is suitable for all skin types and concerns. It can be tailored to suit specific skin concerns such as pigmentation, acne, ageing and dehydration.

HydraFacial Benefits

• It’s fast with immediate results

• It’s painless without any discomforts

• It leaves your skin beautiful and glowing

• Leaves you with healthy and protected skin

Is HydraFacial Right For You? The HydraFacial caters to most complexions and concerns. It’s great for teens suffering from acne; adults with pimples, wrinkles or hyperpigmentation; and for older patients with sun damage or uneven skin tone. There are some exceptions — those with active rashes, sunburns, or rosacea, along with pregnant or breastfeeding patients and any shellfish or honey allergies. How Long Before I See Results? The HydraFacial gives immediate results. Skin becomes smooth and radiant and conditions like enlarged pores, uneven or dull skin tone are greatly improved. Your HydraFacial results should last up to seven days. Longer-lasting results can be achieved through a course of weekly or monthly HydraFacials and maintenance treatments. How Does HydraFacial Work? The HydraFacial treatment uses different and specific tips at each step which can be tailored to your skin concern. Starting with a lymphatic drainage routine to help detoxify the skin, reduce puffiness, and preps the skin for the remaining steps. A deep cleanse is then carried out, removing any dead skin and excess oils with a light exfoliation. This is followed by a pure glycolic acid peel that has a progression of strengths, which is applied to the skin to break up the dirt and oil which may be clogging pores. The extraction tip is then used to blast fluid onto your face which pushes trapped dirt out of your pores which are then essentially vacuumed up along with blackheads, dirt, oil and impurities. This is all done while simultaneously hydrating, plumping and nourishing serums are applied to your skin. The cordless red and blue LED light therapy are then pressed along the skin in a routine that covers the face effectively targeting specific skin concerns including ageing. What Is The Difference Between Microdermabrasion And HydraFacial? The HydraFacial is similar to microdermabrasion in that it exfoliates and opens up pores. Unlike microdermabrasion, HydraFacial uses a suctioning device and a light chemical peel to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. Because of this, it’s suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin, while microdermabrasion can be too rough for fragile complexions and conditions like rosacea.

What Happens During A HydraFacial? Lymphatic Drainage And Cleanse Your aesthetician will start off by a lymphatic drainage routine that restores hydration, reduces puffiness by removing toxins brightening the skin that preps for the next step. A deep cleansing of your pores using a combination of botanical cleansers and hydrating, soothing ingredients. The pen-like tip whisks away makeup and dirt, with a light exfoliation buffering off the top layer of skin. This then preps the skin for the acid peel application for a deeper exfoliation treatment. Acid Peel And Extraction Once your skin is fully cleansed, your aesthetician will use pure glycolic acid to dissolve the dead skin cells plugged within the pore and uncover a more radiant-looking complexion. This also helps to soften the impurities, clearing the skin and preps the skin for the extraction step. As with any chemical exfoliating treatment, you may feel a bit of tingling, but because it’s a mild peel, you shouldn’t feel it sting or burn. Next, a vacuum-like tip called the vortex-extraction nozzle suctions out blackheads and impurities from deep within your pores. This step gives a clearer complexion and improves pore minimization. Depending on your level of sensitivity and the condition of your skin, your aesthetician can choose one of six different tips for the device that range from gentle to more aggressive. Hydrate & Protect Next, your facial expert infuses a targeted serum—a customized cocktail that includes hydrating ingredients, antioxidants, peptides, hyaluronic acid and other actives that are delivered deeply to treat specific skin concerns. There are 11 different boosters available that can help energize and brighten the skin, improve signs of ageing, refine pore size and reduce acne. Ingredients include stem cells, growth factors, peptides, and acids, as well as botanical extracts. This step gives the skin ultimate hydration, improved texture and clarity achieving overall healthy skin.

What Are The Benefits of HydraFacial?

Fast With Immediate Results The HydraFacial treatment does not need any special preparation like most of the other treatments and the results can be seen immediately. Painless Without Any Discomforts The HydraFacial treatment is gentle on your skin and you won’t experience any reactions. Leaves Your Skin Beautiful And Glowing The HydraFacial treatment works instantly on any visible pores or noticeable fine lines on your face. It also enhances the clarity of your skin and the texture of your complexion leaving it more radiant with a dewy and smooth glow. Leaves You With Healthy And Protected Skin The HydraFacial treatment infuses your skin with essential vitamins, moisture, and antioxidants. Vitamins and antioxidants help the skin fight early signs of ageing while protecting the skin from environmental pollution and free radicals. The moisture keeps the skin smooth and soft and stimulates collagen and elastin production to help prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

How Many Types Of HydraFacials Are There?

Other than the standard HydraFacial we can combine this with other treatments within the same appointment, known as our ‘Advanced HydraFacials’. These enhance the results of the classic HydraFacial and target other concerns that the HF is unable to treat alone. However, a standard HydraFacial would always be carried out first, before progressing to our advanced HydraFacials. We can also treat the back area for those who suffer from acne or congestion, known as our HydraPurifying Back treatment. There are Hydraperk Lips and eyes available too! This treatment can be carried out on its own or upgraded to any of our HydraFacial treatments for the full HF experience.