Face your beauty

The HydraFacial has been gaining popularity in the spa industry and has been featured in many trade publications, with positive feedback from magazines and on social networks by celebrities the likes of Paris Hilton and Eva Mendes.

The HydraFacial (also known as hydradermabrasion) exfoliates your skin while simultaneously cleansing, hydrating and nourishing it. It is quick, non-invasive and painless and usually has visible effects after just one treatment. It is designed for all skin types, even sensitive skin, and treats a variety of skin issues including sun damage, mild acne, fine lines and hyperpigmentation. There is no irritation or downtime and the smoothness and hydra­tion should last from five to seven days.

The HydraFacial is a serum-based resurfacing system administered via a trademarked machine. There is an assortment of proprietary serums consisting of AHA/BHA acids, antioxidants, peptides and vitamin-infused hyaluronic acid. The serums used during the facial depend on the skin type and condition. Skin is hydrated throughout the facial with antioxidants and vitamins dispensed from a wand connected to the system. Each step in the facial uses a different HydroPeel tip attached to the wand. The patented tips create a vortex effect to dislodge and remove impurities. A gentle resurfacing action physically exfoliates the skin, while simultaneously delivering active serums. Manual extraction may be performed as needed. The vacuum motion from the wand helps to collect excess liquids. The treatment ends with a fusion of potent antioxidants by means of the vortex effect – thus penetration is enhanced.

There is no downtime for this treatment and there are immediate improvements on skin lines, texture, tone and skin discoloration. This treatment helps to rejuvenate, thicken and repair skin. Following the treatment, the products you use at home penetrate better.

For radical results a course of six treatments is recommended – however if you manage this treatment once a month, your skin will thank you for it. The HydraFacial treatment varies from a quick pick-me up beauty flash to a full 90 minutes treatment with add-ons.

A holistic approach to skin health is the most sensible. For a bright, clear skin, eat a healthy nutritious diet, exercise, sleep and drink plenty of water while reducing stress, smoking and alcohol. To keep your skin looking beautiful, you also need to cleanse, tone, exfoliate and nourish it.