HydraFacial
HydraFacial Treatment
Everyone wants smooth, bright, and youthful-looking skin. Instead of spending a fortune on oils, creams, essences, and serums in a multistep skin-care routine, you may be able to achieve a natural glow with a facial that some say is rising in popularity.
Proponents of the trendy treatment, called the HydraFacial, bill it as a way to pursue and maintain long-term skin health, which makes it more than your typical spa treatment.
“The HydraFacial is a multistep facial treatment typically performed with a proprietary machine (HydraFacial MD) . In one session, estheticians can use the HydraFacial [device] to cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and deliver a variety of rejuvenating serums.
It’s become an in-demand service because it creates an instant “wow factor” in terms of brightening and firming. People can get the treatment before a big event or regularly to maintain skin health.
How Does a HydraFacial Work Exactly?
The HydraFacial is similar to another treatment called microdermabrasion, Microdermabrasion uses a “mildly abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer.
That said, it’s not exactly microdermabrasion, and some people say it’s far better. “The [HydraFacial] device uses an exfoliating tip paired with suction to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your face. As skin is exfoliated, serums are infused into the skin, she says. That last step is the key reason proponents say it’s so effective.
There are three steps in the HydraFacial treatment. There is no downtime — a common word for recovery time in dermatology — and the entire treatment lasts 30 minutes.
Here are the three steps involved in a HydraFacial:
Cleanse and Peel
This is the resurfacing step, when skin is exfoliated. “Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin. It has long been known to have beneficial skin effects, including leaving the skin looking brighter, unclogging pores, and — with long-term use — increasing collagen production. This is all done in the HydraFacial with the HydraFacial tip. This generates a fluid vortex over the skin that gently dislodges impurities and dead skin cells.
Extract and Hydrate
The tip gets gunk out of pores and delivers topical moisturizers simultaneously.
Fuse and Protect
Your treatment will finish with “boosters,” or serums. These are geared toward your skin goal, which may include reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, dull skin, or enlarged pores. The treatment is entirely customizable through these “boost” serums, which is a major perk for patients.
As an alternative, there is the Geneo Super-Facial, another three-step facial that combines exfoliation and active topicals. Dermalinfusion is another such treatment that says it “exfoliates, extracts, and infuses for radiant and rejuvenated skin.” The premise behind all of these is similar — exfoliation and an infusion of serums — but the patented technology differs. The one that’s right for you may depend on what your or esthetician offers.
The Potential Benefits of Getting a HydraFacial
Along with exfoliation, the device delivers active ingredients into the skin, depending on the specific actives used in the HydraFacial, the treatment can improve hydration, radiance, and even skin texture and pore size.
One Last Thing About HydraFacials
The HydraFacial is a 30-minute treatment that is suitable for all skin tones and requires no downtime. In fact, your complexion will likely look better walking out the door. Many patients report seeing visible skin refinement and an even, radiant skin tone after just one treatment.