Facials

What Is a Facial?

A facial is a multi-step skin treatment that can be a helpful part of caring for your skin. A facial cleanses, exfoliates, and nourishes the skin, promoting a clear, well-hydrated complexion, and can help your skin look younger. You also receive advice on how to care for your skin at home. A facial works well as part of an ongoing program of skin care.

Acne Facial

What is an acne facial?

If you are struggling with acne, your typical acne cleanser might not be cutting it. The acne facial is an in-office treatment that focuses on clearing clogged pores, which can contribute to breakouts.

Acne facials focus primarily on extractions for blocked pores. The extraction process releases excess oil build-up and cleans out dirt that might be clogging your pores. This can reduce the look and feel of acne and calm inflammation in your skin. For mild cases of acne, an esthetician at a salon can perform your acne facial. However, if you have severe acne, you may consider having this type of facial performed by a dermatologist.

What should I expect from an acne facial appointment?

An acne facial starts with a thorough facial cleansing and exfoliation. The esthetician or dermatologist will then extract your clogged pores, either with finger-applied pressure and a cotton ball on either side of the pore or with tools. This is often followed by a mask or facial massage to calm the skin. Products such as salicylic and glycolic acids may be used to remove dead skin cells as part of the treatment. At the end of the facial, you may be offered products to use at home to treat acne between facials. There's no expectation to make a purchase, of course; it's totally up to you.

What are the benefits of acne facials?

The main benefit of this type of facial, of course, is the reduction of facial acne. The treatment should help reduce redness and inflammation and help the skin rebalance. With regular treatments, future acne breakouts may be minimized.

Are there side effects from acne facials?

There are minimal side effects from an acne facial. Occasionally people experience inflamed skin after some treatments, but this often subsides within a few hours. If you have especially sensitive skin, let the esthetician know beforehand, as it may change which treatments they perform.

How many visits will I need to see results?

You should start to see results after your first acne facial. However, you may need multiple visits to achieve your desired results, depending on the severity of the breakout. It's also important to take good care of your skin at home between facial visits, and a good esthetician will be able to recommend an effective follow-up routine.

Microcurrent Facial

What is a microcurrent galvanic facial?

A galvanic facial (also called a microcurrent facial) is a specialized facial in which mild pulses of energy, called galvanic electrical currents, are sent to your facial muscles with a specialized device. This is intended to stimulate the skin and underlying muscles.

This type of therapy is gaining popularity and is used by many salons and dermatology offices. A galvanic facial combines the steps of a facial with gentle microcurrent stimulation intended to tone the face.

What should I expect?

At the beginning of the session, a specialized pre-treatment gel is applied to your face. Next, a small metal instrument is used to send the galvanic electrical current to your facial muscles. This is intended to tone the muscles and may help skin look firmer and smoother and pores look smaller. Most people find the treatment comfortable, and it takes less than an hour. Some people report a mild tingling feeling on their face during and directly after the procedure.

What are the benefits?

Potential benefits of a galvanic facial include softer-looking wrinkles, smaller-looking pores, and increased blood flow to the skin.

Some people experience a reduction in acne and reduced inflammation after each session. A series of 3–4 sessions over the course of two months is typically recommended.

What are the risks?

If you have major dental work, a pacemaker, metal pins or plates in your face, or are pregnant, you should avoid this type of facial. If you think any of these may apply to you, check with us before scheduling this type of facial.

For those who do have a galvanic facial, very few side effects are reported. Some people report feeling a slight tingle in their face both during and after the procedure.

Anti-Aging Facials

Anti-aging seems to be on everyone's mind these days. Both men and women are trying different types of anti-aging facial treatments to reduce the signs of aging. Many have found the anti-aging facial to be an effective, non-invasive treatment to prevent or reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

What are anti-aging facials?

An anti-aging facial is a type of facial that focuses on improving the elasticity of your skin to reduce the signs of aging. Many people in their 20s and 30s turn to anti-aging facials as a preventive measure.

What are the benefits?

This type of facial is designed to support the elasticity and health of your skin and reduce the visible signs of aging. It helps keep your skin healthy, nourished, and replenished, all of which help prevent or reduce fine lines, creases, and wrinkles.

What should I expect?

The facial often starts with cleansing your skin, followed by the esthetician analyzing your skin under a magnifying lamp to get a clear picture of your skin's health. Based on their findings, you can expect a personalized combination of exfoliation, extractions, and facial massage. A collagen mask or serums may also be used to nourish and replenish your skin.

What are the risks?

Like other facials, there are minimal risks and side effects. You may experience some redness, irritation, or breakouts, or, in very rare cases, scarring. Generally, the more sensitive your skin, the more side effects you will have.

Your esthetician may not perform some treatments if you are taking antibiotics or other medications that make your skin more susceptible to risks. Make sure you share this information with your esthetician before treatment.

Facials pair well with dermaplaning and chemical peels. Schedule a facial or call us at 276-365-8071.