This time of year is especially difficult on your skin. We’re doing more and sleeping less, our diets are inconsistent, and the dry, cold air seems to be just about everywhere! It’s easy to feel worn out. Hydrafacial treatments can be a great way to revive your skin. The treatment helps cleanse, extract, and hydrate your skin, leaving you feeling (and looking) refreshed. Below is everything you need to know about getting that holiday glow with Hydrafacial.

Hydrafacials are a non-invasive treatment used to improve skin health and address common concerns. Unlike traditional facials, this treatment uses a device that works like a vacuum to penetrate inner pores. Hydrafacials involve a few main steps, though treatments can be personalized to treat specific skin concerns:

Cleanse & Exfoliate

The first step in the Hydrafacial process is cleansing and exfoliation. The treatment begins with a gentle cleansing of the skin to remove any surface-level makeup, dirt, and oil. A gentle exfoliating serum is also applied to remove dead skin cells and reveal a new, brighter layer of skin. Exfoliating the skin and removing the buildup also helps to open pores.

Extract

During the extraction step, impurities are removed from pores with painless, gentle suction. The vacuum-like suction removes blackheads and other debris.

Hydrate & Protect

Finally, to maximize glow, the skin’s surface is saturated with antioxidants and peptides. They replenish and hydrate the skin, promoting a healthier complexion. This step of the Hydrafacial process is customizable depending on skin needs. Growth-factor serums, retinols, and brightening boosters can all be added to address concerns.

LED Light Therapy can also be added as the perfect pairing with a Hydrafacial. It deeply enhances treatments by promoting healing within the skin. This FDA-cleared device treats full-face wrinkles, and mild to moderate acne, while calming redness and reducing inflammation.

Hydrafacial treatments provide numerous benefits for your complexion:

There is zero downtime.

Downtime means the time after treatment in which you have to delay routine activities. With many skin treatments, you may need to keep your skin covered or avoid sun exposure for some time. In the case of the Hydrafacial, there is no downtime with any precautions or limitation of routine activities. However, wearing sunscreen on your face is always recommended!

The results are instant and consistent.

The Hydrafacial provides almost immediate results, with noticeable improvements in skin texture and fine lines. Right after treatment, you can see the glow and smoothness of your skin. These results can last a week or longer, depending on the person. If you want to maintain the glow, you may need to get treatments at regular intervals. This maintenance is often recommended every 1-2 months.

It addresses a variety of skin concerns.

A Hydrafacial can be tailored to address specific skin needs, whether you struggle with oily skin and acne, dry and flaky skin, enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles, or hyperpigmentation. One of the most important steps in the Hydrafacial process is exfoliation. This step removes unwanted dry skin, as well as aged and dead layers of the skin. In turn, it stimulates the production of collagen and turnover of skin tissue. Both production processes help with the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as the treatment of hyperpigmentation and scars.

It’s beneficial for all age groups and skin types.

Hydrafacials are effective for people of all ages, whether you’re a teenager with mild to moderate acne or an adult with signs of aging and sunspots. The treatment is well-tolerated by even the most sensitive skin. Before starting each treatment, an aesthetician will perform a thorough examination of your skin to determine its sensitivity and select the appropriate serums and treatment strength.

It helps your skincare products work better.

Hydrafacials continue to work long after your treatment. Because of the exfoliation and extraction steps, pores open and deep cleansing can occur. This allows ingredients in your skincare products to penetrate deeper than before.

Prepping your skin for the holidays with Hydrafacial is a great idea for anyone needing a much-deserved pick-me-up. If you’re hoping to revive your skin (while addressing common concerns), contact The Aesthetic Center by Medical Associates today to schedule your Hydrafacial. Call 563-584-3444.

Sources:
https://www.ai-beauty.co.uk
https://www.gundersenhealth.org