1. What is a Hydrafacial ?
A HydraFacial is a non-invasive and highly sought-after skincare treatment designed to rejuvenate the skin. It combines several skin-enhancing techniques, including cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant infusion. This advanced treatment uses a specialised HydraFacial MD machine, which employs a unique vortex technology to deliver a deep and effective facial experience.
WHICH CONDITIONS DO HYDRAFACIALS TREAT?
HydraFacial treatments are renowned for their versatility in addressing various skin concerns. They can significantly improve the appearance of issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, congested pores, oily skin, and signs of sun damage. HydraFacials are also suitable for individuals seeking overall skin health enhancement, making them an excellent choice for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes.
Benefits of HydraFacial
The benefits of HydraFacial are numerous. Clients can enjoy softer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin with a noticeable reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment effectively addresses various skin concerns, making it suitable for a wide range of individuals seeking improved skin health and enhanced aesthetics.
WHAT DO HYDRAFACIALS DO?
For those who wear makeup a lot or simply want a deeper clean than usual, HydraFacials are a great way to cleanse the skin. According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anthony Rossi Jr., “Facials such as HydraFacials are a way to remove the buildup of sebum and debris that cover the top of our skin. It helps to loosen and unclog pores, and combines an exfoliation process of removing the top layer of dead skin cells, the stratum corneum, with hydration and cleansing of water.”
HydraFacials help to brighten the skin. “After treatments like [HydraFacial] or any that help to exfoliate the top layer, skincare will penetrate better, and makeup will be applied easier. The stratum corneum is the epidermis’ layer of protection and one of the main barriers to the penetration of topicals,”
DO HYDRAFACIALS HURT?
HydraFacials shouldn’t be painful. Essentially, the machine’s handpiece holds spiralized treatment tips with vortex technology, which acts like a mini vacuum on your skin. The most uncomfortable part of the treatment is definitely the exfoliation in section one. Camkiran likened the feeling to a “cat licking my face.” That’s a cute way of saying it was sandpapery, but not excruciating.
Despite the official website’s claim that “patients compare the sensation to a light massage,” I would say it’s a bit more like a dental cleansing for your skin (and p.s. I love the dentist). Somewhere between not painful and not pleasant lies the HydraFacial. However, this is an active facial, meaning in the words of another prominent beauty editor, Deanna Pai: “The HydraFacial device is a huge machine with various attachments that whirr and suck and spin.” In summary, it’s noisy—and if you fall asleep during this treatment you are on a different level of zen that I definitely envy.
IS IT SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES?
HydraFacials can be performed on most skin types, including very sensitive complexions. But, those with active rashes, sunburns, or rosacea should abstain from HydraFacials, which can cause further damage or flare-ups. “You also should not do this if you have open wounds or excoriated areas. These areas are already prone to inflammation,” Dr. Rossi adds. Also, pregnant woman should always consult with their doctor first. “Some of the ingredients used during the HydraFacial, such as salicylic acid, haven’t been tested or proven safe during pregnancy,” adds Frieling.