What is involved, basically, in a 60-minute standard HydraFacial™ treatment?
The 60-minute treatment is divided into 3 primary sections, with the first section being the cleanse and peel phase. This phase allows the practitioner to uncover a fresh and new layer of skin by exfoliation and resurfacing. An Activ-4™ serum is used to remove the dead skin and reveal healthier-and-younger-looking skin. A GlySal™ treatment, or a mix of glycolic and salicylic acids, offers the benefits of a chemical peel, without the problems of post-treatment scaling.
Therefore, during the first step, the skin is cleansed and exfoliated, and the Activ-4™ serum is used. The Activ-4™ serum contains lactic acid and glucosamine, both which remove the outer layer of dead skin. The serum is infused into the skin to realize a more effective sloughing off of the dry skin. During the second part of the standard 60-minute treatment, GlySal™ is used to dissolve any impurities – such as blackheads, sunscreen, or cosmetics that are clogging the pores.
The vacuum level on the HydraFacial™ machine is increased to efficiently remove the impurities and GlySal™ from the pores. During this extraction phase, BetaHD™ serum is used, which contains a low amount of salicylic acid and honey extract, to soothe the skin and get rid of excess oil.
During the final part of the treatment, the skin is re-hydrated using hyaluronic acid, which can hold about 1,000 time its weight in water, thereby providing the ultimate in moisturization. The serum used during this part of the treatment is known as Antiox™. Not only does it contain hyaluronic acid, it also contains antioxidants and vitamins A and E. All these ingredients moisturize and protect the skin from the free radicals that lead to premature aging. You can also opt for other treatment options, including lymphatic drainage, or include “Derma Builder™” steps, designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Therefore, during the first step, the skin is cleansed and exfoliated, and the Activ-4™ serum is used. The Activ-4™ serum contains lactic acid and glucosamine, both which remove the outer layer of dead skin. The serum is infused into the skin to realize a more effective sloughing off of the dry skin. During the second part of the standard 60-minute treatment, GlySal™ is used to dissolve any impurities – such as blackheads, sunscreen, or cosmetics that are clogging the pores.
The vacuum level on the HydraFacial™ machine is increased to efficiently remove the impurities and GlySal™ from the pores. During this extraction phase, BetaHD™ serum is used, which contains a low amount of salicylic acid and honey extract, to soothe the skin and get rid of excess oil.
During the final part of the treatment, the skin is re-hydrated using hyaluronic acid, which can hold about 1,000 time its weight in water, thereby providing the ultimate in moisturization. The serum used during this part of the treatment is known as Antiox™. Not only does it contain hyaluronic acid, it also contains antioxidants and vitamins A and E. All these ingredients moisturize and protect the skin from the free radicals that lead to premature aging. You can also opt for other treatment options, including lymphatic drainage, or include “Derma Builder™” steps, designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.