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She adds, “I always recommend clients have facials once a month, year-round.
Nothing you do at home can replace professional exfoliation, extraction, and attention.”
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“It can be an option for sensitive skin as long as the exfoliation and extractions are gentle.”
So what makes the treatment so special?
Most treatments are just about 30 minutes.
But can these treatments actually make a difference in your skin?
Technically yes when done properly, but the results are mostly temporary.
“I believe that there are benefits to these meditative and relaxing self-care rituals for our stress levels.”
She adds that the cool temperatures of the stones may also have soothing and mild anti-inflammatory effects.
Acupuncture Facial
Acupuncturehas been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine.
However, she does note that there isn’t much data about how effective these treatments are.
That being said, Dr. King tells us fractionated lasers andmicroneedlingdo have data showing their effectiveness for collagen stimulation.
Microdermabrasion and Microcurrent Facial
Beauty buzzwords are sometimes just thatall buzz and no results.
“We start with microdermabrasion using a diamond-tipped wand,” says Vargas.
The final step is a vitamin-spiked oxygen treatment to give skin an instant glow."
She recommends microcurrent technology as “prejuvenation” and maintenance since the results are likely to be modest.
Generally speaking, a brightening facial will start with many of the facial basics like cleansing and masking.
For skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, Dr. King recommends theVI Peel.
For darker skin tones, peels can go awry, so seek out practitioners who specialize in dark skin.
Chemical peels are more aggressive and use chemical solutions to remove the outer layer of the skin.
They also require more downtime to heal.
“The first step in the Geneo facial process is called OxyGeneo,” she says.
In doing so, we prep the skin for maximum absorption throughout the rest of the facial treatment."
Each of the treatments addresses skincare concerns from acne to mature skin.
As for Dr. King, the science and technology of this facial are a win in her book.
The centuries-old technique helps promote collagen production, leaving you with plump, hydrated skin.
Dr. King shares that the accompanying facial massage can temporarily increase circulation to the face.
Dr. Nazarian recommends disclosing any medication or skincare products you may be using to your esthetician.
Such products can make your skin more sensitive or delicate or can contradict the goals of the treatment.
