Everyone wants smooth bright and youthful-looking skin. In this quest we try many beauty treatments and products. Right from forming a skincare routine to doing monthly facials, we do everything to ensure our skin looks flawless and glowing. When it comes to skincare, everyone enjoys a bit of instant gratification. But we that significant results don’t typically happen overnight. For radiant and brighter skin, Hydra facial is the treatment.  It is a medical facial that combines deep cleansing of the pores and hydrates the skin. It is a gentle and non-invasive procedure.

Hydra facial essentially has four steps:

• Cleansing
• Exfoliation
• Extraction
• Hydration

BENEFITS OF HYDRAFACIAL

Hydra facial has many benefits which include:

1.  Improve the overall skin texture, while correcting uneven skin tone and dullness.

2.  It is suitable for all skin types, even on the most sensitive skin.

3.  It works to boost the radiance, refreshed, smoother, hydrates and brightens the skin.

4.  It is used to firm the skin, visibly smoothens the fine lines, wrinkles and helps with sun damage.

5.  It is a painless procedure.

6.  It helps to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dead skin cells.

7.  Softens and smoothens the edges of the scars and increase collagen production.

It is a fast and efficient treatment.

PROCEDURE

The treatment combines deep cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration. After thorough cleansing of the face and exfoliation, the blackheads and whiteheads are extracted with salicylic + glycolic acid based serums. Then, the skin is infused with antioxidant rich serums and hyaluronic acid. Finally, the skin is hydrated with intense moisturisers. All this is done using plastic blades suction and serums.

For those who wear a lot of makeup, which clogs the pores and increase the oil production of the skin. Hydra facial os a great way to cleanse the skin. It is very safe for anyone to do this treatment.

DURATION OF THE TREATMENT

It only takes about 15-20 minutes, but more steps are added if one chooses to go with LED therapy or massage or electroporation or infusion of serums. Then it can take a little longer, around 30-40 minutes.

HOW OFTEN CAN ONE GET A HYDRAFACIAL TREATMENT DONE?

Although the skin looks dewy and radiant after the treatment. Hydra facial can be done as frequently as once in two weeks and the effects last for a few weeks, if the skin is maintained well and taken good care.

VISIBILITY OF RESULTS

The smooth results and hydration may last 5 to7 days or even longer.

DOES IT HAVE AN AGE FACTOR?

There is no age factor. But, oil production is regulated by our hormones. Acne is the disease of the young teens. Anyone over the age of 16 and above, can get a Hydra facial done.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

One of the perks of Hydra facial is that there is no downtime and the person may return to normal activities after the treatment. After the treatment, some people may experience redness. But most see the skin looking plumper, hydrated and refreshed. The important thing is to use an SPF sunscreen to protect from sun exposure.

RISK ASSOCIATED WITH HYDRAFACIAL

Though all skin types can tolerate, but it is not recommended for those who have active rashes, sun burns or rosacea (a condition in which certain facial blood vessels enlarge, giving the cheeks and the nose a flushed appearance).

Hydra facial treatments are highly recommended to maintain skin health results. Overall, it is a very safe procedure for radiant and glowing skin.

Please always consult a dermatologist.

Contact us: +91 98451 04890

Lejeune Medspa | Boutique Skin Clinic, Bangalore 

By Maansi Chodha