What Is A HydraFacial And How Can It Help My Skin?

There are many skin rejuvenation treatments available these days and it can be tricky to keep up with all the different terminology and the benefits each option brings. So, we thought we’d take a deep dive into HydraFacials, which are a great way to boost your skin’s condition.

Let’s start with the obvious question…

What is a HydraFacial?

A HydraFacial is a patented skin treatment that combines hydradermabrasion – which is similar to microdermabrasion – with an infusion of serums to boost your skin and make it glow. The procedure takes places in three distinct stages:

• Cleansing

• Exfoliating

• An infusion of serums to hydrate your skin

One of the main reasons why HydraFacials have become so popular is because they require zero downtime afterwards – you can walk out of your appointment with refreshed, glowing skin. 

The whole process is noninvasive and one of the best parts is that they can be tailored to what your skin needs based on the serum used in the infusion stage. 

What does a HydraFacial do?

The aim is to deeply cleanse your skin, helping to remove dead skin and dirt that can accumulate in your pores. A specialist device is used to cleanse your skin and exfoliate it, before the serum is applied. 

A HydraFacial can be tailored to what your skin needs, so make sure you speak to your skin rejuvenation clinic about what you’d like to get out of the procedure. Among the ways in which a HydraFacial can boost your skin are by:

• Rehydrating dry skin

• Reducing hyperpigmentation

• Removing blackheads

• Unclogging pores and decreasing pore size

• Brightening the skin’s appearance

• Plumping the skin

• Reduces the appearance of fine lines 

One of the biggest benefits of a HydraFacial is how gentle it is on your skin compared to other options. This means even if you have sensitive skin, this can still be an appropriate treatment. 

Make sure you talk to your skin therapist before you go ahead with the treatment to ensure that it is right for you and will deliver the results you’re looking for. 

How often should you get a HydraFacial?

There is no set frequency for HydraFacial treatments. You can have them every two weeks, depending on what your skin is like, or less frequently, such as every four weeks.

Of course, you can simply book a HydraFacial to try the procedure out and see what results it gives you rather than committing to regular appointments. The key as with all skin treatment is to be mindful of your own complexion and what works best for your skin.

That said, to see consistent results from a HydraFacial, and particularly to reduce the appearance of brown spots and consistently boost collagen production in your skin, it’s best to opt for regular treatments. 

How long does a HydraFacial take and how quickly do the results show up?

One of the reasons why HydraFacials have become popular is that the results of the treatment are instant. It’s probably one of the reasons why the likes of Beyoncé and Kate Winslet love this particular skin therapy. 

Results of the treatment typically last between four and six weeks, depending on the person.

The treatment itself can take between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on the type of HydraFacial you choose.