Here at OK! we love trying out new treatments to tell you exactly what the best facials are, and one keeps cropping up again and again: HydraFacial.
This high-tech skincare offering is often done on celebrities before and red carpet event, and it reportedly a favourite of A-listers such as Beyoncé, Paris Hilton and Kate Winslet.
And we love it too. “HydraFacial is one treatment that I always recommend to people because the results are instant, there’s no downtime and it’s widely available, wherever you live,” says OK!’s beauty editor Laura Mulley.
And so if you’re wondering exactly what a HydraFacial does, what it involves and if it’s right for you, read on as we’ve got all the details…
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What does a HydraFacial do?
A HydraFacial is an all-in-one treatment that uses nozzles and solutions from one very clever machine to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, calm and hydrate the skin in one session, that lasts approximately an hour. The result is skin that looks clear, healthy and glowing.
It can be tailored to suit almost any skin type and skin concern, and you can also add additional boosters into your treatment to target specific concerns, such as congestion, fine lines and loss of elasticity.
The HydraFacial procedure can also be used not just on the face but also the neck, chest, hands, back and scalp – all over the body, basically.
What happens during a HydraFacial?
A HydraFacial consists of six key stages, with the option of adding an extra booster stage. The stages are:
Cleanse: Usually using a cream or foam cleanser tailored to your skin type or salon’s skincare brand. Lymphatic drainage: A nozzle from the HydraFacial machine is moved over the face in light, slow suction motions to encourage toxins to drain away and depuff the face. Exfoliation: Another nozzle in then used to slough dead skin cells, allowing the rest of the treatment to work more effectively. Next a gentle acid peel is applied to the skin to help to brighten and clear pores. This solution contains glycolic and salicylic acids and can be customised to suit your’s skin’s level of sensitivity. Extraction: Next, the machine is used over areas of congestion such as the T-zone to suck out blackheads and any remaining gunk in your skin. You can even see exactly what’s come out of your skin in a jar at the end, if you want. Booster (optional): Here you can choose from a range of additional boosters from top brands such as Omorovizca, Murad and JLo Beauty to maximise your treatment. Hydration: A complex of hyaluronic acid and peptides is pushed into the skin to flood it with hydration and give that trademark HydraFacial glow. LED light: To finish, an LED light is placed over your face and either red or blue (or both) lights are used to calm any redness and boost collagen production.
It’s all entirely painless, and actually quite relaxing!
HydraFacial uses different nozzles
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How much does a HydraFacial cost?
As HydraFacials are carried out at thousands of different clinics worldwide, the price will vary between locations, but you can expect to pay from £50 for a small treatment area such as the lips or eyes to around £130-£150 for a full facial.
Who is a HydraFacial good for?
The great thing about HydraFacial is that, because it’s so bespoke, it can be done on pretty much every skin type, even sensitive. The only skin it wouldn’t be used on is that with very active acne, to avoid the risk of spreading the infection further.
Is HydraFacial worth the money?
It’s not cheap but in our minds, if you want your skin to look amazing before a big event, we think it is worth the money, even just as a very occasional treat.
You can find your nearest HydraFacial provider here.
Other facial treatments that have impressed the OK! beauty team include Elemis’s spa-like offerings and Lush’s more unusual pampering rituals.
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