The Hydrafacial is one of the latest and greatest beauty treatments to emerge in the last couple of years. It’s a favourite in our studio, and for good reason!
This article will tell you everything you need to know about Hydrafacials from what it is to how each of our Hydrafacial offerings differ.
What is Hydrafacial?
The HydraFacial™, is a highly advanced cult-favourite facial that promises to give you ‘the best skin of your life’. In this multistep treatment, performed using the Hydrafacial MD (South California), a patented vortex technology provides deep cleansing, exfoliation, removal of dead skin cells, extraction of impurities (clogged pores) and delivers hydration into the deeper layers of the skin.
What to expect:
This is not a normal facial treatment, although just as relaxing. The handpiece uses special single-use tips for each step: Cleanse; Exfoliate; Peel; Targeted Skin Booster and lastly; Intense Hydration. The suction (vortex technology) feels similar to a dermabrasion treatment but with the inclusion of “best-in-class” serums.
There might be slight flushing of the skin, but this is temporary and lasts for a short while. The skin feels ultra-smooth and hydrated, also known as the “Hydrafacial Glow”.
What can I add to my treatment?
Dermaplaning is a very popular add-on as it prepares the skin for the Hydrafacial treatment and serums by removing the superfluous hair and the dead skin cells ensuring that your Hydrafacial is more effective and will leave the skin looking and feeling like a million dollars.
Threading, waxing and tinting can also be added to your treatment; or you can choose to simultaneously combine treatments by adding a manicure, pedicure and/or a lower leg massage.
Our Hydrafacial Offerings
1. Signature Hydrafacial
This is our introductory facial and it includes the following steps:
- Cleansing with Activ 4 cleansing solution
- Exfoliation with BetaHD Exfoliation solution
- Peel with patented Glysal Prep (7.5%)
- Antioxidants and Hydration with Antiox solution with hyaluronic acid.
- Your treatment is concluded with mineral sun protection and luxurious lip care.
Great for absolutely everyone! We love recommending this facial to someone who is just starting a facial routine, or those who need a glow-up in a hurry because it provides instant skin gratification.
Teenagers can benefit greatly from this treatment as they find it far more comfortable than manual extractions of clogged pores.
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2. Luxe Hydrafacial
Includes all the steps of the Signature Hydrafacial as well as a Dermabuilder booster serum, which helps smooth the appearance of fine lines/ wrinkles and encourage skin elasticity.
Perfect for those wanting to prevent or treat skin laxity and begin their anti-ageing journey. Especially loved by Husbands and even our national heroes, the Springboks!
3. Platinum Hydrafacial
This is a top-tier variation that offers an enhanced experience with even more impressive results. This option adds both lymphatic drainage and red or blue light therapy, to improve overall skin health.
Facial lymphatic drainage helps reduce puffiness and inflammation in the face, by flushing out toxins from the body and improving circulation in the face. Red-light therapy assists in the production of collagen, leading to tighter, firmer skin with consistent treatment.
The treatment includes all the steps of the Signature Hydrafacial, with a targeted skin booster of your choice.
The facial is concluded by applying luxurious mineral sun protection and lip care.
This is a great option for those with rosacea and acne as the lymphatic drainage and LED therapy assist with reducing inflammation in the skin.
Red-light therapy is known to stimulate cellular activity in the deeper layers of the skin, which leads to increased collagen production. At Artisan, collagen is considered one of the pillars in the ‘Fountain of Youth’; It is responsible for bouncy, youthful skin and decreases naturally as we age, accelerated by poor diet and prolonged sun exposure. Part of our anti-ageing mission is to encourage the body to produce more collagen, and the Platinum Hydrafacial is a fantastic tool for this, combined with a consistent home-care routine.
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Hydrated All Over
The neck and hands are usually neglected during our skincare routine but not with the Hydrafacial. All of our hydrafacial offerings can be upgraded to include the neck.
And, for those who want it, Hydrafacial can be done on the back and buttocks as well.
At Artisan, we believe in staying at the cutting edge of the skincare industry. In fact, we were the first skincare studio in Cape Town to offer the Hydrafacial. If you’re interested in receiving this treatment or want assistance in choosing the right package for your skin, please book a free 20-minute consultation.