We all want clear, smooth and younger-looking skin and that ‘Hollywood glow’, but many effective facial treatments can involve downtime for the skin to heal, redness, skin peeling or flaking and time for results to show. Did you know that every year the HydraFacial is a popular treatment for actors and actresses to undergo just before the Oscars? One of the reasons that celebrities love the HydraFacial as a pre-red carpet ritual is there is no downtime required, and the skin doesn’t need to recover as it might do with a different type of rejuvenating facial treatment such as a facial peel or dermal fillers. So what exactly is a HydraFacial and why is it a celebrity favourite facial?
What is a HydraFacial?
The celebrity favourite HydraFacial is a popular facial available in aesthetics or dermatology clinics and uses ‘hydradermabrasion’ technology to treat the skin. Similar to a microdermabrasion treatment, but rather than simply exfoliating, the HydraFacial involves a four step process to cleanse and resurface the top layer of skin, mild and gentle peeling, extracting debris from pores with painless suction and hydrating the skin with serum infusions containing antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and peptides for a healthy, glowing complexion. The treatment can be further enhanced with LED light therapy for increased skin cell regeneration, which is a favourite of reality star Kim Kardashian.
What are the Benefits of a HydraFacial?
The main reason that celebs love HydraFacial is the red carpet level results in how it makes your skin look and feel in such a short space of time. After just one treatment you will notice a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, a decongested complexion with smaller and cleaner pores, smoother skin with less blemishes and of course that radiant HydraFacial glow. With no need for downtime, this is the perfect choice of facial if you have an important event or party coming up – instant results without looking red or sore. You can even have the HydraFacial on the same day as your special occasion. Perfect for being photo-ready when the paparazzi strike!
Is a HydraFacial Better than a Regular Facial?
Regular facials can feel like a relaxing and pampering experience and work mainly on the surface layer of the skin; but a medical grade HydraFacial uses a vacuum-like tip which means it is able to cleanse deeper into the skin to get effective results in reducing signs of ageing such as hyperpigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles. In a traditional facial, the extraction process may be painful and leave some redness behind afterwards, however HydraFacial technology means that gentle suction and extraction is used to remove debris and blackheads without force. This also means that you are able to see how much ‘gunk’ is removed in the hydradermabrasion device following your treatment too!
How Much Does a HydraFacial Cost?
You might be wondering how much is a HydraFacial? The price of a HydraFacial will depend on where you live, and which clinic you go to. At Cavendish Clinic, our HydraFacial treatments start at just £125. We have a range of add-ons which can further enhance your treatment including ZO, Skinceuticals and Dr Levy cosmeceutical skin boosters. Whilst you will see the results instantly following your HydraFacial, optimal benefits of a HydraFacial come with regular treatments so it is worth considering a package or course of treatments to save money and have extra radiant skin in the process.
Is a HydraFacial Worth it?
With all the hype in the press about this innovative treatment, it’s natural to wonder is a HydraFacial worth it? With such impressive and noticeable results offered by a quick and painless treatment, it is no wonder that HydraFacial is a celebrity endorsed facial. The great news is that the HydraFacial is suitable for most skin types, and the results can last up to 72 hours, with longer-lasting results for healthy skin following regular maintenance sessions. If you’re looking for a red carpet glow, it’s worth trying it for yourself and seeing the results.
