10 Types of Facials
1. Classic Facial
A classic or traditional facial is a one-shot deal that can address most of your skin care needs at once and is an excellent option for beginners. As the name indicates, during manual extraction, your esthetician will use various treatments, steam and heat to open up your pores, allowing pesky blackheads, whiteheads and pimples to be easily extracted. This includes cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing the skin. It is ideal for maintaining general skin health and is suitable for almost all skin types. This type of facial may also be called a "deep cleansing facial," "glow facial" or "hydrating facial," among other names.
2. Hydra Facial
The new age skin treatment that has set the standard in facials is called HydraFacial. This type of facial treatment provides intense moisture to your skin to promote a softer, smoother complexion. During this treatment, your facialist will likely cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize your face, apply a hydrating mask, and give you a relaxing massage. A mixture of salicylic and glycolic acids that is applied to the skin to remove dirt and oil that clog pores. Finally, the HydraPeel tip is used to cleanse blackheads, dirt, oil and impurities while applying a hydrating, nourishing and plumping serum to the skin.
3. Chemical peels
A chemical peel is another type of exfoliating facial that uses specific chemicals to help gently dissolve the topmost layer of skin, revealing new, more evenly toned skin layers underneath. It treats acne scars, uneven skin tone and signs of aging. There are several types of chemical peels, such as Vi peels, that are used on the neck, face or hands to improve the appearance of your skin. The most popular peels chosen by Eastern include the Black Peel, Enzyme Peel, Pumpkin Peel, Yellow Peel, Salicylic Peel, Glycolic Peel, Miami Peel, Eno Peel, and TCA Peel. Everyone has their own purpose. No downtime is usually required and temporary side effects may include minor redness, skin sensitivity and tenderness which are completely normal.
4. Brightening Facial
Exposure to sun is unavoidable and can lead to tanning and uneven skin tone. The brightening facial uses a de-tan pack that is applied after cleansing and exfoliation and before the final face pack. It usually uses vitamin C, fruit acids and peptides to lighten dark spots and enhance skin glow.
5. Microdermabrasion Facial
Microdermabrasion is a form of physical exfoliation to get rid of dead skin cells. It uses a special applicator with an abrasive surface to gently sand away the thick layer of skin. The treatment can reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, brown spots, acne scars, dull texture, uneven tone and sun damage. It also stimulates collagen production, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and enlarged pores. It's not recommended for everyone. People with sensitive skin should avoid it.
6. LED light Facial
LED (light emitting diode) facials are a highly common, non-invasive treatment that is used to help a variety of skin problems. Each wavelength of light can produce different responses and address different skin care challenges. This type of facial uses different types of LED lights (blue, red, yellow, and infrared) to help improve the overall appearance of the skin. Often, these facials also include the use of topical products such as exfoliants to improve the results. LED can be a good add-on treatment for acne or mild psoriasis, as the light can help reduce inflammation. For example, red light is used to stimulate collagen-producing cells to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can expect your doctor to use an LED device, which is painless and takes about 20 minutes.
7. IPL Facial
IPL is another light-based device that can treat discoloration caused by sun damage. Intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) is a facial rejuvenation procedure that uses an intense laser beam to help improve skin tone and texture over time. It can also help reduce the appearance of fine plaque and stains.
8. Oxygen Facial
Oxygen facials harness the power of highly concentrated oxygen molecules to rejuvenate your skin, fade away signs of aging and even false acne. It uses pressurized oxygen to infuse hyaluronic acid and vitamin-rich serum into your skin. It nourishes the skin and promotes the growth of collagen, resulting in smooth and glowing skin.
9. Dermaplaning
This facial is best for those looking for glowing skin, but if your skin is sensitive or very dry, it may be too irritating. The derma-planing procedure removes the top layer of dull skin cells, leaving the skin complexion more radiant and youthful. The advantage of derma-planing is that it allows skin care products to penetrate the skin more easily due to the removal of the top layer of dead tissue. Another benefit of dermaplaning is that makeup is less likely to stick to dry patches or uneven surfaces, allowing you to achieve a more seamless makeup application.
10. Microneedling
If you're struggling with uneven skin tone or texture due to acne scars, stretch marks, large pores or wrinkles, consider a microneedling facial. Microneedling uses a device containing multiple tiny needles to encourage controlled collagen damage to promote collagen stimulation. You can expect this facial to last about 45 minutes, and may require several sessions to achieve your desired results.