What is an Anti-aging Facial?
Reduces Sign of Aging with Relaxation
An anti-aging facial is designed to reduce the signs of aging, sun and environmental damage in order to maintain a youthful complexion. The usual procedure includes exfoliation, skin hydration, treating hyperpigmentation, stimulating collagen and elastin production via potent creams, serums and masks. Unlike regular facials, anti-aging facial may also incorporate the usage of light therapy or microdermabrasion.
Common benefits include:
1 Less visible fine lines and wrinkles
2 Smoother skin texture
3 Even Skin Tone
4 Increased collagen and elastin production
5 Lighten dark spots
Various Procedures
Prior to your facial treatment, your aesthetician will determine your skin type and expectations before deciding the proper procedures and products that will produce the best results.
Below are the common procedures that you will encounter during a treatment.
Exfoliation
The exfoliation process involves the use of mild facial scrubs or chemical peels to remove dead skin cells and the outermost skin layer, thereby producing even skin tone and smoother skin texture.
In addition, you will also notice a decrease in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. After this process, all topical skin care products will be able to penetrate into your skin readily, thus yielding maximum results.
Topical treatment
During this process, your aesthetician will apply a customized blend of creams or serums to your face, thereby deeply hydrating and moisturizing your skin. Your face will become revitalized with plumper and softer skin as a result.
Facial Mask
An optional facial mask infused with beneficial ingredients will be applied on your face for at least 30 minutes. This process is designed to support collagen production and even out skin tone, thereby making your skin smoother, tighter and radiant.
Even though ingredients vary from person to person due to skin type, sensitivity and expectations, you will notice vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E are often incorporated into the mask.
LED Light Therapy
LED Light therapy aka photorejuvenation utilizes various colored lights with different wavelengths to deliver healing benefits to your skin such as stimulating collagen production, evening skin tone, improving skin texture and reduction in hyperpigmentation.
During this process, your aesthetician will determine the appropriate light color to address your skin condition. 4 commonly used light colors are red, blue, green and yellow.
Red light is for treating fine lines and wrinkles. It can stimulate collagen production, boost the healing process and reduce inflammation.
Blue light is for killing acne-causing bacteria. It is generally used for managing acne breakout.
Green light can lighten skin tone by balancing skin pigment. In addition, it can prevent skin aging as well as treat fine lines and wrinkles.
Yellow light is notorious for its anti-inflammatory and rejuvenation benefits. It is ideal for anyone with UV damage, skin irritation, fine lines and wrinkles.
Average treatment time is about 30 minutes to 1-hour long. There are currently no side effects associated with photorejuvenation.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion exfoliates your outer skin layer via very fine crystals, thereby resulting in a more youthful complexion by diminishing fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage and hyperpigmentation.
The treatment usually lasts for an hour. Side effects such as redness and inflammation can occur, and they will subside after a few days.
How Often to Get an Anti-Aging Facial?
Your treatment cycle depends mainly on your budget, skin sensitivity, skin condition, and your expectations. Getting 1 treatment per month is more than adequate.
However, if you have sensitive skin, then you should consult with your aesthetician for an ideal treatment cycle.
Conclusion
Getting an anti-aging facial is relaxing with apparent results. You will definitely feel more confident and youthful. Your skin will be softer as well as smoother with an even skin tone.
However, a licensed aesthetician with extensive experience is highly recommended in order to obtain ideal results.