It's the question I get asked all the time: "Should I book a Hydrafacial or a regular facial?" Here's the real answer, no fluff.
What is a Hydrafacial?
A Hydrafacial is a multi-step treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts and hydrates all in one session. Vortex technology pulls out impurities while antioxidant and peptide serums soak in. There's no downtime, so you can walk out and go straight to dinner with the most beautiful glow.
What is a customized facial?
A customized facial is built around what your skin needs that day. I look at what's going on: Is there congestion, dryness, breakouts or dark spots? Are you sensitive to the touch, hot, red, or dealing with rosacea? Then I choose the products and steps to match. Depending on your skin, that can include DMK enzyme therapy or barrier repair.
Which one is right for you?
Book a Hydrafacial if:
- You want an instant glow
- You have an event coming up
- Your skin feels congested or dull
- You want zero downtime
Book a customized facial if:
- You have a specific concern to work on, like aging, dark spots or texture
- You want a treatment plan that gets results over time
- You're not sure what your skin needs yet
Dealing with breakouts? Ask about Acne Bootcamp, my acne clearing program.
Not sure? That's my job.
With 20+ years in skincare, I'll look at your skin and tell you what it actually needs. Sometimes that's a Hydrafacial. Sometimes it's a customized facial. And sometimes it's a treatment plan that builds up to chemical peels or Korean treatments once your skin is ready.
Before your facial
- Skip retinol and strong actives for a couple of days before
- No face waxing 7 to 10 days before
- Had Botox or filler? Wait 2 weeks
Ready to glow? Book your facial at Bare Skin & Wax in Woodland Hills, inside Topanga Village.