Aquabrasion Facial

Description

Duration: 75 mins

You will see significant improvements in your skin’s texture and appearance after your first facial. For optimal results, it is recommended to do a series of 3-10 facials or treatments. This of course depends on the condition of your skin + your desired result. Your esthetician will be able to guide you on the best treatment plan.

This facial is an ideal option to improve the health + hydration of your skin before more invasive treatments like IPL or Professional Peels. 

Pure + Simple’s Aquabrasion Facial incorporates the gentle yet effective technology of using a fine jet of saline water to exfoliate, hydrate + oxygenate skin.

The Benefits of an Aquabrasion Facial are;

• Gives the skin a smoother appearance with a gentle hydrating exfoliation.
• Brightens + clarifies dull, congested skin by stimulating skin circulation
• Revitalizes skin by infusing oxygen into the dermis
• Increases lymphatic circulation
• Cools + soothes sensitive or inflamed skin
• Contributes to the reduction of pigmentation

This facial includes; cleansing, steaming, extractions, Aquabrasion Treatment + massage (Facial+Scalp+Décolleté).

Ideal For: Dull, Dehydrated, Mature + Sensitive Skin Types.

Upgrade: For more dramatic results, ask your esthetician about upgrading your facial to IPL or adding a Professional Peel

Details

How it Works + What to Expect

- Your esthetician will begin by using Pure + Simple’s, Sensitive Cleansing Milk, for a gentle and thorough cleanse.

- While applying steam to your skin, a Facial Acupressure Massage will be performed to increase blood flow + circulation.

- Aquabrasion is performed using a precision wand with a fine jet stream saline solution, gently exfoliating dead skin cells away while purifying + brightening.

- Extractions are performed to remove any pesky blackheads + to further unclog your pores.

- The Collagen Hydra Face + Neck sheet mask is carefully applied; you can expect an immediate cooling sensation as the deeply hydrating properties are activated.

- While relaxing with your mask, your esthetician will perform a calming scalp, shoulder + décolleté massage.

- As a finishing touch, to protect your skin + enhance results, a suitable serum, oil + moisturizer will be applied.

After Care

After Care + Results

• In most cases, your skin will look even + glowing directly after service, however, some areas which have had extractions may be slightly raised or red for a few hours, which is completely normal.
• Photosensitivity increases after treatment + it is recommended that an SPF of 15-30 is used after treatment + and the following day.
• It is recommended not to wear make-up directly after your service for at least 2 hours. If make-up application is needed, mineral-based makeup is suggested to maintain the benefits of your facial.
• Skip anything stimulating after your service i.e, Workouts, Hot Yoga Class, Hot tubs, Saunas, or any further facial treatments.

Preparations

How to Prepare

• Please inform your esthetician of any related allergies (eg. Aloe, Gluten), medications you’re taking (eg. Accutane), or any products to stay away from (Vegan-friendly products are available).
• Please discontinue the use of any retinol or acid-based products 1 week before your facial.
• It is not suggested you book your facial on the day of an event.