About This Facial
Recommended for Rosacea and Hyperpigmentation Skin Types
Duration: 60 mins
The IPL Rosacea Facial will be customized to your skin type.
This facial is designed to harness the advanced light technology from IPL to target rosacea, redness, and hyperpigmentation while leaving healthy skin cells untouched.
- Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed
- IPL treatment is performed where broken (dilated) capillaries causing redness in the face
- Our Super Hydrating Face + Neck Mask is applied to cool the skin
- A relaxing décolleté, scalp, and facial acupressure massage is included to stimulate your blood flow, circulation, and collagen production
Please note that a test patch is required before your first IPL service.
Locations Offering this Service
- Eglinton
- Yorkville
- Oshawa
- Waterloo
- Richmond Hill
- King West
- Oakville Mississauga
Pre-Facial Care
Ensure you stop using any Retinol, BHA's and AHA's for 7 days before your appointment You will be required to fill out all necessary IPL consent forms before your first service
Please review the following list of Contraindications before booking this treatment.
General Contraindications:
Ø Exposure to sun or artificial tanning during the last 3 – 4 weeks
Ø Diabetes
Ø Pregnancy.
Ø Diseases which may be stimulated by light.
Ø Cancer; in particular skin cancer
Ø Epilepsy
Ø Use of photosensitive medication and herbs.
Ø Active infection of Herpes Simplex in the treatment area
Ø History of Keloid scarring
Ø Fragile and dry skin
Ø Hormonal disorders, unless under control
Ø Use of anticoagulants
Ø History of bleeding coagulapathies
Ø Active skin diseases in the intended area (psoriasis)
Ø Clients under 25 years of age
Ø Skin types above 4 (risk of burning)
Post-Facial Care
It’s normal for your skin to experience the following after your treatment:
- Redness
- Light irritation or soreness
Your esthetician will recommend the best option for you to take home following your service. These can include:
- Super Hydrating Face + Neck Mask
- Hyaluronic Addict
- Calming Cucumber Mask
How to Maintain Your Results
1. Follow your esthetician’s home care recommendations. Most home care will include a cleanser, serum, oil and moisturizer
2. Maintain your skincare routine in between facial treatments
Learn More about our 4-Step Routine: 4 Steps to Beautiful Skin