Skincare treatments are ever-changing. One such treatment that has gained immense popularity is the hydra facial. If you’re wondering what this magical skincare procedure is all about and how long it takes, you’ve come to the right place.
In this blog post, we will delve into the details of hydra facials, exploring their benefits, the procedure, and the time it takes to achieve that radiant, glowing skin.
What is a Hydra Facial?
A Hydra facial is a non-invasive skincare treatment that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection all in one session. It involves using a specialized machine that delivers serums and solutions to the skin, effectively improving its overall appearance and health.
The treatment is suitable for all skin types and can address various concerns,
- fine lines
- wrinkles
- hyperpigmentation
- acne
- dryness.
The Procedure:
A typical Hydra facial consists of several steps designed to revitalize and rejuvenate your skin. Here’s an overview of the procedure:
- Cleansing and Exfoliation: The esthetician starts by cleansing your face to remove any dirt, oil, or makeup. This is followed by a gentle exfoliation using a mild chemical peel or a mechanical exfoliating device.
- Extraction: Next, a specialized tool is used to extract impurities, such as blackheads and whiteheads, from your pores. This step helps to decongest the skin and unclog pores, leaving it clear and smooth.
- Hydration and Serum Infusion: In this step, a hydrating serum, infused with potent antioxidants and nutrients, is applied to your skin. The Hydra facial machine delivers the serum deep into your skin, ensuring optimal hydration and nourishment.
- Protection: To complete the treatment, a moisturizer and sunscreen are applied to shield your skin from environmental damage and maintain its newfound radiance.
How long do hydra facials take?
Hydra facials are popular because of their short duration. Facial treatments can take hours, a Hydra facial typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes. The shorter treatment time makes hydra facials convenient for those with busy schedules, allowing them to achieve healthier skin in no time.
Disadvantages of Facial you need to understand before doing a facial!
Depending on the nature of the facial, many things could go wrong. A facial that is gentle and includes facial massage along with steaming and pore cleaning is gentle and can be performed by anyone and has no real side effects.
There are different types of facial such as
- Microabrasion
- Facial rejuvenation
- Acne facials
- Acupuncture
- LED light Therapy
- Hydrating facial.
- Face massage
- Chemical peel
- light therapy
- face lymphatic drainage
- Aromatherapy
- Deep cleansing facial
- Vampire facial
- Microcurrent facial
- Anti-aging facial
- Brightening facial
Facials should be performed by a licensed Esthetician. Proper use of these products requires expert knowledge of facial anatomy, analysis of facial morphology and aging, and product characteristics. As some of the names suggest, it’s way more than applying warm towel to the face and a face massage.
Some common ingredients used are liquid silicone (eg, Silikon), solid silicon particles in suspension (eg, Bioplastic), polymethyl methacrylate microspheres with bovine collagen (eg, Artecoll), acrylic hydrogel particles with unmodified hyaluronic acid (eg, Dermalive), calcium hydroxylapatite. Some ingredients used can be extremely dangerous if not approved by the FDA or properly used. It is likely for one to get serious infections if the proper procedures aren’t followed during a facial.
Recommendations
- Try using local estheticians that are licensed
- Ensure you ask beforehand about ingredients used in facials if they are FDA-approved
- Check reviews on estheticians to ensure they are reliable
- Look for estheticians that are vegan and ethical
References
Edwards PC, Fantasia JE. Review of long-term adverse effects associated with the use of chemically modified animal and nonanimal source hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Clin Interv Aging. 2007;2(4):509-19. doi: 10.2147/cia.s382. PMID: 18225451; PMCID: PMC2686337.
Akinbiyi T, Othman S, Familusi O, Calvert C, Card EB, Percec I. Better Results in Facial Rejuvenation with Fillers. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Oct 15;8(10):e2763. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002763. PMID: 33173655; PMCID: PMC7647625.
