Hydrafacials start with a quick manual cleanse by the esthetician, followed by the VortexFusion treatment with Activ4. This combines exfoliating lactic acid and glucosamine HCI with anti-oxidant-rich algae, softens and conditions skin.
2) Deeper Exfoliation
To give the skin a deeper exfoliation, two different tips are available -- one more aggressive than the other -- delivering one of three different levels of glycolic acid (7.5%, 15% or 30%) combined with 1.5% - 2% salicylic acid. The combination of physical exfoliation from the tip and chemical exfoliation from the peels gives a good result quickly, without the wait and tingling that you might experience with a traditional peel.
3) Extractions
This step utilizes a different tip and Beta-HD to soften sebum with salicylic acid and suck away blackheads and sebum in open pores. At the same time, honey extract hydrates and spiraea ulmaria flower extract calms and soothes. If you have a milia, which is an overgrown whitehead, HydraFacial can't get that out.
4) Serums
Your cleansed, extracted, exfoliated skin is now ready for an infusion of antioxidants (horse chestnut seed and green tea extracts), peptides (copper, magnesium, and zinc) and hyaluronic acid, which actually attracts water to the skin and helps keep it hydrated and plump. The proprietary blend called Antiox also has arnica flower extract to calm and soothe the skin, and red algae extract to brighten the skin.
