Newmarket and Ely Living Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

BEST FACE FORWARD
We are used to trends in the beauty world - from
snail slime to acid peels, there are few things we
won’t try in the pursuit of perfect skin. In amongst
all the noise though and let’s face it, beauty confusion,
is a treatment so popular and effective that
one is performed worldwide 13 seconds.
Enter the HydraFacial - an invigorating medical-grade treatment
that not only immediately boosts your glow, but also offers longlasting
skin health. So with that in mind, we sent Katie Thomson to
try it out…
I’ve had a lot of facials and beauty treatments, but the HydraFacial
was intriguing, not least because of its popularity and tribe of loyal
fans. The treatment can cover a range of issues but in the main it
helps to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and skin pigmentation, increase
the firmness of skin, even skin tone and help with oily, congested
or enlarged pores.
The facial itself has six steps, each designed to gently but
thoroughly cleanse and exfoliate the skin. As with any normal
facial, you start with a thorough cleanse, then you have a
lymphatic massage to drain some of the fluid from the face. The
next stage involves simultaneous cleansing and exfoliating. Dead
skin cells are buffed away, while a combination of lactic acid and
glucosamine are pushed into pores to aid the exfoliation and boost
hydration deep down.
Then it was onto the acid peel - the process uses a powerful
but gentle mix of glycolic and salicylic acids to help loosen and
dissolve any leftover debris and brighten the complexion. Then
followed the supremely satisfying bit - the extraction. The spiral
tip spins and draws out blackheads and other impurities from the
pores and you can actually see the results in the extraction cup.
It feels even more gentle than tan manual exfoliation, but it is far
more powerful.
After this, a cocktail of customised hyaluronic acid, peptides,
and antioxidants are funnelled into the pores to plump, hydrate,
and repair the skin, even temporarily filling out fine lines. The
moisturising effects of a HydraFacial could last up to one week at
a time.
The last (optional) part of the facial involves targeted LED light—
blue to kill acne bacteria and/or red to reduce any residual redness
and help boost collagen. Your specialist will determine what’s
necessary post-treatment. The cocktail of ingredients can be
tailored to your skin to help you with your specific concerns - be
they city pollution, acne flair ups or sun damage.
The results were amazing and I’m a HydraFacial convert - joining
the ranks of superfans. It’s the perfect pick me up post party
season or a great treatment if you need glowing skin for a special
event. Find your nearest provider at hydrafacial.co.uk
health and beauty salon
All Over Beauty is your local approved HydraFacial
Clinic, offering a range of options to suit your
individual skincare needs
With prices starting from just £85, you can experience
this celebrity favourite treatment from the USA, with a
variety of tailored upgrade options available
01284 706692
email@alloverbeauty.com
www.alloverbeauty.com
All Over Beauty, 48 - 50 West Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3EJ
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