Facials have always been a go-to for keeping your skin looking fresh and radiant. Among the many options out there, the HydraFacial stands out as a staple in the aesthetics industry, bringing a fresh twist to skincare. So, how does it compare to the classic facials?
What is a Traditional Facial?
Traditional facials are all about pampering your skin. They target cleansing, exfoliating, nourishing and the removal of dirt and impurities. It can also be done by other skin care routine methods such as applying a face mask, as well as a good dose of moisturiser to give your skin a boost, but at-home skin care has it’s limits compared to a professional. They can tailor to your needs but the results really depend on the experience of the aesthetician, making them perfect for a relaxing experience and regular skincare.
What is The HydraFacial?
The HydraFacial is a fantastic skincare treatment that’s all about giving your skin a complete refresh. Similar to a traditional Facial, but it incorporates everything we can do, all into one smooth process. Here’s how it works
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Vortex Cleansing
This step deeply cleans your skin, extracting all impurities and dead skin cells.
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Exfoliation
Exfoliating the skin requires glycolic and salicylic acids to make a soft chemical peel effect without any annoyances to your skin.
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Hydration
Your skin gets a boost from serums loaded with antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid.
The key factor everyone takes away from The HydraFacial is that it works for all skin types and gives you instant results with no downtime.

The Differences Between the Methods
HydraFacial and traditional facials are very similar with their methods, making each suited to specific skincare needs. Traditional facials rely on the nurses experience to clean, exfoliate, and take care of the skin. They are personalised and usually include steps like extractions and masking, creating a stress-free and blissful experience. Though it works well, typical facials mainly focus on surface-level concerns and results may vary based on the products used.

HydraFacial aesthetics utilises high end technology to bring consistent and more intensive treatment. Its licensed vortex technology performs deep cleansing, exfoliation and automated extractions while piercing the skin with hydrating serums full of antioxidants and peptides. This procedure goes through the skin, targeting fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and dullness better than the classic methods.
HydraFacials are also non-invasive, not painful and have zero downtime, making it a convenient choice for people that wish for immediate and noticeable improvements in texture and hydration. Traditional facials are beneficial, but for relaxation and continued care it might be uncomfortable during extractions or chemical peels and it usually needs to go through a number of sessions to achieve visible results.
What Would You Go For?
At the end of the day, the choice is all down to personal preference. HydraFacial and traditional facials each have their own benefits. If you don’t know what one suits you best, you should chat with a skincare expert who can help figure out what it is you would be more comfortable getting. Whichever option you go for, both can give you that radiant, healthy skin you’re searching for.
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