Dial up the radiance with facial treatments that let the skin shine
Words: Christina Pinto
For the upcoming party season, clients will look to prep for a fabulous evening out. Trending this year is a fresh look with smooth and glowing skin that highlights a more natural and healthy beauty.
Salons are offering a range of treatments – from Oxygen facials that make clients feel refreshed, to Carbon peels that keep the face free of impurities and many more. Highlighting the best treatments available are two professionals well-versed in the best that salons have to offer. Arpita Das brings a wealth of knowledge for mild treatments in her professional capacity, while Dr Madhuri Agarwal has the expertise to offer the best guidance on medical facials.
Arpita Das, Cosmetologist, Educator & Salon Consultant, talks to Stylespeak about some popular facial treatments for smooth, glowing skin:
- HydraFacial / Aqua Facial: Amazing for instant glow as it cleans, exfoliates, extracts, and hydrates all in one session.
- AHA/BHA or fruit-acid facials: Suited for skin that feels rough or looks dull, this treatment gently removes dead skin and brightens the complexion.
- Microdermabrasion: Quick resurfacing treatment that smoothes textures and gives a fresh, polished look.
- Vitamin C brightening facials: Perfect for adding radiance and evening out skin tone.
- Oxygen facials: These give the skin a fresh, plump glow by infusing oxygen and hydrating serums.
- LED facials: A gentle option that helps with redness, acne, and overall glow.
For clients seeking glowing skin through the New Year, Arpita recommends the following treatments for longer-term effects. She said, “They usually go for treatments like mild chemical peel facials done in a series, regular LED therapy, and collagen-boosting facials.”
Praising collagen-boosting facials, she noted that any facial treatment that incorporates peptides, hyaluronic acid, or retinol tends to give better firmness and smoother texture over time. Underscoring that most professional facials are designed to support skin’s overall health, she noted skin benefits include strengthening the skin barrier, boosting hydration, reducing inflammation, controlling acne, and even improving collagen production.
“Regular facials make a bigger difference than most people realize,” Arpita revealed, adding, “These treatments also help by deep cleaning the pores, removing dead skin that builds up over time, infusing the skin with hydrating and repairing serums, improving circulation, and giving skin cells more oxygen, and strengthening the moisture barrier. All of this helps your skin stay clear, bright, and healthy.”
Advanced medical treatments for glowing skin promise better advantages, which Dr Madhuri Agarwal, Founder & Medical Director- Yavana Skin & Hair Clinic, speaks on. She elaborated on the different treatments and benefits, and spoke about their longevity:
- Chemical peels use acids to remove damaged skin layers, revealing fresher skin.
Effects last for 1-3 months, depending on the depth and intensity of the skin issue.
- Medifacials with hydration provide deep cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration with no downtime.
Effects last for 1-2 weeks, as these are superficial treatments.
- Carbon peel boosts collagen for improved firmness and scar reduction.
Effects last for: 4-6 months over a series of three to six sessions.
- Fractional lasers target deep pigmentation and ageing, but require longer recovery and strict sun protection.
Effects last for: Laser procedures offer the most lasting results.
Regarding treatments for healthy skin in the long-term, she explained, “These treatments activate your skin’s natural repair systems, speeding up cell renewal, boosting collagen production, and encouraging tissue regeneration.”
However, she stressed the most crucial habit for after-care is protecting your skin from the sun, as well as maintaining a simple skincare routine that includes a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and specific serums as per skin needs is essential.” She added that factors like sleep, managing stress, nutrition, and staying hydrated have a bigger impact on your skin than many realize.
The variety of facial treatments allows clients to tailor their experience for the preferred outcomes that richly benefit their skin, leading to a better and healthier appearance. A radiant glow encourages clients to be their confident, best self as they revel in the holidays.
