Frequently Asked Questions

  • We recommend getting a facial between four and six weeks sometimes before four weeks when we are treating acne .

  • It depends on what type of chemical peel we will apply on your skin. You can expect dryness or light exfoliation.

  • Avoid using 3-5 days before strong actives: tretinoin, Aha/Bha, Vitamin C Don’t wax or shave (at least 24 hours before session)

  • Absolutely. Facial treatment work best when is paired with personalized skin care products for home use. You will get a curated skin care regiment to use at home so you will be able to improve your skin faster.

  • Yes, most of clients notice improvement of skin texture hydration and the expected glow . This is telling you that the skin responded well to the treatment . Skin also will continue to improve for about a month after the treatment

  • Your facial session starts with a skin consultation and assessment followed by skin exfoliation that will remove dead skin cells build in top of the skin, steam that will help soften the walls of the pores so the extractions that are coming next will be almost painless. Next step will be skin disinfection, then different procedures that are meant to reduce the inflammation caused by extractions . At the end we will choose a mask customized for your skin condition and type . At the end of the session we will create an appropriate home skin care regiment for you.

  • Yes, facials are a supporting treatment for acne. A facial removes, oil, dirt, buildup and dead skin cells that clogged pores. Since acne often starts with clogged pores, this helps reduce new breakouts.

  • We recommend not to wear makeup for about 24 hours after the facial.

  • The best facial for acne is acne clearing facial , supporting treatment for acne. During this customized treatment we will target : congestion, breakouts, inflammation and improve skin clarity. We perform a deep cleaning and exfoliation that eliminate that dead skin cells (corneocytes) from the surface of the skin , followed by extractions that are able to eliminate blackheads, whiteheads and Millia. We will remove dead skin cells that are clogging the pores. We follow with high frequency - procedure that kill acne causing bacteria and procedures that will reduce skin inflammations. We will also create a specific , consistent skin care routine for you and a dietary approach that supports clearer skin.

  • This manual exfoliation process (removal of pitch fuzz ) helps reveal newer, smoother, and more radiant skin. Offers also flawless makeup application

  • 24-72 hours avoid harsh skin care products, makeup saunas, sweat and heat and swimming. Also for a whole week avoid Tretinoin creams, benzoyl peroxide and chemical exfoliants.

  • Generally considered to involve minimal discomfort rather than true pain. Most clients describe the sensation as a light tingling, mild prickling or a scratch feeling.

  • Microchanneling is a nonsurgical treatment ,a form of skin rejuvenation that use that uses tiny, ultra-fine needles to inject customized serums loaded with anti-aging agents directly into the skin, to improve its health and appearance. The needles create thousands of micro-injuries (or microchannels) in the skin, which help the serum that contain growth factors derived from human bone marrow stem cell cultures, which produce a potent anti-inflammatory effect that reduces healing time, hyperpigmentation, and scar tissue deposition. These growth factors support cellular renewal and have strong regenerating properties to improve skin firmness, elasticity, and tone. The appearance of scarring improves, fine lines and wrinkles diminish over time, and skin looks and feels brighter, more luminous, and healthy. This procedure help penetrate much more deeply than it usually could when applied topically, so results are revved up. 

  • Extremely shortened down time – typically 60-90 minutes

  • Microchanneling is a linear stamping method that creates uniformly distributed channels without causing skin tearing or dragging, leading to reduced discomfort. The treatment is quicker due to wider tips covering more surface area. Additionally, microchanneling typically involves minimal downtime. In contrast, microneedling creates irregular and angled channels, making it a more abrasive procedure with downtime lasting between 5 to 7 days.

  • Is a non-invasive, natural skin rejuvenation treatment that uses microscopic, needle-like structures called spicules—derived from freshwater sponges—to stimulate collagen and speed up skin renewal. Unlike traditional microneedling, it uses no machines, anesthetic, or metal, instead relying on a manual massage to create millions of micro-channels, reducing the skin's renewal cycle from 28 days to only 7.

  • Bio microneedling has minimal visible downtime, typically lasting 24 to 72 hours.

  • We are proud to be certified in Kobido face massage .

    KOBIDO is a sophisticated Japanese facial massage technique, often called a "natural facelift," that dates back to the 15th century. Unlike standard relaxation facials, it uses fast, rhythmic, and percussive hand movements to stimulate deep facial muscles and the lymphatic system.

  • Best products for acne target : redness, swelling, and bacteria . Using ingredients like: benzoyl peroxide, adapalene (retinoids), azelaic acid, salicylic acid, Niacinamide , zinc and sulfur will make a big difference. These ingredients reduce acne-related inflammation, unclog pores, and decrease bacteria .