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Facial Treatments in Malaysia
We often stress the importance of a well-balanced skincare routine to help support healthy-looking skin. While maintaining a consistent routine is a great way to give your skin what it needs to look and feel its best, there are also many types of facials that can help you reach your skincare goals. These treatments shouldn’t replace your skincare routine—but they can help bolster it.
With so many different kinds of facials on salon menus, though, it can be tricky to pinpoint the best facial treatment for you. That’s where we come in. Ahead, learn about eight common skincare treatments we love, plus advice on which to book ahead of your next self-care day.
What Is a Facial?
A facial is a popular skincare treatment to help cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin. Beauty Spa facial treatments are typically intended to help nourish the skin and promote relaxation, while those performed at an Aesthetic Clinic or doctors are often non-invasive treatments geared toward improving the appearance of skin concerns such as dark spots or unevenness.
Needles, lasers, and chemicals (such as alpha-hydroxy acids, or AHAs) are sometimes added to the equation to help target these concerns. While these practices may sound intimidating, rest assured they’re usually gentle and often require little to no downtime. So, depending on the type of facial you get, you may be able to get your treatment in the morning and meet up with your friends for lunch or dinner later in the day.
What Is the Best Facial Treatment?
The best type of facial ultimately depends on your skin type and concerns. The right pick for you will be one that can target specific skincare woes and help you reach your goals (think smoothing, brightening, hydrating, anti-aging, etc). If you’re staring at a long list of facials and are unsure where to start, speak to a LCP Certified Aesthetic Doctor for more guidance on which kinds of facials may suit your needs.
8 Types of Facials and Their Benefits
To help you understand your options, we’re breaking down eight popular types of facial treatments to consider. Keep in mind that you’ll usually want to leave facial treatments to the pros for the best experience (you deserve to relax, after all) and to avoid damaging your skin. However, a few at-home products can help you replicate the benefits of a facial sans the appointment. We’re sharing it all below.
1. Classic facial
A classic or traditional facial is a one-shot deal that can simultaneously tackle most of your skincare needs and is an excellent option for beginners. This type of facial treatment typically combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction (a.k.a. removing blemishes like blackheads), massage, and hydration into one service to help you beautify your complexion.
2. Microneedling facial
Consider a microneedling facial if you’re dealing with an uneven skin tone or texture due to acne scars, stretch marks, large pores, or wrinkles. This type of facial involves inserting tiny needles into the top layer of skin to help visibly smooth, firm, and plump the skin over time. You can expect this facial to last around 45 minutes, and multiple sessions may be required to achieve your desired result. Sometimes dryness and flaking can occur after microneedling but can be easily managed with moisturizer.
3. LED light therapy facial
If dullness is your primary concern, LED (light-emitting diode) therapy facials may be worth a closer look. This type of facial utilizes different forms of LED lights (blue, red, yellow, and infrared) to help improve the skin’s overall appearance. Often, these facials also include the use of topical products, such as exfoliants, to boost the results. Skin will be more sensitive to the sun after an LED facial, so you’ll want to be vigilant about your sunscreen application.
4. CO2 laser resurfacing
According to a study from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), Carbon Dioxide Laser is a facial rejuvenation procedure that uses an CO2 laser beam to help improve skin tone and texture over time. It can also help decrease the appearance of fine lines, scars, and sun damage.
Depending on your starting point, you may need to undergo between three and six treatments to achieve your desired results. Always work with an experienced aesthetic doctor who can cater to your complexion to avoid burning or damaging your skin.
5. Microdermabrasion facial
Physical exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin using scrubs or manual tools (think towels or brushes). In a pro’s chair, physical exfoliation often comes in the form of a microdermabrasion facial. This non-invasive treatment typically consists of using a handheld device to gently “sand” the top layer of your skin. By buffing away dead skin from the skin’s dull outer layer, microdermabrasion can help refresh the skin’s appearance, even out texture, and reduce the appearance of dark spots and post-acne marks.
6. Pico laser facial
Pico laser technology allows for the quick, effective, highly selective treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos (in treatable colors). This laser also enhances elastin production in the skin, resulting in a softer, fuller, more youthful complexion.
The Pico laser works by sending ultra-short pulses of energy – without heat – to targeted problem areas. The laser’s impact on the skin is intense, shattering the problem skin pigment or particles. These are then eliminated naturally by the body.
The Pico laser is extremely precise, allowing the practitioner to achieve the optimal photomechanical effect. Although its pulses of energy are highly concentrated, the laser’s effect is gentle to the outer layer of the skin. Pico treatments do not burn the skin – patients typically experience very little or no discomfort during the course of their treatment.
7. Chemical peel facial
A chemical peel is another type of exfoliating facial that uses specific chemicals (versus manual sloughing) to help gently dissolve the topmost layer of skin. The goal of this facial treatment is to resurface the skin for a brighter, smoother-feeling, and more even-looking appearance. Different strengths of chemical peels are available and the chosen level will influence your results and upkeep schedule. Keep in mind that, unlike other face treatments, a more intense chemical peel can sometimes increase the likelihood of pain and downtime.
8. Hydrating facial
When a facial cream fails to address your dryness or flaking, a hydrating facial may be in order. As its name suggests, this type of facial treatment provides your skin with intense moisture to promote a softer, smoother complexion. During this treatment, your beautician will likely cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize your face, apply a hydrating mask, and give you a relaxing massage. There’s normally no downtime for this facial; after pumping your skin with hydration, you (and your glowy complexion) will be ready to go. In between hydrating facials, make sure to use a good moisturizer that caters to your skin’s needs.
What Are the Benefits of Facials?
As demonstrated above, facials offer a range of benefits for your skin. These include but are not limited to:
- Deep cleansing: Many facials aim to remove impurities, dirt, and excess oil from the complexion.
- Exfoliation: The process of sloughing off dead skin cells, like with microdermabrasion or a chemical peel, can help skin appear fresher, brighter, and more radiant.
- Hydration: Professional-strength products used in some facial treatments work to rehydrate the skin, plump fine lines, and smooth skin’s texture.
- Enhanced skin texture and tone: Many facials, especially ones with targeted lasers, help address and improve uneven skin tone and rough texture.
- Relaxation: The experience of a facial massage can be a deeply relaxing and stress-relieving ritual.
How Often Should You Get a Facial?
How often you get a facial depends on your needs and the specific treatment. Some facials—like microneedling, brightening, CO2 laser, and microdermabrasion—may require multiple sessions spaced a few weeks apart for the best results. Pico Laser or hydrating facials, on the other hand, can usually be done more frequently—up to a few times per month—depending on how your skin reacts to the services.
When Is the Best Time to Get a Facial?
You should get a facial whenever you start noticing concerns your daily skincare products alone can’t tackle. It’s also wise to get regular facials to ward off issues before they appear. If your complexion is lacking hydration or appearing dull, get a facial. If you want to try a non-invasive option for signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles, get a facial.
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