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With so many skin management methods out there, what exactly is HydraFacial, which has become popular in recent years? Is it actually different from a water-jet facial? Before we begin, here is a quick self-test to determine your skin type, which will help you find a skincare approach that suits you. Then we'll cover what HydraFacial does and what results to expect, and finally reveal the price!
5 Skin Types: A Self-Test to Find Yours
The five common skin types are dry, normal, oily, combination, and sensitive skin, and the key to skin testing is oiliness in the T-zone. If you wash your face at night, apply no skincare products, and check your skin the next morning, you will see one of the following:
- Little oil in the T-zone or on the cheeks, or even dryness and tightness. (Dry skin)
- The T-zone is neither oily nor dry, and the cheeks are as soft as right after washing. (Normal skin)
- Clearly oily T-zone, but dry cheeks. (Combination skin)
- Normal or slightly oily T-zone, but dry cheeks. (Combination skin)
- Very oily T-zone, and clearly oily-feeling cheeks. (Oily skin)
How do you test for sensitive skin?
Common features include: red, stinging, itchy cheeks that react easily to the environment, humidity, and physical or chemical irritants (such as skincare products), causing a burning sensation, roughness, tightness, flaking, and rashes. If you have these symptoms, we recommend visiting a dermatology clinic for evaluation by a professional physician
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What Is HydraFacial?
A non-invasive, no-downtime skin rejuvenation and resurfacing treatment developed in the United States, featuring a patented tip, patented Vortex technology, and serum infusion. In just 3 steps and 30 minutes, it gently and painlessly clears away built-up dirt and dead skin cells from the face
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What Are the Benefits of HydraFacial?
Benefit 1: Cleansing + exfoliation
The blue cleansing spiral tip cleans deep into the pores, gently and soothingly removing dead skin cells, boosting skin hydration and restoring radiance
Benefit 2: Extraction + hydration
The blue-green tip painlessly and gently extracts residual dirt from the pores. HydraFacial thoroughly cleans out sebaceous filaments, comedones, and leftover makeup, and together with fruit acid or salicylic acid, it helps soften sebum, quickly removes the aging stratum corneum, and speeds up skin renewal for a more even skin tone
Benefit 3: Infusion + protection
The clear tip uses a special two-way drainage technology, with a vortex action that infuses skincare serums, locking in deep hydration and giving the skin plenty of moisture and nutrients
5 Key Features and Results of HydraFacial
Features
- Non-invasive treatment
- Suitable for all skin types
- No downtime
- Comfortable, painless treatment
- Improves many skin concerns (uneven skin tone, fine lines and pores, hydration, comedones, etc.)
Results
- Clears comedones and removes dead skin cells
- Improves dullness
- Fades spots and pigmentation
- Boosts hydration and increases the skin's water content
- Clears back acne, dirt, and dead skin cells
Does HydraFacial Have Side Effects?
HydraFacial is very gentle on the skin and does not cause skin wounds, and there is no pain or discomfort, so it does not cause side effects!
Pre-treatment precautions
- Avoid exfoliation, chemical peels, and laser treatments, and avoid excessive sun exposure
- Not recommended if you have severe sunburn, unhealed wounds, psoriasis, eczema, etc.
- Tell your provider in advance if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a chronic condition, or have a special constitution
Post-treatment precautions
- Avoid irritating skincare products such as those containing acids or exfoliating ingredients.
- Temporary irritation, tightness, and redness may occur, and usually resolve within 8-72 hours depending on skin condition
- Proper home care can extend the results for 1-4 weeks
- Keep the skin moisturized and use sun protection
How Much Does HydraFacial Cost?
A single treatment on the market currently usually costs NT$3,000-9,000, depending on the clinic. Compared with other injectable and surgical procedures that cost NT$10,000 or more, HydraFacial is a more affordable treatment, but the actual fee varies by each clinic's equipment and whether original manufacturer serums are used
This article is for general information only. Results vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person before deciding on any treatment.
