Which Type of Facial Is Best for My Skin Type

Just as people come in all shapes and sizes, so does skin. We understand this better than most, as we use a variety of therapies to treat every skin type. Chief among these treatments is the facial, which can easily be customized to your needs. At Vibrant Dermatology in Dedham, MA, we offer a variety of treatments that fall under this broad scope to patients throughout the areas of Boston, Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Canton, Sharon, Milton, Walpole, Foxboro, and Needham.

What Is a Facial?

This is one of the most basic and essential of all skin care treatments. It involves a multi-step process, and each step performs a different task so that collectively, this therapy leaves the skin feeling clean, smooth, and refreshed.

But this therapy is not just one treatment. Instead, it is a collection of modalities used together, including masks, peels, exfoliations, cleansers, and skincare products. Additionally, these therapies can be regularly repeated to provide the best results.

Which Choice Is Best for Your Skin?

To answer this question, we must first understand what kind of skin you have. From there, we can select the treatment that is best for you.

Acne

The root cause of acne is clogged pores. The goal of treatment, therefore, is to remove existing pimples and prevent new ones from developing.

In the Clear: a three-step treatment that detoxifies skin and destroys acne
Aqua: exfoliates and uses serums for improved skin health
Chemical peel: fully customizable and provides deep exfoliation
NeoClear Laser: delivers heat energy to clear bacteria and build collagen

Spots and Hyperpigmentation

Skin tone can diminish for any number of reasons, including aging, sun damage, and acne scars. Treatment, therefore, works to restore a natural glow and improve clarity.

Illumination: features a hand-picked selection of skin brighteners
Aqua: features a pigment lightener safe for all patients
Chemical peel: removes damaged surface layers to eliminate scars
Illumination Laser: heat energy that seamlessly removes spots and melasma

Sensitive Skin

Under this label falls a mixed bag of conditions, including redness and rosacea. This makes sensitive skin hard to treat, but we can address multiple concerns at once without irritating or drying.

Red, Red Go Away: employs gentle, soothing products that calm irritation
Aqua: rebalances sensitive skin with a 3-in1 treatment
Chemical peel: hydrating ingredients improve acne and stop redness
Red, Red Go Away Laser: delivers gentle energy to rejuvenate the skin

Dry Skin

Many times, people try to treat dry skin by slathering on thick layers of multiple products. But this can lead to other concerns, including clogged pores, when the real issue was likely imbalanced pH levels.

Tall Drink of Water: contains hydrating ingredients safe even for sensitive skin
Aqua: adds hyaluronic acid to the skin to stop dryness
Chemical peel: soothes redness and sensitivity
Tall Drink of Water Laser: gently improves redness

How They Work

Facials can generally be broken down into five or six steps, each of which is customizable and reflects your individual skin type:

Cleansing
Exfoliation
Massage
Mask
Moisturizer

Right for You

Almost any type of skin – or any combination thereof – can benefit from these treatments. They are completely safe and incorporate products and techniques designed to address your concerns.