Everything you wanted to know about Hydrafacial

HydraFacial is one of the best devices currently available for hydro-vacuum cleansing, microdermabrasion, and skincare.

Which is better: HydraFacial or manual cleansing?

HydraFacial cleanses better. It can reach all the tiny pores that manual methods cannot clean as thoroughly. When manually extracting larger elements like comedones, swelling can occur, making smaller pores less visible. However, dense, clogged, and closed comedones cannot be handled by HydraFacial and must be removed manually. A combined approach works well: first, clean out as many pores as possible with HydraFacial, then manually address the remaining comedones.

HydraFacial’s benefits

HydraFacial not only cleanses the skin but also delivers specialized skincare solutions deep into it—something that cannot be achieved with regular application methods.

Who benefits from HydraFacial?

People with oily skin, dull complexion, post-acne marks, and stagnant spots.

   The enzymes used in the procedure regulate sebaceous gland activity, while acids remove keratosis (thickened skin) inside the sebaceous channels.

   After HydraFacial, the sebaceous glands become less active, and the skin gets dirty more slowly. This allows people to transition away from the more traumatic manual cleansing methods.

When not to use HydraFacial

   For problematic skin in an acute inflammatory stage, HydraFacial is not suitable, as the device can spread bacteria across the face.

   However, for acne at stage 1-2, HydraFacial is fine. It’s better to start treating problematic skin manually and then switch to HydraFacial once the skin is calmer.

HydraFacial Process

Step 1 – Exfoliation:

   An abrasive tip with a special solution removes dead skin cells, addresses hyperkeratosis, smooths skin texture, and visually reduces pore size. It also lightens pigmentation (similar to peeling).

  The solution contains lactic acid, urea, seaweed extract, and glucosamine, offering both mechanical exfoliation and chemical peeling.

Step 2 – Extraction:

  A stream of another solution flushes out impurities from the pores, a process called extraction. This step uses a tip with rougher grooves.

  The solution contains salicylic acid and honey enzymes, thoroughly cleansing problem areas like the nose, chin, and forehead.

Step 3 - Glossy hydration

The procedure is enhanced with additional actives, such as:

Glycolic acid (7.5–15%) and salicylic acid (2%), combining exfoliation with peeling. Following this, an antioxidant serum can be applied to finish the procedure.

This creates a "Hollywood cleanse"—the skin is cleaned, polished, and ready for makeup or any event.

Recommended Frequency:

For first-time patients: A minimum course of 4 sessions is recommended to significantly improve skin cleanliness, smoothness, and tone while reducing hyperkeratosis.

For those who maintain their skin regularly without hyperkeratosis, HydraFacial can be done as a one-time, maintenance, or pre-event procedure.

For dry, mature skin:

HydraFacial is also suitable for dry, aging skin. It not only removes dry flakes but, as mentioned, enhances the skin’s ability to absorb rejuvenating and moisturizing products.