This article is a translation of the original French article “Comment se déroule une séance en 4 étapes chez Innerskin” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
A detailed walkthrough: 4 steps to instant radiance
Hydrafacial combines exfoliation, extraction of impurities and intense hydration for radiant, healthy skin. This non-invasive technique adapts to all skin types, including oily skin with enlarged pores, and delivers visible results from the very first session. Would you like to find out more about the Hydrafacial treatment at Innerskin? Discover below how each step unfolds.
1. Cleansing and exfoliation: gently preparing the skin
This first step removes impurities and dead cells so that the active ingredients can work effectively. A serum enriched with purifying agents is applied, followed by a gentle peel with glycolic and salicylic acids. This progressive exfoliation refines skin texture without causing irritation, even in the presence of excess sebum.
2. Extraction and hydration: purifying and nourishing the skin
Thanks to patented Vortex-Fusion® technology, this phase ensures effective extraction of impurities (blackheads, pollution residue) while intensely hydrating the skin. Enlarged pores are cleansed painlessly, while serums based on hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants nourish and strengthen the skin barrier.
3. Evening and protection: revealing a luminous complexion
The skin is infused with a cocktail of peptides and antioxidants, essential for preventing skin ageing and evening out skin tone. This phase is particularly effective at reducing the appearance of pigmentation spots and delivering instant radiance.
4. LED infusion: optimising the benefits of the session
An LED light therapy session completes the journey. Red light stimulates cell regeneration and improves skin firmness, while blue light soothes and reduces redness.
Why include this method in your routine? Combined, these steps rebalance the skin, reduce enlarged pores and prevent blemishes, while ensuring intense hydration over the long term.
Why is this technique so popular?
The success of Hydrafacial lies in its immediate results and its ability to adapt to all skin types. Unlike other techniques, it provides comprehensive action:
- Deep cleansing and controlled exfoliation for purified skin.
- Gentle extraction of impurities, ideal for blemish-prone skin.
- Intense hydration and protection against external aggressors.
- Visible results from the very first session, with no redness or recovery time.
What’s more, personalised serums mean the session can be tailored to the specific needs of each skin.
Long-lasting results after a Hydrafacial
This ritual delivers immediate effects: the skin is more luminous, smooth and hydrated from the very first session. However, to prolong these benefits and achieve an optimal long-term result, a monthly course is recommended.
- After one session: visibly more radiant skin, reduced enlarged pores and intense hydration.
- After several sessions: continuous improvement in skin texture, fading of pigmentation spots and signs of ageing.
To maximise results, combining it with complementary treatments (such as gentle peels) may be considered, according to a practitioner’s recommendations.
When should you book a session?
This method is suitable for every season:
- After the summer: it helps to repair the skin and remove dead cells built up through sun exposure.
- In winter: it intensely hydrates and strengthens the skin against the harsh effects of the cold.
- In spring and summer: it gently prepares the skin for sun exposure while maintaining its radiance.
The ideal frequency is one session every 4 to 6 weeks for long-lasting effects and radiant skin all year round.
Would you like to try this experience? Discover our Hydrafacial treatments in our Innerskin centres and book your session.
Key takeaways: the 4 main steps of a Hydrafacial
- Cleansing and exfoliation: removes dead cells and prepares the skin.
- Extraction and hydration: extraction of impurities and intense hydration with serums rich in active ingredients.
- Evening and protection: delivery of antioxidants and peptides to strengthen the skin barrier.
- LED infusion: improves cell regeneration and optimises the benefits of the session.
