Facials can be a luxurious, relaxing experience, but do they work? Cityscape peels back the layers to get to the details.

The short answer is yes, but it totally depends what type of facial you choose to have.

Think of facials as exercise – the type you go for depends on the result you want. You can choose to do yoga, a gentle walk, a high-intensity run or a mountain hike. In the same way, you can choose your facial type for a particular result. ‘Fluffy’ facials that simply exfoliate and nourish the skin while you relax are kind of like going for a leisurely walk, while professional-strength peels are the equivalent of a gym class to give you visible results. On top of this, you have advanced treatments such as microdermabrasion, IPL, Dermapen microneedling, laser and LED for targeted skin results – just like a hardcore workout, these treatments are what will achieve the dramatic results.

A nice relaxing facial is always going to be a good time. We certainly don’t sniff at lying back and being pampered, but if you want real change and visible improvement along with your Zen time, you need to be choosing clinics that use products with potent doses of active ingredients from modern skin brands. More often than not, results-driven treatments also include elements that you can’t do yourself at home, think microneedling and clinical-grade peels. A high-level facial in a skin clinic can work to treat acne, uneven skin tone, redness, pigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles for a brighter, younger-looking complexion.

If you’re unsure about which treatments and clinics will get you a step closer to glowing skin, Probeauty has done the hard work for you. As a leading supplier for the professional beauty industry in New Zealand for more than 20 years, Probeauty knows skin, and is committed to sharing the game-changing power of skin science and advanced treatments. The new online hub is a go-to for all things active skincare, and a destination to search out the best skin and beauty clinics throughout the country. Simply search the Probeauty online directory to find your nearest professional skin clinic.

Ready to take the next step towards your dream skin? Probeauty has more information about these advanced facials, before and after photos, and can help you find the clinics near you that offer them.

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