Why medi-facials are better than regular facials

Medi-facials have more benefits for your skin and are long-lasting.

Going for monthly facials is quite common in India. Most women opt for this beauty ritual which involves the usage of various creams and facial massage to soothe the skin and make it glowing and soft for a few days. Visit any salon and you will be inundated with several options such as fruit facial, gold facial, diamond facial, and more. The options are aplenty but do these superficial facials actually help your skin? Turns out, not so much. (Read - do you really need facials?) If you want to really renew your skin, you should opt for medi-facials which penetrate the skin s layers and have a better and long-lasting effect. Dermatologist Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar helps you select the best medi-facials for your skin.

What are medi-facials?

Medi-facials involve the use of a few chemical peels and laser machines while doing the procedure. They hydrate the skin making it soft and supple. Adequate moisturisation helps regain a fresh and healthy look. Gentle exfoliation with skin brightening serums revitalises the skin giving it a vibrant look. Anti-ageing medi-facials enhance tightness of the skin. They have more benefits for your skin.

Why should you get medi-facials?

Relaxation: Medi-facial has a relaxing effect on your skin when proper pressure is applied to the pressure points.

Stress-buster: All of us know that stress can cause skin issues. A good medi-facial can cure any breakouts and renew the skin from within.

Prevents bacterial breakouts: Medi-facial such as an anti-acne facial helps eradicate the bacteria that cause inflammation during breakouts with the help of LED light. It also reduces the pore size, stabilises oil production and promotes healthy cell growth.

Anti-ageing effects: Serum used in medi-facials helps reduce signs of ageing and keeps the skin looking youthful. Also read - top 10 bizarre beauty treatments.

Here are a few types of medi-facials:

• Anti-acne facial
• Anti-ageing facial
• Skin whitening facial
• Skin rejuvenation facial
• Collagen facial
• Hydrating facial
• Party facial
• Instant glow facial
• Tan facial
• Oxy/Jet facial

Which medi-facials do you recommend in the winter season?

Winter is a pleasant season for everyone. However sometimes the skin may not appreciate this change in the temperature. Cold winds remove the moisture from the skin making it dry and irritable.

In such weather a medi-facial with appropriate serums and creams can work wonders on the skin and mind. If you have dry skin, a hydrating facial with intense moisturiser is required.

In acne-prone skin, despite pimples, patient experiences dryness on the skin. In such patients, along with acne treatment mild moisturisation is required.

For dull-looking skin, skin rejuvenating and brightening serums are used along with adequate moisturisation.

Oxy facial/Jet facial

Oxygen facial/Jet Facial is a jet technology which is a new kind of natural, non-invasive relaxing and painless skincare treatment with outstanding results. The basic principal is simple pressurised air accelerates a jet of micro droplets and this micro jet is used to gently and painlessly cleanse and exfoliate your skin. The jet delivers moisture, vitamins and nutrients into your skin (without ever touching it and without needles). Also read - how to select the right facial?

Treatment benefits:

• Replenishes the skin with vitamins for a fresh glow
• Facial and d collet cleansing and rejuvenation
• Diminishes wrinkles and hyperpigmentation
• Fades stretch marks, rejuvenates skin
• Needle-free deep skin treatment
• Painless
• No down time
• Zero skin print
• No irritation or redness
• Short and pleasant

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