Clinical Brightening Facial

Lifestyle, environment, and poor skincare choice are often the culprits for our skin losing its natural glow and beginning to look tired and dull. This dullness in our complexion is caused by impaired cellular function and an accumulation of dead skin cells, which absorb the light, making our skin look flat and tired. Our skin looks radiant and luminous when it is smooth enough to reflect the light’s rays and all cell types within the skin are functioning beautifully. Regular facial treatments and correctly prescribed skincare help to increase cell renewal leading to brighter, younger looking skin.

The rate of cell renewal and cell function is affected by many factors, with ageing, genetics, environmental and lifestyle influences being the most common. Ageing is one of the main contributors and this is due to a reduced regeneration of new skin cells causing a slower rate of cell turnover. Simultaneously, smoking, pollutants, lack of sleep and sun exposure all inhibit the body’s ability to produce new and healthy cells.

Impaired blood circulation is also a factor that leads to dull skin as the blood is designed to carry oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body. These nutrients are extremely important for a skin to function at its optimum, therefore if circulation is sluggish, this reflects in a tired, dull looking complexion.

Some of the symptoms you may experience as a result of dull skin are dryness, dark circles, a sallow complexion, premature ageing, hyperpigmentation, rough skin and congestion in the form of blackheads and whiteheads.

The Advanced Clinical Brightening facial begins with a thorough skin consultation where emphasis is placed on helping you understand what is contributing to your dull complexion and how to treat it. Your treatment is then designed specifically for your skin type and skin concerns.

Choosing from a host of cosmeceutical products, your Advanced Clinical Brightening facial is designed exclusively for you. In addition to your symptoms, your skin type and skin health will determine the approach that is taken when designing your treatment.

This treatment concentrates on deep cleansing and the removal of impurities and dead skin cells. A combination of extraction, the latest advanced superficial skin peels and cosmeceutical grade products are considered. It also stimulates cell renewal and enhances absorption of active ingredients within the facial.

Special attention is placed on a detoxifying lymphatic drainage massage; this specialist massage helps to transport away toxins, reduce lymph fluid congestion and regenerate the damaged tissue. An added benefit is the increase in blood circulation, which leads to better absorption of oxygen and nutrients, as well as a brighter, less puffy complexion. Blue or red LED light may be used to help minimise breakouts, calm inflammation and stimulate cellular energy.

An intensive facial with instant results makes this the perfect facial for a glowing skin before a special occasion.

Long term results and skin maintenance are achieved by continued regular advanced clinical facials and accompanied by a preventative, corrective and protective homecare programme.

There is no downtime after the Advanced Brightening facial. Normal activities can be resumed immediately.