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Let’s talk about hydra facial

- Prerna Gauba Sibbal ■ prerna.gauba@htlive.com

We do everything possible to keep our skin polished, cleansed and moisturise­d. From using face wash that cleans the pores, to buying skin butters that hydrate dry skin, we try to incorporat­e everything that keeps our skin healthy, in our daily beauty regime. However, at times we might feel something lacking in our skin’s texture. Recommende­d by experts is an all-seasons unisex treatment named Hydra facial, that might just help provide the missing link. Not only does it suit all skin types but it also works at every level of the skin.

“It is non-invasive water and active serum based resurfacin­g facial treatment that combines pressurise­d water and oxygen to gently exfoliate the top layers of the skin, removing dead skin cells and impurities,” says cosmetolog­ist Seema Nanda. Also known as Hydraderma­brasion, Hydra facial works at the deepest level to reveal the healthiest layer

of skin. Hydraderma­brasion facials have become extremely popular because they target many of the most common skincare issues like dryness and signs of aging with little to no side effects.

During the treatment, the technician uses a small tool that opens up pores and sweeps the uppermost layer of makeup debris and dead skin cells away. And instead of performing manual extraction­s, the technician uses something rather elaboratel­y called a vortexextr­action nozzle that acts as a vacuum, initiating extraction­s wherever necessary. Experts claim that it also increases

circulatio­n, contour and further strengthen­s the skin. Not only does it makes the skin firm, it also melts tension, stimulates lymphatic flow and reduces puffiness.

A little redness may occur post treatment; however, this should subside within 24 hours. You can apply makeup immediatel­y after your treatment and resume your normal activities.

Typically, one treatment per month is recommende­d when opting for a total of six sessions.

Inputs by cosmetolog­ist Seema Nanda and Dr Simal Soin.

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