Sometimes your skin just needs a little TLC! Incorporating facials into your skincare regimen can make all the difference in seeing healthy, plump and radiant skin. The Diamond Glow facial and the Hydrafacial are two of the top trending skincare treatments at the moment, but why?
Is one better than the other? Are there alternatives you should know about? Which is right for you?
What is a Hydrafacial?
A Hydrafacial is a skin treatment that uses glycolic and salicylic acid to deeply exfoliate, cleanse and nourish. Chemical exfoliation serves as a gentle yet effective way to loosen dead skin cells and encourage the regrowth of healthy skin.
After extraction, personalized boosters are applied to the skin to provide a curated flow of antioxidants and peptides to renewed cells. These boosters can work to promote:
- Elasticity
- Smoothness
- Brightness
- Hydration
- Anti-acne
At Stephanie Moss Salon, we offer four types of Hydrafacials, including two with LED light therapy, which works to reduce acne, redness and wrinkles.
We often recommend Hydrafacials to our clients who have acne-prone or sensitive skin because of this facial’s ability to detox your pores without completely drying them out.
These treatments are the holy grail in providing much-needed relief to dry, irritated or mature skin.
What is a Diamond Glow facial?
The DiamondGlow® facial is a dermabrasion procedure which gets its name from the diamond-tipped wand used to physically exfoliate the skin.
The device and name are part of a registered trademark, which increases the price without affecting results. For this reason, some salons (including us!) choose not to offer it as a service.
Should I get a Diamond Glow facial?
We’ll let you in on a little secret: you really don’t need one.
If you want to address skin concerns like texture, discoloration, stiffness and dullness, or you need to exfoliate dead skin cells, a Dermaplane Hydrafacial is an excellent alternative!
This treatment resurfaces sun-damaged skin and removes peach fuzz to generate new cell growth. It leaves your skin looking smooth and fresh, both bare and as a base for makeup application.
And with the nourishing boosters that make Hydrafacials so effective, the Dermaplane variety is the best of both worlds!
Here are some other details that may impact your decision about the best facial to get in Omaha, Hydrafacial or otherwise!
Key Differences
Maintenance
While a Diamond Glow facial can prime your skin for a new routine, Hydrafacials can be used more consistently to incorporate moisture back into the skin. By its very nature, the Diamond Glow can be much harder on your face.
Exfoliation
While both treatments exfoliate the skin and work to reduce dry patches, texture and signs of aging, the two use different methods of achieving those results.
The Diamond Glow facial relies on physical exfoliation, like rubbing your face with a washcloth in the shower. Hydrafacials utilize alpha hydroxy acids to chemically exfoliate the top layer of skin, followed by custom boosters curated to meet your unique skincare goals.
Results
To get an accurate idea of the results you can achieve with different facials, consult your esthetician. Your skin is an important part of your self-image, and you deserve to have complete confidence in the treatments you choose.
Let us know your top skin concerns. We can recommend a customized plan to match the results you’re looking for — from brighter, smoother exfoliation to nourished, hydrated and plump skin.
Choosing the best facial treatment
With a million new skincare treatments on the market, it’s important to understand which treatments target your needs best.
Facials are excellent treatments to maintain the integrity and beauty of your skin. At the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference and desired effects — we personally recommend Hydrafacials as a perfect combination of luxury and true results.
And there’s no reason to limit yourself to just one! Multiple facials can be used to maximize your routine as skin needs and concerns fluctuate throughout the year.
Our expert estheticians are here to help you find the perfect treatment for your skin. Let’s tackle it together — book an appointment at Stephanie Moss Salon to get started.
