article_snippet.sent: The 75-minute facial promises to firm, smooth and reduce the appearance of fine lines as well as helping to reduce the discoloration caused by hyperpigmentation.
article_snippet.sent: The therapist begins by cleansing my skin with an exfoliating powder cleanser.
article_snippet.sent: The therapist then gets started with the microdermabrasion machine, which works like a mini-hoover to suck up the dead skin cells, and applies a glycolic peel which targets the hyperpigmentation by breaking apart the dead, damaged cells and peeling away the dark marks.
article_snippet.sent: After this The therapist applies a serum, which contains kojic acid (this helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration and even out the skin tone) and niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B which can even out skin tone.
article_snippet.sent: The therapist then uses a wand attached to a micro-current machine to deliver tiny electrical impulses which enhance the penetration of the active ingredients in the serum.
article_snippet.sent: The micro-currents also have an anti-ageing effect by increasing blood and lymph circulation and boosting the production of collagen and elastin.
article_snippet.sent: The therapist follows up by applying an eye cream to help diminish puffiness and dark circles.
article_snippet.sent: The therapist then applies an intensive moisturiser which contains glycolic acid (known to help fade the effects of hyperpigmentation), and finishes off by applying an SPF 30 to the face
article_snippet.sent: – important as microdermabrasion can increase the skin’s photosensitivity for two weeks.
article_snippet.sent: Does the skin’s photosensitivity work?
article_snippet.sent: My skin felt fresher and clearer and the skin’s photosensitivity tone was brighter and more even.