SERVICES
Hydrafacial™
Your Skin’s New Best Friend
Hydrafacial™ is a non-invasive procedure that combines the benefits of exfoliation, extraction, and hydration, rejuvenating your skin in just one session!
Hydrafacials work to:
- Cleanse away impurities
- Saturate your skin with revitalizing serums
- Diminish fine lines and blemishes
- Restore a radiant and youthful glow
Hydrafacials can be enjoyed at our Edmonton, Kelowna, and St. Albert locations!
How does it work?
Hydrafacial™ delivers a rejuvenating skincare experience with 3 simple steps:
Cleanse: The treatment begins with a gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and impurities from the surface of your skin. A gentle peel is applied to uncover a new layer of skin.
Extract: Using a vacuum-like mechanism in the wand, the device extracts impurities, including blackheads and whiteheads, from your pores. (This step is painless!)
Hydrate: Unlike traditional facials, Hydrafacial™ simultaneously infuses the skin with hydrating serums and antioxidants. These nourishing serums are tailored to your specific skin needs, helping to plump, hydrate, and protect your skin!
Hydrafacial™ boosters are available to firm, brighten and restore your skin. Ask your aesthetician about our jelly mask add-ons for an extra boost of hydration!
Personalized for Better Results
At External Affairs, we understand that each individual's skincare needs are unique, that’s why we offer a range of Hydrafacial™ options! Whether you're looking for a quick pick-me-up or a comprehensive skin revitalization session, we provide the perfect solution!
Hydrafacial™ Express: In just 45 minutes, our Express Hydrafacial™ offers a rejuvenating journey to brighter, healthier skin. This appointment includes a thorough cleanse, a gentle light peel, expert extractions, a nourishing hydrating antioxidant infusion, followed by ZO® skincare and SPF to leave you glowing!
Hydrafacial™ Deluxe: Extend your pampering session to 1 relaxing hour. This treatment encompasses everything in the Express, but takes it further with the addition of LED light therapy and a Hydrafacial™ booster for targeted results!
Hydrafacial™ Platinum: Elevate your self-care with our top of the line Hydrafacial™. Indulge in 1.5 hours of relaxation and rejuvenation. This comprehensive experience features lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness, a deep cleanse, a light peel, expert extractions, a booster for customized enhancements, LED Light therapy, a hydrating antioxidant infusion, and concludes with ZO® skincare and SPF for ultimate protection and radiance!
Diana introduced me to the Hydrafacial. All I can say is “wow”. Her expertise in explaining the procedure was excellent. My skin looks fabulous and I feel so relaxed. Highly recommend the Hydrafacial and Diana!Google review by Elaine S.
Hydrafacial™ FAQs
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You can enjoy a Hydrafacial™ at all of our locations in Edmonton, Kelowna and St. Albert!
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If you aren’t sure which Hydrafacial™ would be best, leave it up to our experts! Chat with a member of our team and we’d be happy to help!
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Anyone can be a good candidate for a Hydrafacial™. It can be used to treat clients with any skin tone or type, and it can be performed even if your skin is very sensitive and dry. You can also use this treatment if you are experiencing acne or a wide variety of other skin issues as the treatments are tailored to you and your individual needs!
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Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding is advised not to have a Hydrafacial™ done.
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Depending on the Hydrafacial™ of your choosing, your relaxation time can range from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
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Avoid wearing makeup or skincare products on the day of your treatment. This will allow the esthetician to better assess your skin and ensure that the treatment is tailored to your specific needs.
If you have a history of cold sores, please notify the esthetician so they can prescribe medication to prevent an outbreak. While a Hydrafacial treatment itself will not trigger an outbreak, the added stress of the treatment may cause an outbreak in people who are prone to them. If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day of treatment.
Avoid excess sun exposure, including tanning beds for 1 week before treatment, and use SPF 30 or greater daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UVA rays.
Do not use any type of exfoliants 2 days before treatment.
Refrain from any chemical peels or lasers for 2 weeks prior.
Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 days before treatment.
Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 2-3 days before treatment.
It’s advised to wait 2 weeks after Botox® and filler treatments to have a Hydrafacial™ treatment. If you’re wanting to get Botox® and filler done on the same day as your Hydrafacial™ treatment, it can be done but your injections have to be after the Hydrafacial treatment.
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This time is for you to relax therefore, we respectfully request that guests do not bring their children to their services.
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Avoid any exfoliation to the area for 48 hours post-treatment.
To keep the area clean, avoid heat sources, including hot showers, saunas, and cardio workouts that may produce sweat for 24 hours.
You may wash your face the following morning using the products recommended by your aesthetician.
Please discuss continuing use of your regular regimen post-treatment.
Do not use topical Retin-A for 2 days following treatment.
Avoid unprotected sun exposure and/or use of tanning beds for at least 3 days post-treatment.
Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily for 3-5 days post-treatment.
Makeup may be applied the day after treatment.
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Hydrafacial™ takes less than one hour to complete and the effects are visible for about one week. You will immediately see results after your first session, but more than one session can be beneficial. For long term skin health, we recommend including treatment as part of your monthly skincare routine!
To reduce the effects of aging or to remove dark spots from the skin, a Hydrafacial™ can be combined with other clinical treatments customized especially for you and your needs!