The Hydrating Glow Facial

The Hydrating Glow Facial is a restorative treatment for dehydrated skin. It is designed to counter transepidermal water loss, which is the steady loss of moisture through the skin that stress, poor sleep and a less than virtuous diet all make worse.

Most people book it when their skin feels tight, looks dull, or has lost its bounce. It is also a good boost before a flight, when you know your skin is about to dry out. And it makes a good gift for anyone who appreciates taking proper care of themselves.

Who it suits

This suits you if your skin feels dry or tired, or simply looks less alive than you would like. It is a good fit if you have been travelling, sleeping badly or running on stress, and your skin is showing it.

It is restorative rather than clinical, so it works well as a one-off before an event or as a regular part of your routine. Your therapist will look at your skin at the start and adjust the treatment to suit.

What happens in the room

The treatment combines careful preparation with technology that helps hydration reach where it is needed.

• Double cleanse. A thorough double cleanse clears the skin and gets it ready.
• Enzyme peel. A gentle enzyme peel refines the surface, so what comes next can work properly.
• Ultrasound hydration infusion. Hydration is infused into the skin using ultrasound.
• Hyaluronic mask. Your skin is wrapped in a hyaluronic mask, which creates the right conditions for deep repair.
• LED Light Therapy. Soothing LED Light Therapy helps stimulate collagen and elastin, which helps restore the skin's bounce and resilience.

Each step sets up the next. Cleansing and the peel prepare the skin, the infusion and mask restore moisture, and the LED helps the skin hold on to the benefit.

Results and aftercare

You should leave with skin that feels restored, supple and well conditioned. It tends to look fresher and more even, with a healthy glow. Because the focus is hydration, the difference is often something you feel first: skin that is soft and comfortable instead of tight.

Your therapist can suggest how to keep that hydration going at home. That is especially useful if the reason your skin dried out, such as travel or long hours, is likely to continue.

Good to know

If you are booking around a flight, before is ideal. Your skin starts the trip well hydrated, which helps it cope with the dry air. If you are giving the treatment as a gift, it suits almost anyone. It is gentle, restful and easy to enjoy whether or not the person has a particular skin concern in mind.