Your skin deserves to glow, and that’s what we believe at ZEST Face and Body Clinic. Beyond a healthy diet and proper hydration, here’s another secret sauce: medical facials. Medical facials, also known as medical-grade facials, are a great way to make your skin look bright and beautiful.

In this post, we’ll answer the burning question – what are medical facials, and how exactly do they work? Let’s dive in.

What are Medical Facials?

Medical facials are special facial treatments done by professionals, such as doctors or trained experts. Because our skilled professionals use science-backed, clinic-grade products and advanced techniques with these facials, they are safer and more effective.

They help your skin with much-needed hydration and deep exfoliation.

So, what makes medical facials different from regular spa facials? Regular spa facials are good, but they mostly focus on making you feel pampered and temporarily boosting your complexion. Medical facials are better suited for addressing problems in the deeper skin layers. For example, these targeted solutions work for skin tone and texture concerns such as acne, aging, rosacea and hyperpigmentation.

The products used are often more potent and are used with medical supervision. The treatment techniques may also include advanced exfoliation methods, medical-grade extractions and specialized serums or medications.

At ZEST Face and Body Clinic, we offer various types of treatments, ranging from HydraFacial to our famous ZEST Peel. But before we explore the different treatment options, let’s look at the active ingredients in these facial products and their benefits for your skin’s health.

What are the Active Ingredients in a Medical Facial?

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Most medical facials consist of glycolic acid, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), and/or hyaluronic acid. These ingredients work together to help your skin look and feel better and healthier.

What does each active ingredient offer?

• Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs): AHAs, such as glycolic acid and lactic acid, are exfoliating agents that remove dead skin cells, improve skin texture, and promote cell turnover. They can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, even out skin tone, and enhance the overall radiance of the skin.

• Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs): BHAs, particularly salicylic acid, are effective in treating acne and oily skin. They penetrate the pores and help to unclog them, reducing acne breakouts, minimizing blackheads, and regulating sebum production.

• Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic acid is a powerful hydrating ingredient that can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. It provides intense hydration, plumps the skin, and helps to improve skin elasticity and smoothness. Hyaluronic acid benefits all skin types and helps maintain a healthy moisture balance.

• Vitamin C: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radicals, environmental damage, and UV radiation. It brightens the skin, evens out skin tone, stimulates collagen production, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

• Retinols: Retinols, derived from vitamin A, are known for their anti-aging benefits. They stimulate collagen production, promote skin cell turnover, and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. Retinoids can also improve skin texture and give the skin a more youthful and radiant appearance.

• Peptides: Peptides are amino acid compounds that support collagen production and help to improve skin elasticity and firmness. They can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, enhance skin texture, and promote a smoother, more youthful complexion.

• Enzymes: Enzymes are natural proteins that act as catalysts, helping to speed up specific chemical reactions in the skin. In skincare, enzymes derived from sources like fruits (such as papaya and pineapple) or microorganisms (like fungi) are used for their exfoliating and clarifying properties.

During your consultation, we will assess your skin and its needs to determine the best treatment option, keeping in mind the interactions that can occur with these components.

Medical Facials at ZEST Face and Body Clinic

At ZEST Face and Body Clinic, we believe in letting our medical facial treatments speak for themselves. We utilize advanced techniques, pharmaceutical-grade products and personalized approaches so your skin can glow as it deserves to. 

These are the main facials we offer:

• ZEST Signature Facial

Our ZEST Signature Facial is our exclusive medical-grade facial experience. It begins with a thorough consultation to understand your specific skin concerns and goals. Using pharmaceutical-grade and prescription-strength products, we customize the treatment to address acne, hyperpigmentation, aging, and more.

Specialized techniques maximize hydration and exfoliation, allowing us to target deep layers of the skin.

At ZEST Face and Body Clinic, our signature facial isn’t just a skincare treatment—it’s a holistic journey that seamlessly combines expertise, cutting-edge technology, and indulgent relaxation, resulting in exceptional outcomes.

• HydraFacial

HydraFacial is a popular non-invasive facial treatment that uses patented technology to cleanse, exfoliate, extract impurities, and hydrate the skin simultaneously. It involves multiple steps with vortex technology, including cleansing, gentle exfoliation, painless extractions using a vacuum-like device, and the infusion of nourishing serums to hydrate and protect the skin.

 The HydraFacial is suitable for all skin types and aims to improve overall skin tone, texture, and hydration.

• ZEST Treatment Boosters

The ZEST experience also offers the best treatment boosters that can be added to any of our facials. Our unique boosters are designed to further enhance and customize your facial, tailoring it to your specific skin needs.

From targeting specific concerns to providing extra nourishment and rejuvenation, our boosters take your facial experience to the next level. Our boosters provide intense hydration, brightening and purifying effects. They also cause firming.

We recommend consistency as the secret sauce for general skin maintenance and improvement.

Other alternatives include:

• Microneedling

Microneedling uses a device with fine surgical needles to create microscopic punctures and channels in the skin. This signals the body’s natural healing response, leading to the production of collagen and elastin. Microneedling can improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

You can combine this treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to enhance your results and reduce downtime.

• Microdermabrasion

A less invasive option to microneedling, microdermabrasion is the use of a device to gently exfoliate the outer layer of dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. It targets sun damage, acne scars, blemishes, Melasma and dull, congested skin.

You can have this easy treatment during your lunch break, and it takes about thirty minutes. Your skin might feel tight and peel a little after, so we suggest using a good moisturizer after the treatment.

Your Skin Deserves the Best – Speak with Us at ZEST Face and Body Clinic Today

Ready to get started? Or do you need more clarifications or have further questions? You can book a consultation with our experts at ZEST Face and Body Clinic today, who are set to help guide you.

Here’s our bonus tip:

“Because we want to ensure you achieve optimal results, we recommend staying out of the sun and remaining untanned. Excessive sun exposure can cause sensitivity and may not respond well to certain facial treatments. It's best to have healthy and uncompromised skin for optimal results. Refrain from using retinoids or aggressive exfoliators, for a few days before your facial.” 

Get in touch with us to explore what works best for you.