What is it?
Skin Changing Facial at About Face Auckland.
After a summer of slathering on tinted SPF 30 sunscreen twice daily, and on beach days, thick skin-tinted zinc, the pores on my skin looked clogged, and my complexion appeared bumpy and dull-looking. Summer is not kind to skin, no matter how vigilant you are with your SPF, my face always appears blotchy and congested by this time of the year - but it's nothing a deep cleansing, light therapy facial can't fix. Well, that was my hope. Being time-poor is often the barrier to me having regular facials, but with my skin begging for a deep cleanse, a treatment that could remove the SPF build up and clear up my congestion - I needed to make time.
This skin treatment guarantees exfoliation, hydration and a helping hand to give tired skin post-Christmas and summer holiday a healthy-looking glow - all in just one hour. About Face is the destination where a bespoke skin treatment can be had, using a pick of three skincare ranges and age-erasing light therapy, it's known as a Skin Changing Facial.
What to expect?
On a muggy Auckland day, the chance to relax in a cool air conditioned room, under a crisp white sheet, tucked away in Auckland's About Face Ponsonby Road clinic was the perfect start to my busy week. After a quick consultation where the therapist asked, what are your skincare concerns? and I shared them, she reassured me it's at this time of the year everyone is looking for a refreshed, glowing, wrinkle-free complexion. Frankly, that was exactly my goal, and once my makeup was removed, she set to work on my request. After the cleanse, an Environ Kaolin Clay based mask followed, this helps detox and draw out impurities in the skin. After another cleanse, the Environ lactic peel follows. These are two reasons this facial is known as 'glow giving', the first exfoliation, and the second, Omnilux Light Therapy. Known as the 'Revive Light' - expect an intense burst of sunshine-bright red and orange light, which is not damaging UV light but super stimulating to boost circulation and oxygenation to the skin, followed by a burst of Plus Light, which stimulates other fibroblasts deep in the skin to encourage new collagen production.
While this skin service is a high-tech facial, it's pain-free and very relaxing. You can opt for a foot or hand and arm massage. I am a sucker for having my shoulders, and upper arms massaged, (it releases tension from being desk-bound and typing all day) offering pure relaxation. Once I woke (I think I was snoring) I did have a mini 'Cinderella moment', my skin was transformed into a glowing canvas that practically reflected light. Even if you're time poor, and like us constantly on the run - we highly recommend it.
Until March 31st save $30 on the Skin Changing Facial for just $159, usually $189. It's a great way to fulfill your New Year's skin resolution - to take better care of your skin.