A Basic Facial is a popular skincare treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, and rejuvenate the skin. It addresses a variety of skin concerns by following a series of steps tailored to enhance skin health and appearance.

Steps Involved in a Basic Facial:

1. Cleansing: The first step removes makeup, dirt, and impurities to prepare the skin for treatment.
2. Exfoliation: Using a scrub or chemical peel, dead skin cells are removed, promoting smoother and more radiant skin.
3. Steam Application: Steam opens the pores, making it easier to extract blackheads and whiteheads.
4. Customized Facial Mask: A mask suited to your skin type (dry, oily, sensitive, or combination) is applied to address specific concerns.
5. Gentle Massage: A soothing facial massage boosts circulation and helps relax facial muscles.
6. Moisturizer: A hydrating moisturizer is applied to lock in moisture and maintain a healthy skin barrier.

The facial concludes with red light therapy, which enhances skin health by reducing inflammation, boosting collagen production, and minimizing wrinkles. Red light therapy stimulates cell mitochondria, improving skin repair and circulation, and offers benefits like reducing fine lines, treating acne, and enhancing skin radiance.

FACIAL ADD-ONS:

Derma-planing: $30 onto the cost of your choice of facial

Derma-planing is a gentle exfoliation technique that uses a surgical blade to remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz. This facial can help improve the appearance of dry, dull, or uneven skin, as well as fine lines. Derma-planing has become popular due to the way it leaves your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated, making it a great choice for a pre-event treatment.

• *Chemical Peel Options:**
• **Lactic Acid Peel: $40**Exfoliates dead skin cells, improving texture and tone.
  Addresses acne, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines.
  Promotes collagen production and strengthens moisture barrier.
  Suitable for most skin types; consult a dermatologist recommended.
  
• **TCA Peel: $60**Removes the top skin layer, enhancing appearance.
  Treats stubborn acne, age spots, fine lines, and improves sun-damaged skin.
  Encourages new cell production, including collagen and elastin.
  
• Treatment frequency varies; applicable to various body areas.
• Photofacial with Harmony Clear Lift: $100 added to any facial cost.
• Alma Harmony ClearLift is a quick laser treatment that reduces wrinkles and signs of aging, known as the "lunchtime lift."
• It stimulates collagen production through short bursts of light, leaving the skin's surface undamaged and minimizing downtime.
• Effectively treats fine lines, skin laxity, photo damage, melasma, scars, and dark circles.
• Visible improvements often appear after one session; three to five sessions are recommended for optimal results lasting 12-18 months.
• Minimal side effects may include slight itchiness, swelling, or dryness, resolving within 1-2 days.