There is a new facial treatment that’s all the buzz (pun intended). The 10-minute express beauty treatment is a two-part laser facial cleansing. Salons like Skin Laundry in LA offer the signature service that combines a YAG laser with an IPL light to cleanse deep down in your skin. It essentially vaporizes dirt and bacteria from the pores leaving your fresh face well…fresh!
For Skin Laundry co-founder Chris Carey, the inspiration to create the medically-approved skincare hotspot was pretty simple. “We knew we would have a good chance at success if we could combine an effective and affordable facial treatment for people on the go, with a cool and comfortable atmosphere,” Carey said in an interview with Birchbox.
The express facial promises to give you pore-less, clear skin. The YAG laser is mild and penetrates about 2.5 millimeters below the surface of your skin, to the dermis, breaking up pigment, reducing oil gland size, vaporizing dirt and stimulating collagen production.
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It is said to be uncomfortable, but not painful, and the burning of the impurities in your skin gives off somewhat of a foul smell. After the laser is done, a cool gel is rubbed all over your face, and then the IPL light is used. This helps to remove inflammation, smoothing out broken capillaries, and overall polishing the surface of the face. One treatment wipes away a weeks worth of buildup!
Treatments are said to be gentle enough to do every other day . It’s not a permanent fix, but it definitely will help you maintain and manage beautiful healthy skin. According to Carey, those with problematic skin issues like acne and acne scars, melasma and blemishes will see the most visible results of the treatment.
The price isn’t so bad, especially if you purchase a package deal. On an individual basis, the treatments are about $40-$60 per visit.
Because the approach to treating African-American skin with lasers can be very different, it’s important to do your research and find practitioners who specialize in treating skin of color.
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