What SELF Treatments Are Best For Your Skin Type
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Choosing a facial treatment based on your skin type can be tricky, as different skin types have different needs and concerns. A facial designed for your specific skin type can help address your individual concerns and achieve optimal results. Just as workouts are designed to target specific areas of the body and achieve different results, different facials are designed to address skin concerns and improve the overall health and appearance of skin.
We’ve rounded up the most common skin concerns and the recommended treatments. With all good skincare routines, also comes purchasing the right products and introducing a regular skincare regime, so we’ve also included the best products to purchase; click below to read.
Dry/ dehydrated - Honey enzyme, foaming enzyme
For dry/dehydrated skin, our SELF therapists suggest either the IS Clinical Honey Enzyme Facial for dry & sensitive skin to gently buff away any dead skin cells to allow the hydrating mask to penetrate deeper, leaving refreshed and rejuvenated skin. Book here.
For less sensitive skin types, the suggestion is a foaming enzyme, the enzymes work to break down and digest dead skin cells and congestion, allowing a fresh skin surface for the hydration to seep deeper into the skin. Book here.
Recommended products for dehydrated skin:
Cleanser - Medik8 Cream Cleanser
Eye Care - IS Clinical Youth Eye Complex
Moisturiser - IS Clinical Reparative Moisturiser Emulsion
Exfoliant - Medik8 Press & Glow
Masque - IS Clinical Hydra-Cooling Masque
SPF - Medik8 Physical Sunscreen
Sensitive Skin - Honey Enzyme, Omnilux
For sensitive skin our therapists recommend booking in for the IS Clinical Honey Enzyme Facial. This facial is designed with sensitive and compromised skins in mind. The gentle honey enzymes melt away any dead skin cells without stripping the barrier. An Omnilux add on would also be really beneficial as the healing LED light boosts collagen and elastin in the skin. Book here.
Recommended products for sensitive skin:
Cleanser - Medik8 Calmwise Cleanser
Eye Care - IS Clinical Youth Eye Complex
Moisturiser - Medik8 Ultimate Recovery
Exfoliant - IS Clinical Honey Enzyme Cleanser
Masque - Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
SPF - Medik8 Physical Sunscreen
Oily/acne prone - Exfoliating Clear Skin Facial
For oily or acne prone skin we would recommend either the IS Exfoliating Clear Skin Facial or The Signature Facial with a peel add on. The IS Exfoliating Clear Skin Facial is an advanced treatment application which removes impurities and reduces pores, leaving skin more radiant and less congested. Similarly, the peel add on is designed to eliminate dead skin cells, reduce congestion and leave skin feeling balanced and hydrated. Both facials are designed to work on congestion and inflammation in the skin. Book here.
Recommended products for oily/acne prone skin:
Cleanser - IS Clinical Cleansing Complex
Eye Care - IS Clinical C Eye Serum
Vit C - IS Clinical Super Serum
Moisturiser - IS Clinical Hydra-Cool
Exfoliant - IS Clinical Active Serum
Masque - Medik8 Natural Clay Mask
SPF - Medik8 Physical Sunscreen
Ageing Skin - The Luxury Facial, Omnilux, Fire & Ice Facial
For Ageing skin we want to focus on helping the skin to produce collagen, rewind sun damaged skin and loss of elasticity. The Luxury Facial covers all aspects of this with a enzyme peel, LED light therapy and a stimulating massage. This treatment includes a double cleanse followed by an active cranberry seed exfoliation and enzyme fruit peel tailored to your specific skin needs, as well as gentle hand and arm massage, your skin will stimulate the production of collagen and elastin with an LED light treatment. The treatment then finishes with the application of a deeply restorative hydrating facial mask, eye cream, serum, moisturiser, SPF & a scalp massage. Book here.
Recommended products for ageing skin:
Cleanser - Medik8 Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil
Eye Care - IS Clinical Youth Eye Complex
Moisturiser - IS Clincial Reparative Moisture Emulsion
Neck Cream - IS Clinical Neck Perfect Complex
Exfoliant - IS Clinical Poly-Vitamin
Masque - Medik8 Sleep Glycolic
SPF - Medik8 Physical Sunscreen
Pigmentation - Signature Peel
For Pigment concerns, our therapists suggest regular Signature Peels. It is important to keep in mind the nature of the pigment and to be mindful that results can vary client to client and can be a long process. The peels penetrate deep into the skin to break up pigmentation and reduce their overall appearance. Book here.
Cleanser - IS Clinical Cleansing Complex
Eye Care - IS Clinical C Eye Serum
Vit C - IS Clinical Super Serum
Moisturiser - IS Clincial Reparative Moisture Emulsion
Serum - IS Clinical Brightening Serum
Exfoliant - IS Clinical Active Serum
Masque - IS Clinical Hydra-Cooling Masque
SPF - Medik8 Physical Sunscreen
If, after reading this, you’re still not sure what treatment to opt for, one of our trained therapists at SELF can help you determine your skin type and recommend a facial that is best suited to your needs. They can also tailor the facial to address any specific concerns you may have, such as fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, or uneven skin texture. You can book a consultation here.
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