Which Facial Treatment Is For You? | Facials Cincinnati
As seen in the November 2023 issue of Cincinnati Magazine.
Learn about available facials in Cincinnati and get tips for getting glowing this fall.
Meet Your Providers
- Chloe Hegge, RN BSN: “It’s never too early to start a retinoid! Retinoids help with cell turn over which helps keep the skin looking young. Some benefits include helping to treat active acne as well as help with acne scarring, improving discoloration, as well as overall texture of the skin. I suggest starting with a pea sized amount two to three times weekly and increasing to nightly as tolerated. If your skin seems irritated, try mixing with a moisturizer to help decrease the irritation. Starting a retinol is not a sprint, it’s a marathon so be patient and keep pushing through the ‘retinol blues’, you won’t regret it!”
- Amanda Schmidt, LME: “Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Wearing a daily facial sunscreen is the most important thing for your skin’s health. The sun is the number one cause of premature aging, wrinkles, fine lines, brown spots, and skin cancer. I recommend a broad spectrum sunscreen with an spf above 30. Broad spectrum sunscreens are pretty much the standard in sunscreens now, but double check that yours says so. This type of sunscreen protects against both UVB and UVA rays which penetrate deeper and cause long term sun damage. The wonderful thing about facial sunscreens now is that they are not thick and greasy feeling, so you don’t have to worry about them causing breakouts or feeling heavy on your face. My favorite sunscreen has a slight tint to it so I can just throw it on and still feel like I have some coverage without wearing makeup.”
- Kylee Finn, RN BSN: “Anyone can benefit from adding antioxidants into their skin care routine. Antioxidants are an umbrella term for different vitamins such as vitamin C, Vitamin E, Niacinamide and more. Antioxidants have many benefits to your skin but the main benefits are to keep your skin cells healthy by helping repair damage from the sun, preventing cellular damage and calming inflammation. When your skin cells are functioning properly your skin cell cycle can run smoothly, making it easier to produce collagen and elastin. By simply adding this topical into your skin care routine you can correct signs of aging, prevent sun damage, and overall brighten your skin!”
Facials in Cincinnati
Diamond Glow
Diamond Glow exfoliates, extracts, and infuses customized serums all at the same time to plump skin by up to 70%. This no-downtime treatment is appropriate for all skin types.
- Choose from 5 targeted treatments including Anti-Aging TNS Advanced+, Hydrating HA5 Hyaluronic Acid, Skin Brightening, Vitamin C Antioxidant, and Pore Clarifying
- Treat: Dull Skin, Acne, Complexion, Dry Skin, Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Oxygen Facial
Whether you have rosacea, sensitive skin, or just want to look refreshed before an important event, the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial is a great choice. It is like giving your skin a big drink of water
- Treat: Dry Skin, Redness, Rosacea
- Benefits: Relaxing, No downtime, Great for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels range from gentler treatments that will refresh your skin and cause no peeling at all to deeper peels that will improve more advanced concerns. Your provider will help choose the treatment that is right for you.
- Treat: Texture, Sun Damage, Fine Lines, Acne Scarring, Brown Spots
- Benefits: Can treat all skin types, Great for skin maintenance and aging prevention
Glacial Rx is the first and only facial treatment that uses precision cooling to treat redness, melasma, and brown spots. Fight inflammation, exfoliate skin and normalize melanin, with this relaxing and soothing facial that helps to brighten your skin.
- Treat: Redness, Melasma, Brown Spots
- Benefits: Minimal to no downtime, Fight disorders of inflammation, Cooling and soothing treatment
HydroJelly Mask
These next-generation peel-off masks are made primarily from seaweed and kelp algae combined with the latest in electrolyte technology. Each of the potent electrolyte formulations balance skin to combat dryness, fatigue and irritation.
- Treat: Dryness, Skin Fatigue, Irritation
- Benefits: Gentle & soothing, Immediate results, Free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and talc
Microneedling
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy (CIT), rejuvenates skin, treats fine lines and wrinkles, and improves acne, scars, and stretch marks.
- Treat: Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Scarring
- Benefits: Stimulate collagen & elastin production, Minimal downtime, Great for skin maintenance
Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning is a very popular no-downtime procedure in which your provider gently exfoliates your skin to reveal a smooth texture.
- Treat: Dull skin, dead skin
- Benefits: Enhances other procedures such as peels or facials, Improves absorption of skincare products, Makeup will apply more smoothly
LED Light Therapy
Use the power of blue LED light to treat acne by regulating oil production in the sebaceous glands and killing acne-causing bacteria.
- Treat: Acne
- Benefits: Painless with no downtime, Safe for all skin colors and types, Can be added on to other treatments