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| - As someone who no longer colours my hair, gets my nails done or wears makeup, I'm not really sure how I ended up here... I got the services as a gift and after reading the material on their website I decided to try microdermabrasion.
While I don't really prescribe to much of the cosmetics industry, I do like the idea of taking good care of my skin and microdermabrasion sounded like it would improve the overall health of my skin without a lot of chemicals.
I arrived at my appointment and filled out a health form. It felt like a mix between a doctors office and a salon. Clinical but in a very clean, well lit, and hot hand towel when you arrive kinda way. I love hot towels!!
I received a consultation where they took a very unflattering photo of my skin, yikes, and walked me through the procedure and the gift bag they give to first time visitors. Fiji water and some sample products, nice start...
I was brought into another room with a very cool swivel massage table, the kid in me just wanted to spin around in it... but I didn't... much...
The procedure itself was really nice, they cleansed my face, then used the microdermabrasion tool that felt like a cat licking my face. I wasn't really sure what to expect, I had envisioned maybe a sandpaper like feel but it wasn't that rough, it was pretty much like any exfoliation but the crystals were finer.
I had goggles on so I didn't see the machine but I was told what was happening every step of the way which was nice and put my mind at ease.
I think it followed with another cleansing, then something to stimulate regeneration... sorry, guess I was too busy relaxing to pay attention... I do remember the staff being extremely knowledgeable.
My favourite part was the soothing vitamin mask at the end, it was tingly and very relaxing.
Friends had warned me that my skin may be red afterwards but other than a much smoother feel, I didn't notice a difference and was able to go to my meeting right afterwards.
Overall, I'd say if you're considering getting a facial, I'd consider microdermabrasion instead, it's more expensive but I think it's much better value. The exfoliation feels a lot nicer and more thorough and it's not really something you can do at home which I often feel is the case with a lot of facials where they apply a mask and wash it off. And unlike the facials I've had in the past where my face is left feeling a bit dewy and covered in product, this procedure just left my face feeling soft and smooth. Even the sunscreen they put on at the end absorbed into my skin and didn't leave it greasy and they gave me a sample to take home!
I can't compare to other laser places or even compare to many spas as I don't really frequent such places but as a gift, it was a really nice 5 star treat.
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