What's with the glow?

I had a client ask me today, “Why does my face glow for weeks after I get a facial from you but it doesn’t after I get a hydrafacial or Diamond Glow treatment?”  My short answer is, “that’s my superpower.” But in all honesty its not just my superpower, but every esthiticians’ if they choose to unleash it.

In today’s market they have a quick fix for everything. That doesn’t exclude the beauty industry. With treatments like hydrafacials and Diamond Glow as an example, that promise you’re in and out in 30-40 minutes with clear pores and a perfect glow. And they deliver too. Let me be clear, I’m not saying there is anything wrong with these treatments. I’m getting one tomorrow as a matter of fact. They are, indeed, great services to provide and to get.

However, the "glow" one gets from certain treatments are not created equal. Let me explain what I mean.

When getting a treatment like a hydrafacial or any type of microdermabrasion treatment you are getting that top layer of dead skin cells gently buffed away; while also getting superficial blackheads, sebaceous filaments and other congestion cleared away. Typically, after that, your skin will be infused with different hydrating products and serums. When your treatment is done your face will be a little pink from the exfoliation but also have a healthy glow for sure. That glow comes from your skin being rid of any dull dead skin cells layering the surface and also, slightly from some superficial increased circulation from the friction of the service. One may even have that glow for a day or so, but it soon fades away because our skin is nothing if not reliable on wanting to continue to renew itself, a.k.a. shed away dead skin cells.

Now, when getting a facial, from me anyway, it’s much different. With most of my facials you’ll still get a physical exfoliation with dermaplaning which is much gentler than either of the previously mentioned treatments. I may or may not apply a light AHA to aid in further sloughing off some dead skin cells. Then I focus on calming down the inflammation within one’s skin so the elastin and collagen fibers can receive the nutrition and “workout” it needs during the rest of the facial to repair and strengthen.

With my massage I work on the facia, which is the superficial connective tissue. The lymphatic system and the deeper facial and neck muscles. The lymphatic system can easily get blocked up and become a little sluggish.  When this happens we notice our  face gets a little puffy.  So I open up the lymphatic system to then help release built up stress and tension, all while increasing the circulation in your skin and tissue. When all of this takes place more organs and systems get involved because when you’re working with the largest organ (the skin) of course other things with be affected. Specifically your liver, kidney and lymph nodes start working to help rid the body of any build up of toxins. Which is why most of my clients have to use the restroom right away and why you should always drink an extra glass of water after a facial.

With all of that work taking place within the skin, it has increased the blood flow and

circulation deep in the tissue creating a longer lasting glow!