Facial Treatment Singapore | Illumia Therapeutics

A facial treatment in Singapore can help to solve specific skin issues such as acne, dry skin (psoriasis) and wrinkles, and to restore their skin’s health.

When clear, youthful skin continues to elude us despite the help of expensive skincare products and a carefully-planned skincare routine, facial treatments can help to boost skin repair and cell regrowth.

Depending on your skin type and goals, the benefits of facials can include:

• Decongesting stressed skin
• Clearing acne for acne-prone skin
• Brightens dull and tired-looking skin
• Reduce appearance of acne marks and pigmentation
• Rejuvenates dry skin
• Lifts and firms mature skin

There are several types of facial treatments that can help to solve your skin concerns. Read on to find out what these facial treatments consist of, how they work on different types of skin and what you can expect during a treatment.

How does a facial treatment work?

Not all two skin types are alike, and the best way to determine the type of facial you need is through a skin analysis.

Through a series of questions, you and your therapist will gain a better understanding of the underlying causes of your skin condition, your current lifestyle habits that may be affecting them and if you have any skin allergies.

With this, your therapist will then recommend a facial treatment that suits your skin’s needs.

Depending on the type of facial you require, most facials may include some or all of the following procedures:

• A deep cleanse: To remove dirt, oil and grime from your skin to better absorb products that come afterwards.
• A hydrating element: Moisturizer, serum, face oil or a mask to nourish your skin and address your skin concerns.
• A facial massage: This helps to stimulate the skin’s absorption.
• An exfoliation: Special tools will be used to physically or chemically remove the outer layer of skin (dead skin cells) or to extract active acne.

If you have dry skin, a facial treatment can help to repair the skin’s natural moisture barrier to keep the moisture in.

For oily or combination skin, your facial treatment may focus on regulating the sebum glands to reduce excessive oil production.

Solve skin problems with facial treatments

Getting a facial treatment in Singapore can relieve the following skin problems:

Depending on the type of treatment and its process, some facials may have minor side effects like itching or terrible redness afterwards which should heal in just a few days.

However, good facials should not further irritate your skin, cause allergies or any scarring.

How often do you need to go for a facial treatment?

Facial treatments are not the same as your daily skincare routine. Just like a monthly haircut, a facial treatment can be done only when needed.

It depends on your skin condition and the type of facial treatment - while some facials can be done monthly, others need only be had once a quarter.

It may be inadvisable to frequently go for facials that involve dermabrasion or extraction, as this can increase the risk of skin inflammation or sensitizing, which is a condition that is also known as chronic sensitive skin.

While they help to address specific skin concerns, your skin needs time to repair itself, and a facial can encourage that through cell regeneration.

Is facial treatment for everyone?

Be it to reduce acne scars, tighten the skin, get rid of jowls or forehead wrinkles, or simply to have a fresher appearance, almost anyone can get a regular facial. The differences in facial treatment types in Singapore lie in specific skin type and skin concerns.

For example, facials for women may differ slightly from men’s facials.

There have been studies highlighting the differences in the skin types of both genders - and these findings have been more than useful for dermatologists and facial therapists in understanding the different skin needs.

Your therapist or dermatologist should be able to advise you on the next steps to take after your facial treatment, schedule your next session(s) as well as the   that is required for your skin.

Facials treatments in Singapore

Miracle S.E.P. Facial

Using modern technology called SkinElectroporation® (S.E.P.) to target skin issues such as fine lines and pigmentation, the Miracle S.E.P. Facial adopts a needle-free method to deliver active serums into the skin for the ultimate hydration.

HydraClear Facial

Adapted from popular Korean skincare treatments, the HydraClear Facial is suitable for oily skin types and for anyone looking to achieve brighter, clearer and firmer skin. It is a non-invasive skincare routine designed to cleanse, rejuvenate and remove excess sebum in your skin to bring out its inner glow.

Lux LED Facial

 Safely delivered to the skin through light emitting diodes (LEDs), the Lux LED Facial uses light therapy to target photo-damaged skin or scars. This facial also helps to heal the skin through a non-invasive method, revealing a brighter, younger appearance overtime.

Dual Ultrasound® Facial

Effectively targeting both matured skin and acne-prone skin concerns, the Dual Ultrasound® facial is named after the innovative technology that uses dual frequency ultrasonic waves to break down the skin enzymes that are responsible for several skin conditions, including acne, eczema, dermatitis and in ageing skin as well.

Oxygen Perfector Facial

Developed after one of our skin’s basic needs, the Oxygen Perfector Facial aims pressurized streams of oxygen into the skin to deliver an ample supply of oxygen for dewy, glowy skin.

Together with active ingredients including hyaluronic acid and essential vitamins, this facial provides the ultimate pairing for healthier- and tighter-looking skin.

Facial treatment prices in Singapore

A normal facial that helps to cleanse and removes dead skin cells can be priced as low as $30, but complex facial treatments that are tailored for your skin type can cost anywhere from $100 to $800 per session.

The prices can depend on the products used, machines or special equipment, techniques and location of the treatment clinic. For example, the abovementioned facials costs are as follows:

For more details on each facial, please read their respective in-depth articles.

FAQs

How long does the facial treatment procedure last?

Depending on the type of facial treatment, Illumia Therapeutic’s non-invasive facial treatments can last from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The Miracle S.E.P. Facial takes 45 minutes.

Is it painless? Is there any downtime?

Illumia Therapeutic’s non-invasive facial treatments have minimal to no downtime.

Which parts of the face? Neck included?

Depending on the type of facial treatment, Illumia Therapeutic’s non-invasive facial treatments targets facial skin all the way down the neck as well.

Are there any side effects?

Illumia Therapeutic’s non-invasive facial treatments have minimal side effects. Clients have  reported a minor tingling sensation after the Miracle S.E.P. Facial treatment, but many find it to be a comfortable and relaxing session.