HydraFacial® has quickly established itself as an essential facial treatment in aesthetic medicine. It is appreciated for its ability to deliver clear, hydrated, soft and radiant skin in just three steps for all skin types. But do you know exactly what active ingredients are used in the serums? And how do they work at each stage? In this article, discover in detail the star ingredients that make this treatment so effective and why they are essential for achieving visible, tailored and long-lasting results on your facial skin.
Step 1: Gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin with the HydraFacial treatment.
The first step in the HydraFacial® treatment is a deep cleansing of the skin combined with gentle exfoliation. This phase removes dead skin cells that have accumulated on the surface, unclogs pores, and effectively prepares the skin to receive the active ingredients that follow, maximising their penetration and effectiveness.
What are the active ingredients in HydraFacial treatment? :
Lactic acid:
A gentle exfoliant derived from natural sources, it improves skin texture, refines pores, brightens the complexion and stimulates cell renewal without causing irritation.
Soothing botanical extracts:
like chamomile solutions, they calm, soften and instantly reduce redness, ensuring a pleasant cleansing experience even for sensitive or reactive skin.
Glucosamine:
this element helps smooth the skin and promotes even more consistent exfoliation while strengthening the skin’s natural barrier. It is an essential component in the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and collagen formation.
Light glycolic acid peel
This additional step consists of a gentle glycolic acid peel available in three different concentrations (7.5%, 15% and 30%) depending on the patient’s skin type and specific needs.
Key asset:
Glycolic acid:
known for its effective exfoliating properties, it promotes the elimination of dead cells, stimulates cell regeneration, refines skin texture and visibly improves the complexion’s radiance. The concentration is tailored to the skin’s sensitivity and specific issues.
Step 2: Extraction and purification of the treatment
The second stage of the Hydrafacial® treatment involves the gentle extraction of embedded impurities using patented suction technology, which is completely painless and comfortable. This crucial stage of the treatment removes blackheads, reduces blemishes and pore size, and significantly improves skin clarity.
Key ingredients used during the Hydrafacial® facial treatment:
Salicylic acid:
known for its keratolytic and purifying properties, it effectively penetrates enlarged pores, dissolves sebaceous plugs responsible for blemishes, and prevents their reappearance. This molecule is the solution for acne-prone and oily skin.
Willow bark extract:
with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it reduces irritation during the session, soothes reactive skin, and effectively combats the appearance of mild to moderate acne.
Honey extract:
known for its natural antibacterial and moisturising properties, it instantly soothes the skin, reduces any inflammation and leaves a pleasant feeling of softness and comfort after extraction. It is the ideal solution for sensitive and reactive skin.
Step 3: Intense hydration and antioxidant protection
The final step in the HydraFacial® treatment is intense hydration and antioxidant protection for the face using specific, personalised serums. This phase consists of applying a highly concentrated cocktail of nourishing, regenerating and protective active ingredients that provide the skin with a real boost of hydration and immediate radiance.
Key assets:
Hyaluronic acid:
a true star of hydration, it acts like a sponge, capturing and retaining up to a thousand times its weight in water, offering a plumping and smoothing effect that is visible as soon as the treatment is finished, reducing wrinkles and fine lines.
Biomimetic peptides:
they mimic the skin’s natural mechanisms, stimulating collagen and elastin production to visibly improve firmness, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and revitalise the skin for the long term.
Vitamins C and E:
Powerful antioxidants, these vitamins work synergistically to effectively protect the skin against external aggressions such as free radicals, pollution and UV rays. They also brighten the complexion, reduce pigmentation spots and prevent premature ageing.
Green tea extract:
provides additional protection thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to soothe sensitive skin while strengthening its natural defences against external aggressions.
What are the customised boosters in HydraFacial treatment?
Specific boosters used during a HydraFacial session, such as the JLO Beauty booster, complement the treatment by targeting specific issues such as wrinkles, dull complexion or blemishes.
| Skin type | Recommended booster | Key actions |
|---|---|---|
| Mature skin lacking radiance | JLO Beauty | Radiance, firmness, reduction of wrinkles and fine lines |
| Sensitive, reactive skin | Rozatrol Booster | Calms redness, strengthens the skin barrier |
| Oily skin, blemishes | Clarifying Booster | Regulates sebum, reduces blemishes and impurities |
| Dehydrated, dull skin | Britenol Booster | Brightens, intensely moisturises, evens out skin tone |
What do the specific serums in HydraFacial contain? What can they do for your skin?
JLO Beauty Booster:
enriched with hyaluronic acid, olive extract and peptide complex, it visibly improves firmness, deeply moisturises, reduces wrinkles and restores a radiant appearance to the skin.
Rozatrol Booster:
contains Rosa Canina extract, lactic acid and specific peptides to calm redness, strengthen the skin barrier and provide long-lasting relief for sensitive facial skin.
Clarifying Booster:
Formulated with salicylic acid, green tea extract and sebum-regulating active ingredients, it cleanses, purifies, controls excessive sebum production and impurities, and reduces blemishes.
Britenol Booster:
rich in vitamin C, white mulberry extract and alpha-arbutin, it brightens the complexion, intensely moisturises and evens out skin pigmentation for a uniform glow.
Why do these active ingredients in Hydrafacial treatments make such a difference?
Each active ingredient in HydraFacial treatment has been carefully selected for its specific properties and targeted beneficial effects. Their number and quality in the serums allow the HydraFacial treatment to be tailored to each skin type. Together, they form a powerful and complex serum that works synergistically to cleanse, purify with a peel, moisturise and protect the skin deep down. This unique combination not only delivers immediate results that are visible as soon as the treatment is complete, but also personalises, preserves and enhances the long-term health of your skin.
The 3 types of HydraFacial treatments: Signature, Deluxe and Platinum
HydraFacial is available in three formulas tailored to the varied needs of patients:
HydraFacial Signature:
This is a quick and effective 45-minute basic facial treatment, ideal for deep skin cleansing, essential hydration, immediate radiance and LED therapy.
HydraFacial Deluxe:
This is a 60-minute treatment that includes all the steps of the Signature treatment, as well as the application of a specific serum chosen according to your needs (radiance, anti-ageing, imperfections) and LED therapy to soothe and prolong the results.
HydraFacial Platinum:
This is a comprehensive 75-minute facial treatment that begins with lymphatic drainage to decongest the skin, followed by all the steps of the Deluxe treatment as well as an enhanced LED treatment. Ideal for a complete experience with lasting results on skin quality and beauty.
How often should you have a HydraFacial treatment depending on your skin type?
The ideal frequency of HydraFacial sessions depends on the specific needs of your skin and its particular characteristics.
Here are specific recommendations for this facial treatment:
If you have oily or acne-prone skin:
It is recommended that you have a session every 4 to 6 weeks for acne-prone and oily skin. This frequency effectively controls sebum with a personalised peel, prevents the appearance of new blemishes by removing impurities, and improves the clarity and appearance of the skin in the long term through the various stages of the Hydrafacial treatment.
If you have sensitive skin:
This treatment is recommended every two months. Spacing out treatments allows sensitive skin to fully benefit from HydraFacial without risking irritation. This helps to gradually strengthen the skin barrier while maintaining hydration and reducing redness as a result.
If you have mature skin:
ideally every month. Monthly Hydrafacial treatments help to continuously stimulate collagen and elastin production, visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and maintain a radiant complexion and firm skin.
If your skin is dry and dehydrated:
every 4 to 6 weeks. This regular frequency is essential for maintaining optimal deep hydration, restoring skin suppleness and preventing feelings of tightness or persistent dryness.
How can you prolong and optimise the results of your Hydrafacial treatment at home?
To maintain and maximise the benefits of your HydraFacial treatment at home, follow these practical tips:
Adopt a suitable skincare routine:
opt for gentle cleansers, a moisturiser rich in hyaluronic acid and antioxidant serums.
Moisturise your skin daily:
choose skincare products suited to your skin type to maintain the hydration and radiance achieved after your HydraFacial treatment.
Protect your skin from the sun:
always apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 to prevent premature ageing and prolong the effects of the treatment.
Avoid aggressive exfoliation:
limit overly harsh mechanical or chemical exfoliation in the days following your treatment to avoid irritation.
By following these recommendations, you will maximise the effects of the HydraFacial treatment and preserve the beauty and health of your skin for the long term.
HydraFacial goes beyond traditional facial skin care: it is a truly preventive and regenerative routine, ideal for regular inclusion in your beauty ritual to preserve your skin’s radiance, youthfulness and vitality over the long term.
