Professional Facial Treatments in Hillcrest
Luxurious facial experiences customized to your unique skin needs. From deep hydration to advanced skin resurfacing, discover the perfect treatment for radiant, healthy skin.
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pH Formula Custom Resurfacing Treatment
**pH Formula Custom Resurfacing Treatment**
**Duration & Pricing:**
60 minutes | R660
**Description:**
Professional skin resurfacing facial that serves as your introduction to advanced aesthetic treatments. This comprehensive treatment combines consultation, customized resurfacing, and post-treatment care for visible skin transformation with minimal downtime.
**Treatment Includes:**
– Comprehensive consultation and skin assessment
– Professional double cleanse
– Sensitivity patch test for safety
– Customized pH Formula skin resurfacing solution
– Targeted treatment for your specific concerns
– Post-recovery moisturizer application
– Broad-spectrum SPF protection
– Detailed aftercare instructions
– Homecare recommendations
**What is Skin Resurfacing:**
Skin resurfacing uses pharmaceutical-grade acids to safely treat skin concerns by working at the cellular level. Unlike traditional facials that only address surface issues, resurfacing heals your skin from the inside out—restoring function, rebuilding your natural barrier, and creating lasting transformation.
**Treatment Benefits:**
– Addresses specific skin concerns effectively
– Stimulates cellular renewal and turnover
– Improves overall skin texture and tone
– Reduces active concerns (acne, pigmentation, aging)
– Initiates collagen production
– Creates visible, progressive results
– Safe for all skin types and colors
– Minimal downtime with maximum results
**Perfect For:**
– First-time clients exploring professional treatments
– Anyone with specific skin concerns
– Those seeking results beyond traditional facials
– Acne, rosacea, pigmentation, or aging concerns
– Maintenance between advanced treatments
– Building toward skin transformation goals
**Customization:**
Your resurfacing solution is selected based on your primary concern:
– **Acne/Oily Skin:** A.C. solution to clear breakouts and balance oil
– **Rosacea/Sensitivity:** C.R. solution to calm redness and strengthen barrier
– **Pigmentation:** M.E.L.A solution to fade dark spots and even tone
– **Aging:** A.G.E solution to stimulate collagen and reduce fine lines
**What to Expect:**
You may feel mild tingling during application—this is normal and indicates the treatment is working. Post-treatment, slight redness (lasting a few hours) and possible light peeling 3-5 days later are normal and indicate your skin is renewing itself.
**Results Timeline:**
Immediate glow and brightness, with continued improvement over 1-2 weeks. For optimal transformation, treatments every 2 weeks initially, then monthly maintenance.
**This Treatment is Your Gateway:**
Once you experience the dramatic difference between traditional facials and professional resurfacing, you’ll understand why clients become devoted to these results-driven treatments.
pH Formula Advanced Resurfacing Treatment
**pH Formula Advanced Resurfacing Treatment (All-Inclusive Facial)**
**Duration & Pricing:**
90 minutes | R1,265
**Description:**
Our most comprehensive aesthetic facial—a complete all-inclusive treatment combining advanced skin resurfacing, multiple therapeutic modalities, and cutting-edge nanoneedling technology. This is skin transformation at its finest, delivering dramatic results with virtually no downtime, just pure glow.
**Complete Treatment Includes:**
– In-depth consultation and skin analysis
– Professional double cleanse
– Sensitivity testing for safety
– Customized pH Formula skin resurfacing
– Two additional specialized treatments (selected by your therapist based on your skin’s needs)
– Advanced nanoneedling therapy
– Customized vitamin infusion (Vitamin A, B3, or C)
– Targeted active ingredients and serums
– Recovery treatment and mask
– Moisturizer and SPF protection
– Comprehensive aftercare guidance
**The Advanced Difference:**
This treatment combines the power of professional resurfacing with additional advanced technologies for exponentially enhanced results. The nanoneedling amplifies product penetration by up to 300% while stimulating collagen production, and the customized vitamin infusion targets your specific concerns at the deepest level.
**Nanoneedling Technology:**
Using ultra-fine nano needles, we create microscopic channels that:
– Enhance absorption of active ingredients dramatically
– Stimulate natural collagen and elastin production
– Improve skin firmness and texture
– Reduce fine lines, scarring, and imperfections
– Promote accelerated cellular regeneration
– All with zero downtime (unlike traditional microneedling)
**Customized Vitamin Infusions:**
**Vitamin A (Retinol):** Perfect for aging, fine lines, sun damage, acne scarring. Stimulates collagen, accelerates cell turnover, reduces wrinkles.
**Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide):** Ideal for redness, sensitivity, rosacea, barrier repair. Calms inflammation, strengthens skin barrier, reduces reactivity.
**Vitamin C:** Best for pigmentation, dullness, aging, uneven tone. Brightens skin dramatically, fades dark spots, provides powerful antioxidant protection.
**Treatment Benefits:**
– Maximum visible results in a single session
– Combines multiple proven technologies
– Addresses multiple skin concerns simultaneously
– Deeper product penetration for better efficacy
– Significant collagen production boost
– Dramatic, immediate radiance
– No downtime—just a gorgeous glow
– Luxurious, comprehensive spa experience
**Perfect For:**
– Those wanting the most advanced treatment available
– Special events or occasions requiring radiance
– Significant skin concerns needing intensive care
– Clients committed to serious transformation
– Anyone wanting comprehensive facial rejuvenation
– Quarterly “skin reset” treatments
**What to Expect:**
An immersive 90-minute experience where multiple layers of treatment build upon each other. You’ll leave with radiant, glowing skin and continued improvement over the following weeks as collagen production continues.
**The “No Downtime” Promise:**
Unlike traditional intensive treatments, you’ll experience minimal redness (fades within hours) and possible light peeling days later. Most clients go straight from treatment to dinner plans—just glowing, beautiful skin.
**Investment Worth Making:**
At R1,150, this represents the pinnacle of aesthetic facial technology. The combination of treatments would cost significantly more if performed separately. This is comprehensive skin transformation in one luxurious session.
Hydrating Facial
**Hydrating Facial**
**Duration & Pricing:**
60 minutes | R600
**Description:**
Deeply nourishing facial designed specifically for normal to dry skin types. This luxurious treatment combines intensive hydration, high-frequency oxygenating therapy, and specialized masks to quench thirsty skin, restore radiance, and leave your complexion soft, supple, and beautifully hydrated.
**Treatment Includes:**
– Skin analysis and consultation
– Professional cleanse suited to your skin
– Gentle exfoliation to remove dry, flaky skin
– High-frequency current with oxygenating cream
– Relaxing facial massage with hydrating serums
– Esse Cream Mask to deeply revive and nourish
– Moisturizer lock-in treatment
– SPF protection
**High-Frequency Oxygenating Therapy:**
This advanced technology uses gentle electrical current combined with oxygenating cream to:
– Increase blood circulation dramatically
– Deliver oxygen to skin cells
– Rejuvenate and energize tired, dull skin
– Enhance product absorption
– Create immediate brightness and glow
– Stimulate cellular metabolism
– Improve overall skin vitality
**Treatment Benefits:**
– Intense, lasting hydration
– Restored radiance and luminosity
– Softer, smoother skin texture
– Plumped, revitalized appearance
– Reduced appearance of fine lines (from dehydration)
– Improved skin barrier function
– Comfortable, nourished feeling
– Beautiful, healthy glow
**Perfect For:**
– Normal to dry skin types
– Dehydrated, dull, or lackluster complexions
– Winter skin needing moisture boost
– Mature skin requiring hydration
– Pre-event glow-up
– Post-sun exposure recovery
– Anyone craving deep nourishment
– Monthly maintenance for dry skin
**The Esse Difference:**
Esse is a premium, probiotic skincare line focused on skin health and barrier function. Their products work with your skin’s natural microbiome to create lasting health and hydration from within.
**What to Expect:**
A relaxing, rejuvenating experience that leaves your skin feeling quenched, soft, and glowing. You’ll notice immediate improvement in texture and radiance, with continued hydration benefits lasting days after treatment.
**Recommended Frequency:**
Monthly for ongoing hydration maintenance, or more frequently during dry winter months or after sun exposure. Can be alternated with pH Formula treatments for comprehensive skin care.
**Immediate Results:**
Walk out with visibly brighter, softer, more radiant skin. Your makeup will apply beautifully, and you’ll feel the difference in your skin’s comfort and suppleness.
Deep Cleanse Facial
**Deep Cleanse Facial**
**Duration & Pricing:**
60 minutes | R600
**Description:**
Purifying facial specifically designed for younger, oily, or congested skin types. This deep-cleansing treatment uses steam, professional extractions, high-frequency therapy, and clarifying masks to thoroughly clear pores, reduce oiliness, eliminate breakouts, and restore skin clarity.
**Treatment Includes:**
– Skin analysis and consultation
– Double cleanse for oily/congested skin
– Gentle exfoliation to remove dead cells
– Steam therapy to open and soften pores
– Professional extractions (blackheads, whiteheads)
– High-frequency current treatment (antibacterial)
– Esse Clay Mask to absorb excess oil
– Oil-balancing moisturizer
– SPF protection
**Steam Therapy:**
Warm steam softens debris in pores, making extractions more comfortable and effective while opening pores for deep cleansing. The moist heat also increases circulation and prepares skin for treatment.
**Professional Extractions:**
Using proper technique and sterilized tools, we safely remove:
– Blackheads (comedones)
– Whiteheads
– Clogged pores
– Congestion
Unlike at-home squeezing, professional extractions prevent scarring, infection, and further breakouts.
**High-Frequency Treatment:**
This advanced therapy uses gentle electrical current to:
– Kill acne-causing bacteria
– Reduce active breakouts and inflammation
– Speed healing after extractions
– Minimize pore size
– Reduce excess oil production
– Prevent future breakouts
– Oxygenate skin cells
**Clay Mask Benefits:**
The Esse clay mask draws out impurities while:
– Absorbing excess oil
– Reducing inflammation
– Calming redness
– Tightening pores
– Refining skin texture
– Balancing sebum production
**Treatment Benefits:**
– Deeply cleaned, purified pores
– Reduced oiliness and shine
– Cleared blackheads and whiteheads
– Fewer active breakouts
– Minimized pore appearance
– Balanced, clearer complexion
– Smoother skin texture
– Matte, fresh finish
**Perfect For:**
– Oily skin types with shine and large pores
– Congested skin with blackheads/whiteheads
– Acne-prone skin with active breakouts
– Combination skin with T-zone congestion
– Young adults with oily concerns
– Anyone needing deep pore cleansing
– Monthly maintenance for oily skin
**Post-Extraction Care:**
Some minor redness after extractions is normal and typically fades within hours. We apply soothing, antibacterial treatment to minimize any irritation and speed healing.
**What to Expect:**
Your skin will feel deeply clean, refreshed, and clear. You’ll notice reduced congestion, smaller-looking pores, and a matte, balanced finish. Continued improvement occurs over the following days as skin heals and balances.
**Recommended Frequency:**
Every 3-4 weeks for oily/congested skin. Regular professional extractions prevent buildup and keep skin clear and balanced. Can be combined with pH Formula treatments for enhanced acne control.
**Education Included:**
We’ll teach you proper home care for oily skin to maintain your clear, balanced complexion between treatments.
IPL Facial
**IPL Facial (Intense Pulsed Light)**
**Duration & Pricing:**
60 minutes | R680
**Description:**
Advanced light therapy facial using IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology to target and improve specific skin concerns. This cutting-edge treatment delivers remarkable results for pigmentation, sun damage, broken capillaries, rosacea, and unwanted facial hair through safe, effective light-based therapy.
**How IPL Works:**
IPL uses pulses of broad-spectrum light that penetrate deep into the skin. The light energy is attracted to dark pigment (melanin) or red blood cells (hemoglobin) in broken capillaries. When absorbed, the light converts to heat, targeting and destroying the unwanted pigment or vessels while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed.
**Treatment Includes:**
– Comprehensive skin assessment
– Before photos for progress tracking
– Professional cleanse
– Cooling gel application
– IPL light treatment (customized settings)
– Post-treatment soothing care
– SPF protection
– Aftercare instructions
**IPL Successfully Treats:**
**Pigmentation:**
– Sun spots and age spots
– Freckles and uneven tone
– Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
– Melasma (hormonal pigmentation)
– Overall complexion darkening
**Vascular Concerns:**
– Broken capillaries (spider veins)
– Rosacea redness
– Facial flushing
– Diffuse redness
– Cherry angiomas
**Hair Reduction:**
– Unwanted facial hair (upper lip, chin, sideburns)
– Progressive hair reduction with series
**Treatment Benefits:**
– Visible fading of pigmentation
– Reduced redness and broken capillaries
– More even, uniform skin tone
– Reduced rosacea flare-ups
– Smoother, refined complexion
– Brighter, clearer skin
– Progressive hair reduction
– Non-invasive with minimal downtime
**What to Expect:**
You’ll feel quick, warm snaps as the light pulses—most clients describe it as a rubber band snap sensation. Treated areas may appear darker initially (pigmentation) or slightly red (vascular), but this fades. Pigmentation typically darkens, crusts, and flakes off over 7-14 days, revealing clearer skin beneath.
**Results Timeline:**
– **Immediate:** Slight redness (fades within hours)
– **Days 3-7:** Darkened pigmentation begins flaking off
– **Days 7-14:** Clearer, more even skin tone visible
– **Weeks 4-6:** Continued fading and improvement
– **Multiple sessions:** Progressive, cumulative results
**Perfect For:**
– Sun damage and age spots
– Uneven skin tone and pigmentation
– Rosacea and persistent redness
– Broken capillaries on face
– Unwanted facial hair
– Anyone seeking non-invasive treatment
– Photo-aging concerns
**Treatment Series:**
For optimal results:
– **Pigmentation:** 3-5 treatments, 4 weeks apart
– **Vascular/Rosacea:** 3-6 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart
– **Hair Reduction:** 6-8 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart
**Important Considerations:**
– No sun exposure 4 weeks before or 2 weeks after
– No tanning or self-tanner before treatment
– SPF 50+ is mandatory post-treatment
– Most effective on lighter skin tones with dark pigment
– Not suitable for very dark skin tones (risk of burns)
– Consultation required to assess suitability
**Safety & Comfort:**
IPL is FDA-cleared, clinically proven, and safe when performed by trained professionals. We customize settings based on your skin type, concern, and tolerance for optimal results with maximum safety.
**Investment in Clear Skin:**
At R610 per session, IPL represents advanced technology for concerns that don’t respond well to topical treatments alone. For stubborn pigmentation or vascular issues, this is often the most effective solution.
Microneedling
**Microneedling with Dermapen (Collagen Induction Therapy)**
**Duration & Pricing:**
90 minutes | R1,200
**Description:**
Professional microneedling using the advanced Dermapen device—the gold standard in collagen induction therapy. This powerful treatment creates new collagen and elastin in your skin, delivering dramatic results for aging, scarring, sun damage, and overall skin rejuvenation.
**What is Microneedling:**
The Dermapen uses ultra-fine, medical-grade needles that rapidly vibrate up and down, creating thousands of microscopic channels in the skin. These controlled micro-injuries trigger your body’s natural healing response, dramatically increasing collagen and elastin production—the building blocks of youthful, healthy skin.
**How Collagen Induction Works:**
Your skin recognizes the micro-injuries and immediately begins healing by:
– Producing new collagen (firmness, structure)
– Creating elastin (elasticity, bounce)
– Generating new skin cells
– Improving blood flow and nutrition
– Thickening the dermis layer
– Remodeling damaged tissue
**Treatment Includes:**
– Comprehensive consultation
– Before photos for tracking progress
– Professional cleanse
– Topical numbing cream (30 minutes – for comfort)
– Customized treatment serum selection
– Professional Dermapen microneedling
– Growth factor and peptide serums
– Vitamin infusion (customized to concern)
– Calming recovery mask
– Post-treatment care products
– SPF protection
– Detailed aftercare instructions
**Treatment Benefits:**
– Dramatic reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
– Significant improvement in acne scarring (all types)
– Fading of stretch marks
– Improved skin texture and smoothness
– Visible reduction in pore size
– More even skin tone and texture
– Increased firmness and elasticity
– Thicker, healthier skin
– Overall rejuvenation and glow
**Successfully Treats:**
**Aging Concerns:**
– Fine lines and wrinkles
– Loss of firmness and elasticity
– Skin laxity and sagging
– Thinning skin
– Crepey texture
**Scarring:**
– Acne scars (rolling, boxcar, ice pick)
– Surgical scars
– Trauma scars
– Stretch marks
**Sun Damage:**
– Sun spots and pigmentation
– Rough, damaged texture
– Photo-aging
**Skin Quality:**
– Large pores
– Uneven texture
– Dull, tired skin
**Customized Serums:**
During treatment, we infuse your skin with powerful active ingredients that penetrate up to 300% deeper:
– **Hyaluronic Acid:** Deep hydration and plumping
– **Growth Factors:** Accelerated healing and collagen production
– **Peptides:** Anti-aging and skin firming
– **Vitamin C:** Brightening and antioxidant protection
– **Niacinamide:** Barrier repair and calming
**What to Expect:**
**During Treatment:**
With numbing cream, discomfort is minimal. Most clients describe it as a slight scratching or vibrating sensation. The actual needling takes 30-40 minutes depending on treatment area.
**Immediately After:**
Your skin will be red (moderate sunburn appearance) and may feel warm and tight. This is completely normal and indicates the healing process has been activated.
**Recovery Timeline:**
– **Day 1:** Moderate redness, warmth, slight swelling
– **Days 2-3:** Redness fading, possible tightness
– **Days 4-5:** Skin returning to normal, possible light flaking
– **Week 2:** “Glow” emerging, texture improving
– **Weeks 4-12:** Visible results as collagen builds
– **Months 3-6:** Continued, progressive improvement
**Downtime:**
2-3 days of visible redness and sensitivity. Most clients can return to work day 3 with makeup. Avoid exercise, sun, and harsh products for 48-72 hours post-treatment.
**Results Timeline:**
– **Immediate:** Radiant glow from increased circulation
– **2-4 weeks:** Texture refinement visible
– **6-8 weeks:** Noticeable improvement in concerns
– **3-6 months:** Dramatic transformation as collagen matures
– **Optimal results:** After series of 3-6 treatments
**Recommended Treatment Plan:**
**For Significant Concerns (Scarring, Aging):**
4-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, then maintenance 2-3 times yearly
**For Prevention and Maintenance:**
2-3 treatments yearly to maintain collagen production and skin quality
**Perfect For:**
– Anyone with acne scarring seeking real improvement
– Aging skin wanting natural rejuvenation
– Fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
– Large pores and uneven texture
– Stretch marks
– Anyone committed to serious skin transformation
**Why Choose Dermapen:**
The Dermapen is the most advanced microneedling device available—superior to derma rollers in every way:
– Precise depth control for safety
– Less trauma and faster healing
– Better, more consistent results
– Sterile, single-use needle cartridges
– Medical-grade professional equipment
**Safety & Sterilization:**
All needle cartridges are single-use, sterile, and disposed of after your treatment. We follow strict medical protocols for your complete safety.
**Important Contraindications:**
– Active acne breakouts
– Active skin infections or open wounds
– Roaccutane (current or within 6 months)
– Pregnancy or breastfeeding
– Keloid scarring tendency
– Blood clotting disorders
**Investment in Transformation:**
At R1,100, microneedling represents advanced medical aesthetics that creates real, lasting change. The collagen production stimulated continues for months, making this one of the most effective anti-aging and scar-reduction treatments available.
**The Results Speak:**
Microneedling delivers visible, dramatic results that continue improving for months. This isn’t surface treatment—it’s true skin transformation at the cellular level.
Booking & Info
**Quick Booking**
**Book Your Facial Experience**
📞 Call: 0645232412
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📧 Email: aruka.aesthetics@gmail.com
**Popular Packages:**
– Monthly Glow Package (4 facials)
– Acne Clear Program (6 treatments)
– Bridal Facial Series (3 pre-wedding)
– Seasonal Skin Reset (quarterly)
Choose the perfect facial for your skin’s needs. Not sure which one? Kim will help you decide!
Ask Kim about package pricing!
** Facial Preparation Guide**
Prepare for Your Facial
- Arrive with clean, makeup-free face (or we'll cleanse)
- Avoid active skincare 24 hours before
- Inform Kim of any allergies or sensitivities
- Hydrate well before your appointment
- Avoid sun exposure day before treatment
- Wear comfortable clothing
**After Your Facial**
Post-Facial Care
**For Best Results:**
– Keep skin clean and hydrated
– Use gentle products for 24-48 hours
– Apply SPF daily (minimum SPF 30)
– Avoid makeup for 4-6 hours if possible
– No heavy exercise for 12 hours
– Avoid hot showers/steam rooms 24 hours
**Your skin may experience:**
– Slight redness (normal, fades quickly)
– Increased sensitivity (temporary)
– Minor purging with acne facials (good sign)
– Increased radiance (enjoy it!)
Kim provides personalized aftercare instructions for your specific treatment.
Not Sure Which Facial is Right for You?
With so many options—from traditional nourishing facials to advanced aesthetic treatments—choosing the right facial can feel overwhelming. That’s where Kim’s expertise comes in.
During your consultation, Kim will:
– Assess your skin type and specific concerns
– Discuss your goals and expectations
– Recommend the ideal treatment for your needs
– Explain what to expect and realistic results
– Answer all your questions thoroughly
**Start with a Free Skin Analysis:**
Not sure where to begin? Book a complimentary skin analysis to receive professional guidance and a customized treatment plan—no obligation, just expert advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Facials
**Recommended Frequency:**
- Normal/Combination Skin: Every 4-6 weeks
- Oily/Acne-Prone: Every 3-4 weeks
- Dry/Mature Skin: Every 4 weeks
- Sensitive Skin: Every 6-8 weeks
For specific concerns (active acne, aging), more frequent treatments initially may be beneficial. During your first facial, Kim will recommend a personalized treatment schedule based on your unique skin needs and goals.
**Pro Tip:** Regular facials are like going to the gym for your skin - consistency brings the best results!
Some clients experience minor 'purging' after deep cleansing or acne facials, and this is actually a positive sign!
**What is Purging?**
Purging occurs when deep cleansing brings impurities to the surface that were already forming beneath your skin. This is different from a negative reaction.
**The Difference:**
- Purging: Small breakouts in usual problem areas, clears within 1-2 weeks
- Reaction: New areas breaking out, persisting longer than 2 weeks
**How to Minimize:**
- Follow Kim's aftercare instructions carefully
- Keep skin clean and hydrated
- Don't pick or squeeze
- Be patient - it's temporary!
If you're concerned about any post-facial changes, contact Kim immediately. She's always available to help!
It's best to let your skin breathe and absorb all the beneficial products from your facial.
**Recommendations:**
- Wait 4-6 hours before applying makeup (if possible)
- For evening appointments, skip makeup until the next day
- If you must apply makeup, use mineral-based products
- Avoid heavy foundation for 24 hours
**Why Wait?**
Your pores are open and receptive after a facial. Applying makeup too soon can:
- Clog freshly cleaned pores
- Reduce treatment effectiveness
- Potentially cause irritation
**Planning Tip:** Schedule facials on days when you can go makeup-free, or book evening appointments so you can wake up to glowing skin!
Absolutely! Kim specializes in treating sensitive skin and has extensive experience working with various skin sensitivities.
**Kim's Sensitive Skin Approach:**
- Detailed consultation about your sensitivities
- Patch testing products if needed
- Ultra-gentle techniques and products
- No harsh scrubs or aggressive treatments
- You can communicate throughout the treatment
- Customized specifically to your tolerance level
**Conditions Kim Regularly Treats:**
- Rosacea-prone skin
- Eczema (facial areas)
- Contact dermatitis
- Allergic skin
- Post-procedure sensitivity
Our Sensitive Skin Soothing Facial is specifically designed for reactive skin, using only the gentlest, most soothing products and techniques.
Don't let sensitive skin keep you from experiencing the benefits of professional facials - Kim will ensure your comfort and safety throughout!
Ready for Radiant, Healthy Skin?
Book your customized facial experience with Kim today. Not sure which facial is right for you? Kim will help you choose the perfect treatment during your consultation.