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When it comes to skin treatments that cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate - you may wonder what really sets the increasingly popular hydrafacial apart from a traditional facial. While on the surface they may seem similar, there are some key distinctions in the mechanisms and results.

Understanding Standard Facial Treatments

Facials use a variety of techniques and ingredients to care for the skin by:

• Deep cleansing pores
• Exfoliating to reveal fresh skin
• Extracting impurities
• Applying serums, creams, or masks to nourish skin
• Providing massage

Some facials utilize steam, ultrasonic technology, or microcurrent therapy to enhance penetration of products. Most also incorporate a relaxing face massage.

How a Hydrafacial Differs

The hydrafacial uses a patented hydradermabrasion machine and serums to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin by:

• Vacuuming away impurities with gentle suction
• Exfoliating with hydradermabrasion
• Infusing the skin with antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid

Rather than traditional steam and extraction, the hydrafacial deeply cleanses using a unique spiral tip that simultaneously exfoliates while bathing the skin with hydrating serums.

Main Differences Explained

While both treatments aim to cleanse and nourish skin, there are key variations in the methods used:

Cleansing Approach

Facials cleanse using steam, manual extraction or chemical peels. The hydrafacial cleanses using vortex suction to dislodge debris followed by hydradermabrasion.

Exfoliation Process

Manual scrubs or chemical peels exfoliate in facials. The hydrafacial uses gentle hydradermabrasion which simultaneously exfoliates while delivering serum.

Serum Delivery

Facials apply

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment regimen.