A facial is always a good idea. Not only is it a great way to provide your skin with a specialised treatment targeting any problems you might be having, it also lets you take some time out from the chaos of everyday life. But with so many options available, which one do you choose? Here are five that we recommend.
1. Team Dr Joseph Facial
Great for: people who like their pamper sessions to be as natural as they are effective.
If you want to feel as though you have drifted off to sleep in a rain forest, then you need to book yourself in for a Team Dr Joseph Facial. Why? This treatment, which can be done at various locations countrywide, lasts for a blissful 90 minutes and is as much about invoking the senses and sending you to a place of Zen as it is about nourishing your skin. The products harness the power of nature and combine it with modern technology, making you look as good as you feel. It doesn’t get more blissful than this!
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2. Africology Oxygen Facial
Great for: people who need a bit of a ‘breather’.
This goes without saying, but oxygen is important. And not just because we need to inhale it in order to survive – it’s also crucial to help your skin thrive. This is why we recommend the Africology Oxygen Facial treatment, which is on offer at various Sun International Hotels nationwide. During the procedure actual liquid oxygen is sprayed onto the skin and the combination of internal and external oxygen helps to get your blood flowing. The result? Skin that is brighter and plumper, and looks considerably younger.
3. Vampire Facial
Great for: people who love celebrity culture – and aren’t afraid of needles!
This one might not be that relaxing BUT it does offer some impressive benefits. And if they are good enough for the Kardashians, they are good enough for us! This experience involves having some blood drawn from your arm, which is then spun in a centrifuge so that the plasma is separated and can be injected into the skin’s surface using a technique called microneedling. This can be done at various facilities around the country, including with Dr Nerina Wilkinson in Cape Town, and is said to improve skin-cell turnover.
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4. La Prairie Caviar Lift Facial
Great for: people who see skincare as an investment.
When it comes to top-of-the-line skincare, it doesn’t get much fancier than La Prairie. Naturally this means that a facial that uses La Prairie products on your skin is going to be VERY luxurious. The Caviar Lift Facial, which you can get at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, is as high-end as the food it’s named after. The skincare that is applied is infused with actual caviar, which is packed full of nutrients to offer intense hydration while simultaneously improving the tone and texture of your skin.
5. Dr Schrammek Beauty2Go Green Peel
Great for: people who like green juice and want smooth, even skin.
By now we all know that green juice is good for us. Apparently, so are green facials. The Dr Schrammek Green Peel, which can be done at Lightsculpt Aesthetic Clinic in Durban, is a must-have for any facial enthusiast. It uses a mixture of herbs and algae that work together to naturally to help the skin resurface, and tackles issues ranging from ageing to pigmentation and blemishes. It can be adapted according to your skin type and contains no harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin.
Go on, treat yourself. You deserve it!
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