Skin Care

Is Skin Laundry's 10-Minute Laser Facial the Answer to Perfect Skin?

No downtime, no redness, and no peeling -- but what about the results?

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Would I Do It Again? The benefits I noticed from this treatment were both short- and long-term. In the few hours after getting a Skin Laundry treatment, my face looked clearer and more even-toned and, dare I say, even glowy. While I don't have terrible skin days that often (anymore -- thank you, retinoids), I did notice a drop-off in the occasional hormonal, under-the-skin bump I get like clockwork on the week of my period. The technician and Shelgar both told me that the treatment can temporarily halt oil production, which might explain the decrease in hormonal breakouts.

This treatment did feel like it adds something that can't be replicated with regular extractions or a stringent skin-care regimen. After five treatments spaced over a month and half, I did notice that I felt more comfortable without makeup. I think more dramatic results would be noticeable for someone trying to correct scarring or more prominent sun damage. (Though looking at these up-close, no-makeup selfies makes me want to wear sunscreen and a hat in my sleep.)

Image via Emily Woodruff

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