Also a testament: the watery gunk sitting in the jar following the facial. My aesthetician told me that my skin was in really great shape and that it absorbed the majority of the serum that was applied. The residual serum, along with all the stuff that had been extracted, made for the cloudy jar of liquid you see here.

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If you prefer a pampered facial, this might not be ideal for you since it's a wham-bam, "here's your gorgeous skin" kind of ordeal. However, if you're looking for a quick derma-boost — maybe before a big event or vacation or just 'cuz — then this is a really great option.

Honestly, you might even consider it a maintenance facial where you come in once a month for a refresh like you would your gel manicure or a massage. I recommend giving it a try to see how you like it. It's gentle enough that you don't have anything to be afraid of in terms of downtime or pain, and it will make an undeniable, noticeable, immediate difference in the quality your skin.