Radiance Facial

Few qualities can give off that youthful, healthy appearance quite like radiant skin can. After all, we’re all born with it. But of course, life happens, and over time, that radiance begins to fade. Even those of us who faithfully shellac on the best of the best skin care products notice a loss in luster as the years go by. Thankfully, the radiance facial is here to give your skin a serious boost in brightness.

At South Jersey Aesthetics, we proudly offer a radiance facial treatment plan. This nine-step treatment combines nutrient-rich serums with time-tested techniques to unveil fresh layers of skin and leave your complexion literally glowing. Curious as to how it all works, whether you’d be a candidate, and how long you can expect results to last? Read on to find answers to all of the above and more.

What Is a Radiance Facial?

Built on the framework of a cosmetic industry go-to—the standard facial—a radiance facial offers more opportunities for customizability and greater overall potency. Our radiance facial treatment, for example, combines the following elements:

• Vitamin C Cleanser
• Toner
• Microdermabrasion Polish
• Scrubber
• Facial Massage
• Vitamin C Mask + Cold Hammer
• LED 
• Vitamin C Drops
• Sunscreen Application

Together, these steps produce dramatic results by powerfully cleansing the skin, infusing it with nutrient-rich serums, unveiling fresh layers of skin, and more. The result is a fresh-faced and truly radiant appearance. 

Vitamin C Cleanser

We use Obagi Vitamin C cleansing gel, a high-quality cleanser made with aloe that effectively, yet gently removes dirt, debris, and other impurities from the skin. This cleanser accommodates a wide range of skin types, including dry, oily, and combination skin. 

Toner

The next step in this comprehensive skin rejuvenation treatment is to apply toner. We use Obagi toner products to effectively remove any additional dirt and debris while preparing the skin for the steps that come after this one. Cleansing and toning are crucial to creating a foundation for the rest of the treatment, and using only top-quality products ensures that we can make your results as radiant as possible.

Microdermabrasion Polish

Next, it’s time to bear down on dead skin cells to unveil the fresher, even-toned, and more radiant layers underneath. Obagi Professional-C Microdermabrasion Polish allows us to do just that, clearing the superficial layer away with thousands of tiny crystals. This particular product is formulated with 30% ascorbic acid, which helps even out skin tone and promote that youthful glow, among other important skincare benefits.

Scrubber

Amping up the exfoliation power to a new level is the scrubber treatment. This part of the radiance facial allows us to more effectively clear clogged pores, remove any lingering dead skin cells, brighten up the skin, and enhance its texture. 

Facial Massage

In addition to feeling good, the cosmetic value of facial massages continues to be expanded on as research unveils more and more benefits. For example, did you know that facial massages actually improve your skin’s radiance? They accomplish this and several other key benefits by helping the skin to clear itself of toxic metabolites and unwanted fluid, boosting circulation, and enhancing the ability of cleansers and other products to penetrate the skin.

Vitamin C Mask + Cold Hammer

There simply is no understating the value of vitamin C as a skin care superhero. This hard-working micronutrient boosts collagen activity, brightens the skin, reduces scarring, and increases the skin’s moisture retention, all while helping to fight off free radicals. Combining this with a cold hammer, which constricts the blood vessels, allows the vitamin C to perfuse deeper into the tissues. It’s a very powerful skincare combination that you don’t want to miss.

LED Treatment

The next step is LED light therapy, which reduces inflammation in the skin while promoting key healing processes and boosting circulation. This crucial combination helps to clear up the skin, boost its plump and youthful appearance, and encourage a youthful glow. We typically apply this treatment for ten minutes, which is an effective amount of time when targeting superficial (and some slightly deeper) skin concerns. 

Vitamin C Drops

Next, we use vitamin C drops to target uneven skin tone and/or dark spots, fortify the skin against environmental contaminants, and of course, give the skin a natural-looking shine. 

Sunscreen Application

Finally, Obagi SPF helps to seal in the treatment and protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays as you go about your normal activities. We highly recommend continuing with a high-quality sunscreen after your treatment to maximize your results and protect your skin.

Who Is the Ideal Candidate for a Radiance Facial?

One reason radiance facials have become so popular among a broad range of people is their ability to accommodate both general and more specific purposes. If you’re simply looking for a skin rejuvenation treatment that gives your skin that fresh and youthful glow before a big event (or just because!), radiance facial is an excellent option. On the other hand, people with more prominent acne prone skin, fine lines, and/or uneven skin tone can also turn to radiant facial for a powerful solution to these issues that delivers glowing skin.

If you’re still curious as to whether or not radiance facial may be the right treatment for you, our team of expert providers at South Jersey Aesthetics is here to help with any and all questions you have. Contact us today, and we’ll be happy to explain the treatment in more detail. 

Which Treatments Pair Well With Radiance Facial?

As a customizable, non-surgical treatment, radiance facials pair nicely with several other popular cosmetic treatments, including chemical peels, dermal injectables, and more. These treatments can enhance the effects of your radiance facial and/or offer more targeted benefits in certain areas.

• Chemical peel + radiance facial – Chemical peels are an excellent way to comprehensively resurface the skin and clear up any more superficial imperfections. Combined with a radiance facial, this allows you to double down on hyperpigmentation, acne, uneven skin tone, and other common issues.
  

• Dermal fillers + radiance facial – Whether you’re looking to add more volume to the cheeks or lips, or if you’re targeting fine lines around these areas, dermal fillers allow you to enhance the results of your radiance facial with more pinpointed augmentations.
  
  
• Hydration facial + radiance facial – Especially if you have dry, sensitive, and/or acne-prone skin, alternating these treatments allows you to more effectively treat these issues while consistently maintaining radiant, dewy, youthful-looking skin.

These are just a few of the more popular options that may be combined with radiance facial to enhance its effects. Keep in mind that not all treatments can be performed concurrently, and a combined approach may affect your normal treatment frequency.