Deep cleanse facial

About this treatment

A deep cleanse facial is our reset treatment. It is built for skin that feels congested, has visible breakouts or trapped buildup, or simply feels in need of a thorough clean. If you have been travelling, sleeping in makeup, or through a particularly stressful stretch, your skin may be telling you it is time for this appointment.

The word 'deep' can imply aggressive. It is the opposite. The facialist's skill with this treatment is in reading exactly how far the skin can be taken without damaging the barrier. Over-extracted, over-scrubbed skin looks worse after the appointment than before. Well-judged deep cleansing leaves the skin visibly clearer, calmer, and with a smoother texture you can feel with your fingertips.

The appointment runs 75 minutes. We start with a thorough consultation, particularly around the nature of your congestion. Closed comedones, active breakouts, blackheads in the T-zone and skin that feels rough to the touch all respond to slightly different techniques, and the treatment is built around what your skin actually needs.

The first step is a double cleanse with a balm and an oil-dissolving gel to shift makeup, sebum and SPF. Warm steam then softens the skin and opens the surface for the exfoliation step, which uses a combination of enzyme and acid depending on skin type. Once the skin is prepared, we carry out careful extractions. Only where we can do so cleanly and only on comedones that are ready. We never force a blemish. The consequences of forcing are rebound inflammation and post-inflammatory pigmentation, both of which are worse than the original breakout.

After extractions, we apply a calming and antibacterial mask to reduce redness and protect the skin as it settles. A lightweight serum, moisturiser and SPF finish the appointment. Many clients leave with slightly pink skin in the extraction areas, which usually settles within a few hours.

Deep cleanse facials are particularly suited to clients whose skin is congested rather than truly acne-prone. If you have persistent, inflammatory acne, we may recommend a different approach involving LED and a gentler routine, because aggressive extraction can worsen inflammatory acne. Our facialists will assess this honestly during consultation and recommend the best route.

Results are visible immediately and improve further over the next few days. The skin looks clearer, feels smoother, and holds makeup better. Congestion that had been building under the surface is visibly reduced.

Aftercare is important. Avoid exercise, heat and heavy sweating for 12 hours. Avoid active skincare (retinoids, acids, vitamin C) for 48 hours. Do not pick at any residual spots, and expect some skin to surface over the following week as the clearing work continues. Wear SPF daily. Drink water.

Most clients benefit from a deep cleanse facial every six to eight weeks alongside a regular signature or hydrating facial in between. Over time, the skin becomes significantly clearer, and the need for deep cleansing reduces because the underlying congestion has been resolved.

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