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What is Skin Rejuvenation + The Skin Renewal Cycle?

Are you on a quest for younger-looking skin? The skin renewal cycle plays a vital role in how your skin looks and feels at every stage of life, and its effects go beyond just the appearance of age. Skin rejuvenation can give you that enviable glow, and it's possible through facial treatments that support your skin cycle. We'll help you understand the science behind your skin's renewal cycle and how it changes over time.

Understanding the Skin Cycle + Skin Cell Renewal

Skin cell renewal happens on a timeline that ranges from two to 12 weeks, depending on your age. This regenerative process is called the skin cycle or skin cell renewal. It begins by creating new skin cells in the deepest layer of your skin that slowly move up to the epidermis, the visible layer of skin.

What is Skin Cell Turnover?

Skin cell turnover is your body's natural process for generating fresh skin cells to replace the older, dead cells on the skin's surface. The younger a person is, the faster this process goes, which is why people in their 20s and younger always seem to have bright, smooth complexions.

How the Three Skin Layers Impact Skin Appearance

Although you can only see one layer of your skin, the epidermis, there are actually three layers that work together to keep your skin functioning properly. Each layer has a specific function, impacting everything from signs of aging to how quickly your skin heals.

The Outer Layer

The outermost layer of your skin is called the epidermis. Its job is to protect your body from injury and environmental factors such as pollution and UV rays. It's tough work, and sometimes your epidermis needs a helping hand.

Glo2Facial helps fresh, healthy skin cells reach the epidermis by exfoliating dead cells. We combine this with oxygenation from our innovative customizations, which infuses the outer layer of skin with CO2 microbubbles. This triggers a natural mechanism in the body called the Bohr Effect that drives oxygen-rich blood to the skin's surface, making it appear brighter and smoother.

The Second Layer

The dermis, also known as corium, is the second layer of skin. This layer contains a network of blood vessels and nerve endings, and it's in charge of collagen, sweat glands, oxygenation, elastic fibers, and more. When the dermis is underperforming, which can happen as you age, it results in wrinkles and slower healing times.

Glo2Facial supports the dermis through a CO2 infusion that promotes the regeneration of collagen and elastin fibers. It's a rejuvenating process that helps reduce signs of wrinkles and gives your skin a long-lasting, youthful glow.

The Third Layer

The deepest layer of your skin is called the hypodermis. It's made up of large nerves and connective fatty tissue that help it regulate temperature and protect your organs. As you get older, the fatty tissue of the hypodermis gets thinner, which can give your skin a saggy appearance.

You can help keep your skin tight and smooth with regular Glo2Facial treatments. Our three-step process of exfoliation, oxygenation, and nourishment ensures our powerful, all-natural ingredients penetrate deeply into your skin where they can work their magic.

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Skin Cycle Length By Age

The cycle of cell regeneration will naturally slow down as you age, which can result in a buildup of dead cells that cause dull, rough-looking skin. Here is an example timeline of the skin renewal cycle by age:

  • Teens: 2 weeks
  • 20s: 2-3 weeks
  • 30s: 3-4 weeks
  • 40s: 4-5 weeks
  • 50s: 5-6 weeks
  • 60s+: 6-10 weeks

No matter where you are in the skin cycle timeline, Glo2Facial has the perfect treatment to help your skin look and feel its best. Click here to learn more about our customized Glo2Facial treatments.

Skin Cell Turnover and Acne

Skin cell renewal plays a significant role when it comes to acne. Ideally, when a new skin cell reaches the outermost layer of your skin, it pushes the dead skin cell out of the way and takes its place. When that doesn't happen, a layer of dead skin cells and oil can clog your pores and lead to breakouts.

You can remove this buildup by regularly exfoliating at home or getting professional facials. This keeps your pores clear and ensures the fresh, healthy skin cells are visible so your skin looks bright and fresh.

For those who are prone to breakouts, we recommend Glo2Facial Balance. It shields the skin, removes dirt and impurities, treats acne, and minimizes oil production to help reduce future breakouts. It is a great option for breakouts and blemishes on your face, back, or any other acne-prone areas.

Collagen and Skin

Collagen is an essential protein located in the deepest layer of your skin. The dermal collagen supports the epidermis, your outermost layer of skin, by keeping it plump and resilient. Around the age of 30, your body begins to slow its collagen production, creating fine lines and other signs of aging.

Many at-home skincare products, such as hyaluronic acid and retinol, can help maintain healthy levels of collagen. You can also invest in professional treatments such as Glo2Facial which is designed to stimulate collagen production.

To help reduce early signs of aging, try the Glo2Facial Glam. This treatment enhances collagen regeneration, improves elasticity, and increases moisture.

How to Get Glowing, Rejuvenated Skin

Now that you understand how the skin cycle works, you can make more informed decisions about how to rejuvenate your complexion. Look for products and treatments that remove dead skin cells, oxygenate the skin, and boost collagen production.

Glo2Facial is here to help you get healthy, youthful-looking skin. Each rejuvenating facial treatment includes a three-step process of exfoliation, oxygenation, and nourishment that targets each layer of skin. For beautiful skin and long-lasting results, find a Glo2Facial provider near you.

Are you a skin care professional interested in offering Glo2Facial treatments to your clients? Click here to learn more about becoming a Glo2Facial provider today.


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Skin Care + Treatments for Sun-Damaged Skin

The sun is your skin’s arch nemesis. Without proper protection, the sun can break down the collagen and elastin that keep skin firm. The sun’s rays can also sap moisture, slow cell regeneration, and cause hyperpigmentation. And, of course, there’s the risk of skin cancer.

Skin damage from sun exposure, sometimes referred to as “photoaging,” isn’t always visible, but most visible signs of aging can be traced to sun damage. While it’s not possible to totally reverse sun damage, there are skincare treatments that can help you look your best by replenishing your body’s collagen and elastin, evening out skin tone, and jump-starting cell turnover.

Your number one defense against sun damage is using sunscreen (SPF 30+) every day. And don’t let those clouds fool you — the sun can still cause skin damage even on the most overcast days.

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Understanding Sun Damage to Skin

The sun can damage your skin in seemingly endless ways, from causing wrinkles and unattractive sunspots to damaging your DNA. Understanding how the sun can damage your skin will help you stay vigilant with your sun protection, identify potential concerns, and treat signs of photoaging.

Visible Signs of Sun Damage + Premature Aging

Sun damage isn’t always noticeable right away. Photoaging starts within the deeper layers of the skin and becomes visible as you get older. It’s possible (and statistically quite likely) that your skin has sun damage even if you can’t see it yet. The effects become visible as you age, leading to premature signs of aging.

Common signs of aging caused by sun damage:

  • Wrinkles and fine lines
  • Drooping skin
  • Thin or translucent skin
  • Age spots
  • Dry, rough texture
  • Actinic keratosis (precancerous growth)
  • Broken capillaries

Sun Damage You Can’t See

Most people associate the visible redness of a sunburn with sun damage, but some of the most destructive photoaging happens deep within the skin where it's invisible to the naked eye. UV rays, a form of radiation, can break down essential proteins in the skin, eventually leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. The sun's rays can also cause oxidative stress, leading to cellular damage and increasing skin cancer risk.

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How to Treat Sun-Damaged Skin

There are skincare treatments available that can help sun-damaged skin. For example, Glo2Facial Detox treats and protects the skin to shield it from environmental factors such as UV rays. However, the best plan of attack against photoaging is prevention. The best ways to maintain healthy, beautiful skin are to wear protective clothing, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen daily (and reapply often), and avoid times of day when UV rays are strongest.

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Wrinkles, Drooping, and Loss of Skin Elasticity

Unprotected sun exposure can cause wrinkles, drooping skin, and loss of elasticity by damaging your skin's proteins, which are essential for smooth, taut skin. The best way to fight this type of sun damage is to use treatments that promote new collagen and elastin production. There are several ways to do this, including:

  • Ultrasound
  • Radio frequencies
  • Laser treatments
  • Retinoid or peptide creams
  • Microdermabrasion

You can also counteract wrinkles and drooping skin with dermal fillers, which artificially plump the skin for six to 12 months.

Most Effective Ingredients

Here are some of the most effective ingredients for treating loss of elasticity and wrinkles:

  • Azelaic acid fights oxidative stress
  • Antioxidants such as niacinamide, vitamin C, and beta-carotene help your skin cells repair themselves and stave off oxidative stress that can damage DNA
  • Collagen boosters like retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids exfoliate skin and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production

You can find these ingredients in many skincare creams and serums that you can use at home. You can also incorporate antioxidants into your diet by eating more fruits and vegetables or taking a dietary supplement.

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Best Professional Treatments

Some of the most popular professional treatments for photoaging are chemical peels, dermal fillers, ultrasound, and facials with targeted ingredients.

Glo2Facial Revive is an excellent treatment option for wrinkles and sagging skin. It improves the skin's elasticity and visibly reduces and inhibits the signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles.

Translucent and Thinning Skin

Skin naturally becomes thinner and more translucent as you age, but sun damage speeds this process up considerably by damaging skin cells. There’s no way to reverse thin skin, but you can protect it from further damage.

Thin skin is prone to bruising and irritation, and one of the best ways to prevent this is by keeping the skin hydrated and moisturized. Drink approximately two liters of water each day to keep your body hydrated. You can also apply moisturizer and hyaluronic acid to the skin, both of which help make skin more flexible and less prone to damage.

Most Effective Ingredients

Include the ingredients below in your home skincare routine and seek them out when choosing professional treatments.

  • Vitamin C: Has been shown to inhibit bruising
  • Arnica: Helps bruises heal faster
  • Hyaluronic acid: Hydrates the skin to protect it from damage
  • Ceramides: Supports the skin barrier to help keep in moisture

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Best Professional Treatments

The right professional treatments can still help your skin look its best despite thinning. Treatments that focus on collagen-boosting ingredients and technologies help bring some firmness back to the skin. Glo2Facial Revive uses all-natural ingredients, ultrasound technology, and facial massage to improve your skin’s texture and overall appearance.

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Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots, Liver Spots, and Age Spots

Hyperpigmentation (also known as liver spots or age spots) appears as dark spots on the skin. It's caused by the production of melanin, which your skin creates in response to sun exposure. Many at-home and professional treatments are available to help lighten these darker areas.

Most Effective Ingredients

  • Hydroquinone is one of the most effective ingredients in skin-lightening creams. It reduces melanocytes, a type of cell that creates skin-darkening melanin. It's available in a 2% concentration in over-the-counter products and up to 4% from dermatologists.
  • Kojic and glycolic acids fade dark spots by exfoliating the skin and encouraging new, unpigmented cells to the surface.
  • Retinoids also fade dark spots by increasing cell regeneration.

These ingredients are available as cream-based treatments that you can add to your home skincare routine. To get more potent versions of these ingredients, book a facial treatment at a spa or skincare clinic.

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Best Professional Treatments

Some of the most popular professional treatments for hyperpigmentation are:

  • Dermabrasion
  • Chemical peels
  • Laser skin resurfacing
  • Cryotherapy

These treatments all focus on removing or damaging the top layers of skin to promote healing. As the skin heals, the hyperpigmented skin cells are replaced by fresh cells with little or no pigmentation. This helps lighten dark spots and even out skin tone over time.

Glo2Facial takes a gentler approach with the Illuminate treatment. It promotes skin regeneration through antioxidants and alpha hydroxy acids, unifying skin tone, improving pigmentation, and rejuvenating your skin for a smoother complexion.

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Gentle, Effective Treatment for Sun-Damaged Skin

Sun damage may seem inescapable, but daily use of sunscreen and protective clothing goes a long way toward reducing the accumulative effects of photoaging. You can improve existing sun damage and signs of aging with at-home and professional skincare treatments.

Glo2Facial’s all-natural, gentle facial treatment can protect your skin and proactively address signs of aging. Glo2Facial uses highly effective ingredients to reduce and prevent damage caused by the sun and other environmental stressors, all without any invasive procedures or downtime.

Ready to boost your skin’s protection against premature aging? Find a Glo2Facial provider near you to book your first treatment!

Are you a skincare professional looking to offer Glo2Facial’s in-demand treatments to clients? Learn more about becoming a Glo2Facial provider.


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How to Get Rid of Textured Skin: Professional Tips

It’s normal for skin to have some texture, but if your skin has rough patches, acne scars, enlarged pores, flakiness, or bumps, it can cause it to look overly textured. This dulls the skin's overall look, makes it feel rough, and creates blotchiness, all of which add years to your skin’s appearance.

We’ll walk you through what causes textured skin and ways you can treat it at home and professionally.

Understanding Textured Skin

Textured skin is easy to identify because it feels rough or bumpy and doesn’t look smooth. It usually affects patches of skin rather than all of it at once, causing an uneven appearance that makes the textured areas stand out.

Your go-to, quick-fix solution for most skin issues may be to reach for the concealer, but that doesn’t work well for textured skin. The coarse, uneven consistency can make concealer and foundation difficult to blend. Instead of covering up the problem, focus on protecting and nourishing your skin to reduce texture.

What Causes Textured Skin?

The first step to improving textured skin is to understand the cause. Textured skin has many causes, and each presents itself in specific ways. Review these common sources of textured skin to see which description matches your skin.

  • Dead skin cells: Dead cells can build up on the skin’s surface, making it look rough and dull. If exfoliation isn’t part of your regular skincare routine and you don’t see any scars, acne, or tiny bumps, your textured skin may be from dead skin cell buildup.
  • Acne scars: Acne is an unsightly nuisance during an outbreak but can also leave long-lasting or permanent scars. These scars often appear as small divots in the skin, creating an uneven texture on the skin's surface.
  • Environmental pollution: Exposure to pollution can create free radicals that break down collagen in the skin. As the collagen breaks down, it causes the skin to become less firm and can produce uneven texture.
  • Sun damage: UV rays from the sun can cause cellular damage in unprotected skin. This damage causes uneven skin texture in the form of coarse, scaly patches.
  • Aging: As skin ages, it loses important proteins such as collagen and elastin that are responsible for keeping skin firm and plump. Over time, this creates an uneven appearance in the skin.

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How To Get Rid Of Textured Skin

There are many ways you can treat textured skin to achieve a smooth, even appearance and protect your skin from future issues.

Protect Your Skin

Everyone knows that sunscreen is key to protecting skin from sun damage, but there’s more to it than simply dabbing some on in the morning. To make sure you’re actually protecting your skin, follow these tips.

  • Choose a mineral-based sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Mineral-based sunscreens provide better skin protection than their chemical-based counterparts and are also better for the environment.
  • Apply the right amount. You need approximately ⅓ of a teaspoon of sunscreen to cover your face and neck and about 1.5 oz (enough to fill a shot glass) for your body.
  • Put sunscreen on at least 15 minutes before sun exposure.
  • Reapply every two hours, as well as after swimming or sweating.

To further protect your skin, apply antioxidant-rich skincare products in the morning and evening, and cleanse your skin with a gentle cleaner after exposure to wildfire smoke or other environmental pollutants.

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Exfoliate

Exfoliation is essential to any good skincare routine, and it's especially important for improving skin texture. Incorporate exfoliation into your at-home skincare routine twice a week. You can use chemical exfoliants or physical options such as scrubs or exfoliating brushes. Physical exfoliants can damage the skin if used too aggressively, creating more skin texture issues. To use scrubs or brushes, gently massage them over the skin.

To use a chemical exfoliant, choose either an AHA- or BHA-based serum, toner, or cleanser. AHAs, such as lactic, glycolic, and malic acids, are gentle and excellent for people with sensitive skin. BHAs, such as salicylic acid, go deeper into the skin and help treat texture issues such as sun damage and acne. These can be harsher on the skin, so people with sensitive skin should avoid BHAs.

While it’s easy to do general exfoliation at home, you’ll get the most skin texture improvement with professional exfoliation treatments. Estheticians have access to more advanced treatments and more potent ingredients, and they have the training and expertise to use them safely and effectively.

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Hydrate Inside + Out

Dehydrated skin can lead to flakiness and a rough texture, so staying hydrated is vital to maintaining healthy, smooth skin. The recommended daily water intake is 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 cups for women. You can also increase your hydration by eating water-rich foods like soup, cucumbers, celery, and watermelon.

To maintain moisture from the outside in, be sure to use moisturizer daily. Select a noncomedogenic moisturizer, as this won’t lead to breakouts or enlarged pores.

Add Proven Texture-Improving Ingredients to Your Skincare Routine

Many skincare ingredients have been proven to improve skin texture. Here are some of the most popular options to include in your skincare routine.

  • Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can improve texture by smoothing the skin and defending against free radicals caused by environmental pollutants.
  • Retinol, a form of vitamin A, is a powerhouse ingredient that speeds up cell turnover, boosts collagen production, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and guards against breakouts.
  • Green tea is a well-known antioxidant that can reduce the appearance of textured skin caused by inflammation, which is common for people with eczema, rosacea, or acne.
  • Collagen is a protein the body naturally produces, though production slows as we age. It’s responsible for keeping skin supple and smooth.
  • Noncomedogenic products are those that don't contain ingredients known to clog pores. When trying to improve textured skin, it's important to look for noncomedogenic products to avoid breakouts, enlarged pores, and other contributors to textured skin.

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Try Professional Facial Treatments

Professional facial treatments are the best ally in the fight against textured skin. Estheticians have access to cutting-edge technology and powerful ingredients that get better, faster results than at-home skincare routines.

There are many options for professional facial treatments and procedures that help with skin texture. Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and microneedling are all commonly recommended to treat textured skin; however, these are intense treatments that can result in several days of downtime while your skin heals.

Glo2Facial offers gentle yet highly effective facial treatments to help smooth textured skin. Glo2Facial provides long-lasting results with no downtime because they work with the body's natural processes, such as oxygenation and skin cell renewal, to treat texture from the inside out.

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The Best Glo2Facial Customizations for Textured Skin

All Glo2Facial customizations will improve skin texture, but the two treatment options that have the biggest impact on skin texture are Glo2Facial Revive and Glo2Facial Illuminate.

Glo2Facial Illuminate unifies skin tone, improves pigmentation, and rejuvenates the skin for a smoother complexion. It features these all-natural ingredients:

    • Vitamin C: Brightens the appearance of dark spots and stimulates collagen production to improve skin texture.
    • Kojic acid: Fades dark spots and evens skin tone.
    • Carrot extract: Repairs skin cells and plumps skin texture.
    • Prickly pear extract: Brightens dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
    • Boldo tree bark: Contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and brightening properties.
    • Coconut oil: Moisturizes, reduces inflammation, and fights acne.
    • Shea butter: Contains high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins to soften the skin and provide anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

Glo2Facial Revive reduces fine lines, improves texture, and smooths overall skin appearance. It features:

  • Red algae: Contains anti-aging properties to inhibit enzymes that break down collagen in the skin, improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
  • Caffeic acid: Increases collagen production and prevents premature aging.
  • Retinyl palmitate: A milder form of retinol found in its natural state, which helps even skin tone and reduces sun damage.
  • Ferulic acid: Strengths the skin barrier, smooths texture, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Willow bark: A natural form of salicylic acid used to shed dead skin cells, decrease redness and inflammation, and treat acne.
  • Edelweiss: Improves firmness and hydration for more supple skin.
  • Vanilla: Contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties to help to slow down signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.
  • Shea butter: Contains high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins to soften the skin and provide anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

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Professional Treatment for Textured Skin

Everyone wants smooth, beautiful skin, and it can be frustrating to deal with uneven texture. Luckily, there are many at-home and professional treatments available to improve textured skin. Glo2Facial treatment customizations are one of the best ways to improve skin texture quickly and painlessly. Find a Glo2Facial provider today to book a Revive or Illuminate facial to treat your uneven texture.

Are you a skincare professional looking for effective new treatments for textured skin? Learn more about becoming a Glo2Facial provider.


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Anti-Aging Skincare: Routine + Treatments

With age comes wisdom — and wrinkles. As you get older, your skin naturally changes. The body produces less collagen and sebum, making the skin thinner and prone to wrinkles and dryness. Age spots, or lentigos, show up in areas exposed to sun damage and create an uneven skin tone.

There are many options available to keep skin looking its best for as long as possible. A daily at-home skincare regimen that’s supplemented with regular spa treatments is essential to maintaining healthy, aging skin. Professional treatments become increasingly important as your skin ages because they can provide the most advanced and effective anti-aging treatments.

Treating mature skin, whether for yourself or for your skincare clients, requires careful product consideration. It’s essential to select treatments and products that won’t cause damage or require a lot of downtime, as aging skin is slower to repair itself. This article will help you understand common concerns for mature skin and how to create the best anti-aging skincare routine.

Skincare for Aging Skin

As skin ages, it’s prone to wrinkles, age spots, dryness, rough texture, hyperpigmentation, and sagginess. Maintaining a high-quality skincare routine that changes with age is the best defense against these signs of aging.

Keep in mind that aging also affects the skin on the body, not just facial skin. Adding regular body treatments and products is an important part of an effective anti-aging skincare regimen.

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Anti-Aging Skincare Routine

Following a daily anti-aging routine will slow down signs of aging and treat current skin conditions. It’s important to observe changes in the skin as it ages and adapt the routine to meet new needs.

Cleanser for Aging Skin

Mature skin needs a gentle cleanser that replenishes moisture rather than strips it away. Cream- or oil-based cleansers are great options. Stay away from cleansers designed to reduce acne or exfoliate the skin since those contain specialized ingredients that can be too harsh to use regularly on mature skin.

You can also try double-cleansing, which involves washing the face with an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based cleanser like micellar water. This is especially effective for makeup wearers, as makeup is lipophilic, meaning it’s dissolved with oil rather than water.

Toner for Aging Skin

Alcohol-free toner is the best option for aging skin, as alcohol can be overly drying. While toner is an optional step in a skincare routine, you can use it twice a day to help remove any dirt or impurities left behind by your cleanser. To boost the benefits of toner, look for one that contains skin-soothing ingredients such as green tea extract, aloe vera, or colloidal oatmeal.

Anti-Aging Treatments for Mature Skin Concerns

Many daily at-home treatments are available to treat mature skin issues such as wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and uneven texture. When looking for serums and other treatments to use at home, keep these anti-aging ingredients in mind:

  • Retinyl Palmitate: A mild form of retinol found in its natural state, which helps even skin tone and reduces sun damage
  • Willow bark: A natural form of salicylic acid used to shed dead skin cells to help even out skin texture
  • Peptides - An amino acid that stimulates the body to produce more collagen
  • Hyaluronic acid - Excellent for hydration, which helps plump the skin and makes fine lines less noticeable
  • Vitamin C - Protects from free radicals and improves the look of wrinkles and uneven texture
  • Green tea extract - A quality antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that evens skin tone

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Moisturizer for Aging Skin

As you get older, your body slows production of sebum, an oil needed to keep your skin moisturized and protected from friction. This is why your skin may have become drier and feel more sensitive than it used to. Even if you struggle with oiliness, it’s still important to keep skin moisturized to maintain a strong skin barrier and reduce signs of aging.

When choosing a moisturizer for mature skin, look for products labeled “noncomedogenic,” which means they won’t clog pores. We recommend selecting three moisturizers — a light option for daytime (bonus points if it has SPF 30+); a thicker, more intensive moisturizer for nighttime use; and one for your body.

Here are some of the best moisturizer ingredients for aging skin:

  • Ceramides: Strengthens the skin barrier to keep moisture from escaping
  • Hyaluronic acid: Can hold 1,000 times its weight in water, helping hydrate and plump the skin
  • Glycerin: Another powerhouse ingredient for deep hydration
  • Niacinamide: Great for improving hyperpigmentation such as age spots

Sunscreen for Aging Skin

Nothing ages your skin faster than unprotected UV exposure. To avoid further signs of aging, it’s essential to protect your skin from sun damage every day. Mature skin benefits from a sunscreen that is moisturizing and noncomedogenic, with an SPF of at least 30. It’s also best to choose a physical sunscreen rather than a chemical one, which can be harsh on your skin. Look for zinc or titanium oxide in the active ingredients list.

Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

Here are additional tips to help care of aging skin:

  • Prevent further sun damage by protecting skin with sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
  • Make sure to cleanse skin thoroughly and exfoliate gently
  • Choose products with the right ingredients (e.g., ceramides, hyaluronic acid, mild retinols, vitamin C)
  • Keep your skin hydrated from the inside out by drinking plenty of water
  • Minimize pulling on the skin while cleansing or applying makeup or skincare products

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The Best Anti-Aging Facial Treatment

Professional anti-aging facial treatments are the best defense against signs of aging. These treatments are performed by experts using the latest technologies and the most transformative ingredients, making them an essential part of your overall anti-aging skincare routine. Schedule a professional facial about every four to six weeks to see the best results.

For skincare professionals, it’s important to find the most appropriate treatment for your clients’ aging skin needs. While some standard facial treatments can help signs of aging, they can also be harsh, overly drying, or have inconsistent results. Glo2Facial customizations are the best option to treat mature skin gently with highly effective and long-lasting results, natural ingredients, and no downtime.

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Glo2Facial Revive for Mature Skin

The Glo2Facial Revive customization is the best treatment option for aging skin. Glo2Facial is the only facial technology that triggers a natural oxygenation process within the skin. This creates the ideal conditions to nourish and transform skin from the inside out so you experience immediate and long-lasting results.

Glo2Facial Revive uses these potent, all-natural ingredients:

  • Red algae: Contains anti-aging properties to inhibit enzymes that break down collagen in the skin, improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines
  • Caffeic acid: Increases collagen production and prevents premature aging
  • Retinyl palmitate: A milder form of retinol found in its natural state, which helps even skin tone and reduce sun damage
  • Ferulic acid: Strengths the skin barrier, smooths texture and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Willow bark: A natural form of salicylic acid used to shed dead skin cells, decrease redness and inflammation, and treat acne
  • Vanilla: Contains anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help to slow down signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots
  • Edelweiss: Improves firmness and hydration for more supple skin
  • Shea butter: Contains high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins to soften the skin and provide anti-inflammatory and healing properties

After a Glo2Facial Revive, you can expect:

  • Improved elasticity of the skin resulting in a smoother appearance
  • A more even skin tone
  • Reduced sun damage to diminish signs of aging
  • Fewer fine lines and wrinkles

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Anti-Aging Skin Care FAQ

We’ve got answers to your most pressing questions about mature skincare.

What is the best skincare routine for anti-aging?

The best skincare routine for aging skin is a blend of regular professional treatments like Glo2Facial’s Revive and an at-home routine that incorporates high-quality ingredients that fight wrinkles, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, and dryness. Your cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen should all contribute to supporting mature skin. Look for ingredients like squalane, peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and caffeic acid, to name a few.

What is the main cause of aging skin?

Sun damage is the leading cause of signs of aging, followed by the body’s decrease in collagen and elastin production.

What is the best facial treatment for aging skin?

Regular professional facial treatments are an important element of an anti-aging skincare routine. Glo2Facial Revive is an excellent option to address mature skin concerns and get stunning results. Glo2Facial is the only facial technology that triggers a natural oxygenation process within the skin. This creates the ideal conditions to nourish and transform skin from the inside out so you experience immediate and long-lasting results.

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Turn Back the Clock with Glo2Facial

Aging skin poses new challenges like wrinkles, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, and dryness. It’s important that your skincare routine changes to address these and support the skin barrier. Using high-quality products at home and getting regular professional facial treatments is the best way to ensure your skin stays healthy and beautiful at any age.

Have you noticed changes in your skin as you’ve gotten older? Find a local Glo2Facial provider to book a skin-rejuvenating treatment.

Do you have clients with mature skin? Give them the best and most consistent results with Glo2Facial’s gentle, effective treatments. Learn more about becoming a Glo2Facial provider.


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Facial Cosmetic Procedures: Surgical vs. Non-Surgical

There is a huge variety of facial cosmetic procedures available on the market today. Which one is right for you?

To help you decide, we’ve broken them down into two distinct categories: surgical and non-surgical. This article will cover the most popular procedures for each category, as well as their benefits and drawbacks.

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is a category of elective surgical procedures intended to improve your physical appearance. The procedures are invasive, meaning they involve penetrating the skin to make changes beneath the surface, and they require anesthesia.

Cosmetic surgical procedures are popular because they offer dramatic results that can’t be achieved through non-invasive methods. Some of the most popular options are:

  • Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty): Removes sagging, excess skin from the eye area to get rid of bags under the eyes and rejuvenate droopy eyelids.
  • Face lift (rhytidectomy): Involves pulling back the skin on either side of the face to remove excess skin and wrinkles to tighten the overall look of the face.
  • Cheek lift: Raises the soft tissue in the cheeks to make them look fuller.
  • Brow lift: Removes excess skin from the brow area to smooth forehead wrinkles and raise drooping brows.
  • Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty): Reshapes the nose to your desired look, often making it smaller, narrower, or straighter.
  • Chin augmentation (genioplasty): Recontours the chin to be wider or narrower, more square or more round, to make it harmonize with the rest of the face.

Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery

Many people choose cosmetic surgery because it offers the most significant results in areas of wrinkle reduction, skin rejuvenation, and facial contouring. It also offers flexibility, allowing patients to choose – to some extent – how they look. This sets it apart from non-invasive procedures, which provide limited, temporary changes in appearance.

The Downsides of Cosmetic Surgery

There are important downsides and risks to consider before getting cosmetic surgery.

  • Expensive, with procedures costing upwards of $4,000
  • Potential scarring
  • Recovery time ranging from days to weeks
  • Injuries, such as lacerations and excessive bleeding, which may require additional surgery
  • Death from complications related to infection or anesthesia

Your surgeon will discuss any health risks during your consultation so you can make an informed decision about whether cosmetic surgery is right for you.

Unlike many spa treatments, Glo2Facial requires no downtime and is safe to use before cosmetic surgery (unless otherwise directed by your doctor). However, you should wait until your doctor gives you the ok before getting a Glo2Facial after cosmetic surgery.

Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures are those that are either non-invasive or minimally invasive and don’t require anesthesia. Minimally invasive options such as Botox involve injections into the skin using needles. Non-invasive procedures, like professional facial treatments, don’t breach the skin’s surface and instead use a mix of technologies and potent, skin-boosting ingredients to achieve results.

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures have exploded in popularity due to their affordability, lower risk, and little to no downtime.

Popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for the face:

  • Facial treatments: Provide hydration and nourishment to the skin using skincare technologies. For example, the Geneo Balance Facial uses a mix of Oxygeneo, ultrasound, and massage combined with all-natural ingredients to create an effective procedure with no downtime.
  • Dermal fillers: Make the skin look fuller and more youthful.
  • Chemical peels use chemicals to remove layers of skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scarring.
  • Dermabrasion: Uses a device to remove layers of skin so that it grows back smoother and younger looking.
  • Laser treatments: Many options available, from hair removal to increasing collagen production.

Benefits of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

Non-surgical facial treatments are extremely popular, and many people opt for less invasive procedures over surgery because:

  • They involve less risk of injury or infection.
  • There’s little to no downtime required.
  • Procedures are quick, with most ranging from 30-90 minutes.
  • They’re much more affordable, with treatment options as low as $100.
  • They can provide excellent, natural-looking results.

There is a huge variety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and each one provides specific benefits (e.g., wrinkle reduction, hydration, hair removal, collagen production). Whatever your skincare goals, there is a non-surgical facial treatment out there for you.

The Downsides of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

The downsides of non-surgical cosmetic procedures are that they aren’t permanent, meaning you’ll need to get regular treatments to maintain results, and the results are less dramatic than those achieved by surgery.

When compared to cosmetic surgery, there are fewer health risks involved with non-surgical options, but it’s still important to be aware of them:

  • Injectables: Dermal fillers such as Botox can cause bruising, swelling, and tenderness. The most serious risk for injectables is that the provider accidentally injects the product into a blood vessel. This can cause tissue death, stroke, or blindness.
  • Chemical peels: This treatment uses carbolic acid, which can cause irregular heartbeats and kidney or liver damage in some individuals. It can also cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.
  • Dermabrasion: The biggest risk with dermabrasion is permanent pigmentation that makes skin look blotchy. Scarring and infection are also possible, though rare.
  • Facials: Redness, irritation, and peeling are common after some facial treatments. However, gentle options such as Geneo are very low risk and require no downtime, while still providing exceptional results.

You can minimize risks associated with non-surgical cosmetic procedures by seeking out reputable, highly qualified providers.

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Facial Cosmetic Procedures FAQ

Cosmetic procedures generate many questions. Below are answers to some of the most common questions.

What is the best procedure to make your face look younger?

The best surgical procedure to make your face look younger is a face lift. The best and most gentle non-surgical option is a Glo2Facial Revive customization, which minimizes fine lines and wrinkles in mature skin.

What is the most popular facial surgery?

Rhinoplasty (nose job) is the most popular facial surgery, followed by face lifts.

What are the best non-surgical facial treatments?

The best non-surgical facial treatments combine advanced technologies and ingredients that are potent but not harsh. Glo2Facial features ultrasound technology and all-natural ingredients that support the body’s natural skin processes.

What is the most effective non-surgical treatment for wrinkles?

The most effective non-surgical treatment for wrinkles is a Glo2Facial Revive customization, which minimizes fine lines and wrinkles in mature skin. Dermal fillers can also smooth out wrinkles, though these are more invasive than a Glo2Facial.

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A Gentle Facial Cosmetic Procedure with Amazing Results

Whether your goal is to reshape your facial features or achieve glowing, younger-looking skin, there’s a cosmetic procedure available to meet your needs. Choose cosmetic surgery for significant structural changes or excess skin removal, and opt for non-surgical cosmetic treatments to reduce wrinkles, scarring, or pigmentation and maintain healthy skin.

For the most gentle and effective facial treatment, choose Glo2Facial. Find a provider near you to book a treatment for beautiful, supple skin.

If you’d like to offer Glo2Facial’s innovative, all-natural treatments to your clients, become a Glo2Facial provider!


How to Hydrate Skin from the Inside Out

When it comes to achieving smooth, supple skin, hydration is the name of the game. We’ve got all the information you need to achieve skin hydration perfection, from drinking enough water to choosing the right skincare products.

What Makes Skin Lose Hydration?

Our bodies naturally lose hydration throughout the day, and for many people, this is the leading cause of dehydrated skin. Typically, women lose about two quarts of water daily from regular activity, and men lose up to three quarts.

There are many other common reasons for dehydrated skin, including:

  • A diet high in salt or sugar
  • Drinking too much alcohol
  • Intense activity
  • Hot weather
  • Illness
  • Prolonged hot showers

How to Keep the Skin Hydrated - 8 Best Practices for Skin Hydration

It’s time to rescue your skin from the side effects of dehydration. Below are eight best practices to keep your skin hydrated and looking its best.

1. Drink enough water

The most essential step in staving off dehydration is also the simplest: Drink enough water. Our bodies are between 50-70% water, so proper hydration is critical to the function of every organ. Skin is the largest organ, so it’s no surprise that it immediately shows the negative effects of dehydration. Drinking eight cups of water a day is a good baseline to aim for to keep your skin hydrated.

2. Pay attention to your diet

You can make many easy dietary changes to help keep your skin hydrated. Including more water-rich foods is one of the best ways to offset natural hydration loss. They provide a healthy dose of H2O, as well as the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help your body use it efficiently.

Consider adding more of these to your diet to supplement your water intake:

  • Fruits such as melons, strawberries, peaches, and oranges
  • Broths and soups
  • Cucumbers
  • Zucchini
  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Celery

3. Limit hot showers and baths

Showering or bathing in hot water can cause your skin to dry out. Hot water can strip away the natural oils that keep your skin lubricated, and it can cause you to sweat. As the hot water raises your body’s temperature, you naturally start to sweat as a way to cool off, which can deplete your hydration level quickly.

If the idea of a cold shower or bath fills you with dread, we have good news for you. You can mitigate the skin-drying effects of a hot shower or bath by keeping them short. If you’re in and out before you begin to sweat, you won't lose any water. You can also combat the loss of moisture-retaining natural oils by keeping the water lukewarm rather than steaming hot.

4. Avoid overwashing

Overwashing can strip away important natural oils that help seal in your skin’s hydration, eventually causing it to dry out. It’s best to wash your face and body no more than twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. If your skin is especially dry, just wash it once at night so you can clear away the day’s dirt and bacteria.

It’s more difficult to avoid overwashing your hands. Because your hands touch so many potentially germy things throughout the day, it’s essential to wash them often. You can reduce the drying effects of overwashing your hands by choosing a gentle soap and always applying a moisturizing lotion afterward.

5. Use a gentle cleanser

Many cleansers contain drying chemicals such as sulfates, alcohol, and harsh surfactants that can remove the natural oils that help protect your skin from dehydration. A gentle cleanser will remove dirt and unwanted oil without causing an imbalance in your natural moisture levels.

To choose a gentle cleanser, pick a gel- or cream-based option labeled “pH balanced.” Avoid foaming cleansers and ones that contain skin-drying sulfates, parabens, and phthalates.

6. Seek out hydrating skincare ingredients

In addition to avoiding harsh cleansers, it’s important to look for skincare products that increase hydration. There’s a big difference between moisturizing products and hydrating products. Moisturizing products help prevent moisture loss by essentially sealing it into your skin. Hydrating products increase your skin’s moisture level by coaxing water from the innermost layer to move outwards.

Humectants are the key ingredients in hydrating skincare products. The most popular humectant right now is hyaluronic acid, which can hold 1,000 times its weight in water. Aloe, alpha hydroxy acids, and glycerin are other useful humectants to look for in the ingredients list.

7. Use extra moisturizing products overnight

Skin goes into repair mode as you sleep, focusing on collagen production and cell regeneration. This makes it the perfect time to add extra moisturizing products to your skin. Look for a product with moisturizing ingredients such as ceramides, silicones, and occlusives (e.g., cocoa butter, castor oil, lanolin). These all help prevent trans-epidermal water loss, which will help your skin stay healthy and moisturized.

8. Protect your skin from the elements

The elements can also do a number on your skin’s hydration level. As humidity levels drop in winter, so does your skin’s moisture content. You may also experience a big drop in your body’s thirst response, making you more likely to skimp on your daily water intake. In the heat or when you’re bundled up against the cold, your body can lose significant amounts of water as you sweat.

Your biggest weapon against dehydration from the elements is to increase your water intake. You can also limit your time outdoors when it’s sweltering and get a humidifier to use inside during winter.

9. Treat your skin to hydrating spa treatments

Your at-home skin care routine may not be enough to treat dehydrated skin, especially when you’re combating severe weather or environmental factors. Spas and estheticians offer a range of hydrating skincare treatments using specialized techniques, technology and ingredients to get results that you simply can’t achieve at home.

Hydrating facial treatments, mud masks, and gentle scrubs are great options. Glo2Facial treatments provide deep, lasting hydration, increase oxygenation, gently exfoliate, and promote skin cell turnover to bring healthy, hydrated cells to the surface.

Even better – Glo2Facial facial treatments can be used just about anywhere on the body, so you can have healthy, hydrated, glowing skin from head to toe. Check out all of our customized treatments here, and find a Glo2Facial provider near you.

Try a Facial for Dehydrated Skin with Glo2Facial Today

Hydration is the key to banishing flaky, dry skin and maintaining a beautiful complexion. You can improve your skin’s hydration in many ways, from drinking plenty of water to optimizing your skincare routine. Implement the tips above, and you’ll be well on your way to smoother, younger-looking skin.

For even more hydration, treat yourself to a Glo2Facial. It provides excellent skin hydration benefits, and our Glo2Facial Hydrate customization goes above and beyond. Find a Glo2Facial provider near you today!

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Facial Treatments 101: Choose the Best Facial for You

Facial treatments are an excellent way to improve the overall health of your skin while also relaxing and letting go of all your stress. With so many options available it can be tough to know what each type of facial does and which will be best for you.

To help you choose the best facial treatment for your unique needs, we’ll review the techniques and benefits of four of the most popular types of facials:

  • European facials
  • Hydrating facials
  • Oxygen facials
  • Facial peels

Key Benefits of a Facial Treatment

There are a variety of facial treatments available, and though they differ in technique, active ingredients, and overall results, they still provide many of the same benefits.

  • Deep cleansing: Facials help remove oil and dirt from deep within your pores, leading to fewer blemishes and glowing skin.
  • Better blood circulation: Facial treatments can stimulate circulation, which helps bring more oxygen and nutrients to your skin and reduces puffiness.
  • Moisturizing: Facials hydrate the skin to make it supple and reduce issues such as flakiness and irritation.
  • Reduced scarring: Acne is frustrating enough on its own, but it can also leave long-lasting scars. Facial treatments can help reduce the appearance of scars and even out skin tone.
  • Stress relief: Getting a facial is an act of self-care. It’s a great way to relieve stress while also improving the look and feel of your skin.

 

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What is a European Facial?

A European facial, also called a classic facial, is the most common facial treatment. It’s an excellent option if you’re looking for a way to de-stress and pamper yourself. Your esthetician can customize the type of products they use during the treatment, such as moisturizers, and masks, to suit your specific skincare needs. This makes European facials appropriate for all skin types.

Glo2Facials are an innovative take on the European facial method, and offer immediate and long-lasting results. Learn more about Glo2Facial treatment customizations here.

What Does a European Facial Include?

A European facial includes: Steaming, cleansing, exfoliating, massaging, masking, and moisturizing.

A typical European facial starts with an esthetician gently steaming your face to open your pores. They then cleanse and exfoliate your face to remove impurities and dead skin cells that can cause a dull complexion.

Next, they perform a facial massage that stimulates circulation and helps give your skin a healthy glow. It’s also deeply relaxing. The final steps are a face mask followed by a serum or moisturizer to condition your skin.

How Much Does a European Facial Cost?

A classic European facial costs between $50 and $120, depending on how basic you want the services to be. Many salons offer tiers for classic facials, allowing you to customize the services you want. For example, you may be able to choose a simple steam, cleanse, and moisturize option or a more involved process that includes all the steps covered above as well as extractions.

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What Is a Hydrating Facial?

A hydrating facial is a treatment that’s focused primarily on deeply moisturizing the skin to reduce the look of fine lines and banish flakiness and irritation. A hydrating facial can benefit all skin types, though it’s especially helpful if you have naturally dry or combination skin. It’s also a great option during the wintertime. Cold, dry air saps moisture from the skin, and this type of facial provides an instant dose of skin-soothing hydration.

Good to know: A hydrating facial is different from a hydrafacial. A hydrafacial is a type of hydrating facial performed with a proprietary device that removes impurities with a suction action.

If you’re looking for deep, lasting hydration, Glo2Facial's Hydrate customization uses innovative technology to enhance moisture retention, strengthen the skin barrier, and increase skin metabolism for a replenished and revitalized complexion.

What Does a Hydrating Facial Include?

A hydrating facial includes: Deep oil cleansing, exfoliation, steaming, masking, and moisturizing.

A hydrating facial has many of the same steps as a European facial, but it’s done with products specifically chosen for their moisturizing properties. Your esthetician will begin with a deep oil cleanse, followed by exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and steam to open your pores. This puts your skin in the best condition to accept the rest of the treatment. For the last step, you’ll receive a hydrating mask and a rich moisturizer to lock in all the hydration.

How Much Does a Hydrating Facial Cost?

A basic hydrating facial can be done at home for just the cost of the materials used, while treatments done professionally can range from $60 to $200.

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What is an Oxygen Facial?

An oxygen facial uses highly pressurized oxygen loaded with nutrients your skin needs. The oxygen is applied directly into the outer layer of skin on your face and neck. This nourishing treatment can promote collagen growth to make your skin more supple and reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging. It works well on all skin types.

While Glo2Facials are not considered oxygen facials, oxygenating the skin is a key factor in the innovative technology and enhanced processes used in all Glo2Facials.

Instead of applying pressurized oxygen to your skin, “Glo2Facial’s oxygenation process triggers the body’s natural, physiological process of producing oxygen to increase oxygen levels internally within skin. Oxygen is carried to the surface of the skin where the heightened levels of oxygen prep the skin to absorb nutrients throughout the rest of the facial treatment.”

Click here to learn more about how Glo2Facials work, and how our technology provides significantly enhanced results compared to other facial methods.

What Does an Oxygen Facial Include?

An oxygen facial includes: Cleansing, exfoliation, pressurized oxygen treatment.

As with most treatments, an oxygen facial starts with cleansing and exfoliating to prep the skin. Your esthetician will then use a device to apply nutrient-rich, pressurized oxygen to your face and neck, rejuvenating and nourishing your skin.

How Much Does an Oxygen Facial Cost?

An oxygen facial usually costs between $100 and $200, though some clinics charge as much as $500.

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What is a Facial Peel?

A facial peel, sometimes called a chemical peel, is a treatment that removes layers of skin. It’s done with a chemical solution commonly made from lactic, salicylic, and glycolic acids. After a peel, your skin grows back smoother, more evenly toned, and younger looking. A peel can also make scars less visible.

What Does a Facial Peel Include?

Unlike other facial treatments which are done by an esthetician, a facial peel (especially a deep peel) is typically performed by a dermatologist as an outpatient procedure.

There are three levels of chemical peel – light, medium, and deep. The three levels refer to how many layers of skin the peel removes. The more layers removed, the more effective the peel. However, it’s important to keep in mind that medium and deep peels can leave your face red for several weeks as the skin heals to reveal a smoother, fresher complexion.

Facial peels are not used with Glo2Facial.

How Much Does a Facial Peel Cost?

Chemical peels cost anywhere from $100 to $6,000, depending on what level of peel you’re getting and the clinic you go to. Light peels are the least expensive, and deep peels are the most expensive.

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What Kind of Facial Should I Get?

The best facial treatment for you will depend on your skin type, budget, and what specific results you’re looking for.

  • To moisturize dry skin, try a hydrating facial.
  • To reduce scarring, get a facial peel.
  • To rejuvenate skin, look for an oxygen facial.
  • To relax and get healthy-looking skin, try a European, hydrating, or oxygen facial.

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The Glo2Facial Difference

With most facials, you might receive a different experience at nearly every spa you visit–including varying ingredients, different facial methods, and a wide range of results.

The Glo2Facial is different, offering a very high standard with incredible results, no matter what spa or esthetician you receive your facial from.

To help you find the perfect facial, Glo2Facial offers a range of personalized, non-invasive customizations that cater to every age and skin type. Whether you’re looking to brighten and rejuvenate, detox and balance, or smooth and firm, we have the perfect facial treatment for your needs.

Click here to find a Glo2Facial Provider near you and schedule your Glo2Facial today.

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Skin Exfoliation 101: A Guide to Skin Renewal

With so many skin products on the market, it can be easy to forget about one of the simplest and most important skin care techniques: Exfoliation! Performing a home skin care routine without proper exfoliation is like trying to create a new painting on top of an already used, dirty canvas. Freshly exfoliated skin provides the ideal foundation for the rest of your skin care routine.

In this article, we’ll review why exfoliation is so essential, cover popular exfoliation methods, share ways to exfoliate your skin at home, and how at-home exfoliation compares to spa quality exfoliation.

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How Does Exfoliation Work?

Skin cells don’t live forever, unfortunately. In fact, millions of cells die every day, but new ones are always ready to replace them. This cycle is called desquamation.

Ideally, all old skin cells would shed on their own to allow room for the fresh cells to replace them; however, they sometimes need a little help. That’s where exfoliation comes in.

Exfoliation is the process of manually removing dead skin cells using chemical applications, grainy scrubs, or scrubbing tools. When you remove the barrier of dead skin cells, you reveal the fresh, healthy cells underneath.

Exfoliation Benefits

Exfoliation can benefit your skin in several ways:

  • Uncovers fresh skin cells, and these absorb skincare products better. This means your moisturizers, serums, and other products work more effectively.
  • Removes dead, grainy skin cells to reveal a brighter complexion.
  • Stimulates collagen production, which is key to younger-looking skin.
  • Reduces breakouts by removing dead cells that can clog pores.

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How to Exfoliate Your Skin

Exfoliating your skin isn’t difficult, but it’s important to be gentle on your skin when doing so.

If you’re at a spa, your esthetician will know exactly what to do; but there are still some steps you can take to make sure to protect your skin while getting it squeaky-clean and exfoliated.

How to Exfoliate Your Skin at Home

It’s easy to create an at-home exfoliation skincare routine. Before you begin, it’s important to know that you should only exfoliate healthy skin. If you have painful acne, a cut, or a sunburn, you can exfoliate while avoiding that area carefully or wait until your skin has healed.

The face is the most common area to exfoliate, but you can also use it to remove old skin cells from the rest of your body to reveal fresh, smooth skin.

Follow these steps to add exfoliation to your skincare routine:

  1. Cleanse the area: Use your usual face or body wash to clean the area you want to exfoliate.
  2. Apply exfoliant in a circular motion: Whether you use a scrub, exfoliating serum, or a brush, the key to proper exfoliation is using the product gently and in a circular motion. It doesn’t take much pressure to remove dead skin cells, and being too forceful can cause redness and irritation.
  3. Rinse: Splash the area you exfoliated with water or use a wet cloth to completely remove all the dead skin cells and any product you used.
  4. Moisturize: Now that your skin is clean and refreshed, it’s the perfect time to hydrate with a gentle moisturizer. Your skin may feel a little sensitive after exfoliating, so choose a moisturizer without harsh ingredients like alcohol or fragrances.

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While facials are the most common skin treatment performed at spas, you can also receive exfoliating skin treatments on other parts of your body as well.

If you’ve never had an exfoliating facial or other treatment before, or have not used exfoliating products at home, make sure to communicate that to your esthetician so they can use their most gentle ingredients and techniques.

It’s also important to avoid exfoliating facials if you have a sunburn, painful blemishes, or any wounds on your face or other skin areas that you would like to treat.

Most facials and skin treatments involve an exfoliation step, so make sure you work with your esthetician to select the facial treatment and exfoliation method that will work best for your skin.

There are many different kinds of exfoliation methods available in professional spa treatments: from physical methods like microdermabrasion that use a sand-like grit to slough away old skin cells; to chemical methods like a glycolic acid that lifts away dead skin cells.

Glo2Facial uses natural ingredients in each customization pod, which react with Primer Gel to provide gentle, non-invasive exfoliation and trigger the oxygenation process within the skin.

Even better, there is a personalized Glo2Facial for every skin care need, so this gentle, innovative skin care treatment works for everyone.

How Often to Exfoliate

How often you exfoliate will depend on your skin type, and whether you’re exfoliating your skin at home or with a professional treatment.

  • If you have sensitive skin, you should exfoliate no more than once a week. If your skin starts to feel irritated or extra sensitive, reduce the frequency to once every other week.
  • If you have oily skin, you can exfoliate three times a week or even every other day if you don’t notice any sensitivity. You’ll likely see a reduction in breakouts once exfoliation becomes part of your routine.
  • If you have dry skin, exfoliating one to two times each week will help keep your skin fresh without causing irritation.
  • If you have combination skin, you can exfoliate your entire face about twice a week. You also have the option to exfoliate just your oily areas more often if needed.

Note: If you receive a spa exfoliation treatment, you may want to skip your next at-home exfoliation treatment, especially if you have sensitive skin.

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Exfoliation Tools and Products

There are two main types of exfoliation: physical and chemical. Physical exfoliators include scrubs and dry brushes, and chemical exfoliators include alpha and beta hydroxy acids.

We tend to think of chemicals — especially acids — as harsh, but chemical exfoliants are often gentler on the skin than physical ones. The strength of the chemical exfoliant is predetermined and applied in a controlled manner. Physical exfoliation is sometimes done too aggressively, especially by those new to exfoliating.

Whether you use physical or chemical exfoliation, keep in mind that your skin should never be red and sensitive after your exfoliate. If it is, this is a sign that you used a physical exfoliant too aggressively, are exfoliating too often, or your skin is too sensitive for the chemical exfoliant you used.

Skin exfoliation scrub

An exfoliating scrub is a substance that contains tiny, mildly abrasive particles that remove dull skin cells.

At Home: Scrubs are typically targeted to either the face and neck or the body, and it’s important to use them for their intended purpose. The skin of your face is more delicate and sensitive than the skin on the rest of your body. A body scrub will be too harsh for your face, and a facial scrub may not be abrasive enough for the rest of your skin.

At the Spa: Some spa treatments use an exfoliating scrub, especially on areas of the body other than the face. Scrubs are especially common in pedicures, since calloused areas like the feet can better handle the abrasive scrubbing.

Dry brush exfoliation

Dry brushing has been around for thousands of years, so it’s a thoroughly proven method for effective exfoliation, stimulating circulation and may even improve lymphatic drainage. Dry brushing removes dead skin cells with a stiff-bristled brush that you gently rub over the skin in a circular motion.

At Home: You can use this exfoliation method for both your face and your body, often with the same brush. Just be sure to choose a brush that is soft enough to use on your face without causing irritation.

At the Spa: Some spa treatments offer dry brushing, especially in combination with body or facial massage. Make sure your esthetician is very practiced with the treatment, and if the pressure feels too intense or painful at any time, speak up. Dry brushing can damage your skin if performed with too much pressure, or on overly dry, damaged, or sensitive skin.

Chemical exfoliation

Unlike a scrub or dry brush which physically removes dead skin cells, chemical exfoliants work by using acids to break down old skin cells. The acids used are usually either AHA or BHA, or a newer ingredient type known as PHA.

AHA exfoliation uses alpha hydroxy acids, BHA uses beta hydroxy acids, and PHA uses polyhydroxy acids. While they may sound a little intimidating, these ingredients are often naturally sourced (like the most common AHA, citric acid).

All of these chemicals work in similar ways to remove dead cells and smooth out skin. However, BHA exfoliation penetrates deeper into the pores, making it ideal for unclogging pores in acne-prone skin.

At Home: Since some chemical exfoliants can be irritating, make sure to test them out on a small area of your skin before applying it all over. Avoid combining chemical exfoliants with ph-sensitive ingredients, like vitamin C, in your other skin care products.

At the Spa: Make sure to communicate to your esthetician if you have very sensitive skin. PHA exfoliants (like in the Glo2Facial Hydrate customization) are often gentler on sensitive skin than AHA or BHA, while providing improved results.

Woman receiving Geneo facial treatment with serum on face

Glo2Facial Exfoliation

Unlike other exfoliation methods, Glo2Facial combines innovative technology with nourishing ingredients in the customization pods and Primer Gel to deliver a gentle, non-invasive exfoliation facial experience and trigger the oxygenation process within the skin.

Learn more about our exfoliation process and how Glo2Facial works here.

Where Can I Find the Right Exfoliation Products for Me?

Exfoliation is essential to creating an effective home skincare routine that will improve the look and feel of your complexion. To find the best skin exfoliation products for you, check out Glo2Facial’s customizable facial treatment. No matter your age, skin type, or goals, you’ll find innovative skincare options that provide immediate and long-lasting results.

And if you're ready to have skin that looks and feels better, brighter, and healthier than it has in years, click here to find a professional Glo2Facial provider near you.


Esthetician performing Geneo full body facial treatment on a woman's back.

6 Full Body Spa Treatment Facials to Try in 2022

Facials are what most people think about when it comes to skincare, but there are plenty of full body spa treatment options that can help you relax while treating site-specific skin issues. We’ll introduce you to six facial-style spa treatments for your whole body so you can have radiant skin from head to toe!

6 Full Body Spa Treatment Options to Try

Let’s look at four full body spa treatments that can help combat everything from “bacne” to ingrown hairs. We’ll explain what each treatment involves, why your skin will love it, and which Glo2Facial customizations we recommend for each area. 

Woman receiving a Geneo facial treatment on her back. The oxypod leaves a dark-colored residue as the esthetician performs the treatment.

1. Back Facial

In 2020, back treatments rose in popularity in response to social distancing. It provided a way for people to get a much-needed relaxing spa treatment without the risk of prolonged face-to-face interactions. The popularity of back facials continues because they give some TLC to an area that’s often ignored during home beauty treatments. 

What Is a Back Facial?

A back facial begins with a gentle steaming to open your pores and ease you into a state of relaxation. Next, your esthetician will cleanse and exfoliate the skin on your back to remove dirt, dead skin cells, and other skin-clogging impurities. If you have back acne, your treatment will include extractions to help relieve your breakouts. As the final step, your practitioner will apply moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and refreshed.

Benefits of a Back Facial

There are many benefits to getting a back facial:

  • Deeply cleanses and moisturizes a hard-to-reach (and often neglected) area
  • Relieves current “bacne” and prevents future breakouts
  • Helps you de-stress and enjoy a moment of self-care
  • Lets you look your best in a swimsuit or backless outfit

Which Glo2Facial Customization Works Best for Your Back?

Glo2Facial Balance

The back has a lot of oil glands, making it prone to “bacne” and hormonal skin issues. Clear up your back with this detoxifying treatment that uses bamboo charcoal to detoxify and remove skin-dulling impurities. It also improves texture and appearance without the downtime that comes with dermabrasion and other harsh exfoliation treatments, and it includes an all-natural balancing serum to provide deep hydration for long-lasting results. 

Back view of woman in a black swimsuit , focused on her back, arms, and butt

2. Butt Facial

Dancers and other performers were some of the first people to line up for butt facials. It’s understandable — if thousands of people are going to see your butt in a revealing costume, you want it to look good! The trend eventually gained popularity with non-performers thanks to “belfies,” or butt selfies, on Instagram. A butt facial ensures the skin on your bum looks so good, people will think you’ve photoshopped it. 

What Is a Butt Facial?

Like the back, the butt is often neglected when it comes to home skincare routines. That means it’s rarely exfoliated, and many people develop folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicle that can create pimple-like bumps on your bum. A butt facial treats this and other skin issues by steaming, cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, extracting, and masking.  

Benefits of a Butt Facial

A butt facial comes with many benefits:

  • Gives a healthy glow to your backside that will help you rock your swimsuit with confidence
  • Reduces the appearance of butt pimples or inflamed skin follicles
  • Helps even out hyperpigmentation

Which Glo2Facial Customization Works Best for Your Butt?

Glo2Facial Revive

This treatment uses powerful active ingredients like red algae and retinyl palmitate to deeply hydrate and improve the texture of your skin.  It also increases skin firmness and elasticity, making it an all-around great treatment for your backside.

Woman in a black swimsuit standing on one leg, seen from the shoulders down

3. Bikini Facial

Bikini facials have been around for several years and continue to be popular, especially during swimsuit season. The bikini area is often troubled by ingrown hairs from shaving or waxing, hyperpigmentation, inflammation, or even blackheads. These issues can cause people to become self-conscious when it’s time to hit the beach or go on a date. Everyone wants their skin to look its best, no matter where it is. 

What Is a Bikini Facial?

A bikini facial uses steam, cleansers, peels, and moisturizers, just like a regular facial. It can also include extractions if you have ingrown hairs, though you might ask to skip this step if you have a low pain tolerance. (It’s a sensitive area, after all!) The products used during a bikini facial usually aim to exfoliate and brighten the skin using gentle enzymes and cleansers.

Benefits of a Bikini Facial

Enjoy these benefits of a bikini facial:

  • Removes ingrown hairs and can help prevent future issues
  • Evens out skin tone
  • Unclogs pores that can lead to bumps
  • Removes dead skin cells and impurities so your skin glows

Which Glo2Facial Customization Works Best for Your Bikini Area?

Glo2Facial Illuminate

Full of skin brightening ingredients, this treatment reduces hyperpigmentation and evens out skin texture for a smoother look. It gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells, and it includes anti-inflammatory ingredients to soothe redness and irritation from shaving or waxing.

Top view of a Geneo facial treatment being performed on a woman's chest

4. Décolleté Facial (or Chest Facial)

The décolleté or chest area is often overlooked in skincare routines and treatments, but it’s one of the first areas of your body to start showing signs of aging. Décolleté facials or chest facials have increased in popularity in recent years as people have begun including this delicate area in their regular facial skin care routines. 

What is a Décolleté Facial?

A décolleté facial or chest facial covers the neck and upper chest area, and is very similar to a regular facial. It often includes gentle massage in addition to steam, cleansers, and moisturizers, in order to help prevent wrinkles and promote lymphatic drainage. 

Benefits of a Décolleté Facial

There are many benefits to a décolleté facial:

  • Deeply cleanses and moisturizes an often-neglected area
  • Helps prevent and reduce signs of aging in an area with very delicate skin
  • Nourishes skin and promotes skin cell turnover for skin that glows
  • Promotes lymphatic drainage

Which Glo2Facial Customization Works Best for Your Decollete?

Glo2Facial Detox

Your chest and décolleté get a lot of sun exposure nearly all year. This detoxifying facial treatment fights free radicals, rids your skin of toxins and reduces the appearance of UV damage with active ingredients like green tea extract and marula oil. 

Close-up of Geneo facial treatment being performed on a woman's leg

5. Arm Facial and Leg Facial

Arms and legs are often neglected when it comes to spa treatments, but your limbs deserve some extra TLC, too. The skin on your legs and arms has fewer oil glands than the skin on other parts of your body, so this area is often prone to dryness. A facial treatment provides deep cleansing and moisturization for your limbs, and helps you look your best in any outfit.

What are Arm Facials and Leg Facials?

An arm facial or leg facial works just like any other facial treatment, and includes steam, cleansers, moisturizers, and extractions. If you experience strawberry skin, ingrown hairs, or clogged pores from shaving or chafing, an arm facial and leg facial can help treat those unsightly irritations. 

Benefits of an Arm and Leg Facial

Getting a facial treatment for your arms and legs comes with many benefits:

  • Moisturizes and nourishes skin that is often prone to dryness
  • Removes ingrown hairs and treats “strawberry skin” caused by shaving and clogged pores
  • Evens out skin tone
  • Removes dead skin cells and impurities so your skin glows

Which Glo2Facial Customization Works Best for Your Arms and Legs?

Glo2Facial Hydrate

Your arms and legs have fewer oil glands, so they often suffer from dryness. Our Hydrate Facial improves moisture retention and revitalizes dry, dull skin. Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients promote cellular renewal to keep your skin looking and feeling refreshed.

Woman laying on her stomach in a spa treatment chair, receiving a Geneo facial treatment on her back

6. Full Body Facial + Full Body Exfoliation Spa Treatment

Sometimes you just need a fresh start. You can get a full body spa treatment that provides deep exfoliation to every inch of skin, removing dead skin cells and giving you a glowing complexion from head to toe. 

What Is a Full Body Facial?

A full body facial treatment works just like a facial treatment for any other body part, but includes everything from your back, neck and decollete, arms, legs, butt, bikini, and anywhere else you would like a facial treatment. 

You can also choose to have just certain areas treated, including a decollete facial, arm facial, or leg facial; or opt for a head-to-toe facial treatment.

Benefits of a Full Body Facial

There are many benefits to getting a full body facial:

  • Deeply cleanses and moisturizes your skin from head to toe
  • Relieves current blemishes and helps prevent future breakouts
  • Oxygenates all your skin from the inside out
  • Lets you look your best in any outfit or swimsuit

What Is a Full Body Facial Exfoliation Treatment?

At your full body facial exfoliation treatment, you’ll start by getting undressed. Your esthetician will apply the exfoliant in stages, and you’ll have a towel so you can cover up areas that aren’t being treated. Using either a mildly abrasive scrub or an exfoliating serum, the esthetician will rub the product into your skin to remove the barrier of dead skin cells. You’ll then rinse off and a moisturizer will be applied to hydrate your skin.

Which Glo2Facial Customization Works Best for Your Whole Body?

Glo2Facial Hydrate

While any Glo2Facial customization will work well on your entire body, getting a full body facial treatment is a great opportunity to boost your skin’s hydration. The Glo2Facial Hydrate option enhances moisture retention, strengthens the skin barrier, and improves skin metabolism–all of which are great for every part of your body. 

Benefits of a Full Body Facial Exfoliation Treatment

Full body exfoliation comes with many benefits:

  • Provides deep relaxation as your specialist gently massages the product into your skin
  • Increases blood flow and gives you glowing skin from top to bottom
  • Offers much-needed exfoliation to areas that are hard to reach on your own
  • Creates a smooth foundation for a spray tan which helps it last longer

Can Glo2Facial Provide Full Body Exfoliation?

Yes! All Glo2Facial Body Treatments include three stages: Exfoliation, Oxygenation, and Nourishment. 

Here is what to expect in each stage of a Glo2Facial:

  • Exfoliation: 
    • Natural ingredients in the Glo2Facial react with Primer Gel for gentle, non-invasive exfoliation and trigger the oxygenation process within the skin.
  • Oxygenation: 
    • Glo2Facial’s oxygenation process triggers the body’s natural, physiological process of producing oxygen to increase oxygen levels internally within skin. 
    • Oxygen is carried to the surface of the skin where the heightened levels of oxygen prep the skin to absorb nutrients throughout the rest of the facial treatment.
  • Nourishment:
    • A blend of active ingredients is infused into your newly oxygenated and exfoliated skin during our ultrasound and neo-massage processes, allowing for maximum skin nourishment and hydration.

Ready to Look and Feel Your Best All-Over?

Though facial skin tends to get the most attention, all the skin on your body works the same way and needs regular care to keep it healthy. Whether you’re concerned about your back or your bikini line, full body spa treatments are available to help you cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, and treat any area. 

Glo2Facial provides gentle, targeted treatment using 100% natural ingredients, and each treatment can be customized to your skin’s unique needs with the power of our Glo2Facial customizations. 

Ready for a head-to-toe glow? Click here to find a Glo2Facial provider near you.