Different Types of Facial Treatments, Masks & Peels

Overview | Different Types of facials | Add-ons Facials | Masks | Peels

e all know about the beneficial effects of facials. As noted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, facials help us to enhance our skin. They can remove blemishes; combat lines and wrinkles; moisturize, tighten, regenerate, and heal the skin; and make the skin shine, among other fabulous wonders.

We, at The Bombay Skin Clinic, offer a wide range of specially curated facials designed and ideated by Mumbai-based dermatologist Dr. Batul Patel. Believing in a holistic approach to skincare, we work closely with every patient to understand their skin type and skin needs, thereby recommending the best facial suited to them.

Let’s take a look at the different types of facials that you can try at The Bombay Skin Clinic for enviable, smooth, and radiant skin.

Different types of facials

Below are the different types of facials that we offer, which can take years off your skin:

1. The Bombay Brightening Facial – Our signature, ultra-advanced brightening facial, this includes the use of high-quality science-based ingredients derived from marine plants, bromelain (a pineapple enzyme), a very stable vitamin C molecule, scutellaria, and sea fennel. A one-hour relaxing facial, the results speak for themselves: overall brightening of the face with a reduction in pigmentation and prevention of new spots. Great for brides or before a major event, this facial has no downtime.
   We start with removing make-up and dirt with a vitamin C-rich radiance marine cleansing milk, followed by a high-speed micro-jet spray for exfoliation. Next, an enzymatic peel containing natural pineapple extract and vitamin C is massaged on the face, providing an instant ‘new skin’ effect. Two serums, a skin tone brightener, and a skin tone activator are then applied to give the face a soft touch and glow. Finally, a hydrating mask with active ingredients from sea plants, seaweeds, and spirulina and a natural brightening mask are applied to brighten the face.
2. SuperJet Facial – Advanced aesthetic technology-based, this comprehensive five-step facial offers oxygenation with enhanced beauty. Firstly, we start by removing dirt and make-up with a vitamin C-rich radiance cleansing milk. Secondly, a high-speed micro-jet spay is used to accelerate a jet of micro droplets to gently cleanse and exfoliate. Thirdly, we use a photodynamic light therapy to stimulate the blood flow and collagen while improving lymphatic circulation.
   Next, an oxygen water spray delivers pulsated oxygen with a specially formulated serum containing arginine, vitamin C, and kojic acid to further exfoliate. This helps to improve skin texture and tone. The oxygen rejuvenates and heals the skin while the peel reduces pigment spots. Lastly, hyaluronic acid and oxygen are injected via no-needle pressure oxygen injection to strengthen skin cells. As an add-on, we also apply a specially formulated Korean mask to further brighten the skin.
3. Laser Facial – The laser peel technique can help you in different ways. The procedure involves using a laser to remove dead skin cells. This results in smoother skin, as the procedure removes wrinkles, scars, and spots from your face. Acne scars and spider veins can also be treated with the laser procedure.
4. The Bombay Infusion Facial – This non-invasive infusion facial is another important signature treatment. As the name suggests, it helps to infuse essential nutrients deep into the skin to brighten, hydrate, and rejuvenate it. We start with a vitamin A and C cleanser, followed by hydradermabrasion to suction off all the dirt and gently cleanse the face; the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology notes how hydradermabrasion is effective in skin rejuvenation. Then, to improve the skin texture, we apply a gentle peel containing a combination of lactic acid, arginine, arbutin acid, and kojic acid. Post this, natural aloe vera is applied with amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
   Next, we use electroporation to enhance the permeability of the skin tissue so that it can absorb the aloe vera completely; electro-osmosis allows the serum to deeply penetrate the skin. Next, a cold hammer is used to calm the skin and seal in the serum infusions. Finally, a hydrating and natural brightening mask with sea plants, spirulina, and seaweeds is applied for one final brightening effect on the face.
5. The Bombay Pumpkin Facial – This seven-step facial provides deep moisturization and advanced exfoliation to the skin within 45 minutes. The first step involves cleansing the face gently with a vitamin A and C cleanser, followed by hydradermabrasion for crystal-free exfoliation and removal of dead skin cells. This simultaneously infuses and bathes the skin in the water gently.
   After this, the namesake, the natural pumpkin peel, is applied to improve skin texture, clarity, and smoothness. Next, a green tea neutralizer is applied, followed by a cellular matrix C and pumpkin activator. After this, a dry collagen mask is applied and cleaned off with warm water. Then, biopeptide rejuvenation serum is applied. Finally, we apply an omega 3 marine mask to lend a fantastic glow.
6. Anti-Clock Facial – Specially designed for dry, sagging, and mature skin, our seven-step facial starts with a vitamin C face cleanser and a high-speed micro jet spray for exfoliation. The next step involves the use of high intensity focused ultrasound probe (HIFU). This uses ultrasound energy to tighten concerned regions like the area around the eyes and jawline. It can even help with fine lines around the lips and forehead. An enzymatic peel with vitamin C and pineapple extract is massaged on the face, followed by the application of a radiance lotion with ingredients like Scutellaria, which fights free radicals, and Licorice, which brightens the complexion. Then, a firmness serum and force marine oxygen are applied to oxygenate cells and increase skin elasticity.
   In the next step, a mask mixture of plumping massage oil and plumping mousse is applied. This contains micro hyaluronic acid, which promotes collagen stimulation, and plenty of other seaweed extracts, which restore youth and firmness. Finally, the facial closes with a hydrating and natural brightening mask with ingredients from sea plants, seaweeds, and spirulina.
7. The Bombay Intensive Vitamin C Facial – Ready to own your day with your skin feeling instantly radiant and soft? It reduces dark spots and completely relaxes you in 75 minutes. After a vitamin C and A face cleanser and a high-speed micro jet spray for exfoliation, an advanced Q-switched laser is used to give instant brightness. This is followed by deep cleansing with specialized desquacrem with essential ingredients from fatty acids found in coconut oil. Following this is the most important step of applying the purest form of vitamin C to the face.
   In the next step, a special cream with exotic ingredients like avocado, marine collagen, macadamia oil, and vitamin C is massaged on the face for instant smoothness and hydration. Post this, for a true energy boost, an instant ampoule transparent mask is used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The ampoule contains powerful ingredients like rice peptide, almond biofibre, and Siberian ginseng extract. Finally, the facial ends with a sunscreen.
8. The Bombay Glass Skin Facial – This five-step facial of ours gets you super-clean, glass-looking skin instantly. It begins with the removal of make-up and dirt with a vitamin A and C cleanser that is gently massaged for maximum penetration and relaxing the facial muscles. Following this, crystal-free hydradermabrsion exfoliation removes dead skin cells and simultaneously bathes and hydrates the skin.
   Next, with a scalpel, our experienced dermatologists carefully remove dead skin cells, following which a pure vitamin C solution is applied for instant radiance; it works as an antioxidant to reduce spots. Finally, a brightening mask containing seaweed is applied to lend the face an enviable glow.
9. Acne Healing Facial – A five-step comprehensive healing program to reduce acne, redness, and inflammation, we begin this facial by using a facial cleanser with vitamin C and a high-speed micro jet spray for exfoliation and hydration. The next step involves a photodynamic light therapy, which helps to encourage natural cell healing, as noted by Stanford Healthcare. Following this, an oxygen water spray is used to deliver pulsated oxygen and a specially formulated acne peel deep in the epidermis. In this process, the oxygen helps in healing and rejuvenating the skin while the acne peel aids in reducing acne. Then, hyaluronic acid and oxygen is injected via no needle pressure oxygen injection to strengthen the cells. Finally, as an add-on, a specially formulated Korean face mask is applied to further brighten the skin.
10. Vampire facial – True to its name, the vampire facial uses components of the patient’s blood called PRP (platelet rich plasma) and injects these via microneedling into the skin as part of the treatment. These contain growth factors that stimulate healing of the skin. This treatment is suited to managing wrinkles and sun damage.
11. Oxygen Facial – An oxygen facial has many benefits such as treating the skin that has acne, combating signs of aging like wrinkles, and helping to clean out pores.
12. Men’s facial – These are facials that are specially designed to suit a a man’s skin. We recommend these facials for anyone suffering from ingrown hair, acne, or razor burns. The treatment comprises of normal steps like exfoliation and cleansing with men’s skin care products.
13. Fruit facial – A fruit facial is an alternative to chemical facials. These facials are suited for a variety of skin problems such as dull and dry skin and oily skin. Fruit facials contain fruit acids like phenolic acid and citric acid, as well as many minerals and vitamins.
14. Gold facial – A truly luxurious treatment, a gold facial involves the use of a gold face mask after cleansing and exfoliating the skin. Gold is known to fight signs of sun damage and can also promote regeneration of cells leaving the skin fresher and healthier.
15. HIFU facial – This advanced facial uses the latest in ultrasound techniques to penetrate into the lower layers of skin for healing and rejuvenation. HIFU is suited to patients with skin laxity that is moderate or mild.
16. PRP facial – This facial makes the use of platelet rich plasma in the patient’s own blood cells to improve regeneration of cells. There are harmful side-effects and the treatment is mildly invasive. The results leave the skin smooth and fresh.
17. Diamond facial – This treatment makes the use of a diamond tip device to treat the skin. Post scrubbing, a diamond gel and face mask are applied to help reduce signs of sun damage and leave the skin with an overall healthy glow.
18. Other facials like Herbal facial, Brightening Facial, Papaya Facial, Anti Clock Facial and more.

Add-on facials

We, at The Bombay Skin Clinic in Mumbai, offer two types of add-ons, which are:

1. Masks

Our list of masks includes:

• Omega 3 Marine Mask: This is a hydrating alginate mask with seaweeds, marine minerals, Alginic acids, holistic vitamins, pure algae, and more, helping to replenish dry, aging skin.
• Brightening Mask: Containing brown seaweed and free from chemicals and parabens, this helps to hydrate and firm the skin.
• Collagen Radiance Mask: This alginate mask firms, hydrates and restores the youthful appearance of the skin. Being natural and paraben-free, it contains marine collagen to leave the skin soft and supple.
• Black Premium Remodelling Mask: A charcoal and collagen powder mask, this helps to reduce the inflammation of acne, oiliness of the skin, and balances the skin without dehydrating it.
• Spirulina Mask: This paraben-free firming mask contains spirulina, a blue-green algae, that eliminates free radicals and slows signs of aging, leaving the skin brighter and smoother.
• Gold Premium Modelling Mask: With Asian botanical ingredients and Jojoba, Ginseng, Caviar, and silk amino acid, this rubber mask provides long-lasting moisturization, removal of impurities, and revitalizes the skin.
• Marine Jewel Illuminating Mask: A potent blend of S marine-jewel ingredients, this replenishes moisture below the skin’s surface and minimizes pigmentation with the help of green algae and vitamin C.

Since each mask has its own special purpose, our staff will be able to guide you and recommend the best mask for your skin needs.

2. Peels

Our list of add-on peels include:

• Black Peel: A natural, organic peel made from black vinegar, this is a mixture of jasmonic and salicylic acid that helps improve acne, skin aging, cysts, and pigmentary problems.
• C glowing powder with C peel: A combination of a glowing powder containing ascorbic acid and C peel, this is gently massaged on the skin to treat dehydrated skin and hyperpigmentation.
• Enzyme Peel: Containing all-natural ingredients, this paraben-free peel includes pineapple extract and scutellaria to help fight free radicals and pigmentation.
• Glycolic: This ideal for exfoliation and revealing fresher and brighter skin. It is also used to treat scarring, signs of again, and discoloration.
• Hyaluronic: This acid can enhance moisture content while revitalizing the outer skin’s surface layers to give you radiant skin free from wrinkles and fine lines.
• Inno Peel: This is a potent synergistic action peel containing arbutin, vitamin A, salicylic acid, kojic acid, and phytic acid used to treat acne, acne marks, and pigmentation.
• Instant Radiance Foam Scrub: This contains natural brown seaweed to help eliminate impurities, release clogged pores, and refine the skin with a gentle massage.
• MesoCIT RU: A unique blend of mesosolution like 4n butylresorcinol, Azelaic acid, vitamin C, and Retnol, this is used to treat hyperpigmentation. It stimulates collagen synthesis and prevents oxidative damage.
• KojicPeel: This is a proven and patented light to medium peel formula for effective bleaching, exfoliation, and pigment inhibition. Made from kojic acid, this peel has anti-microbial properties, along with proven effects in skin lightening.
• Nomelan Peel: A corrective peel formula by Sesderma, it treats acne and post-inflammatory and facial melanosis for a brighter complexion and homogenous skin texture and color.
• Pumpkin: Helping to remove dead keratinized skin layer, this also aids in improving the texture, clarity, and smoothness of the skin
• Salicylic: Specially derived from winter green leaves and willow bark, this acts like an instant anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-redness peel to reduce comedonal acne and acne marks.
• TCA Peel: This removes aged and damaged skin, causing the skin protein to coagulate and replace it with a new epidermis. It is effective for stubborn pigmentation.
• Yellow Peel: Based on retinol, this normalizes the keratinization and nourishes the skin to prevent new wrinkles. It also diminishes the depth of old wrinkles and increases skin elasticity.

Each peel has its own unique purpose and doctors at our clinic will be able to recommend the ones you can benefit from the most.

Ready for a refreshing, healing, and skin-brightening facial? Choose from our varied range of specially formulated facials and add-on treatments by Dr. Batul Patel to flaunt smooth, glowing skin. Book an appointment with us and walk out with fabulous skin today!

References

1. National Center for Biotechnology Information
2. Stanford Healthcare
3. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology