Deep Cleaning Glow Face

What this facial actually is

The deep cleansing glow facial is our extraction-led signature facial — a 90-minute clinical treatment that takes the skin through a thorough professional cleanse, enzymatic exfoliation, manual extractions where appropriate, and brightening, calming finishing steps. It is designed as a genuine reset for congested, dull or pre-event skin, not as a relaxation-only experience that does little for the skin itself.

We do not believe a results-focused facial has to feel clinical and unpleasant. The pacing is relaxing; the depth of work is real.

What it is good for

The facial is at its best for:

• Oily, congested or blackhead-prone skin that benefits from regular professional extractions
• Dull, tired skin needing a thorough reset
• Pre-event preparation booked 5–10 days before a wedding, photoshoot or event
• Maintenance between peels, microneedling or laser sessions
• Maintenance for clients on Obagi or similar medical-grade home programmes

What it is not

The deep cleansing facial is not medical treatment for active inflammatory acne. If you have cystic acne, persistent breakouts or significant active inflammation, we will recommend clinical management first — antibiotics, retinoids, hormonal evaluation as appropriate — before the facial has a useful role. We are honest about that boundary rather than promising a facial can solve a medical problem.

It is also not a substitute for in-clinic peels, microneedling or laser when those are the right tools for your concern. It complements them.

Who suits it — and who should wait

Most adult skin types are appropriate. We will defer the facial when there is active rosacea or eczema flare, active cold sores or herpes simplex in the area, recent peel, laser or microneedling within 2 weeks, or isotretinoin within the last 6 months.

What happens on the day

After a brief consultation and skin assessment, the facial proceeds through a structured sequence: double cleanse, enzymatic exfoliation, steam to soften follicles, manual extractions of accessible comedones, a targeted mask, brightening or hydrating serum, and a mineral SPF finish. Total time around 90 minutes. We do not force extractions on lesions that are not ready, because forcing extractions causes the very scarring and pigmentation we are trying to avoid.

Recovery

Some pinkness in extracted areas for an hour or two. Skin generally looks brighter and smoother straight after. We ask that you avoid heavy make-up for the rest of the day, use gentle skincare and SPF the following day, and skip retinoids and acids for 24–48 hours.

Frequency

For congested skin, monthly facials are sensible. For maintenance, every 6–8 weeks works for most. We do not push frequency for its own sake — we plan the facial cadence around your wider skin programme, peels, microneedling and home skincare so the elements work together rather than colliding.

Pre-event timing

If you are booking around a major event, the sweet spot is 5–10 days beforehand — late enough that the visible glow is at its best, early enough to allow any small marks from extractions to settle completely. We will plan timing during booking; never book the facial for the day of the event.