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It is that time of year, when clients flock to our treatment rooms with dry, dehydrated skin looking for hydrating treatments. If you are looking to adjust your hydrating protocols, add new hydrating protocols or perhaps just bring in a few new hydrating products, check out the hydrating treatments from leading suppliers that we have provided here.
Stone Crop Body Treatment
Eminence
Step 1. Using a circular motion, apply the Stone Crop Revitalizing Body Scrub to the entire body, working from the outer limbs in towards the heart. Leave on. Step 2. Dispense 2 to 4 tablespoons of the Stone Crop Restorative Body Wrap into a bowl and dilute with warm water or tea in a 1:1 ratio. This wrap can be applied on its own or layered directly over the Stone Crop Revitalizing Body Scrub.
Step 3. Have the Client lay face up on the table with a modesty towel (please refer to your spa’s draping policy for more details). Apply a thin layer of body wrap to each leg and wrap with a plastic sheet.
Step 4. Help the client sit up, holding the modesty towel with their arms across their chest, and apply a thin layer of body wrap to the back. Wrap the remainder of the plastic sheet around the client’s shoulders.
Step 5. Help the client lay down on their back. Apply a thin layer of body wrap to each arm, cross the arms across the chest again and wrap with a plastic sheet.
Step 6. Wrap the second plastic sheet around the client (and hot towels, if used), followed by the mylar blanket and finally the wool blanket. Perform a 10–20 minute treatment during the wrap (mini facial or neck, face and scalp massage)
Step 7. Removal
Wet Room Removal: Unwrap the wool blanket, mylar blanket and plastic sheets and ask the client to shower. While the client is in the shower, remove the plastic, mylar blanket, cooled towels (if used) and wool blanket from the treatment table. Have the Client return to the table and lay on their front between the dry sheets.
Dry Room Removal: Unwrap the wool blanket and mylar blanket and remove cooled bath towel from the legs. Begin removing product using hot, wet hand towels, rolling the plastic sheet towards their body, and cover the client with a dry sheet. Once all product is removed from the legs, cover with a dry sheet. Help the client sit up, holding the modesty towel with their arms across their chest and remove the product from the back using hot wet towels. Roll the plastic sheet, mylar and wool blanket down to their hips and help the client lay back down on the dry sheet. Remove the product from their arms and continue to cover the upper body with the dry sheet. Ask the Client to lift their hips off the table, and remove the plastic sheet, mylar and wool blanket from underneath the client. The client should now be laying on their back on the dry sheet and be fully covered with a second dry sheet Ask the client to flip over on their front between the dry sheets.
Acne Safe Hydrating Protocol
Wish Skin Health
Use this protocol with compromised, sensitized or dehydrated skin types. Always check client comfort by asking for sensitation level on a scale of 1-10. Anything over a four can be soothed by applying moisturizer or SPF. Peel can also be removed with a cool compress.
Step 1. Cleanse with Emerge Biome Repair.
Step 2. Tone with Conditioning Hydra-Mist. Apply with a cotton round.
Step 3 (optional). Treat with RestoraPlex. Allow to process for five minutes.
Step 4. Press in C21 Youth Glow Serum.
Step 5. Apply MacroMoisture+.
Step 6. Finish with Light Magic+ SPF 30.
Add-ons: Perform extractions after cleansing and toning or peel application. High-frequency or LED therapy can be included.
Glazed Donut Skin
Aesthetic Back Bar
Glazed donut skin is ultra-hydrated, plump, dewy looking skin. The treatment time is 45-60 minutes.
Step 1. Cleanse skin withFacial Gel Cleanser. All skin types do well with this treatment. You can add a couple of drops of orange or lemon essential oil to fun it up.
Step 2. Tone skin with Cucumber Toner
Step 3. Exfoliate skin with dermaplaning, microdermabrasion or skin scrubber.
Step 4. Use the steamer or hot compress for this step. Apply the Revitalizing Enzyme Mask and leave on the skin for 8-15 minutes depending on skin type. Step 5. Apply HA Forte Intense Hydrating Mask to the skin.If it is not a sensitive skin type, add orange or lemon essential oil. Just a couple of drops is enough. Can add hot compress or leave alone.
Step 6. Apply the Antioxidant Eye Cream
Step 7. Apply Daily Skin Salve and do a light massage. This light serum is great for all skin types.
Step 8. Apply a couple of drops of Vitamin Restore Serum (For Normal to Oily skin types you can apply the Balance Serum here).
Step 9. Apply Vitamin Daily Moisturizer (For Normal to Oily skin types you can apply Daily Balance Moisturizer)
Step 10. Apply your choice of sunscreen. If you have a good loose mineral, you can apply that also.
The Ultimate Winter Home Care Routine
Factorfive
Winter can be harsh on your skin, but this regimen combines deep hydration, potent anti-aging ingredients, and rejuvenating treatments to keep your skin glowing and healthy.
Step 1. Cleanse thoroughly with Factorfive Gentle Gel Cleanser to clear away dirt, oil, and impurities while maintaining your skin’s natural balance. Apply a small amount to damp skin, massaging in circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. If the client has worn heavy makeup or sunscreen during the day, I recommend a double cleanse with this gentle formula to ensure every last trace is gone. This step preps the skin for optimal product absorption.
Step 2: Dispense a pea-sized amount of The Factorfive Regenerative Serum onto your fingertips. Gently pat and smooth it over theface and neck. Let it absorb completely before moving on to the next step. This serum is a true game-changer, especially during the winter months when your skin needs extra care.
Step 3: Next, apply the FACTORFIVE Anti-Aging Cream to deeply hydrate your skin and support its elasticity. This step is crucial for combating dryness and keeping thw skin plump and soft during colder weather. Use a small amount and massage it into the face, neck, and décolleté using upward motions. Take a moment to really work the product in.
Step 4: The FACTORFIVE Night Retinol Cream helps boost cellular turnover, improving skin texture and leaving your complexion glowing. Apply a thin, even layer to theface and neck, avoiding the eye area. If the client is new to retinol, start slow. Use it 2-3 nights a week and increase as your skin builds tolerance. Retinol is the gold standard for anti-aging and skin renewal, but don’t forget to pair it with SPF during the day to protect skin from UV damage.
Step 5: Once a week, use Factorfive Growth Factor Mask for an extra dose of hydration and revitalization. This is like a mini facial you can do at home! After cleansing, apply the mask evenly over the face, avoiding the eye area. Relax for the recommended time (refer to the product instructions), then rinse off with lukewarm water. This mask leaves skin feeling incredibly soft and renewed. It’s the perfect winter indulgence.
AquaBoost Facial
Aquaboost
Step 1. Cleanse skin with the cleanser of your choice. Perform a skin analysis and select the appropriate serum. The client will either get Dry, Normal, Combination Skin Serum (serum 1) or Oily, Congested, Acneic/Acne Prone Skin Serum (serum 2).
Step 2. If you are using serum 1, perfomr a cleanse and exfoliate. If you are performing a deep cleanse. Perform one pass with serum 1 or 2. Beginning at the chin, move in upward and outward motions. Hold the skin taut with one hand while gliding with the other to ensure a smooth glide without skipping or rapid release. Follow the grid provided in the training manual for added guidance. Spend additional time as needed in areas of increased congestion.
Step 3. Perform one pass with serum 3. Press excess serum into the skin throughout the service.
Step 4. Select Gel Mask or Heavy Gel Serum. Using the Cryowand, perform one pass. Begin at the chin, move in circular motions upward and outward. Keep the Cryowant moving at all times.