Facial treatments are an essential part of skincare routines, offering many benefits for our skin’s health and appearance. Ethereal Day Spa, located at South Quebec and Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, is your number one choice for the best facial treatments in the Denver area. We’d like to help you explore various types of facial treatments and their specific advantages, so we provided this article to better inform you of the choices we offer. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast or new to the world of facials, understanding these treatments can help you make better decisions about your skincare regimen.
Overall benefits of all types of facial treatments
Regardless of the specific type of facial treatment you desire, you should be aware of certain benefits that Ethereal Day Spa can offer clients who choose to schedule a facial treatment with us:
- Improved Skin Texture: Facial treatments, such as exfoliation and microdermabrasion, help remove dead skin cells, revealing a smoother and more refined skin texture. By eliminating surface impurities, our skincare experts can help your skin appear softer and more supple, less rough and more even-toned.
- Greater Hydration: At Ethereal Day Spa, many of our facial treatments focus on hydrating the skin, replenishing moisture levels, and restoring the skin’s natural barrier function. Hydration is important for a healthy complexion and helps prevent dryness, tightness, and flakiness. By providing extra moisture, our facial treatments help to nourish and plump the skin, giving you a more youthful and radiant appearance.
- Deep Cleansing: Facial treatments always offer a deep and thorough cleanse. Cleansing facials, steam, and extraction help to unclog pores, remove impurities, and eliminate excess oil and dirt from the skin. Ethereal Day Spa ensures that this deep cleansing process not only promotes a clearer complexion but also reduces your risk of breakouts and blackheads.
- Skin Rejuvenation: At Ethereal Day Spa, our advanced facial treatments using chemical peels and microneedling stimulate the skin’s natural healing process and boost collagen production. These treatments can help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and sun damage, giving you a more youthful complexion.
- Relaxation and Stress Relief: The estheticians at Ethereal Day Spa often use facial massage and soothing techniques to provide you with a relaxing and pampering experience. The gentle massage movements help to release tension, increase blood circulation, and increase a sense of relaxation and well-being. We find that physical and mental relaxation can help reduce stress levels and promote a healthy, glowing complexion.
- Improved Product Absorption: By preparing the skin through cleansing, exfoliation, and sometimes steam, facial treatments enhance the skin’s ability to absorb skincare products more effectively. At Ethereal Day Spa, we find that proper cleansing and exfoliation helps create a clean canvas for serums, moisturizers, and masks to penetrate more deeply into the skin.
- Customized Solutions: Facial treatments can address specific skin concerns, such as acne, hyperpigmentation, or sensitive skin. The professional estheticians at Ethereal Day Spa can assess your skin type and condition, and recommend treatments and products specifically designed to target your unique needs.
Basic types of facial treatments
Cleansing and exfoliation
Cleansing and exfoliating the skin form the foundation of any effective facial treatment. These processes remove dirt, oil, and dead skin cells, promoting a clear and radiant complexion. Cleansers containing gentle ingredients, such as salicylic acid or tea tree oil, effectively cleanse the skin without stripping away essential moisture. Our estheticians can exfoliate your skin through physical scrubs or chemical exfoliants or enzymes, which gently slough off dead skin cells and reveal a smoother texture.
Facial massage
Facial massage is not only a luxurious treat but also offers therapeutic benefits. By applying gentle pressure and stimulating specific acupressure points, facial massage improves blood circulation, promoting a healthy glow. It also helps relax facial muscles, reducing tension and stress. Incorporating facial massage into your skincare routine can enhance product absorption and contribute to a more youthful appearance. The estheticians at Ethereal Day Spa are specially trained to provide facial massage that will get your skin glowing.
Steam and extraction
Steam and extraction are commonly used in facial treatments to deeply cleanse the pores and remove impurities. Steam helps open up the pores, making it easier to extract blackheads, whiteheads, and other congested areas. The professional estheticians at Ethereal Day Spa employ various techniques, such as gentle manual extractions or comedone extractors, to safely remove debris from the skin. This step is crucial for preventing breakouts and maintaining clear skin.
Mask application
Facial masks provide targeted benefits based on specific skin concerns. There are numerous options available, including clay masks for detoxification, sheet masks for hydration, and gel masks for soothing and cooling effects. Masks deliver concentrated ingredients to the skin, addressing concerns such as dryness, acne, or uneven texture. When selecting a mask, consider your skin type and desired outcome to choose the most suitable one for your needs.
Advanced types of facial treatments
Chemical peels
Chemical peels are advanced treatments used to improve skin texture, reduce hyperpigmentation, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. During a chemical peel, an exfoliating solution is applied to the skin. This solution removes the outer layer of dead skin cells, leading to a smoother, more youthful complexion. The intensity and depth of the peel can be adjusted based on individual needs and desired results.
Microneedling
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin’s surface. These micro-injuries stimulate the skin’s natural healing response and promote the production of collagen and elastin. Microneedling can improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, and enhance overall skin rejuvenation. It can be combined with serums or growth factors to further enhance results.
Specialized types of facial treatments
Acne treatment facials
Specialized facials designed to target acne-prone skin can be highly beneficial for individuals struggling with breakouts. These facials often involve deep cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions to remove pore-clogging impurities. Acne treatment facials aim to calm inflammation, reduce excess oil production, and promote clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Anti-aging facials
Anti-aging facials are tailored to address signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity. These facials typically incorporate ingredients like retinol, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and antioxidants to rejuvenate the skin and promote collagen production. Anti-aging facials may include specialized massage techniques, lymphatic drainage, or the use of advanced technology like LED light therapy to stimulate cellular renewal and promote a more youthful complexion.
Hydrating and nourishing facials
Hydration is vital for maintaining healthy, radiant skin. Hydrating and nourishing facials focus on replenishing moisture levels and restoring the skin’s natural barrier function. These facials often utilize ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and botanical extracts to hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin. They may also involve the application of moisturizing masks or the use of facial massage techniques to enhance product absorption and promote deep hydration.
Choosing the right facial treatment
Assessing your skin type and concerns
Before selecting a facial treatment, it’s essential to identify your skin type and specific concerns. Understanding whether you have oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin can help you choose treatments that target your unique needs. Consider factors such as acne, aging signs, uneven texture, or hyperpigmentation to determine the most suitable options for your skincare goals.
Consulting with a professional
Seeking professional advice from an esthetician or dermatologist is invaluable when choosing the right facial treatment. These experts can assess your skin condition, provide personalized recommendations, and perform treatments with expertise and precision. They will consider factors like your medical history, lifestyle, and budget to guide you toward the most effective and safe facial treatments.
Addressing budget and time constraints
When selecting facial treatments, it’s essential to consider both your budget and time availability. Some treatments may require multiple sessions or have a higher price tag due to advanced technology or specialized ingredients. However, there are also more affordable options and at-home treatments that can deliver satisfying results. Prioritize your skincare needs and explore options that align with your budget and schedule.
Your quick guide to each of the different types of facial treatments offered at Ethereal Day Spa
Facial treatments offer many options to address various skin concerns and enhance overall skin health. From basic cleansing and exfoliation to advanced procedures like chemical peels and laser treatments, there is a treatment suitable for everyone at Ethereal Day Spa. Check out these signature facial treatments when booking an appointment with us:
- Ethereal Classic Facial – Combines all the therapeutic benefits of a European facial and much more. A highly concentrated marine mask, selected especially for your skin type, targets its action on improving the moisture balance within the skin and produces exceptional results. The skin is awakened with a dewy, radiant complexion.
- Extended Youth Facial – Uses sea minerals to bathe your skin in the necessary vitamins needed for elasticity and collagen production.
- Vie Ultra Smoothing Facial – Gives you an unforgettable anti-aging experience. A seashore plant extract combined with five protein potent anti-aging active ingredients immediately brings new vitality to even the most damaged cells. A Micro-D Exfoliating Massage prepares the skin for a three-layer thermal clay masque. Skin is visibly smoother, younger and more beautiful. To encourage relaxation our estheticians will apply self-heating mud to your spine and abdomen. The warm, bubbling mud will soothe and detoxify your aching muscles.
- Knock ‘Em Dead Facial – You’re up for a night on the town, but your skin isn’t. Come in and let our highly experienced professionals cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish your skin to a perfect glow. Your skin has never felt so clean or looked so good!
- Teen Clean Facial – Designed for our younger guests, a thorough analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, and treatment masque are followed by a lesson from our skin care professionals. Guidance through a customized home-care program and skin care regimen will give you the perfect foundation for a lifetime of beautiful skin.
- Gentlemen’s Fit Facial – Meets the specific needs of a man’s skin by using nutrient-rich marine agents to address the area left neglected by the soap-and-shave approach. The face is deeply cleansed and a scalp massage promotes calmness and well-being. The finishing touch is an application of moisturizing cream selected specifically for your skin’s needs.
- Truth Facial – Uses 100% active and functional ingredients that will make a difference on your skin. No fillers, preservatives, waxes, emulsifiers, oils or fragrances. Our ingredients leverage the latest bio chemical understandings and utilize proven strategies, gleaned from years of compounding prescription skin health products for physicians and the most discerning patients.
- Other specialty skin care treatments such as dermaplaning, VI Peel, microneedling, and the ever-popular Hydra Facial
Ethereal Day Spa Is committed to providing you with a convenient retreat that is light, calm and soothing. A pleasant Day Spa in Denver, Colorado with an environment dedicated to inner peace and rejuvenation. We aspire to be a personal oasis that will elevate your senses with a focus on relaxation, earn your loyalty, and encourage you to visit us for all your spa needs. The Ethereal Classic Facial is the perfect opening note to your spa experience. This classic facial treatment combines all the therapeutic benefits of a European facial and much more. A highly concentrated marine mask, selected especially for your skin type, targets its action on improving the moisture balance within the skin and produces exceptional results. The skin is awakened with a dewy, radiant complexion. Ethereal Day Spa strives to provide a balance of serenity and well-being designed to enhance your life. We’re only about 31 minutes from Denver International Airport (DIA). Book your appointment now: 720-200-4255.
Our clients happily choose Ethereal Day Spa for all types of facial treatments
“Best facial I have ever had! My skin is extremely sensitive and usually after a facial I have to do some type of maintenance of my own to get my skin looking normal. But my face felt refreshed, and clean, it was incredible! The wonderful woman who did my facial listened to all my needs and concerns, she was very attentive. I cannot wait to go back! – Staci Lee
“Ethereal facials are the best in the city. Estheticians offer consistent quality. Relaxing environment, clean spaces make this the top spa in town.” – Michael Kutner
