Celestial Soothing Facial

The Soothing Facial is a gentle, restorative treatment designed specifically for sensitive, reactive, irritated, or compromised skin.

This treatment is ideal if you're experiencing:

• Redness, flushing, or visible irritation that won't settle
• Rosacea or rosacea-prone skin
• Reactive skin that flares up from products, weather changes, or stress
• A damaged or compromised skin barrier — tight, dry, stinging, or burning sensations when applying products
• Skin that's been over-treated by harsh actives (retinol, acids, benzoyl peroxide) or aggressive facials
• Post-procedure sensitivity after laser, microneedling, peels, or other treatments
• Eczema-prone facial skin
• Hormonal or stress-related skin sensitivity
• Skin that feels uncomfortable more often than it feels calm

A simple way to think about it:

• Age-Defying Facial — Stimulates collagen and firms with advanced technology
• Clarifying Acne Facial — Clears congestion and fights bacteria aggressively
• Luxe Facial — The most comprehensive, multi-modality experience
• Soothing Facial — The gentlest, most protective, most barrier-focused treatment on our menu

Sensitive or reactive skin operates under different rules than healthy, resilient skin. When the skin barrier is compromised — whether from rosacea, over-exfoliation, environmental stress, or product irritation — it loses its ability to protect itself.

The Soothing Facial is 60 minutes — paced slowly and gently throughout. Sensitive skin responds best to an unhurried approach, and every product and technique is given proper time to absorb and work without overstimulating the skin.

Only if your skin can safely tolerate them — and only on a very limited, gentle basis

Immediately after your session:
✅ Visibly calmer, less red skin
✅ Reduced tightness and discomfort
✅ A more even, comfortable skin tone
✅ Deeply hydrated, softer-feeling skin
✅ A "quiet" complexion — the absence of irritation often feels like relief

Over the following days:
✅ Products absorb more comfortably without stinging or burning
✅ Reduced reactivity to temperature, wind, and environmental triggers
✅ Skin feels stronger and more resilient
✅ Redness cycles less frequently and less intensely

With consistent treatments:
✅ A progressively stronger, more resilient skin barrier
✅ Fewer and less severe flare-ups over time
✅ Reduced baseline redness
✅ Greater tolerance for active products when reintroduced carefully
✅ Skin that feels comfortable as its default state — not just on good days

Yes — and it's specifically designed with rosacea-prone skin in mind. Rosacea skin is highly reactive to heat, friction, strong actives, and overstimulation — all of which are deliberately avoided in the Soothing Facial.

Yes — this is one of the most common reasons clients book the Soothing Facial, and one of the most rewarding to treat.

The Soothing Facial breaks this cycle by:

• Stopping the stimulation that's causing the damage
• Delivering barrier-repair ingredients that rebuild the protective layer
• Restoring hydration at a deep level without irritating the surface
• Calming the inflammation that's keeping the skin in a reactive state

We use medical-grade, professional-only products from SkinCeuticals and iS Clinical, selected specifically for their calming, anti-inflammatory, barrier-repair formulations. Key ingredients you may encounter during your session include:

• Niacinamide — Strengthens the barrier, reduces redness, and improves moisture retention
• Hyaluronic Acid — Deeply hydrates without irritating
• Ceramides — Restore the lipid barrier that holds moisture in and keeps irritants out
• Aloe Vera — Soothes and cools inflamed skin
• Chamomile / Bisabolol — Natural anti-inflammatory and calming agents
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) — Supports skin healing and moisture retention

The right cadence depends on how reactive your skin currently is:

• During an active flare-up or acute sensitivity phase: every 2 weeks until your skin stabilizes and the barrier begins to rebuild
• For ongoing sensitivity management: every 3–4 weeks as a maintenance treatment that keeps your barrier strong and your reactivity low
• For occasional reactive episodes: as needed, whenever your skin signals it needs calming (seasonal changes, post-travel, post-procedure, stress periods)

Yes. Because it’s customized, we can calm inflammation, support the skin barrier, or target congestion—all within the same treatment if needed.

For the best results, we recommend:

• Avoiding strong actives (like retinol or exfoliating acids) 2–3 days prior
• Minimizing sun exposure before your appointment
• Arriving with clean skin if possible (though we will always cleanse thoroughly)
• Letting your esthetician know about any recent treatments, skin sensitivities, or changes

This helps ensure your skin is in the best condition to receive the treatment safely and effectively.

Most clients leave glowing with little to no downtime. In some cases (like deeper exfoliation or extractions), you may experience mild redness that typically subsides within a few hours.

Absolutely. Add-ons like dermaplaning, LED therapy, or guasha massage can be incorporated to elevate your results even further.

Your esthetician will recommend a personalized home care routine so you can extend and enhance your results between visits.

Yes, we offer treatment packages - 3 pack, 5 pack and 10 pack - for clients who want to maintain consistent results and commit to their skin goals. Your esthetician can recommend the best package based on your skin needs and desired outcomes.