HydraPurge Facial in Boston

Who it is for

Blackheads, congestion, dullness and dehydration, and anyone who wants clean, glowing skin with zero downtime. A favorite first facial, a reliable monthly reset and a go-to before photos or an event. It is also part of every Acne Bootcamp plan.

What is hydradermabrasion?

Hydradermabrasion combines three steps in one handpiece: water-based cleansing and exfoliation, vortex-style suction that lifts blackheads and buildup from the pores, and infusion of hydrating serums. It is the same category of technology behind branded treatments like Hydrafacial, and it is gentle enough for most skin types with no downtime. Compare HydraPurge with a branded Hydrafacial.

Our own machine, similar technology

Comparing options? See HydraPurge vs. a branded Hydrafacial.

HydraPurge is our own custom hydradermabrasion system. Like a Hydrafacial, it uses water-based exfoliation, vortex-style suction to lift blackheads and buildup from the pores, and serum infusion to hydrate. Branded machines carry branded pricing. Ours lets us give you the same kind of deep clean and glow without the inflated price tag.

What happens during your HydraPurge facial

Every signature facial begins with breathwork, essential oils, steam, double cleansing and an expert skin analysis, all done for you. Then HydraPurge cleanses, exfoliates, clears pores with gentle suction and infuses hydrating serums. Twenty minutes of massage for the face, neck and shoulders finish the visit.

Results

Skin looks clearer, smoother and more hydrated right away, with visibly cleaner pores through the nose, chin and forehead. Most clients book monthly to keep the glow, which is exactly what the Signature membership is built for.

Before you book

Your esthetician reviews your intake form before every treatment. Please tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active skin infection or cold sore, a recent sunburn, or use prescription retinoids or isotretinoin, so we can adjust your treatment. If you have had Botox, fillers, laser or other injections, please wait two weeks before your facial. Tell us about any salicylic acid sensitivity or aspirin allergy, as some HydraPurge serums contain salicylic acid.

Aftercare

• Skin looks best left bare today. If you need makeup, wait a few hours.
• Skip retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs for 24 to 48 hours.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms and heavy sweating for the rest of the day.
• Drink water, moisturize and wear SPF in the morning.

Done for you, start to finish

We never hand you a cleanser and point you to a sink. Some spas make you wash your own face before they start. Here, every step is done for you, from the double cleanse to the final massage. Just lie back.

Membership pricing

Members save on every visit. The Signature membership is $129 a month for a 50-minute signature facial, and the Advanced membership is $199 a month. Students pay $99 Tuesday to Thursday with student happy hour.

Where we are

Proven in Dallas, now in Boston. Facial Theory began in Dallas, Texas, where our sister studio has earned over 100 five-star reviews. Facial Theory Boston is run separately, with the same method and the same standard of care.

Facial Theory is a private skin studio inside Sola Salon Studios at 3 Center Plaza, Government Center, one client at a time. See our location and directions.

Serving Back Bay, Newbury Street, Downtown Boston, Financial District, Beacon Hill, South End, Seaport, North End, Fenway and Kenmore, Charlestown, South Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Quincy, Government Center, West End, Chestnut Hill, Brighton, Allston, Wellesley.