If you’re like me and have been blessed with sensitive skin, you’d know how overwhelming it can be to find a facial treatment that won’t make your skin - well, more sensitive.
After years of struggling with tiny bumps, redness, dehydration and the odd dry patch, I decided it was time to book myself in for an Ultra facial: PHA Resurfacing Peel Treatment - a gentle peel that promises to deliver smooth, plump and hydrated skin. Spoiler alert: it does exactly that.
What is the PHA Resurfacing Peel Treatment?
It’s a gentle, dual-action peel that exfoliates, moisturises, plumps, smooths and cleanses surface impurities while improving the appearance of dehydrated, dull skin. How is all of this possible? It’s powered by Gluconolactone (a poly-hydroxy acid) to gently exfoliate the skin as well as Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol that quench the skin with hydration and nourishment.
The best part? It’s easy for all skin types to tolerate, sensitive skin included. With no recovery time needed, it’s the perfect peel to have on your lunch break - so, that’s exactly what I did.
My experience...
My treatment was performed by the lovely Jessica Nichols; a qualified esthetician, experienced beauty therapist and Product Trial Coordinator who looks after clinical trials at Ultra (how lucky are we).
Before we got started on the peel, Jess took a photo of my skin using a Visia Machine. The results were confronting, to say the least, but very impressive. We talked through my most prominent areas of concern - which happen to be the tops of my cheeks, chin and forehead. Great!
Once I nestled myself into the treatment bed, Jess cleansed my skin thoroughly using the Ultra Calming Cleanser - my personal favourite cleanser for its soothing properties. I immediately felt refreshed and comforted.
After a deep cleanse, it was time for the peel. Jess applied the formula all over my face, avoiding my eyes and lips. She massaged the peel into my skin for a few minutes then set the clock for precisely 10 minutes to let it do its magic. Unlike facial treatments I’ve had before, I felt zero discomfort and zero stinging or tingling.
After the timer finished, she wiped away the peel from my skin and applied our Ultra Hydrating Skin Mist, Ultra Calming Moisturiser Cream and SPF. My skin glistened! I looked hydrated, smoother, calm and silky soft to touch. In fact, I couldn’t stop staring at it. Even after one week, my complexion looked so plump and luminous.
My thoughts in short? Run to an Ultra clinic to make your sensitive skin sparkle. I’m going in for seconds.
