Fraxel and CO2 laser treatments destroy (scary word, we know) the top layer of your skin, but in a good way. This allows you to regrow a newer, refreshed layer, getting you closer to that “smooth as a baby’s bottom” look we’re all going for. It’s definitely a more intense treatment and does require some downtime (at least a couple of weeks), but you’ll see much more dramatic results compared to a Clear + Brilliant treatment.

Professional treatments- such as glycolic acid peels, "Jessner's" peels, VIPeels, retinol peels, the list goes on- can help with basically anything, including pigmentation, fine lines, acne, uneven texture, or overall tone. Keep in mind, the key word is “professional”- the treatments strong enough to provide meaningful results are typically only found at a dermatologist’s office

More scary words comin’ atcha! This treatment is a combo of microneedling (cue the visions of tiny knives going into your face) and radiofrequency technologies (cue the visions of aliens trying to communicate through your TV).

While the images these words conjure are a tad extreme, the intensity of the words is pretty valid. Microneedling creates tiny injuries to the skin to kickstart a renewal process, while the radiofrequency current causes more controlled trauma to the targeted skin. Don’t worry, the benefits are just as intense- this combo treatment creates new skin quickly, which can fade fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and scarring while developing beautiful smooth skin. 

Trigger warning: this one has the scariest visuals yet. Microdermabrasion works like a tiny sandblaster, buffing away the top layer of dead skin cells (did you cringe?), and smoothing out rough texture and tone. While it sounds painful, when done by an esthetician as part of a facial, it really isn’t. You’ll need a series of these treatments to see any meaningful results, so we recommend adding them into the routine as early as possible.  

This is a procedure also done by an esthetician as part of a facial, and involves removing the surface layer of dead skin and peach fuzz from the face with a sharp blade (for us, this one conjures up a super cool 007 visual, which may be why we’re so fond of it). The treatment reveals a nice, buttery smooth surface that allows makeup to easily glide over, preventing foundation, concealer, or contour from ever looking cakey. While there are at-home kits that you can buy, you should absolutely leave this to the professionals.