It is fast becoming one of the most popular beauty treatments on the market for people who want to given their skin a boost without undergoing anything invasive. The Hydrafacial uses technology patented in California in the 1990s to cleanse, extract impurities, and hydrate the skin with the goal of delivering a brighter, glowing and rejuvenated complexion. It can be used to treat a range of skin complaints, from acne to rosacea to fine lines, wrinkles and blocked pores.
READ MORE: The Herald goes inside Scotland's cosmetic industry: Read all the articles From 'salmon sperm' injections to £1000 facials - the new bridal beauty trends INSIGHT The nurses leaving the NHS for a career in aesthetics 'Cut throat' cosmetic sector 'not a nice industry to be in' On a Saturday afternoon, I headed to the Skinstitute clinic in Glasgow to try it out for myself. The premises is tucked away in a small industrial estate just south of the River Clyde and a short walk from the BBC and STV studios. I'm greeted by the business owner Jodie McLuskie, who ushers me into the treatment room where I fill out the health questionnaire and consent forms before we start.
For the most part I don't have any major skin complaints: a few fine lines on my forehead, a bit of oiliness in the T-zone, visible pores, and the occasional breakout on my chin. But I'm curious to try the Hydrafacial for myself after hearing rave reviews from other customers. It is a multi-step process and, unlike traditional facials wher.