Best Facial for Your Skin Type: Calgary Skincare Guide

Oily & Acne-Prone Skin

Excess oil production leads to clogged pores, blackheads, and persistent breakouts. Your skin needs deep cleansing and controlled extraction without stripping away moisture or aggravating inflammation.

Best pick: HydraFacial ($175) — The vortex suction technology draws out impurities and excess sebum while infusing salicylic acid and antioxidants deep into the skin. It includes thorough extraction without the redness of manual squeezing.

Budget-friendly option: Express Facial ($69) — A quick 30-minute purifying session that targets congestion and leaves oily skin feeling clean and balanced. Perfect for a lunch-break reset.

Dry & Dehydrated Skin

Calgary's dry climate and harsh winters strip moisture from every skin type, but if your skin already runs dry, you know the struggle of flakiness, tightness, and dull texture all too well.

Best pick: Signature Custom Facial ($110, 60 min) — This full-hour treatment is built around intensive hydration. Your esthetician customizes every step with rich, moisture-binding ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and nourishing botanical oils. Includes a hydrating mask that leaves parched skin feeling plump and dewy.

Sensitive & Rosacea-Prone Skin

Sensitive skin requires a careful, inflammation-free approach. Aggressive treatments, harsh acids, and heavy extractions can trigger redness, burning, and flare-ups that last for days.

Best pick: Laser Genesis ($160-$199) paired with a gentle facial. Laser Genesis uses non-invasive thermal energy to calm redness, reduce diffuse redness associated with rosacea, and stimulate collagen renewal beneath the surface. Pairing it with a soothing, fragrance-free facial amplifies the calming results without irritation.

Aging Skin & Fine Lines

Loss of collagen, elasticity, and volume shows up as fine lines, sagging, and a tired appearance. The right facial can visibly lift and firm your skin while stimulating long-term collagen production.

Best pick: "Botox" Facial ($200, 90 min) — Despite the name, this treatment uses no injectables. Instead, it combines microcurrent technology with lifting massage techniques and peptide-rich serums to sculpt, tone, and firm facial muscles. The 90-minute session delivers a visible lift that clients call a "non-surgical facelift."

Also great: Signature Massage Facial ($149) — A luxurious treatment that blends deep facial massage with anti-aging serums. The massage boosts circulation and lymphatic drainage while active ingredients target wrinkles and loss of firmness.

Dull & Uneven Skin Tone

Hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and dead skin buildup rob your complexion of its natural radiance. You need exfoliation and renewal to reveal fresh, bright skin underneath.

Best pick: Green Peel Energy ($250) — This herbal peeling treatment uses a blend of natural herbs, algae, and enzymes to accelerate cell turnover and even out skin tone. Expect a noticeable glow within days as fresh, luminous skin emerges.

Also great: HydraFacial with Boosters ($175+) — Adding a brightening booster with vitamin C and alpha arbutin to your HydraFacial specifically targets dark spots and uneven pigmentation for an instant radiance boost.

Acne Scarring & Texture

Old breakouts often leave behind pitted scars, raised texture, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Surface-level facials cannot reach the deeper layers where scar tissue forms, so you need a treatment that triggers the skin's own healing response.

Best pick: Microneedling ($250-$350) followed by a custom facial. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen and elastin production, gradually filling in scars and smoothing texture. A follow-up custom facial two weeks later infuses healing serums into the freshly renewed skin for accelerated results.

Can I get a facial if I have active breakouts?

Yes. In fact, a professional facial is one of the best things you can do during a breakout. Treatments like the HydraFacial and Express Facial are designed to gently extract congestion and calm inflammation without spreading bacteria. Your esthetician will avoid aggressive techniques and use antibacterial, soothing products.

How do I know which facial is right for me?

The best way is to book a skin consultation at Lavish Beauty. Our estheticians assess your skin type, current concerns, lifestyle, and goals before recommending a treatment. You can also call us at (403) 815-0150 to discuss your options before booking.

Is there any downtime after these facials?

Most facials at Lavish Beauty have zero downtime. HydraFacials, Custom Facials, and Express Facials let you return to your day immediately. Treatments like Microneedling and Green Peel may involve 1 to 3 days of mild redness and peeling as your skin heals and renews.

Can I combine multiple treatments in one visit?

Absolutely. Many clients pair a facial with add-ons like Dermaplaning or LED Light Therapy for enhanced results. Some combinations, such as Microneedling followed by a gentle facial, are best spaced a couple of weeks apart. Your esthetician will advise on the safest and most effective combination for your skin.