The Pore Perfection Spa Facial is your monthly maintenance facial. It is designed for clients who want a deep cleanse, exfoliation, extractions, hydration, and an overall refreshed glow while still enjoying a relaxing facial experience.

Pore Perfection is a great choice when your skin needs regular maintenance, clogged-pore care, hydration, or a reset between more advanced treatments.

Our Corrective Treatments are more targeted and results-focused. These treatments are designed to address specific concerns such as uneven texture, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), stubborn pigmentation, dark marks, and mild acne.

Corrective treatments may incorporate more advanced exfoliation and treatment modalities based on your skin, concerns, tolerance, and treatment goals. Rather than simply maintaining the skin, we are working toward a specific correction over time.

If you are new to The Mindful Touch or simply need a good skin reset, Pore Perfection is a great place to start.

During your appointment, we can evaluate your skin and discuss whether monthly maintenance is appropriate or if you would benefit from a more targeted corrective plan.

If you already know that your primary concern is pigmentation, PIH, texture, recurring mild acne, or stubborn dark marks, a Corrective Treatment may be the better option.

Yes. As Propigment RX Pigment Specialist, our corrective approach is intentionally selected with melanin-rich skin in mind.

When treating pigmentation, aggressive treatment is not always better. Excess inflammation can contribute to additional discoloration in deeper skin tones, so treatment intensity is selected carefully based on your skin and its response.

Our goal is visible correction while supporting the health of the skin barrier and minimizing unnecessary inflammation.

Pigmentation develops for different reasons and can sit at different depths within the skin.

Corrective skincare is a process, and most clients benefit from a series of treatments combined with consistent home care and daily sun protection.

We will discuss realistic expectations and recommend a treatment plan based on what we are addressing.

We can address mild acne, congestion, clogged pores, post-acne marks, and PIH within the scope of esthetic care.

Acne can be influenced by many factors, including hormones, stress, lifestyle, diet, medications, skincare habits, product buildup, and genetics. Because of this, treating acne often requires more than an occasional facial.

Consistent professional treatments, a supportive home-care routine, and a willingness to make necessary lifestyle adjustments can all play a role in improving the skin over time. Commitment and consistency are key, especially when working to reduce recurring breakouts and prevent new post-inflammatory dark marks.

Clients experiencing severe, painful, cystic, or persistent inflammatory acne may be referred to a dermatologist or medical provider before or alongside esthetic treatment.

Yes. Extractions may be included when appropriate, particularly with the Pore Perfection Spa Facial. 

Not every blemish should be extracted. Your esthetician will determine what can be safely addressed without creating unnecessary trauma or increasing the risk of inflammation and post-inflammatory pigmentation.

If you are receiving an advanced or corrective treatment, you may be asked to temporarily stop products such as retinol, tretinoin, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, scrubs, or other strong actives before your appointment.

Many advanced-treatment providers recommend pausing these products for several days beforehand to reduce excess sensitivity, although your exact instructions will depend on the treatment you are receiving.

If you are unsure about a product you use at home, please let us know before your appointment.

Possibly, but please disclose all prescription and over-the-counter products you are currently using.

Products such as tretinoin, prescription acne medications, steroids, and isotretinoin can affect which treatments are appropriate for your skin.

Your service may need to be modified, postponed, or changed to a gentler facial depending on the medication and your skin's current condition.

Yes, but your treatment may need to be modified.

Please let us know if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding so we can avoid ingredients or modalities that may not be appropriate. Standard cleansing and hydrating facials can often be modified, while certain advanced treatments and ingredients may need to wait.

If you have questions about a specific ingredient or treatment, consult your healthcare provider before your appointment.

Not necessarily.

Corrective does not automatically mean aggressive, and visible peeling is not required for a treatment to be effective. Some treatments may create little to no visible shedding, while others may cause temporary dryness or flaking.

Your expected downtime will be explained before your treatment.

Yes, but choose your treatment carefully.

If your goal is hydrated, refreshed, glowing skin before an event, a spa facial is generally the better choice close to the date.

Corrective treatments should be scheduled farther in advance because some clients may experience temporary redness, dryness, sensitivity, or peeling.

Aftercare varies depending on the service, but you may be asked to temporarily avoid:

Retinol and exfoliating acids
Scrubs and exfoliating tools
Excessive heat and sweating
Saunas and steam
Direct sun exposure
Picking or pulling at flaking skin
Certain makeup products

Daily SPF and gentle skincare are especially important following corrective treatments.