Products are selected for your skin type and concerns.
Professional-strength formulations and treatment protocols are used.
Exfoliation is adjusted according to your skin’s tolerance.
Extractions are only performed when appropriate.
Sensitive or compromised skin is treated differently from oily or resilient skin.
Your current skincare, medication and recent treatments are considered.
Home-care recommendations may be provided to support your results.
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OIL CONTROL FACIAL - R500
A balancing facial for oily, shiny and congestion-prone skin. It helps remove excess surface oil, refine the appearance of blocked pores and leave the skin feeling cleaner without unnecessarily stripping it.
Best for: Oiliness, shine, mild congestion, blackheads and recurring breakouts.
Best for: Oiliness, shine, mild congestion, blackheads and recurring breakouts.
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HYDRATION FACIAL - R500
A moisture-focused facial for skin that feels dry, tight, uncomfortable or looks dull. Hydrating and conditioning products help restore comfort and leave the skin feeling softer and more supple.
Best for: Dryness, dehydration, tightness, flaking and dull-looking skin.
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ACTIVE PEPTIDE FACIAL - R540
A revitalising facial using peptide-focused skincare to support skin that is beginning to show visible signs of ageing. It leaves the complexion feeling smoother, nourished and refreshed.
Best for: Fine lines, reduced firmness, tired-looking skin and preventative age-management care.
A calming, restorative facial for skin affected by sensitivity, environmental stress or a weakened moisture barrier. Products are selected to support comfort, hydration and the skin’s protective barrier.
Best for: Sensitised, stressed, dry, reactive or environmentally exposed skin.
ANTIOX BARRIER RESTORE FACIAL - R560
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A professional exfoliating facial that uses a sterile surgical blade to remove surface dead skin cells and fine facial hair. It leaves the skin feeling exceptionally smooth and allows makeup to apply more evenly.
Best for: Dullness, rough texture, surface dryness and fine facial hair.
DERMAPLANING FACIAL - R600
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A thorough treatment for persistent congestion and blocked pores. Professional cleansing, exfoliation and careful extractions are performed where suitable, followed by products selected to calm and balance the skin.
Best for: Blackheads, blocked pores, oily skin and stubborn congestion.
DEEP CLEANSE FACIAL - R650
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An age-appropriate facial for younger skin experiencing hormonal oiliness, blackheads and breakouts. The treatment focuses on gentle cleansing, safe extractions where needed and simple skincare education.
Best for: Teenage oiliness, congestion, blackheads and early breakouts.
TEEN DEEP CLEANSE FACIAL - R450
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A targeted cleansing treatment for difficult-to-reach congestion on the back. The treatment may include professional cleansing, exfoliation, extractions and a balancing mask.
Best for: Back breakouts, blackheads, blocked pores and excess oil.
TEEN BACK CLEANSE FACIAL - R600
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Choose the facial that sounds closest to your current concern. Sandra will assess your skin before beginning and can adjust the treatment if another option would be more suitable.
NOT SURE WHICH FACIAL TO BOOK?
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Esthetiek’s facials use Isa Carstens Aesthetics professional skincare and are performed by Sandra, a qualified somatologist. Every facial begins with an assessment of your skin, concerns and current condition.
Skin Treatments
PROFESSIONAL FACIALS
IPL Treatments
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. It uses controlled pulses of light that are absorbed by specific targets in the skin, such as pigment, visible blood vessels or melanin in the hair. At Esthetiek, IPL is performed with the Ellipse SPT+, and the treatment is selected according to your skin, concern and suitability.
Depending on your skin and suitability, IPL can be used for skin rejuvenation, pigmentation and sun damage, certain visible vascular concerns and unwanted hair. Not every concern or skin type is suitable for IPL, which is why appropriate assessment is important.
They have different targets. Skin Rejuvenation focuses primarily on visible pigmentation, sun damage and overall skin appearance. Vascular IPL targets suitable visible redness and superficial vessels. IPL Hair Removal targets pigment in the hair follicle to progressively reduce unwanted hair growth.
Most clients describe the pulse as a brief warm or snapping sensation. Comfort varies depending on the treatment area, individual sensitivity and type of IPL treatment being performed.
This depends on what we are treating and how your skin or hair responds. IPL is generally performed as a course of treatments rather than relying on one session. Your treatment plan and intervals will be recommended according to your individual concern.
Downtime is usually limited, but it depends on the treatment. Temporary warmth, redness or mild sensitivity can occur. Pigmented areas may temporarily become darker before gradually clearing, while treated vascular areas can also change in appearance as they respond.
IPL may help reduce suitable visible vascular redness and superficial vessels, including some redness associated with rosacea. However, rosacea is a chronic condition and IPL does not cure it. Your skin needs to be assessed to determine whether IPL is appropriate, particularly during periods of active irritation or flare-ups.
IPL can be effective for certain superficial pigmented lesions and sun-related pigmentation, but not every type of pigmentation should be treated with IPL. Pigmentation first needs to be assessed because conditions such as melasma require particular caution and may be better managed differently.
No. IPL suitability depends partly on the amount of melanin in the skin because melanin also absorbs light energy. Some darker or recently tanned skin types carry a greater risk of burns or pigment changes. I will assess your skin before deciding whether IPL is an appropriate option.
IPL should not be performed on recently tanned or sunburned skin. This includes significant sun exposure and artificial tanning. Please tell me about recent sun exposure before your appointment, as your treatment may need to be postponed for safety.
The light is absorbed by pigment in suitable hairs and converted to heat, which damages the hair-producing structures within the follicle. Because hairs grow in different cycles, several treatments are required to target hairs during the appropriate growth phase.
IPL is best described as long-term hair reduction rather than a guarantee that every hair will disappear permanently. A successful course can significantly reduce hair growth, but maintenance sessions may occasionally be required as hormones and other factors can influence future growth.
IPL relies on pigment in the hair to absorb the light. Grey and white hair do not contain enough melanin to respond effectively, and very light blonde or some red hair may also respond poorly. Darker, more pigmented hair generally provides a better target.
Yes. You will normally be asked to shave the treatment area before your appointment. Do not wax, tweeze or epilate beforehand, as IPL needs the hair follicle and its pigment to remain present beneath the skin.
No. Avoid methods that remove the hair from the root, such as waxing, tweezing or epilating, during your IPL course. Shaving or trimming is generally the preferred method between sessions.
Hair follicles are not all actively growing at the same time. IPL is most effective when suitable hairs are in the active growth phase, so repeated sessions are needed to progressively target different follicles as they enter that stage.
Follow the specific aftercare given for your treatment. Generally, protect the area from sun exposure, use appropriate SPF, avoid unnecessary heat or irritation while the skin is sensitive, and do not pick or exfoliate areas of pigmentation that temporarily darken after treatment.
There are several possible contraindications, including certain medications, medical conditions, pregnancy, recent tanning, active infection and conditions that increase sensitivity to light or affect healing. Your consultation information must be accurate and up to date so I can determine whether treatment is appropriate.
Your facial may include:
Skin assessment
Professional cleansing
Exfoliation suited to your skin
Steam where appropriate
Extractions where necessary
Targeted treatment products
Professional facial tools
Moisturiser and sun protection
Personalised skincare guidance
Not every step is appropriate for every skin. Your facial will be adjusted according to your skin’s condition on the day.
