Nowadays, many procedures are available for making the best facial. Apart from creams, oils and other herbal medicines, there is also cosmetic surgery, which attempts to make the person look beautiful.

The latest in the series of tools to make a person look beautiful is the ‘Photo facial.’

What is a ‘Photo facial’?

In the ‘Photo facial’ method, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is used. This light gently penetrates deep into the skin. The light beam of this method is more intense than that used in laser therapies. The light is used at different levels and with varying intensities. The light reacts on the skin to produce more collagen. The light penetrates deep into the skin and produces dramatic results. This treatment is given for 30 minutes and repeated every three week to give the best results.

Advantages:

The ‘Photo facial’ is a safe treatment, with no known side effects. The cost of the treatment is comparatively less than other forms of facial treatments. As the ‘Photo facial’ treatment treats the lower layers of the skin, the results are astounding, making the skin look healthier.

This process is also known to treat damage caused due to the scorching sun, age spots, acne, uneven tone and freckles. A ‘Photo facial’ is the best remedy for rosacea, or unnatural redness. Most of the day spas have now introduced ‘Photo facial’ to their list for facial treatment.

How safe is this treatment?

Most of the women prefer day spas over plastic surgery, because the facial in a day spa is the safest procedure. Among the several facial procedures, ‘Photo facial’ is the best known procedure. It is painless and safe. The person undergoing this treatment may feel uncomfortable for some time.

She may feel some tingling, or it may feel like a rubber band is being snapped on her face. After the ‘Photo facial’ treatment, some women feel some swelling and redness, which disappears in a day or two. Of course, there are instances in which some women have not gotten the benefit of this treatment.  In some cases, it causes minor blisters.

It takes few days for the blisters to disappear. It is advisable to consult a doctor and explain to him your general health condition before going in for a ‘Photo facial’.