Hydrafacial Vs Hydrofacial: The difference explained

Published by MAESKN Aesthetics

Published date 8.04.26

Hydrafacial Vs Hydrofacial: Understanding the differences

Hydrofacial is a 7-step facial that utilizes a vortex fusion delivery system to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the skin. The Hydrofacial treatment is also known as Hydr02 facial. The facial infuses the skin with hydrating serums whilst simultaneously lifting away dead & dry skin cells with its gentle microdermabrasion.

Detoxifying, deep cleansing, exfoliation and hydration are important steps for all skin types. Even dry and sensitive skin types.

Hydrafacial and Hydrofacial (Hydr02 facial) are very similar treatments, they use water as the basis of their treatment with serum infusion to hydrate the skin.

HydraFacial is a patented branded device. The Hydrafacial brand has taken the skincare & aesthetics’ industry by a storm. It’s patented vortex, exfoliation technology pioneered the way of vortex infusion microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion with a vortex tip is a step that can be found in the Hydr02 facial. The difference, the tip shape and depth are different from Hydrafacial’s patented version. The similarities both provide the skin with gentle, safe & deep exfoliation. Both versions of microdermabrasion are hygienic, using individual, one-use tips for each treatment & client. It is important to understand that they do not use the same version of vortex technology.

Both facials utilize a multi-step approach with the same clinical intention. Hydrafacial and Hydrofacial both offer the same concept with the same intention – cleanse & Hydrate.

Why Hydrofacial?

Hydr02 / Hydrofacial uses traditional beauty techniques that have been proven successful, alongside innovative technology and advancements in skin care. Just like the Hydrafacial, Hydrofacial can be customized to each client. Tailoring each Hydrofacial session ensures your skin care concerns and needs are addressed within each treatment, providing you with skin results that you want.

If you’re looking for a facial to provide your skin with intensive hydration, pore cleansing and dead skin removal, the Hydrofacial is the perfect treatment for you.

What are the seven Hydrofacial steps?

The seven Hydrofacial steps provide the skin with a full ‘service’, fantastic for those who are new to skin care and treatments & for those who do not have regular facials. It is also fantastic for those who are avid, regular skin care ‘veterans’

The seven steps are apart of the Hydrofacial platinum. The Hydrofacial platinum starts with the hydro-peel, the microdermabrasion and extraction step. The Hydro-peel is the initial step that gently exfoliates the skin and clears congested pores.

Step 2 is a deeper exfoliation that buffs away the skin whilst pushing active ingredients such as retinol and kojic acid into the skin to create a ‘Bohr effect’ allowing oxygen to be drawn into the skin to bring life back to the skin’. Then comes oxygen therapy, oxygenation spray maximizes product absorption and skin cell metabolism; revives dull skin complexions.

We then move onto steps 4 & 5 Ion technology and radio frequency. The anti-aging steps.  Electro ion technology is best for addressing jowling and brow lifting, and radio frequency is great for skin tightening.

Step 6 is the main character of this facial, hydration. Utilsing ultrasound technology for is sixth step, product such as a moisture mask is deeply infused into the skin with the aid of the ultrasound technology.

For the seventh and final step we have fire & ice. Fire warms the skin to further intensify the infusion of products into the skin. Ice technology cools the skin to tighten the skin and seals infused products into the skin, locking in the hydration and moisture from the Hydrofacial treatment into the skin.

 

Why have a Hydrofacial at MAESKN: Hydrofacial in Guildford.

At MAESKN Aesthetics, we pride ourselves on our long-term experience within the aesthetic, beauty and skin industry. Our expert knowledge and experience ensure you relax, truly knowing you and your skin will be cared for within your hydrofacial treatment.  In addition to your Hydrofacial or Hydrofacial platinum experience, we add as a complimentary service, Dermalux LED light therapy to further enhance skin results.

There are many clinics in Guildford and Surrey that offer Hydrafacial or Hydrofacial, we know it’s hard to choose a clinic that’s right for you, but we also know that you will not be disappointed when choosing MAESKN Aesthetics.

 

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