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End of Summer Hydrating Treatment
By Emily Wyatt · Published September 28, 2023 · Updated February 10, 2025
Feeling dry after a summer in the sun? Our most hydrating facial is the SuperNova, a luxe treatment designed to replenish skin’s moisture and enhance your long-term glow.
Feeling dry after a summer in the sun? Our most hydrating facial is the SuperNova, a luxe treatment designed to replenish skin’s moisture and enhance your long-term glow. As the end of summer draws near, it's the perfect time to rejuvenate your skin and give it a little extra TLC before the harsh colder months set in. And what better way to pamper your skin than with a collagen facial?
One of the biggest advantages of collagen facials is their ability to boost collagen production in the skin. Collagen is a vital protein that provides structure, firmness, and elasticity to our skin. However, as we age and expose our skin to environmental stressors, collagen production declines, leading to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. A collagen facial is specifically formulated to stimulate collagen synthesis, helping to restore that youthful plumpness and elasticity to your skin.
Take it from the pro: "My SuperNova facial is a deeply hydrating collagen and cool therapy facial that calms inflammation and lifts away fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a luxurious, five-step treatment that soothes irritated or stressed skin, hydrates, and contours for a glowing complexion." - Joanna Vargas
Benefits of the SuperNova Facial:
+ Exfoliates for softness and evenness
+ Hydrates for an immediate and long-term glow
+ Sculpts jawline and cheekbones
+ Calms inflamed skin
+ Features our iconic gold medical-grade collagen mask
Furthermore, collagen facials can also help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and sunspots that tend to accumulate over the summer. The increased collagen production aids in evening out your skin tone, giving you a more youthful and radiant complexion. Additionally, collagen facials have been known to minimize the appearance of pores and reduce redness, leaving your skin looking smoother and more radiant.
Editors love it too: “Joanna Vargas' SuperNova Facial is perhaps the best treatment of my career” - Hallie G via Byrdie.com
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