The Best Facial Treatment for Every Skin Concern: How to Choose What Is Right for You

Fine Lines and Early Signs of Ageing

You are not looking for a dramatic transformation. You just want to soften those lines that have started to settle in and keep your skin looking fresh and healthy for as long as possible.

For prevention and early maintenance (late 20s to early 30s)

Start with: Skin boosters (LumiPro or Profhilo)

Skin boosters deliver hyaluronic acid directly into the skin to improve hydration, elasticity and overall quality. They are one of the smartest preventative investments you can make because they maintain the skin’s structural health before visible damage appears.

Read our LumiPro vs Profhilo guide

For visible lines and early loss of firmness (late 30s to 40s)

Step up to: Polynucleotides

Polynucleotides work at a cellular level to stimulate your skin’s own repair processes. They improve elasticity, thickness and hydration over time, delivering the kind of natural-looking improvement that no one can quite pin down but everyone notices.

Learn more about polynucleotides

For expression lines specifically: Anti-wrinkle injections

Forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet respond best to anti-wrinkle injections, which relax the muscles that create them. When done well, the result is natural movement with softened lines, not a frozen face.

Find out more about anti-wrinkle injections

For firmer, tighter skin (40s to 50s)

Go deeper with: Morpheus8

When skin laxity becomes a concern (softening along the jawline, loss of definition), Morpheus8 is one of the most effective non-surgical options. It rebuilds collagen deep in the skin, producing visible tightening and firming over a course of sessions.

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For volume loss: Dermal fillers

When the concern is less about lines and more about hollowness (flatter cheeks, thinner lips, deeper folds), dermal fillers restore the lost volume that contributes to an aged appearance. The goal is always to look rested and refreshed, not different.

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Sensitivity and Redness

Sensitive skin needs care, not aggression. If your skin flushes easily, reacts to new products, or you are managing rosacea, the right professional treatment can actually calm things down rather than make them worse.

For reactive, easily irritated skin

Your safest option: IS Clinical Harmony Facial

The Harmony Facial was specifically designed for sensitive and compromised skin. It uses pharmaceutical-grade ingredients to soothe, hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier without causing irritation. It is one of the very few professional facials that is safe for patients undergoing cancer treatment, and it is an excellent choice for anyone whose skin tends to react badly to stronger treatments.

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For redness and rosacea

Pair with: LED light therapy (red and near-infrared)

Red and near-infrared LED wavelengths calm inflammation, reduce redness and support healing. For rosacea-prone skin, LED therapy provides visible improvement without any risk of triggering a flare-up. It works beautifully alongside the Harmony Facial.

For sensitive skin that still wants results

Consider: Mandelic acid peel

Mandelic acid has a larger molecule than other AHAs, which means it penetrates the skin more slowly and gently. It is the safest acid peel option for sensitive and reactive skin types, and it is also a good choice for darker skin tones where stronger acids carry a higher risk of pigmentation changes.

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Dehydration and Dry Skin

Dehydrated skin and dry skin are not exactly the same thing (dehydration is a lack of water, dryness is a lack of oil), but both leave your skin feeling tight, rough and flat. Professional treatments can deliver hydration at a level that topical products simply cannot match.

For a hydration boost

Your best bet: HydraFacial

HydraFacial infuses the skin with hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants during the treatment, delivering deep hydration that topical moisturisers cannot replicate. You will walk out feeling like your skin has had a long drink of water.

For sustained hydration improvement

Invest in: Skin boosters (Profhilo or LumiPro)

If your skin is chronically dehydrated (not just surface-dry but genuinely lacking moisture at a deeper level), skin boosters provide a longer-lasting solution. They improve the skin’s ability to hold onto water, producing a lasting improvement in hydration, plumpness and glow.

For dry skin that is also dull

Try: Lactic acid peel

Lactic acid is one of the gentlest chemical peels and has the added benefit of attracting moisture to the skin as it exfoliates. It smooths rough texture while restoring some of the hydration your skin is missing, making it ideal for dry skin that also looks flat and tired.

Congested Pores and Blackheads

Enlarged pores, persistent blackheads and that bumpy texture that never quite clears up. Congestion is often caused by a combination of excess oil, slow cell turnover and build-up of dead skin inside the pores.

For regular maintenance

Monthly: HydraFacial

The vortex-suction technology in a HydraFacial is specifically designed to clean out pores. Regular monthly sessions prevent the build-up that leads to visible congestion, keeping your pores clearer and less visible over time.

For deeper congestion

Course of: Salicylic acid peels

Salicylic acid dissolves the oil and debris inside the pore itself, making it the most effective peel for persistent blackheads and congestion. A course of 4 to 6 sessions produces a visible improvement in pore clarity and skin texture.

For pore size and texture

Longer-term: Professional microneedling

Microneedling stimulates collagen production around the pores, which gradually tightens and refines their appearance. It does not eliminate pores (nothing can), but it makes them look significantly smaller and less noticeable over a course of treatments.

Quick Reference: Skin Concern to Treatment

How to Get the Most From Your First Facial Treatment

If you have never had a professional facial treatment before, here are a few practical tips:

Book a free consultation first. Even if you think you know what you want, a conversation with a qualified practitioner ensures your money goes towards the right treatment. What you think is acne might actually be congestion. What you think is dryness might be dehydration. A proper skin assessment takes the guesswork out of it.

Be honest about your skin. Tell your practitioner about your full skincare routine, any products you are using (especially retinoids, acids or prescription creams), any medications you are taking, and any previous reactions you have had. This helps them choose the right treatment and avoid anything that could irritate your skin.

Start gentle. If you are new to professional treatments, begin with something like a HydraFacial or LED therapy rather than jumping straight into a strong peel. You can always build up to more intensive options once you know how your skin responds.

Give it time. One facial will make your skin look better for a few days. A course of treatments is what produces lasting change. The most impressive results come from consistency over weeks and months, not a single session.

Look after your skin between treatments. The basics matter more than you think: SPF every day, a gentle cleanser, a good moisturiser and one active ingredient (vitamin C or retinoid) that supports your treatment goals. Your practitioner can recommend specific products during your consultation. We stock Dr. LEVY Switzerland and IS Clinical at our Bromley clinic.