Hydrating Booster Facial : The Skin Lab

Yesterday, I had my first facial (ever!) and it was truly amazing. I was invited in by the lovely Claire who is also from Kerry, to her new business located up in The Reeks, Killarney called The Skin Lab.

Skin consultation:

Claire had a look at my skin which is overall normal and dehydrated around the eyes. I also have pigmentation on my forehead which I first noticed last summer. I found my skin changed after having River so the pigmentation can be down to hormone change and of course I'm a sun worshiper so it's also skin damage from over exposure. I do use SPF but it's more like 20 than the recommended 50. She informed me the skin pigmentation could be tackled and fixed but I would need 4-5 treatments of skin peels to really down into the skin layers so it's definitely something I will consider.

You can see the pigmentation on my forehead

The Treatment:

After completing the Skin Consultation she proceeded with the treatment which was The Hydrating Booster Facial. She began with double cleansing my face, exfoliating with a micro polish and she did

 a very mild peel with glycolic and lactic acid. I didn't find this was uncomfortable at any stage as it
was mild but all I can describe it as heat on my face and a tingling sensation. You notice this starting with the exfoliating, which gets the blood flowing in your skin prepping it for the mask. 

After the peel, she cooled & hydrated my skin with a botanical mask with cucumber and thyme. 

You can imagine the smell, divine. 

Mid treatment

Claire then applied a second mask which was a pure Vitamin C mask containing B5 concentrate. This is great for pigmentation, boosting collagen and moisturising. She covered it over with gauze which was soaked in hot botanical waxes to aid penetration of products. Again, smelt gorgeous of citrus and the heat of the wax was really warming but not too much. 

Looking fab, feeling even more


To complete the treatment she finished with a triple antioxidant serum and SPF 50 which I'm guilty for never wearing. I will try to improve though, my older skin will thank me for it. All of the skincare products she used are by SkinCeuticals. 

My skin is feeling fresh and rejuvenated after the hour & half treatment. Thank you so much Claire for inviting me in for the facial, it was such a treat and definitely recommend checking The Skin Lab out. It's almost Friday, Treat yourself. 

Thanks for reading,

Aifric x