GIGI Hydra Therapy
A deeply hydrating GIGI facial for dry, tight and tired skin. Gentle exfoliation and professional hydrating products bring back softness.
105 €90 min
SKINIQUE JOURNAL · Dermalux · 2 min read
LED as an add-on: when to combine Dermalux with a facial
15 minutes of LED can make a good facial even better – but not always. Here's which treatments LED works best with, and why.
Skinique editorial
An add-on needs a purpose
At Skinique you can add 15 minutes of Dermalux LED light therapy to a facial (€30). It's useful when it has a clear job: calming the skin after a procedure, supporting recovery or targeting breakouts. A longer treatment isn't automatically a better one.
Below we explain which treatments LED is particularly well suited to.
After cleansing
A manual cleanse and the Hydrapeel clear the pores, but especially after manual extraction the skin can be red. Near-infrared light calms redness, and blue light targets bacteria on the skin's surface. This is one of the most common and useful combinations.
This combination comes ready-made in Skinique's own Skin Reset, where one visit brings together a deep cleanse, carboxy and LED.
Three types of light. Different skin goals.
Select a colour to explore its role in Dermalux care.
Blue · 415 nm
In Dermalux programmes, blue light is meant for blemish-prone skin. It does not replace cleansing or treatment prescribed by a doctor.
Red · 633 nm
Red light is used when the goal relates to skin texture and fine lines. The programme is chosen to suit your skin.
Near infrared · 830 nm
Near-infrared light is invisible, so the picture shows it as a warm tone. According to the manufacturer, it supports skin recovery and suits skin prone to redness.
After microneedling and peels
Microneedling and BioRePeel start the skin's renewal. Afterwards the skin is briefly red and sensitive, and LED's red and near-infrared light support recovery. Many feel the redness fades faster.
LED can be done in the same visit or a few days later as a separate treatment. Find out more about microneedling.
Microneedling: from treatment to recovery.
Microneedling in three steps: assessment, treatment and recovery.
Before treatment
First we assess your skin, your goal and whether the treatment suits you. The intensity is chosen for your skin, not by age.
Microchannels
The device makes controlled micro-punctures in the skin. The depth is chosen for the area and your skin.
Recovery
The skin starts to recover right after the treatment. Recovery is individual, and you get home-care instructions at the end of the visit.
With anti-age and hydrating facials
GIGI Age Reverse, Hydra Therapy and Vitamin C treat the skin with actives. LED's red light complements them by supporting hydration and radiance – especially in winter, when skin is tired.
Here the combination is a nice extra, not essential. If time or budget is limited, the treatment itself matters most.
When LED isn't added
- during pregnancy
- if you take medication that increases light sensitivity
- if you have light-triggered epilepsy or a light-sensitivity condition
- if your skin is very irritated and needs rest first
Always mention your medication and health before treatment. Add-ons can be chosen when booking or asked about at the start – and you can always decline them.
Combination or series?
A single LED add-on supports that one treatment. If you're aiming for longer-term change, such as calmer skin or fewer breakouts, LED works best as a series – the Dermalux course of 6 visits.
More about light therapy: how Dermalux works and your first Dermalux session.
Treatments
Dermalux Tri-Wave LED
Dermalux Tri-Wave light therapy with red, blue and near-infrared light. It calms, brightens and supports the skin's own renewal – with no touch and no downtime.
75 €60 min
Microneedling: Face, Neck & Décolleté
Our most extensive microneedling: face, neck and décolleté in one visit. An even result across the areas where age and sun show first.
129 €60 min
Sources and information
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