If you’re interested in getting a more youthful appearance and turning back the clock on your skin, you may have looked at a few different options.
You might have been researching what the best way is to get rid of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. Maybe you have looked up a few different kinds of facials and have come across the enzyme facial.
This is a relatively new type of chemical peel treatment that’s used to beautify and de-age your skin. Because it’s so new and not as well known as other types of chemical peels and facial treatments, there are a lot of questions people have about enzyme facials.
Most people don’t even know what they are, and if you’re in the same boat, you’ve come to the right place to learn all about this really incredible facial rejuvenation process.
What Is an Enzyme?
Scientifically speaking, enzymes are substances that living organisms produce to cause a chemical reaction. They are the catalyst or the trigger for that reaction.
So, when enzymes are applied to organic matter, they typically create some kind of reaction. Usually, these reactions are biologically beneficial.
You may be concerned about what enzymes do and if you should be using them on your skin. Are they safe and are there any side effects you should be worried about? The answer to that really depends on what kind of enzymes are used and how they are used.
All sorts of living organisms produce enzymes, ranging from people to animals to even fruits and vegetables. They’re created naturally, and when used properly, they can offer some benefits.
What Is Enzyme Therapy?
The enzyme facial goes by a few different names, with some treatment centers offering their own unique take on the process and their own name for it. So, what is an enzyme facial exactly?
Keep in mind that the enzyme therapy process could be different for each treatment facility that offers this service, but we will cover what the process usually entails.
It starts with an examination, and the skincare personnel at the treatment facility/spa will take a look at your skin and determine what kind of enzyme treatment might be best for it. Then, your skin is cleansed, and dirt, oil, and makeup or all cleaned off so that there’s a fresh, blank slate for the enzyme therapy to work on.
After your skin is clean, the therapist may shine a bright light on your skin to look for age spots, redness, rashes, pigmentation problems, and other issues that need to be addressed.
This tells the therapist what level of enzyme treatment needs to be used, as there are different types to choose from based on how severe the problem is.
At that point, the enzyme peel is applied to the face. It will rest there for a while, and you’ll probably have to close your eyes and mouth while the peal is doing its work. The peel is similar to an exfoliating face mask.
The enzyme facial should take around 40 minutes to dry, creating a solid mask over your face. Then, the therapist will use a facial cleanse to soften the mask. Your face will then be dried off as the mask is removed.
The cleansing process to fully remove the mask may take several attempts, depending on how thick the mask is.
Because an enzyme facial can be a little rough on your skin and may cause irritation after the initial application and removal, the therapist may use soothing lotion on your skin afterwards. This helps prevent irritation and allows your skin to feel refreshed.
How Long Is an Enzyme Facial?
The process to have enzyme therapy done on your face will vary from one treatment facility to another. However, the application of the enzymes and how long it takes them to dry will usually be anywhere between 30 to 45 minutes.
There may be some prep work needed before then for cleaning your face and then a little time needed to clean off the mask and soothe your skin once the enzyme treatment is done. All this can take up to an hour and a half, though it could be much faster.
What Are the Benefits of an Enzyme Facial?
Enzyme facials are excellent at exfoliating your skin, sloughing off the dead skin cells and making it easy for new skin cells to grow.
They also diminish the appearance of age spots, redness, hyperpigmentation, and other skin blemishes.
Like any chemical peel, an enzyme facial peel back the outer layers of skin cells and exposes the younger, fresher looking layers beneath. They’re also quite gentle on the skin, so they shouldn’t be as rough on your skin as other types of chemical peels.
If you’re wanting to diminish the signs of aging and have a more youthful and vibrant looking skin, an enzyme facial is an excellent option.
Other than minor skin irritation, there are no real side effects to worry about, and it’s considered a very safe way to treat your skin.
How Much Does an Enzyme Facial Cost?
So, the enzyme facial sounds like a good idea and it offers a lot of benefits, but what is it going to cost you?
It’s the kind of skin treatment that is best to have done professionally, but that’s a lot more expensive than doing it at home.
There are enzyme facial at-home kits available, and these can be as inexpensive as $15 for a single treatment. If you’re going the professional route, however, you may be paying anywhere from $100 to $200 per treatment.
The advantage to having the enzyme facial done professionally is that you probably get some really nice facial pampering and you can be sure that the treatment is done the right way.
It’s up to you, though, and you may find decent results with an at-home enzyme facial kit.
I’m Jennifer a beauty and wellness expert. I believe in promoting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle from within. Helping people feel good is my passion; whether it’s teaching yoga or offering skincare advice.
