Aesthetica Skin Lab, a skincare space positioned in Hudson Dermatology and Laser Surgery, was co-founded by celebrity dermatologists Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali and Dr. Muneeb Shah. The intimate skin oasis opened lower than six months ago as an exclusive location for Dr. Bhanusali’s A-list clients– including Martha Stewart. The lab’s bookings open just twice per thirty days and patients must join a waitlist– behind over 1,000 people– until they receive an email with only one hour to book their appointment.

Luckily, I didn’t must wait weeks for an appointment. Aesthetica Skin Lab closed their books for the day in partnership with Neutrogena®’s latest skincare launch. That said, read on below for what it’s wish to experience probably the most in demand facial treatments in Recent York.

The products used

Upon arrival, I used to be guided to an intimate room equipped with a tool to measure my skin’s hydration levels before the facial treatment. My skin was at a level 67– two times higher than the day by day average. Then, I met with the scientist behind the Neutrogena products utilized in my personalized treatment, including their recent Hydro Boost Water Cream.

The cream blends ingredients– like amino acid, electrolytes, and ceramides– with hyaluronic acid to replenish and strengthen the skin’s barrier. Formulated for all skin types, the cream will be layered with serums, gels, and sunscreens. It also helps with eczema and rosacea adding 72 hours of hydration to probably the most dry, sensitive skin. Following this, I went to a different room to try the Hydro Boost Gel Cleanser, which was the inspiration of my treatment, and a precursor to my favorite a part of the night: the Visia skin evaluation. 

The Visia skin evaluation

Post-cleanse, I sat in front of the Visia®-CR facial imaging machine to receive my personalized skin report. The machine captured images of my skin from three angles– front, left, and right– to research my skin’s condition. The report consisted of eight general analyses: spots, wrinkles, texture, pores, UV spots, brown spots, red areas, and porphyrins. 

As someone who has hyperpigmentation and texture, my visible skin spots were only 9% higher than other Visia scans– with my texture at 11% and pores at 52%. Nonetheless, my UV spots– meaning sun damage spots– were 99% higher. Meanwhile, my brown spots– meaning pigmentation and discoloration– were 86% higher. As for my red areas? As a consequence of my melanated skin, I didn’t know I had red spots (inflammation) which could possibly be the explanation for my surface-level skin spots. 

All of those analyses contributed to the assessment of my TruSkin Age®– an age progression feature that may one: compare your skin’s age to your actual age, and two: predict what your skin will appear to be with none treatments as much as age 80. Fortunately, as a 24-year-old my skin is 2 years younger, consistent with the condition of a 22 yr old. 

The personalized Aesthetica facial

After the skin evaluation, I went right into a room with a heated treatment bed which– unlike other treatment beds I’ve been on– felt as if sculpted only for the contours of my body. My Aesthetica facial began with a serum infusion; the esthetician chosen a brightening serum to focus on visible spots, dullness, and blackheads through exfoliation. 

Then she applied the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Serum– a serum that offers eight times more hydration to your untreated skin– nevertheless the product may vary within the signature Aesthetica facial. The hydration serum was infused with electroporation– short, high voltage pulses allowing serums to penetrate the skin’s barrier– enhanced with LED blue light therapy for pimples. 

After that, she massaged the Hydro Boost Eye-Gel Cream  into my skin, layered with a hydrating jelly mask for added absorption. As the ultimate step, she applied the Hydro Boost Moisturizer SPF 50, which should end any skincare routine– be it at Aesthetica Skin Lab or in your bathroom at home.