It can sometimes be a little confusing when faced with the choice of a skin clinic versus beauty salon if both are offering facials and promising to deliver “glowing” skin. Most often this is about the type of education and treatments given and how they assess skin issues.
Normally provided by a beauty salon
Spas are all about maintenance and relaxation (same goes for beauty salons). Treatments would largely be limited to traditional facials, massage (probably something like an aromatherapy relaxation treatment), waxing and tinting, hair removal needs or simply any basic nails. Maybe even a soft exfoliation at that! Salons will take care of your routine pampering and short-term skin boost.
Generally speaking of skin clinics
Skin clinics focus on overall skin health and specific results. Treatment can range from a consultation, followed with or without chemical peels, microneedling and medical grade skincare etc. A clinic will also offer LED therapy or more specialised acne and pigmentation plans. The goal is often to correct specific issues – such as acne, scarring (atrophic or hypertrophic), or erythema – utilising effective modalities with a clearly defined treatment regimen and prescribed follow-up. For a Skin Clinic Exeter, visit //www.helenhuntaesthetics.co.uk
Most noticeable differences
Consultation and skin diagnosis: Clinics usually diagnose you more deeply into what is wrong with the skin, and typically involves a plan of action.
Clinics are able to work with the big guns like devices and tools.
Monitoring the results: Clinics generally guide better and follow up consistently.
If you just want to relax and get a quick touch-up, the salon may be ideal. Skin clinics: Most people would be better served at a skin clinic if they have specific concerns and want to improve the condition of their skin over time.