Oily and congested skin

Congestion is a build-up of oil and dead cells inside the pores. The peel loosens it and the vortex tip lifts it out by suction, without squeezing. Pores look smaller once they are clear.

What the evidence says

In a small perception study of ten people cited by the manufacturer, all reported smaller-looking pores after one Deluxe treatment. These are small, short-term studies, so treat them as a guide.

What clinics usually suggest

Signature with regular repeats. Book every four weeks at first. A clarifying booster helps if you also get breakouts.

The treatment

Signature HydraFacial: The Signature is the core HydraFacial: cleanse, a gentle peel, suction extraction and a hydrating serum finish. Many Manchester clinics sell the 30-minute version as Express. In Manchester it costs from £90 to £145.