Aqua Peel At Your Esthetician BFF

  • Why Book With Your Esthetician BFF?

    With over 15 years of clinical experience, you are in trusted, expert hands at Your Esthetician BFF. I am triple-certified, fully insured, and committed to strict best practices and advanced skin health education. I only invest in top-tier, medical-grade equipment to ensure you get the highest return on your skin investment - maximum safety and optimal results are the priority.

    I perform treatments using Histolab’s AquaLab, an advanced hydrodermabrasion and deep-cleansing system. Built with multi-stage peeling technology and continuous aqua-infusion, it delivers a level of deep pore clarification, hydration, and skin rejuvenation that standard hydro-facials simply cannot replicate.

    Why This Matters for Your Skin:

    • Triple-Action Peeling Technology: Combines chemical (AHA & BHA), mechanical (tornado suction), and physical exfoliation. This multi-layered approach dissolves dead skin cells, melts stubborn sebum, and polishes the skin surface in a single pass without harsh abrasion.

    • Simultaneous Aqua-Infusion & Extraction: Infuses nourishing, hydrating solutions deeply into the tissue at the exact moment impurities are extracted. This prevents moisture loss, leaving your skin plump, calm, and hydrated rather than tight or stripped.

    • Tornado Vacuum Suction: Delivers continuous, controlled suction to lift embedded blackheads, congestion, and pore debris without physical squeezing or tissue trauma. It also stimulates circulation and lymphatic drainage for an instant, healthy glow.

    • Patented Hydro-Tip Precision: Custom-engineered tips glide smoothly across facial contours to deliver active ingredients evenly while protecting the delicate skin barrier, guaranteeing a comfortable treatment with zero downtime.

  • What Is An Aqua Peel?

    Aqua Peel (Korea’s take on hydrodermabrasion) is a multi-action, non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment designed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin in a single seamless process.

    Using specialized vortex suction and active liquid peeling solutions, the treatment gently sweeps away dead skin cells while extracting impurities from deep within your pores. Simultaneously, it flushes the tissue with targeted nourishing serums containing hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and soothing botanical extracts. An Aqua Peel works in harmony with your skin’s natural barrier rather than stripping or abrading it, offering immediate clarification, intense hydration, and a glowing complexion with zero downtime.

    How This Improves Your Skin:

    • Deeply Clears Pores & Congestion: Uses gentle vacuum extraction and BHA solutions to dissolve stubborn sebum, debris, and blackheads without manual squeezing or tissue trauma.

    • Smooths Texture & Boosts Radiance: Sweeps away dulling dead skin cells through gentle AHA exfoliation, instantly softening rough patches and revealing fresh, radiant skin.

    • Infuses Deep, Long-Lasting Hydration: Saturates freshly exfoliated skin with hydrating nutrients, plumping fine dehydration lines and leaving your skin barrier soft and supple.

    • Soothes & Balances Reactive Skin: Formulated with soothing agents that reduce surface inflammation, regulate excess oil production, and balance your skin’s natural pH.

    • Safe for All Skin Types with Zero Downtime: Completely painless, non-abrasive, and safe across all skin tones and sensitive skin conditions - leaving you event-ready immediately.

The Aqua Peel Process

  • What Happens During An Aqua Peel?

    • Double Cleanse: Your treatment begins with a thorough double cleanse to remove makeup, oils, and surface impurities. This preps your skin and ensures an ultra-clean canvas for treatment.

    • (AHA) Aqua Peel: A specialized AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) solution gently sweeps across the skin to dissolve dead surface cells, smooth rough texture, and instantly awaken dull skin.

    • (BHA) Aqua Peel: Targeted BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) penetrates deep into the pores to melt away stubborn sebum, flush out blackheads, and clear embedded congestion - delivering a deep-pore clarify without irritation.

    • (HYD) Aqua Peel: With your skin feeling clean and fresh, we infuse the skin with a high-dose solution of hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and soothing botanicals to instantly plump fine lines and restore your skin’s moisture barrier.

    • Dual Mask: A cooling two-step mask treatment is tailored to your skin’s immediate needs. First, a nutrient-rich cream mask feeds the barrier; then, a cooling alginate rubber mask is layered over top to lock in active ingredients, drop skin temperature, and deeply calm the skin.

    • Finishing Touches: We seal in your results with a soothing, barrier-repairing post-procedure cream and broad spectrum protective SPF. You’ll leave floating with an effortless glow, along with clear, simple home care guidance to keep your skin thriving.

  • Pre/Post-Treatment Guidelines

    • 1 Week Before, Pause Invasive Treatments: Avoid chemical peels, laser treatments, or IPL in the target area.

    • 3 Days Before, Discontinue Active Skincare: Stop using all retinoids (Retin-A, retinol), chemical exfoliants (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid), and active acne treatments (benzoyl peroxide).

    • 48 Hours Before, Protect from Sun Exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds. Treatment cannot be performed on sunburnt or compromised skin.

    • Day of Treatment, Let Skin Hydrate & Absorb: Avoid heavy makeup for the remainder of the day if possible. Allow the hydrating serums, antioxidants, and active nutrients to fully absorb into your pores.

    • Daily, Strict Sun Protection: Freshly exfoliated skin is more vulnerable to UV damage. Protect your glow by applying a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily.

    • For 24 Hours, Avoid Extreme Heat & Heavy Sweating: Skip intense workouts, saunas, hot tubs, and steam rooms for 24 hours to prevent localized flushing or pore irritation.

    • For 3 Days, Keep Skincare Gentle: Pause physical scrubs, chemical exfoliants (AHAs/BHAs), and retinoids for 3 days post-treatment, focusing instead on hydration, barrier restoration, and soothing serums.

Our Aqua Peel Pricing

  • Before and after microneedling treatment comparison showing significant reduction in deep acne scarring and smoother cheek texture after 4 sessions.

    Single Session

    If you’re just looking to dip your toes in and experience the service before making a commitment, that makes sense! Even with a single session you’ll see improvements in texture, pore size and skin clarity - but like many of my 15+ year clients you’ll probably get addicted too.

    All sessions include the face and neck.

    Book For $195
  • Before and after microneedling results showing softened fine lines, plumped skin, and reduced red spots around the cheeks and eyes.

    4-Session Package

    Consistency is key when it comes to skin health. A package makes sense because it saves you $70 per treatment and gives you monthly treatments and check-ins that keep your skin goals front and center.

    All sessions include the face and neck.

    Book For $500