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Professional Skin Care

Deep cleansing, hydration and nourishing steps for a radiant-looking complexion, in an unhurried facial planned around you.

  • Personalised protocol
  • Expert, qualified practitioners
  • Nişantaşı, near Osmanbey metro
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At Parla Deniz Aesthetic, our beauty salon in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, a professional facial is personalised care that brings together deep cleansing, hydration and nourishing steps, with products and skincare devices chosen for your skin type. Afterwards, your skin usually looks cleaner, more hydrated and more radiant, and you leave feeling rested. A session usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes.

A good routine at home goes a long way, but some steps are best done at the salon, with the right products and equipment: softening the pores with steam, careful blackhead removal, a mask chosen for your skin and a facial massage as part of the session. A professional facial brings these steps together in one unhurried session, planned around you.

This facial is a good fit if you would like to:

  • Help your skin look cleaner, more hydrated and more radiant
  • Care for skin that feels congested, dull or dry
  • Give maturing skin nourishing, attentive care
  • Prepare your skin before a special day
  • Set aside a quiet hour for yourself after a busy week

Throughout the session, we look after you as well as your skin: a calm setting, no rush and an hour that feels like a genuine pause.

How a session works

Every session begins with getting to know your skin. The steps may vary with your skin type and what it needs on the day, and we describe each one in detail in our post on what happens during a professional facial. The usual flow is:

  1. Skin analysis and first cleanse
    We remove your make-up and the day’s grime, then take a close look at your skin. We assess your skin type, hydration and sensitivity, and talk about the products you use.
  2. Cleansing
    Your face is gently cleansed with a cleanser suited to your skin type.
  3. Gentle exfoliation
    Dead cells on the surface of the skin are lifted away without overworking it.
  4. Steam
    Warm steam softens the pores and prepares the skin for the next step.
  5. Blackhead removal
    Where needed, blackheads are cleared carefully and gently.
  6. Facial massage
    A relaxing massage, part of the facial, releases tension in the face and turns the session into a real moment of rest.
  7. Serum and device-assisted steps
    If it suits your skin, a chosen serum is applied with the help of a skincare device; no needles are used, the skin is not pierced and nothing is injected. We also offer this step, as needle-free mesotherapy, within our skin renewal sessions.
  8. Mask
    Depending on what your skin needs, we choose a hydrating, purifying or nourishing mask.
  9. Finishing touches
    The session ends with moisturiser and sunscreen, and we talk through what to keep in mind at home.

Duration and frequency

A session usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The exact time depends on what your skin needs and the steps we choose.

For most skin types, a professional facial is usually recommended every 4 to 6 weeks. The interval varies from person to person:

  • For skin prone to oiliness and congested pores, the interval may be shorter.
  • For dry and sensitive skin, it may be a little longer.
  • A single session is also possible; if you wish, you can continue at regular intervals.

Because we plan and carry out every session to a personalised protocol, timings and frequency may be different for you. Once we have got to know your skin at your first session, we plan the right interval together.

Preparation and aftercare

Before your session

  • You are welcome to arrive wearing make-up; every session begins with make-up removal.
  • If you use retinol, products containing acids or anything that makes your skin more sensitive, please let us know, so we can adapt some of the steps.
  • Before an important event, we suggest booking your facial about a week ahead.
  • If your skin has had any other professional care recently, please mention it when you book.

After your session

  • You may notice mild, temporary redness; it usually settles quickly.
  • We recommend avoiding make-up for the rest of the day and touching your face as little as possible.
  • It is best to stay away from saunas, hammams and intense heat for 24 to 48 hours.
  • Wear sunscreen every day, especially in the days following your facial.
  • We are happy to go over your home skincare products with you, in light of what your skin needs.

We cover aftercare in more detail in our post on what to do after a facial, and what to avoid.

Check with us first

A professional facial suits a great many people, but in some situations it may be better to postpone or adapt your session. If any of the following applies to you, please message us before booking:

  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding (some device-assisted steps may not be used during this time)
  • Your skin has an open wound, noticeable irritation, a burn or significant redness
  • You use products containing retinol or acids
  • Your skin is very sensitive, or you know you react to a particular product
  • You are under a doctor’s care for a skin condition, or you take medication regularly

This list is a reminder, not an assessment. If you are unsure about anything, we suggest checking with your doctor first. Before we begin, we will also ask you a few questions and, if needed, simplify the session to suit your skin.

Why Parla Deniz Aesthetic

  • One-to-one attention
    Throughout your session, your practitioner focuses on you alone. Nothing is rushed, and there is always time for your questions.
  • Hygiene
    The care area is prepared before every guest. Single-use materials are renewed for each guest, and tools are cleaned and disinfected after every use.
  • Expert, qualified practitioners
    Our facials are carried out by our expert team of qualified practitioners, who explain each step and look after your comfort throughout the session.
  • A plan made for you
    Products and steps are chosen for your skin type; no two guests receive exactly the same facial.
  • A calm setting
    Our salon on Vali Konağı Caddesi in Nişantaşı is designed for a quiet hour of care, away from the bustle of the city.

Visiting Istanbul?

If you are staying in Istanbul, send us a message with your dates and we will suggest a time that fits your stay. You are welcome to message us in English. You will find us on the first floor, on Vali Konağı Caddesi in Nişantaşı.

If you would like to plan the right facial for your skin together, simply send us a message and we will find a time that suits you.

What it covers

What does a professional facial include?

We plan each session from these steps, according to what your skin needs on the day.

  1. Deep cleansing

    Make-up and the day's grime are removed, then blackheads are cleared carefully once steam has softened the pores.

  2. Hydration and masks

    A hydrating, purifying or nourishing mask is chosen for your skin, and the facial finishes with moisturiser.

  3. Maturing skin

    For maturing skin, nourishing steps come first, with products and facial massage chosen for what your skin needs.

  4. Device-assisted serum

    If it suits your skin, a chosen serum is applied with a skincare device, with no needles and no piercing of the skin.

  5. Facial massage

    A relaxing facial massage, part of the session, releases tension in the face and turns your facial into a real pause.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does a facial hurt?

No, most of the session is relaxing. The only step where you may feel mild discomfort is blackhead removal. We carry it out gently, without overworking your skin, and if anything feels uncomfortable, just tell us and we will pause straight away.

How often should I have a professional facial?

A professional facial is usually recommended every 4 to 6 weeks. The right interval depends on your skin type: it may be shorter for oily or congestion-prone skin and longer for sensitive skin. We plan the interval that suits you together at your first session.

How long does a session take?

A session usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The exact time depends on what your skin needs and the steps we choose.

Can I come in wearing make-up?

Yes. Every session begins by removing make-up and the day's grime, so there is no need to arrive with a bare face.

Can I wear make-up afterwards?

Not on the same day: we recommend keeping your skin make-up free for the rest of the day so it can rest. From the next day, you can return to your usual routine.

Will my skin look red afterwards?

You may notice mild, temporary redness, especially after blackhead removal. It usually settles quickly. If you have an important event coming up, we suggest booking your facial about a week before.

What happens at my first session?

Your first session starts with getting to know your skin. We talk about your skin type, any sensitivity and the products you use, and choose the steps of your facial accordingly. At the end, we go over what to keep in mind at home.

I am only in Istanbul for a few days. Can I still book?

Of course. Send us a message with the dates you are in town and we will suggest a time that suits you. If you have a special occasion or a hammam visit planned, let us know so we can time your session around it.

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