You may notice that your skin does not bounce back the way it once did. Makeup doesn’t sit quite right, or your glow seems harder to maintain. One reason is that skin’s natural renewal slows with age. By your forties, collagen production can decline by 25 percent and cell turnover by nearly 50 percent, leaving skin looking less firm or more uneven even when you are doing all the right things at home.
Even if you are faithfully applying vitamin C, retinol, and SPF every day, professional treatments can reach deeper than home care alone. They work with your body’s own renewal process and give it the extra support it needs to function at its best.
Here are three ways advanced facials can help your skin stay healthy, resilient, and radiant.
Microneedling: Creating Space for New Growth
Think of your skin like a well-loved garden. Over time, the soil becomes compacted and plants lose vitality. Microneedling is like gently aerating that soil, creating tiny channels that signal your skin to plant fresh seeds of collagen and elastin. With proper aftercare and nourishing ingredients, that new growth comes in stronger and healthier.
Oxygen and Nutrient-Based Facials
Oxygen is essential for every cell in your body, including your skin. Certain oxygen-based treatments create a carbon dioxide–rich environment on the skin’s surface, which triggers what is known as the Bohr Effect. This natural process signals the body to deliver a surge of oxygen, creating the perfect conditions for regeneration and nutrient absorption. Other non-invasive options, such as gentle chemical peels, work on a similar principle by lifting away dull surface layers so fresh, healthy skin cells can emerge.
Holistic Support with Massage and Relaxation
Advanced skincare is not only about stimulation. It is also about support. Facial massage, lymphatic drainage, and other hands-on techniques help reduce puffiness, encourage detoxification, and create a sense of calm. When the nervous system is balanced, skin can focus on repair instead of defense, making every other treatment more effective.
Your skin already knows how to renew itself. With the right professional treatments and consistent home care, you can help that process work more efficiently so your skin reflects the health and vibrance you feel inside.
Shelley Ward is a licensed esthetician and owner of The Esthetic Collective in Denver. She specializes in advanced facials that combine skin regeneration with relaxation, helping clients feel confident and at ease in their own skin. Shelley is passionate about blending education, clinical expertise, and a calming touch to create customized treatments for every client.
