Advanced Glow Facial, an anti-aging facial in Melbourne, FL
The Advanced Glow Facial is Karisma's anti-aging facial: $225 for about 90 minutes with Kay Woodson in Melbourne. After a double cleanse, Kay picks one exfoliation for your skin that day, microdermabrasion, a superficial peel or an enzyme, for early fine lines and skin that looks dull, rough or uneven. No needles are used, and it does not lift loose skin.
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Which exfoliation tools can this facial use?
| Tool | What it does | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Microdermabrasion | Buffs off the outermost layer of dead skin cells by mechanical exfoliation | No acids involved |
| Hydrodermabrasion | Exfoliates with a flow of liquid and gentle suction | [TO CONFIRM: device name, Kay] |
| Circadia SWiCH | A leave-on professional system that Circadia describes as waking up the skin's own repair process without injuring it | Not acid-based, unlike most peels |
| Superficial peel | Acids that act on the top layer of skin only | Kay carries six, from lactic acid to Jessner. [TO CONFIRM: the peel depth a Florida Facial Specialist may perform, compliance-legal] |
| Enzyme | Fruit-derived proteins that loosen dead cells without an acid | An option when a peel is not right for the skin that day |
Not every tool at every visit. Kay chooses the exfoliation after she has looked at your skin.
In what order does Kay work?
- 1Double cleanseTwo cleanses in a row, so the next step starts on clean skin.
- 2ExfoliationMicrodermabrasion, a peel or an enzyme, one chosen for the skin in front of her.
- 3Neutralizer or tonerOne or the other, depending on the exfoliation used.
- 4Mask, if your skin needs oneAdded when your skin calls for it, not at every visit.
- 5SPFSun protection goes on last, before you walk back out into Brevard sun.
What is the Advanced Glow Facial?
In Kay's words, it is "a customized advanced facial combining professional exfoliation, targeted treatment products, and intensive hydration to improve tone, texture, and radiance." Your treatment may include dermaplaning, a light chemical peel, or another advanced exfoliation method, chosen for your skin that day.
Dermaplaning means Kay glides a fine blade over the face to lift dead surface cells and peach fuzz. Florida lists it among the manual exfoliation an esthetician may perform. Kay skips it on skin with an active condition or sensitivity, or after a recent medical treatment. It is part of this facial only, not a separate booking.
Online booking still lists it under its earlier name, Advanced Customized Facial. Same facial, same $225.
Why does it cost $100 more than the Signature?
Two reasons: about 30 more minutes, since the Advanced runs about 90 and the Signature about 60, and the equipment and active products behind the resurfacing steps.
The Signature Facial at $125 aims at hydration, glow and comfort, with your consultation included. Choose the Advanced when that is no longer enough for the texture or tone you want to change.
Superficial means on the surface
Lasers, and anything that pierces the skin, microneedling included, fall outside what a Florida Facial Specialist may do. None of them are part of this facial. If your goal needs that kind of treatment, Kay will say so plainly and suggest a medical provider.
Who is it for?
Skin that looks dull or rough, tone that has gone uneven, and early fine lines, in clients who have handled exfoliation well before. The AAD says flaking after a light peel can last 3 to 7 days, so leave a week before a big event.
What should you tell Kay first?
Sunburn, recent waxing, a peel done elsewhere, or prescription skincare such as retinoids can change what is safe that day. [TO CONFIRM: full contraindication list for peels and microdermabrasion, Kay]
Questions about anti-aging facials
What does an anti-aging facial do?
It works on the surface signs of aging: dullness, rough texture, uneven tone and early fine lines, with exfoliation and active products rather than mostly cleansing and hydrating. Some spas call this a corrective facial. At Karisma, it is the Advanced Facial.
Will it lift sagging skin?
No. It is built for early signs of aging such as fine lines, dullness and uneven tone. It does not lift loose skin. For that, read about skin tightening in Melbourne, FL. Results vary.
Is this a HydraFacial?
HydraFacial is one company's brand of machine. This facial includes a hydrodermabrasion step, and Karisma does not sell a HydraFacial-branded service.
How often can I book it?
Circadia says its SWiCH system can be repeated every four to six weeks. Kay sets your own interval after the first visit, based on how your skin responds.
Is there downtime?
Little, but plan around it. After microdermabrasion, Kay suggests 24 hours before makeup. After a peel, 72 hours, longer for a stronger peel. Retinol and acids at home wait 48 to 72 hours, sometimes 3 to 5 days. Freshly exfoliated skin also burns faster, so plan on sunscreen and shade.
- Karisma Esthetics booking page and prices, GlossGenius, checked October 29, 2026
- Circadia SWiCH System, Dermascope, read October 29, 2026
- Rule 61G5-18.00015, Florida Administrative Code, effective October 20, 2021
- Chemical peels: FAQs, American Academy of Dermatology, read October 29, 2026
- Karisma Esthetics services, Signature Customized Facial length, GlossGenius, read October 29, 2026