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Fire & Ice Facial
Newport Beach
What is a Fire & Ice Facial?
A Fire & Ice Facial is a two-stage resurfacing facial. The first stage is a warming, clinical-strength resurfacing masque that loosens dead surface skin and encourages cell turnover, which produces the warming or tingling sensation the treatment is named for. The second stage is a cooling, hydrating masque that calms and rehydrates the skin. It is performed in a single appointment, requires no downtime, and is often chosen before an event because the skin looks refreshed immediately rather than needing days to settle.
The Fire & Ice Facial is a clinical-strength resurfacing facial performed in two stages, with no downtime afterwards.
How It Works
The first stage is a warming resurfacing masque that loosens dead surface skin and encourages cell turnover. It is the stage people remember, because it warms and tingles — that sensation is expected, and your esthetician stays with you and adjusts if it is more than you want. The second stage is a cooling, hydrating masque that calms the skin and restores moisture.
Who It's For
It suits skin that looks dull, congested or uneven in texture, and it is a common choice before an event because the result is visible straight away. Because the first stage is a genuine resurfacing step, it is not automatically right for very reactive skin or for skin already being treated with something else — that is a conversation to have at the appointment, not an assumption to make.
What to Expect
The whole treatment fits in a single appointment. Temporary redness or flushing immediately afterwards is normal and settles. There is no recovery period, but this is a resurfacing treatment rather than a relaxing facial, so it is spaced rather than repeated at will and your esthetician will set an interval that fits your skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
The two stages feel very different. The resurfacing masque warms and can tingle, and the second masque is cooling and hydrating — the contrast between them is the treatment.
The warming stage produces a tingling or warming sensation that is normal and temporary. Your esthetician monitors it throughout and can adjust or remove the masque, so tell them what you are feeling rather than waiting it out.
No. This is a no-downtime facial, which is why it is often booked before an event. Some temporary redness or flushing immediately afterwards is normal.
It is a resurfacing treatment, so it is spaced rather than repeated at will. Your esthetician will recommend an interval based on your skin and on what else you are having done.
Sometimes, but not always — combining resurfacing treatments is not automatically better and can over-treat the skin. Raise it at your appointment so it can be sequenced properly.