frequently asked questions about esthetic services


+ Why should I get a facial?

A professional facial is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing services you can treat yourself to! When getting facials on a regular basis, it can noticeably improve skin tone, texture, and appearance of your skin. Deep cleansing, increased circulation, relaxing the nerves, and activating the skin glands and metabolism through massage are all wonderful reasons to book a facial treatment.

+ What are the benefits of CBD in skincare?

  • For acne: CBD oil is anti-inflammatory, making it a great ingredient for inflamed acne-prone skin. It is also calming which can help reactive skin look and feel better. CBD also has the potential to decrease excess oil production, which is a game changer for acne prone skin.
  • For aging skin: CBD oil is full of skin healthy antioxidants that help lessen the visible signs of aging. The free-radical damage squashing abilities of CBD help reduce the look of inflammation, and also visibly diminishes wrinkles, dullness, and flush skin tone.
  • For sensitive skin: CBD oil has been found to be very soothing, which is wonderful for sensitive, reactive skin. It's also amazing for post care after more advanced treatments.

+ Will CBD skin care get me "high"?

Nope! CBD oil in skin care won't get you high because it doesn't have the mind-altering properties of marijuana's THC content.

+ What is dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is an exfoliating treatment that uses a sterile, one time use stainless steel scalpel to remove peach fuzz and dead skin from the top layer of your skin. Benefits of this treatment are:

  • excellent exfoliation
  • great product penetration
  • makeup applies flawlessly after treatment
  • glowing, radiant skin
  • aims to remove fine wrinkles and deep acne scarring, by making the skin's surface look smooth.

+ Will my peach fuzz grow back as dark hair after dermaplaning?

Nope! Your hair will grow back exactly the same color and thickness as it was previously. You can’t change the structure of your hair follicle by simply shaving your hair off.

+ What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion uses a diamond tipped handpiece to gently abrade the top layer of dead skin cells and vacuum suction to remove the dead skin cells. It's a painless procedure that has been likened to the sensation of a cat tongue running over your face, textured, but not unpleasant!

Microdermabrasion helps improve the skin appearance by reducing fine lines, early sun damage, and mild, shallow acne marks.

+ What is Microneedling?

Microneedling is Collagen Induction Therapy. During your treatment we use an electric microneedling device that utilizes a disposable, one time use tip with 12 very fine needles. The device slides along the skin and penetrates upper layers of the skin to a depth of up to 2mm to create tiny micro-injuries which leads to a release of growth factors and triggers the wound healing cascade. The needles also aid in mechanically breaking down the scar tissue.. This signals the body to respond by producing collagen and elastin fibers. As a result, the skin becomes fuller, thus reducing the appearance of scars, lines, and wrinkles.

+ Is Microneedling painful?

We numb for 30 minutes before each microneedling treatment, making it a very tolerable experience.

+ What benefits do chemical peels have?

  • Improving the skin's color, clarity, tone and texture.
  • Stimulating new collagen and healthy skin cell growth, resulting in a radiant complexion.
  • Reducing discoloration caused by sun damage.
  • Helping to clear up breakouts.
  • Smoothing away the look of fine lines and wrinkles

+ Will I peel like crazy with a chemical peel?

It depends! Some peels may not show show intense peeling, though there will be microsopic shedding occuring. If you do peel, peeling will generally start 48-72 hours after your treatment and can last 2-5 days. It is very important not to pick off peeling skin; peeling is minimal and easily controlled with moisturizer. Premature peeling of the skin will result in dry, cracked, raw skin that may develop into hyperpigmentation.

+ Why do you suggest series with advanced treatments?

The advantage of having a series of superficial peels is that they can accomplish the same result as deeper peels with minimal discomfort and a shorter recovery period. Series vary based on goals.

The advantage of having a series of microneedling is that new collagen and elastin formation in the skin are best seen in a series of 3-6 treatments, though your skin can be visually and measurably improved as much as one year after just one treatment.

The advantage of having a series of microdermabrasion is it will result in thicker, healthier, more youthful looking skin. Over the course of a full set of treatments, the body will produce new layers of skin containing higher levels of elastin and collagen. This, in turn, improves the complexion and gives the skin a more radiant, vibrant glow. Series based on goals.

+ Can I combine treatments?

Absolutely! We love combining treatments at Take It off. Dermaplaning + chemical peels & Microneedling + chemical peels are two of our favorite combo treatments.

+ Can I wear makeup after my facial/treatment?

Mineral based makeup is suitable to apply after treatments. Microneedling requires 24 hours without makeup.