Everything You Need About Hollywood’s Favourite Fire And Ice Facial.

The fire and ice facial is the secret weapon in the beauty arsenal of many Hollywood big names like Halle Berry, Selena Gomez, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Gwyneth Paltrow to achieve an immediate radiant and younger-looking skin. In fact, it is reckoned as the ‘hottest’ and ‘coolest’ skin treatment out there and was even voted as the Celebrity Facial Of The Year by InStyle Magazine.  But what exactly is this sought-after facial that everyone’s talking about?

Fire And Ice Facial Is…

A facial treatment that combines both the elements of heat (fire) and cold (ice) to give the face a brighter, smoother and tighter appearance. The clinical facial is designed to rapidly and safely remove dead cells and resurface the skin. It can also help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and encourages new cells growth. It can also help clear acne and improve acne scarring, overtime.

The best part of this facial tho is that the whole process only takes about 3-40 minutes and the results are longer-lasting compared to other chemical peels. Plus, there is no downtime to this treatment so you can continue your day as usual upon completion. It is the fastest and most effective way to get ready for big events like weddings, reunions or engagements.

The Treatment Begins With…

Just like any facial, fire and ice facial start off with cleansing the face. After that, the specialist will start to apply the creams. The “fire” part comes in the form of a masque containing glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid and retinol. It stays on the face 5 minutes or less. This resurfacing masque exfoliates the skin, removing the surface layer of the epidermis to reveal the softer layer underneath. 

This part of the treatment could help with congested skin. The treatment reduces fine lines and wrinkles, giving the client a smoother and more youthful look. This part of the treatment also increases blood flow and circulation. The imposed trauma to the skin aims to stimulate cellular renewal. In response, the skin then produces collagen in the following days. The face is then neutralised. 

The “ice” part is a rejuvenating masque with hyaluronic acid, soothing aloe vera and natural antioxidant ingredients such as grape seed extract, green tea extract and rosemary extract. It is to cool down and calm down the skin to reduce any inflammation or swelling in the skin. After the trauma-inducing “fire” part of the treatment, the “ice” part supplies the face with healing, hydrating, repairing and regenerating agents.

The face is then cleaned again to remove any residual treatment. A moisturizing serum applied to the face to lock in more nutrients for the skin. A sunscreen then applied to the face to protect the skin from the sun. The centrepiece of this remarkable treatment system is a combination of two therapeutic masques followed by application of a serum and a crèmes to soothe and moisturize the skin.

The Side Effects Are…

As the name implies, the treatment consists of applying heat and cooling processes. It is an intensive chemical treatment involving a mild peel then followed immediately by supplying the skin with nutrients, so it may have some side effects. We do advise you to use a mild non-abrasive cleanser or other mild product for five days following the procedure. 

It will add some additional benefits if you use a good sunscreen of SPF 20 or higher after getting this facial. As your skin has been newly resurfaced, it is best to avoid prolonged sun exposure for several days after getting this facial. The Fire and Ice Facial is great for all skin types. This facial cannot be performed if you are currently using any type of retinols, Retin -A or Roaccutane.

Caution Should Be Taken…

The treatment involves a mild chemical peel and as such caution should be taken. While on average the downtime is a matter of hours, some may experience it longer, with redness persisting over the next day or two. As such, the treatment is best not to be taken immediately before a special event, but at least one or two days earlier. Best to consult a doctor if you experience any irritations.  

The Best Fire And Ice Facial Clinics Are…

1. Beverly Wilshire Clinic

Licensed by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, this clinic offers an extensive menu of cosmetic procedures, aesthetic treatments, and health services to enable you to attain your desired perfection. With a team of highly skilled specialists, supported by the industry’s leading technologies and world-class facilities you can get your desired look without any hassle.

2. Sliq Clinic

Situated in Oasis Ara Damansara, Sliq Clinic offers medically proven and safe treatments to fulfil your aesthetic needs. They aim to help you achieve your personal aesthetic goals and ensure doing so by providing quality services and individualized treatments that cater to your personal needs. They only provide non-invasive treatments with minimal downtime so you can get on with your daily schedule while enjoying your treatment that you just had done. 

3. Crown Clinic

The team at Crown Clinic are real enthusiasts who have an undying passion to help stressed-out individuals to attain true beauty inside out and are here for you and your cosmetic concerns. With a combination of knowledge, expertise and equipment with cutting edge technology, they ensure that their patients attain the most optimal results in their total comfort and privacy.

4. PHI Clinic

Located in Damansara Heights, PHI Clinic is a premium aesthetic clinic for beautification services in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The clinic offers a range of services for aesthetics and anti-ageing solutions, body treatments, dental care and hair services.  The clinic is completely equipped with the most sophisticated and cutting-edge treatments managed by a team of dedicated and highly trained doctors with years of experience in both non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments.

5. Regen Clinic

Established in 2015, Regen Clinic in Penang Island is a clinic specialising in medical aesthetics service. They offer a wide range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments like facelifts, filler injections, and skin treatments. With the latest medical and scientific technology in the clinic, Regen Clinic has been able to not only offer medical aesthetics services but cell regenerative treatment like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy to treat conditions such as ageing knee joints through cell regeneration.

6. Dr. Wee Clinic

Located far down south in Johor, Dr Wee Clinic is a medical aesthetic clinic partnered with Erufu Care Community Medical Support Network. The clinic also provides amenities for their clients like disabled friendly, waiting area/lounge, changing room and restaurant/cafeteria (nearby). Dr Wee Chian Chuan, the Resident Consultant and Consultant Aesthetic Physician, is one of the most recognized plastic surgeons in Malaysia.

7. Murall Clinic

Servicing the community in and around Petaling Jaya, Murall Clinic is a medical aesthetics clinic established in 2013. They are known for its modest pricing services that they provide, including the clinic’s listed signature treatments like Facelift, Anti-Aging Treatment, Dermal Fillers, Non-Surgical Facelift, and Thread Lift.Murall Clinic also provides amenities to cater to their client’s comfort, this includes a waiting area/lounge, changing room, Wi-Fi, and even a VIP area.

8. Xeoul Clinic

Xeoul Clinic is an Aesthetic Clinic located in Empire Shopping Gallery. They provide non-invasive aesthetic treatments for wrinkles, fine lines and anti-ageing.Their signature treatments include Botox, fillers, skin booster, Q-Switch NdYaG Laser Treatment, Fractional CO2 Laser, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and facials. Their medical team is dedicated to providing their patients with safe, effective aesthetic treatments for all areas of the face and body.