If you have ever booked a facial and wondered whether it was actually the right one for your skin, you are not alone. Choosing the right facial for your skin type is one of the most common questions we hear at Elite Facials in Orinda, and getting it right makes a real difference in your results.
Dry Skin: Hydration, Infusion, and Oxygen
Dry skin tends to feel tight, look dull, and show fine lines earlier than other types. The goal is to replenish and infuse rather than strip.
Hydrodermabrasion gently resurfaces while simultaneously infusing hydrating serums, leaving skin refreshed without feeling depleted. For deeper moisture delivery, the HydroSonic Infusion Facial uses ultrasonic technology to push active ingredients further into the skin, making it particularly effective for clients whose dryness does not respond well to surface-level treatments. The Enriched-Oxygen Peel Facial is another strong option, brightening dull, dehydrated skin and improving radiance without downtime.
Oily and Acne-Prone Skin: Clear, Exfoliate, Control
Oily skin produces excess sebum that clogs pores and causes breakouts. The focus here is thorough exfoliation and clearing congestion without triggering more oil production.
Microdermabrasion physically removes the dead cell layer that traps debris, visibly reducing enlarged pores over a series of treatments. A Chemical Peel Facial penetrates more deeply, dissolving the bonds between dead cells and clearing congestion at a cellular level. We customize the peel strength to your skin, so there is no one-size approach. For oily skin that also shows texture damage or post-acne marks, Nano Needling creates microchannels in the skin surface that stimulate renewal and help active ingredients absorb more effectively.
Combination Skin: Balance and Target Each Zone
Combination skin is the most common type we treat. The T-zone behaves differently from the cheeks and jawline, which means over-treating one area or under-treating another leads to uneven results.
CrystalFrax works well across combination skin because it improves overall tone and texture at a structural level, regardless of zone. For clients whose combination skin also shows early laxity or loss of firmness, the Non-Invasive Facelift lifts and tones without surgery, making it a natural complement to texture-focused treatments.
Start With a Skin Assessment
Skin type is a starting point, not the whole picture. Sensitivity, age, current products, and season all affect which treatment will perform best. A brief consultation at Elite Facials in Orinda takes the guesswork out entirely and ensures every treatment is matched to your skin, not a general category.
When the right treatment meets the right skin, the results speak for themselves.