WHEN it comes to skin care, three of the most common challenges encountered by Cebuanos are pollution, sun exposure and aging. These three can cause a number of normal but not desirable effects on the skin, such as uneven skin tone, dryness, fine lines, pigmentation and rough skin texture.

In order to maintain skin health, the standard daily regimen recommended by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine is to cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, supplement with vitamins (either topical or ingested) and applying sunblock.

If you feel your skin needs an additional boost, or if you have not been very stringent about your daily regimen, facial treatments may be in order. These three are the most popular in Bodyworx Medical Spa:

Vitamino Facial. Vitamin C continues to be considered a powerful anti-oxidant for overall health, including the skin. This helps even out the skin tone, shields skin from the impact of pollution and UV rays, and improves skin hydration for an extended period, not just right after the treatment.

Melawhite Facial. Don’t worry, this is not meant to unnaturally whiten the face. It brightens and refreshes the skin by removing superficial dark spots through gentle microexfoliation. The treatment decongests pores for improved skin texture and plumper, more hydrated skin that is immediately noticeable.

Premier Facials. These clinically proven treatments, like Oxygeneo Super Three-in-One facial and Silkpeel Elite facial, provide unparalleled skin nourishment. Oxygeneo uses a combination of vitamins and Oxygeneo technology for a smoother, younger complexion. The Silkpeel facial incorporates hydrodermabrasion and dermal infusion technology to simultaneously exfoliate, extract impurities and infuse specific serums more deeply into the skin.

Make sure to get facial treatments from responsible practitioners who will not just recommend any facial in order to get their sales up. If not done correctly, facials can cause inflammation, hyperpigmentation, scarring, or even scarier, permanent facial nerve damage.

For professional consultation and treatment, visit Bodyworx Medical Spa at the ground floor of Solinea Tower 1, Cardinal Rosales Ave., Cebu Business Park.