After weeks of back-to-back travel, my skin was crying out for help. The combination of cabin air, climate changes, and long hours in make-up left it feeling dull, irritated, and seriously congested. As someone who deals with hormonal acne that flares up now and then, I knew a regular facial just wouldn’t cut it—I needed a reset. That’s where AsterSpring’s new Dermal Purifying Treatment came in.
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I booked my session at the AsterSpring Signature centre at Pavilion Damansara Heights, a space that already feels like a cocoon of calm. The treatment promised to not just cleanse but purify—targeting stubborn congestion and built-up impurities that can block skincare absorption and trigger breakouts. And it delivered.
The 75-minute session began with a thorough double cleanse and exfoliation, before moving into gentle yet effective extractions, aided by Dermalogica’s Multi Active Scaling Gel and a Hi-Frequency device. The latter not only helped with antiseptic benefits but also sped up healing too.
What followed was one of the most soothing parts of the treatment: a compress infused with tea tree and lavender essential oils. Not only did it smell divine, but it also worked to calm inflammation and deliver anti-bacterial benefits right to the skin’s surface. A pressure point massage added an unexpected but welcome touch of relaxation, melting away tension from more than just my pores.
Then came the powerhouse of the treatment—a Niacinamide IonActive Serum, bolstered by Japanese knotweed root and tea tree, which was pressed into the skin to regulate sebum and minimise breakouts. Two masks followed: a Colloidal Masque and Hydra Cool Revival Mask, both packed with hyaluronic acid and allantoin to comfort and rehydrate. A cooling Thermodyn device was used to enhance penetration and visibly reduce redness, which made my skin feel like it was breathing again.
The treatment wrapped up with a targeted skincare regimen—toner, serum, moisturiser, SPF—and a final layer of tinted serum featuring hyaluronic acid, olive squalane, and CoQ10 for that soft-focus, post-facial glow. Immediately after, my skin looked noticeably clearer, less inflamed, and felt infinitely cleaner without being stripped.
Perfect for oily, congested, or acne-prone skin types, this treatment is a comprehensive reboot for your complexion. And after just one session, I can confidently say it’s something I’ll be returning to, especially during those high-stress, hormonal-skin weeks.
