With the holidays behind us, January is the ideal time to indulge your skin with professional care. These proven treatments, recommended by skincare specialists, deliver a luminous glow and rejuvenate your complexion. Happy New Year, happy new skin!
If your skin needs more firmness, connective tissue massage is an excellent choice. This technique targets deeper layers to boost collagen production and enhance blood circulation, resulting in a healthier, more vibrant complexion right away.
At Connective Tissue Bar in Amsterdam, experts combine it with cupping and gua sha stone massage. The owner has created unique 'boosters' – 15-minute quick fixes to soften lip wrinkles, reduce under-eye bags, or tighten a slack jawline.
Connective Tissue Bar, Jacob van Lennepstraat 72H, Amsterdam. Treatments from €49.95
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Microneedling uses tiny perforations to activate the skin's natural healing process, ramping up collagen and elastin for powerful anti-aging results. Professionals use needle rollers or vibrating Dermapens for precision.
It's perfect for January: just one session refines texture and refreshes your look. Search 'microneedling + your city' to find a qualified salon nearby.
Combat dullness, large pores, or uneven tone with a chemical peel from skin-focused pros. At CHRIS Beauty Bar in The Hague, a potent three-layer lactic or glycolic acid peel (up to 30%) takes only 30 minutes.
High-strength formulas like these effectively reduce wrinkles, blemishes, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars – always in expert hands.
CHRIS Beauty Bar, Prinses Beatrixlaan 582, The Hague. Peels from €55
Text: Carlijn Biesemaat
