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Back Facial in Seattle

We treat the face on your head like royalty, but ignore the skin on your back—even though it deals with sweat, gym clothes, and friction daily. The Back Facial treats this hard-to-reach area with the same level of care as your face. It includes deep steam cleansing, rigorous exfoliation (scrub or peel), extensive extractions for “bacne,” and a purifying clay mask. It finishes with a relaxing massage to hydrate the skin and soothe back muscles.

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visible results
instant glow
long-term results
Painless Extraction
Deep Hydration
Antioxidant Protection

the details

treatment length

45 Minutes

recommended treatments

seasonal or monthly series

interval

every 1-2 months

recovery time

0–2 days

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Pre-treatment prep

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The Healing Process

Post Treatment

  • Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing (like a cotton t-shirt) to put on afterward. You don’t want a tight sports bra or synthetic fabric rubbing against treated skin.

  • Shower: Please shower before coming in if you are coming straight from the gym.

  • Sunburn: We cannot treat a back that is currently sunburned or peeling.

  • The Steam: We start with hot steam to open stubborn pores on the thicker back skin.

  • The Scrub: A vigorous exfoliation to remove dead skin and prevent future clogged pores.

  • The Extract: We spend time clearing out blackheads and congestion (bacne).

  • The Mask: A detoxifying mud or clay mask is applied to the entire back.

  • The Massage: We massage moisturizer into the back and shoulders to hydrate and relax you.

  • Clearer Skin: You will see a reduction in congestion and redness.

  • Spots: If we performed deep extractions, you might have small red spots for 24–48 hours.

  • Smooth: The texture of your back will be significantly smoother.

  • Clean Sheets: Sleep on fresh bed sheets tonight to prevent bacteria from entering the clean pores.

  • No Gym: Avoid heavy sweating for 24 hours to keep the follicles clear.

  • Avoid Friction: Try not to wear a heavy backpack or tight clothing for a day or two.

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Redness & Sensitivity, acne, Facials, clinical facial Treatment

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frequently asked questions

FAQ

Yes, that is its main purpose. The back has thicker skin and larger pores than the face, making it prone to stubborn acne. In our Seattle studio, we use stronger exfoliation and extractions specifically to clear this up.

The cleansing and massage parts are very relaxing. The extractions (if you have clogged pores) can be slightly uncomfortable, just like on the face, but we work quickly.

Yes! For severe acne or acne scarring (dark spots), we can upgrade this to a Back Peel. Ask us about this add-on.

Yes, but do it at least 3–5 days before your trip. You don’t want to expose fresh extractions to salt water or intense sun immediately.

You will undress from the waist up and lie face down under a sheet/towel, similar to a massage. We ensure you are draped modestly the entire time.

 

If you are treating active acne, we recommend a series of 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart. For general maintenance, once a season (especially before summer) is great.