So I am somewhere between a 3 and 4 on my Skin Laundry experience, but it is simply because I know…read moretoo much and have had lasar treatments with a dermatologists for years. I am kind of nut about all things skincare! But the concept of Skin Laundry bringing IPL (Intense Pulsed Light therapy) and Yag laser technology to the masses, outside the care of an MD on sight or dermatologist office and in a classy branded atmosphere, was worthy of the visit.
If you are experienced with the benefits and results of having had IPL (photofacial?) and laser technology (Yag or otherwise) at a dermatologist office, Skin Laundry is most likely not for you (maybe I might be wrong). Why? Because unlike your dermatologist customizing the laser strength to meet your specific skin needs, Skin Laundry only goes minimal in depth in pentratation (it is one strength for all clients...maybe this is why they can do this outside the derm office and MD on-sight oversight in some ways).
If you have never experienced the benefits of tighter skin, clearer pores, reduced discoloration that laser technology offers (amongst other things), Skin Laundry is a great entry point, so absolutely go and try it.
There are several Skin Laundry outlets around Hong Kong. This one happens to be located inside Lane Crawford at IFC amongst all the beauty products and skincare lines. Did I mention Skin Laundry also has a skincare line? Being an eyecream hoarder of sorts, I have to say that their eye cream is pretty decent (its the caffeine in the cream, I am certain). But they sell everything from serums to sunscreen. I am only trying out the eyecream, so I cannot attest to the other products. If you are a skincare nut like me, it comes down to the science and the ingredients, plain and simple. Fancy packaging and a good price does not matter a lick if the science and ingredients that it should have are not there to solve your skincare problems or concerns. Skin Laundry skin care products seem like a pretty decent line, but not so if you are use to SKII and 3Lab (it is all relative to what you know, I suppose)
Anyway...back to the the IPL and Yag laser service. So you can make an appointment on-line or call, show up, they will have you answer some questions on an I-Pad about your skincare concerns and sign a waiver when you arrive, then escort you back to their one spa room (yeah, one at a time at this location). Although the staff are not dermatologists, they are well versed in clearly explaining exactly what they are going to be doing. There were two staff there when I was there. One spoke English, the other did not. The whole process takes about 10-15 minutes. If you have never had anything like this done before and do not have skin sensitivity, you will see a clearer tone to your face right away and it will kind of continue to improce a bit throughout the day.
After your treatment, you will be encouraged to purchase a package and/or Skin Laundry products to enhance your skin care and experience. They are only doing their job in trying to sell you a package and there is a benefit to going regularly if you are committed to seeing results, but know you can always simply pay as you go one, appointment at a time. The hard core press to sell you a package is part of the experience, but again, don't let that discourage you, but let it encourage you if you loved your experience (because clearly the price comes down per session with a package). For one session, it cost $550HKD. Beauty does not come cheap and although this is less expensive than a dermatologist office, it also does not penetrate to depths beyond their standard level.
So although Skin Laundry might not be for me simply because I am use to a higher grade of laser technology via a dermatologist, I thought Skin Laundry was great. Clean, zen like atmosphere, good quality experience. If you have been interested in the benefits of lasers as it applies to your face, absolutely book an appointment and see for yourself.
