Overview
What is BB Glow Facial and who is it for?
BB Glow is a cosmetic facial that combines nano-needling, a very shallow form of microneedling, with a tinted serum. The serum usually contains a light pigment matched to your skin tone along with ingredients such as niacinamide, peptides or hyaluronic acid. The fine needles create tiny channels in the top layer of the skin so the serum is taken up more evenly.
The effect is a softly tinted, more even-looking complexion, similar to wearing a light BB cream. It can make mild redness, dullness and uneven tone look less noticeable, and the serum ingredients add some hydration. It does not treat the cause of pigmentation, melasma or acne marks, and the tint fades over a few weeks to a few months as the skin renews itself.
Because a pigment is placed in the skin, the shade must be matched carefully and a patch test is done first. Long-term data on these tinted serums is still limited, so we take a cautious approach and use sterile, single-use needle cartridges. Dr. Shilpa will check whether BB Glow suits your skin or whether a treatment for the underlying concern would help you more.
The procedure
What happens during the treatment?
- 1
Consultation and patch test
Your skin is assessed, the serum shade is matched, and a small patch test is done to check for any reaction.
- 2
Cleanse and gentle exfoliation
The face is cleaned thoroughly and lightly exfoliated to prepare the surface.
- 3
Nano-needling with serum
The tinted serum is applied and worked in with a fine nano-needling device in light, even passes.
- 4
Calm and protect
A soothing mask, moisturiser and sunscreen are applied before you leave.
Benefits
What are the benefits?
- Gives skin a softer, more even-looking base.
- Helps mild redness and dullness look less noticeable.
- Serum ingredients add hydration to the skin.
- Shade is matched to your skin tone and patch tested first.
- Cuts down on daily base make-up for a while.
Is it right for you?
BB Glow may suit adults with dull or mildly uneven skin who want a light, tinted look. It is not advised with active acne, eczema, rosacea flares, skin infection, keloid tendency, pregnancy or known allergy to the serum ingredients. If you have melasma or deeper pigmentation, Dr. Shilpa will usually treat that first. She will advise after seeing you.
Aftercare
How should you care for your skin afterwards?
- 01Do not wash your face for the first 6 to 8 hours, or as advised.
- 02Skip make-up for 24 hours.
- 03Avoid retinoids, acids and scrubs for 5 to 7 days.
- 04Avoid saunas, steam, swimming and heavy sweating for 2 days.
- 05Use sunscreen every day to protect the skin and the result.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
BB Glow is a cosmetic facial that uses very fine nano-needling to work a tinted, nourishing serum into the top layer of the skin. The result looks like a light BB cream and softens uneven tone for a period of time. It is cosmetic and does not treat the cause of pigmentation.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Results vary from person to person.
