facials aren’t fluffy: why holistic treatments create long-term change

There’s a common misconception floating around that facials are indulgent fluff - something you treat yourself to once in a while. But after nearly two decades in the skincare industry, I can tell you this: real facials, thoughtfully customized and done consistently, aren’t fluff. They’re foundational.

Especially after 40, our skin needs more than occasional self-care. It needs strategy. Structure. Ritual.

When I say "holistic facials," I don’t just mean applying clean products and calling it a day. At Alpenglow Skin Spa, a holistic facial is a synergistic experience that supports your skin’s barrier, balances inflammation, encourages cell renewal, and reconnects you to your body in a deeper way. It blends science and soul - formulations that work with your skin’s biology, paired with touch therapy that regulates the nervous system. That’s where true transformation begins.

After 40, we’re dealing with collagen loss, slower cell turnover, pigmentation, dehydration, hormonal shifts, and stress-related inflammation. You can’t serum your way out of it overnight. And you shouldn’t have to navigate it alone.

I’ve worked with thousands of women who came to me tired of guessing. Tired of wasting money on trendy products or harsh at-home tools that made things worse. What we do together in the treatment room is different. It’s consistent care, tailored guidance, and cumulative progress. It's choosing cellular health over instant gratification.

Yes, holistic facials feel relaxing. But don’t confuse calm with ineffective. Deep calm is part of the medicine. When your nervous system is soothed, your skin heals better. When the barrier is strong, inflammation lowers. When we combine enzyme therapy, light exfoliation, massage, hydration layering, and barrier support over time - you get results that last.

Skincare isn’t about perfection. It’s about partnership. About listening, adjusting, evolving with your skin season by season.

So no, facials aren’t fluffy. They’re focused. Rooted. Regenerative.

And they work - especially when done regularly, with intention, and with someone who truly knows your skin.

If you’re ready to move beyond the cycle of quick fixes, I’m here.

Your glow is not a trend. It’s a relationship.

Book one of our Alpenglow Custom Facial Treatments to begin your journey with us.

xo Courtney Parkhill, L.E.