Facials · Spreydon, Christchurch
Facials & complexion care.
Personalised skin treatments built around what your skin actually needs on the day, not a fixed protocol. Clinically-backed products, unhurried care, and 22 years of expertise.
Complexion care, your way.
Every facial at The Villa Retreat is shaped by what your skin needs on the day. There is no single formula applied to every client. Before the treatment begins, Leeanne assesses your skin, discusses your concerns, and adapts the approach accordingly.
Treatments range from a classic personalised facial through to the Signature Lift Peel, Dermaplaning and LED Light Therapy, each chosen for what it actually delivers rather than how it looks on a menu. The products are selected for clinical performance over branding.
Every facial includes time for Leeanne to understand your skin, not just treat it. That difference is what produces results lasting beyond the appointment.
What it addresses.
A facial here is chosen for the concern in front of us, not sold from a fixed menu. These are the reasons clients most often book one.
Dull or Tired Skin
Fine Lines and Ageing
Acne and Breakouts
Sensitivity and Redness
Pre-Event Skin Prep
General Skin Health
Your facial, step by step.
Skin consultation
Cleanse and prepare
Active treatment
Mask and recovery
What we put on your skin.
A facial is only as good as what goes into it. The Villa Retreat is a certified IMAGE Skincare provider, and the range is chosen the same way the treatments are: on evidence, and on what your skin is actually asking for.
The clinical backbone of every facial here. IMAGE is formulated by plastic surgeons and licensed aestheticians, pairing pharmaceutical-grade actives with concentrations that actually do the work. Leeanne selects the protocol for your skin on the day, not from a fixed menu.
A clean, mineral finish for afterwards, chosen because it sits on freshly treated skin without undoing it. The Villa Retreat was named Youngblood’s Rising Star of the Year in 2025 for results-driven use of the range.
What happens between appointments decides most of the result. You leave with a short, specific routine built from the same professional range used in the room, and nothing you do not need. If your current products are working, we say so.
Every product used in the room is professional grade and available to take home. Nothing is dispensed without a reason you can hear out loud, and a patch test is offered whenever a new active is introduced.
Before your peel, and after.
A little preparation makes the difference between a smooth peel and an uncomfortable one, and the days after matter just as much as the treatment itself. Follow this guidance closely for the best result.
Pre-Care · 1 Week Before
- Stop actives: discontinue retinol, vitamin A, AHAs (glycolic or lactic acid) and BHAs (salicylic acid).
- No hair removal: avoid waxing, laser treatments, hair removal creams or shaving the treatment area.
- Avoid sun: stay out of the sun and tanning beds; do not arrive with a sunburn.
- Skip injections: avoid Botox or dermal fillers right before your peel.
Post-Care · After the Peel
- Do not pick: never pull, scratch or peel flaking skin, as this causes scarring and dark spots.
- Avoid heat: stay away from saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, intense workouts and hot showers for 48 to 72 hours.
- Hydrate and protect: use a gentle cleanser and a soothing, approved recovery moisturiser or balm.
- Wear sunscreen: apply a mineral-based broad-spectrum sunscreen daily and avoid direct outdoor sun exposure.
Common questions.
What is the Signature Lift Peel?
The Signature Lift Peel uses a four-layer combination of Vitamin C, hydroxy acids and enzyme exfoliation to resurface, brighten and hydrate skin in one session. It suits all skin types including sensitive and ageing skin, includes a brow tidy, and produces noticeable post-peel radiance with no downtime.
What is dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation technique using a sterile surgical blade to remove dead skin cells and vellus hair from the skin surface. The result is smoother, brighter skin with better product absorption. At The Villa Retreat it includes an enzyme treatment and Esthemax hydrojelly mask.
What does LED Light Therapy treat?
LED uses specific wavelengths of non-harmful light to penetrate the skin and alter cell behaviour. Red light supports anti-ageing and wound healing, blue targets acne and bacteria, and near-infrared reaches deeper for repair. Includes a hydrojelly mask.
Is there downtime after a facial?
Most facials have no downtime, and mild flushing for a few hours is common. After the Lift Peel, skin may feel tight and mildly flaky for a day or two. Dermaplaning leaves skin immediately smoother. Written aftercare guidance is provided for every treatment.
How often should I have a facial?
For maintenance, every four to six weeks aligns with the skin’s natural renewal cycle. For a specific concern such as acne or pigmentation, Leeanne may recommend a more structured course. She will advise honestly at your consultation.
Can I have a facial with active acne?
Yes. Facials can be highly beneficial for acne-prone skin. The treatment is adapted to avoid aggravating active breakouts while targeting the underlying factors contributing to congestion.
What products do you use?
Products are selected for clinical performance over branding, with formulas chosen to suit each skin type. Leeanne will advise on home care products after your treatment.
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radiant skin?
No upsell, no pressure. Just an honest read of your skin, and a facial built around what it actually needs.
