Collagen Banking: Why More Clients in Their 20s and 30s Are Starting Early

There's a shift happening in how people think about skin, from "how do I fix this" to "how do I stop this from happening in the first place." The industry has started calling it collagen banking, and it's built around exactly the kind of treatments GLOW already offers.

What collagen banking means

Instead of waiting for visible signs of aging to start treatment, collagen banking is about proactive care in your late 20's and 30's, supporting skin's natural collagen and structure while it's already strong, rather than trying to rebuild it later. It's prevention-minded, not correction-minded.

Why this favours the treatments you already know

This mindset shift favours consistent, gentle maintenance over one-off intensive correction, which points directly at RF tightening, microneedling, and LED therapy. These aren't rescue treatments; they're the kind of steady, cumulative support that fits a "start early" philosophy.

What starting early actually looks like

It doesn't mean a bigger routine. It means consistency: a quarterly rhythm of treatments designed to support skin quality over years, not weeks. If you're in your late 20s or 30s and have never had a facial treatment beyond skincare products, this is a low-pressure way to start.

Is it right for you?

This is still an emerging idea, not a guarantee, and not the right fit for everyone. But if you're curious whether a proactive routine makes sense for your skin and your stage of life, that's exactly the kind of conversation to have at a consultation.

Book a complimentary consultation and we'll talk through what proactive care could look like for you.

Individual results may vary. Cosmetic skincare product; not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.

The Step Between Your Facials: Introducing CO2Lift® Carboxy Skin Mousse

You leave your HydraFacial or microneedling appointment glowing. But what happens in the weeks before your next visit? At GLOW, we believe your at-home routine should work as hard as the treatments we perform in-clinic, which is why we're introducing CO2Lift® Carboxy Skin Mousse, made in Japan, to our shelves this September.

What is carboxytherapy, and why does it matter at home? Carboxytherapy is a technique used in-clinic to boost circulation and oxygenation in the skin — the same principle behind our CO2 Lift Pro Mask. CO2Lift® Mousse uses a carboxytherapy-inspired CO2 delivery system to bring that oxygenating, circulation-boosting benefit into a daily step you can do at home. Flooding the skin with oxygen creates an environment where acne-causing bacteria struggle to survive; making this a genuinely useful option for clients who deal with occasional breakouts, without reaching for harsh or drying treatments. It also improves how well every other product in your routine absorbs and performs.

What's actually in it

• Oxygenation: a carboxytherapy-inspired CO2 delivery system

• Brightening: three types of Vitamin C and four skin-brightening compounds, to visibly brighten and help fade the look of pigmentation and free-radical damage

• Gentle daily resurfacing: glycolic and salicylic acid, plus retinol, to decongest pores and smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles

• Calming: 26 plant extracts, including centella asiatica, chamomile, and licorice root, to calm visible redness and irritation

• Hydration & barrier support: hyaluronic acid, squalane, glycerin, and regenerative actives

• Antimicrobial support: silver and platinum — helpful for reactive or breakout-prone skin
  

How to use it Cleanse first. Apply 1–2 pumps to clean, dry skin. Massage in upward, circular motions into face, neck, or targeted areas. Let it fully absorb, no rinsing. Layer it over serums, and use it as your final step before SPF in the morning, and/or in the evening. New to actives? Ease in with once-daily use before building to twice daily.

Who it's for A great fit for clients managing occasional breakouts, redness, or uneven tone, clients maintaining results between resurfacing or hydration-focused facials, and anyone who wants skin longevity support without adding steps to their routine.

Try it this September Available in spa and online starting September 1st. GLOW+ members save 20% throughout September (check your emails for your special code). Ask your aesthetician if CO2Lift® is the right fit for your routine at your next visit or shop online today.

Click here to shop CO2Lift® Carboxy Skin Mousse Online!

Cosmetic skincare product. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Patch test recommended, particularly for sensitive or reactive skin. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if irritation occurs.

GLOW+ member pricing of $280 on CO2Lift® Carboxy Skin Mousse reflects an exclusive 20% product-launch discount, available to active GLOW+ members throughout September only. Beginning October 1st, standard GLOW+ member pricing (10% off retail) applies. Member pricing applies in spa and online when shopping under an active GLOW+ account. Pricing is current as of the launch date and subject to change. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers unless explicitly stated.

What a Medi Peel Actually Does (And Why It's On Us This Month)

Before we dive into peel season, it helps to know what a Medi Peel is ACTUALLY doing. In 30 minutes, this treatment works on pigmentation, texture, scarring, acne, and skin longevity — the deeper concerns a surface facial can't quite reach, and it's formulated to work safely across a wide range of skin tones.

What to expect during your Medi Peel treatment

Your aesthetician applies the peel in layers, right in our express treatment area, tailoring the formulation to what your skin needs most, whether that's congestion and acne, pigmentation and sun damage, or early signs of aging. Here's the detail that surprises most first-timers: nothing goes on top of the peel once it's applied. It's designed to self-neutralize on its own, so we'll ask you to avoid water and other skincare products on the area for about 12 hours afterward; simple, but it matters for getting the full benefit.

Getting your skin ready

Most clients spend a couple of weeks beforehand on a professional home care routine with brightening ingredients, which helps protect against pigmentation changes during the peel, and we'll ask you to hold off on sun exposure, waxing, and retinol or other exfoliants in the days leading up to your appointment. Timing, formulation, and whether it's the right fit for you at all, we confirm all of it at your consultation first.

Recovery and results

It's not a treatment for the night before an event. Peeling typically begins around day two and continues through the week, along with some redness, sensitivity, or flaking; all a normal part of your skin renewing itself. Most clients see the biggest transformation from a series, typically 3 to 6 treatments spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart, though you'll notice a difference after just one. Your aesthetician will help map out a plan around your skin's goals.

This month, it's complimentary with any new GLOW+ Membership sign-up or renewal — a $155 value, and one of the last few spots in this year's cap of 20. Individual results may vary, but the investment in your skin's long-term health is always worth it.

If you've been considering GLOW+, this is the week to make it official.

Contact us today!