FAQs

• How often should I have a facial?
  
  Once a month is recommended. The skin cells take about 28 days to reach the surface so once a month it is beneficial to deep cleanse and remove impurities from the pores. Your skin care expert can recommend the proper home care agenda as well as help you maintain your skin’s well-being.
  
  
  

• What are the benefits of having regular facials?
  
  There are many benefits to regular facials: Clearer skin is a natural result of professional exfoliating on a regular basis, and smoother, more moist and supple skin is a result of the professional massage that may be included in your facial.. As you keep regular appointments with your esthetician, she will learn the cyclical changes that occur with your skin and will adjust and offer the correct products for you to use.
  
  
  

• What causes my acne to flare up?
  
  Acne outbreaks are caused by the four "trigger factors": excess oil, pore-clogging dead skin cells, acne bacteria and inflammation. Hormones prompt your oil glands to produce excess oil, provoking the skin cells in your pores to rapidly shed. When the pore becomes clogged by trapped oil and dead skin cells it creates a perfect breeding ground for irritating acne bacteria. As your skin tries to deal with the bacteria, it becomes inflamed, eventually causing a full-blown breakout.
  
  
  

• Do I need to use an eye cream? Can my facial moisturizer work under and around my eyes just as well?
  
  All Hormeta moisturizers can be used around the eyes. However, the skin around the eye area is a lot different than the rest of the face. There are no oil glands there, so skin tends to get dry and wrinkled. Also, the skin of the eye area is much thinner and can't absorb heavier products. A separate eye cream should be used to solve specific problems around the eye such as fine lines and dark circles.
  
  
  

• Do I really need to use a toner?
  
  Toner is one of the most under rated products on the market. Hormeta toners are different than most. Our toners are designed to complete the cleansing process but it also prepares the skin to except all other Hormeta products such as creams, serums etc.
  
  
  

• I have adult acne. Are there any options aside from using antibiotics or products such as Retin-A?
  
  Seeing an acne specialist is always a good idea. The therapist will clean out your impacted pores and put you on a skin care regimen to naturally kill the bacteria that may be causing your breakouts.
  
  
  

• I am beginning to see some sagging along my jaw line. Which Hormeta products should I use?
  
  The most effective products for skin elasticity and wrinkles are found in our Mature Skin Line.
  
  
  

• Do I really need to use a mask? If so, why?
  
  Yes. Regular use of facial masks for your skin type and condition keeps your skin toned, just like regular exercise keeps your body in shape.
  
  
  

• How often should I exfoliate? And should I do it at night or in the morning?
  
  Hormeta recommends that you exfoliate your skin 1 to 2 times a week. Both of our gommage exfoliators gently buff away dulling surface flakes, unclogs pores and smooth out skin as it exfoliates. It does not matter whether you exfoliate morning or night, but be sure to cleanse and tone your skin first as exfoliators are not cleansers.
  
  
  

• Which products are right for my skin condition?
  
  Your skin care therapist can prescribe for you exactly which Hormeta products will be ideal for your individual skin condition. You may also use our free skin analysis assessment to find out which products are best for your skin type.
  
  
  

• Where can I purchase Hormeta Mineral Skin Care products?
  
  Click onto our “Find a Spa” feature to locate a spa near you or you may order, here, off our website. If you are a skin care specialist you will want to go to our professional log in.
  
  
  

• What kind of ingredients go into Hormeta Mineral Skin Care formulas?
  
  Plant extracts, essential oils, vitamins and ionized minerals make up the base for all Hormeta Skin Care products.
  
  
  

• Do you test your products on animals?
  
  Hormeta never test their products on animals.
  
  
  

• Where is Hormeta Mineral Skin Care made?
  
  Hormeta Skin Care is manufactured and packaged in Bursins, Switzerland just outside of Geneva. All Hormeta products proudly display the Swiss Cos label, to guarantee all products are genuine Swiss made.
  
  
  

• What are ionized minerals?
  
  Ionization of minerals is a process unique to Hormeta Skin Care. When a mineral is ionized it has a molecule 1000 times smaller than normal for optimum penetration and absorbtion, as well as making the minerals bio-available, which means the skin is able to recognize and utilize these minerals.
  
  
  

• Why are ionized minerals good for the skin?
  
  Ionized minerals are the only form of minerals to completely penetrate the skin. Also the skin recognizes and utilizes them to combat the signs of mineral deficiency. Mineral deficient skin will be extremely dehydrated and show signs of premature aging.
  
  
  

• Why are my cheeks always red and sensitive?
  
  Usually it is due to either telangiectasia (broken capillaries) Rosacea, or both. This is a condition that should only be diagnosed by a physician.
  
  
  

• What can be done for those annoying occasional breakouts on the face?
  
  The Hormeta Bio-Sulfur Mask in our oily skin line is great to spot treat an occasional acne breakout.
  
  
  

• Since reaching menopause my skin has really changed. Does Hormeta have a product that will help with these skin changes such as very dry skin, dull, flaky, wrinkled, sagging, rough texture etc.?
  
  Absolutly, skin changes can start with pre-menopause and continue all the way through post-menapause. Hormeta has a cream to address all those problems. Try “Feminissime High Redefinition Cream” day and night. You may also want to try our new "Feminissime Serum" which can also be used day and night under any of our day or night creams.  You will find these in our mature skin line section.