The Ed.
Well-Known Member
I've written a myriad of articles on the 'latest' facial. Each one is often just as ridiculous as the last one but each time, I give them column inches. Tempted as I am to gloss over the latest diamond facial fad, I feel the professionally it would be ungracious of me to do so, so here's my (admittedly unenthusiastic) summary of what this all entails.
Don't die of shock, but it originated in L.A. developed by facialist Tina K and to give it its full name: Diamond K Advanced Exfoliation treatment. On this occasion, the journalistic gods were looking down on me because it turns out she's already spoken to Allure.com about the whole thing. So, speaking to Allure.com, this is what she had to say.
What is the diamond file? Its a medical-grade stainless-steel tool that has real crushed diamonds on one side that polish the skin without discoloring or causing damage to capillaries.
How did it come to be? I created it with my cousin, whos one of the engineers for the Mars Rover, because of what lasers and chemical peels and microdermabrasion had done to me. I wanted something highly controlled so the technician could adjust the intensity of the treatment for every inch of skin. You cant do that with a machine or a peel. It took us three years, but weve finally perfected it.
Who would benefit from it? Its to minimize large pores, smooth out lines around the mouth and eyes, break apart discoloration, and resurface old acne scars. Its great for all skin types, including people with rosacea, eczema, and psoriasisjust not those with active acne.
On a positive note, the Diamond Facial is probably an easier sell than the bird poo facial or the snail trail facial.
Until then geek on!
The Ed.
Don't die of shock, but it originated in L.A. developed by facialist Tina K and to give it its full name: Diamond K Advanced Exfoliation treatment. On this occasion, the journalistic gods were looking down on me because it turns out she's already spoken to Allure.com about the whole thing. So, speaking to Allure.com, this is what she had to say.
What is the diamond file? Its a medical-grade stainless-steel tool that has real crushed diamonds on one side that polish the skin without discoloring or causing damage to capillaries.
How did it come to be? I created it with my cousin, whos one of the engineers for the Mars Rover, because of what lasers and chemical peels and microdermabrasion had done to me. I wanted something highly controlled so the technician could adjust the intensity of the treatment for every inch of skin. You cant do that with a machine or a peel. It took us three years, but weve finally perfected it.
Who would benefit from it? Its to minimize large pores, smooth out lines around the mouth and eyes, break apart discoloration, and resurface old acne scars. Its great for all skin types, including people with rosacea, eczema, and psoriasisjust not those with active acne.
On a positive note, the Diamond Facial is probably an easier sell than the bird poo facial or the snail trail facial.
Until then geek on!
The Ed.
