HYDRATING FACIALS · PACIFIC BEACH, SAN DIEGO
Hydrating Facials in
Pacific Beach, San Diego
Are you looking for hydration for your skin in San Diego?
Kiwi Spa hydrating facials are built from combinations of technologies such as Jet Peel Infusion for lifting and deep hydration, DMK Enzyme Mask, Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, Nano-Channeling, Micro Current, and a face massage with natural serums.
first visit, $209 returning · 75 minutes · Custom Facial
$179
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WHAT WE USE, AND WHY
The technologies used in a Hydrating Facial
This is what a hydrating facial at Kiwi Spa is built from. Your esthetician analyses your skin when you arrive and decides which of them it needs that day.
LIFTING AND DEEP HYDRATION
JetPeel Infusion
A needle-free jet of pressurised oxygen carries hyaluronic acid and actives below the surface, deeper than anything applied by hand. This is the part that does the deep hydration.
TAKES ACTIVES DEEPER
Nano-Channeling
Opens microscopic channels in the surface so hyaluronic acid and serums land deeper than they would on their own.
WORKS THE SKIN, DOES NOT SIT ON IT
DMK Enzyme Mask
An enzyme mask that keeps working through the treatment rather than resting on the surface. It is what the longest facial on this page is built around.
WORKS THE SKIN, DOES NOT SIT ON IT
Microcurrent
Low-level current worked across the face. This is the one that answers firmer skin and a more defined contour.
CLEARS THE WAY
Microdermabrasion
Diamond-tip resurfacing lifts the dead surface layer, so what goes on next is absorbed instead of blocked by it.
CALMS WHAT EXTRACTION STIRS UP
LED Light Therapy
Light therapy after the extractions, to settle the skin before the mask goes on.
NOTHING LEFT IN THE WAY
Dermaplaning
Removes surface debris and fine hair, which is what stops product from sitting evenly on the skin.
CIRCULATION, AND THE FINISH
Face Massage with Natural Serums
Serum worked in by hand while the skin is still damp, which is when it holds. Fifteen minutes of nothing being asked of you.
The result is skin that is hydrated and plump, glowing, and radiant, smoother in texture with softer fine lines and a more defined contour. The result is visible after the very first treatment.
START HERE
Is your skin dry, or dehydrated?
Dry is a skin type. It means your skin does not make enough oil, and it usually shows as flaking, most often around the nose and chin.
Dehydrated is a condition. It means your skin is not holding enough water, and it can happen to anyone, including people with oily skin. Tight after washing and tight again by midday. Shiny at the same time. Makeup clinging or going patchy. Fine lines looking deeper than they are.
Your esthetician analyses your skin at the start of the visit and builds the treatment around what she finds. That is why dry skin and dehydrated skin are one appointment here rather than two different bookings.
LOCAL, AND SPECIFIC
Why skin dehydrates in San Diego
Santa Ana winds run September to May, most often October to December, and can drop humidity below 10 percent.
The rest of the year the coast sits between 63 and 75 per cent, which is why most people assume sea air is kind to their skin.
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Salt water works the other way. A 2025 Binghamton University study found it nearly doubles drying stress on skin compared with fresh water.
Indoors, air conditioning pulls humidity down toward 30 percent, which is the point at which skin and eyes start to dry out.
And the UV index runs between 9 and 13 from April to September, with up to 80 percent passing through cloud, so May Gray and June Gloom are not the protection they look like
THE TREATMENT
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Two passes with an organic cleanser to take the day off and get down to skin that will absorb something.
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Papaya enzymes to loosen dead cells, then mandelic or glycolic acid if your skin can take it. Chosen on the day, not fixed in advance.
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Vacuum across the T-zone and manual extractions where they are needed. Dehydrated skin is often congested at the same time, and clearing the pores is part of the treatment rather than a separate appointment.
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A needle-free jet of pressurised oxygen carries four weights of hyaluronic acid into the skin.
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A hydrating or enzyme mask while your hands are treated, chosen for what your skin needed at the start.
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Hydration sealed while the skin is still damp, then sun protection, and a straight answer about what to use at home.
What happens in the 75 minutes
CHOOSE
Three hydrating facials, and the one we recommend first
If this is your first visit with us, start with the Custom Facial: your esthetician analyzes your skin and decides what it needs on the day, and the consultation is included in it.
RECOMMENDED FIRST VISIT
Custom Facial · 75 min
Everything in the other two, plus extractions, microcurrent and LED, built around the skin you arrive with rather than picked off a menu.
Jet Peel Infusion included
$179
first visit
$209 returning
HydroKiwi · 60 min
A soothing, basic hydrating facial. The gentlest of the three.
Jet Peel infusion not included, add it for $59
$135
first visit
$159 returning
Deep Hydration Facial · 60 min
Deep cleansing and detox, diamond tip microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, Jet Peel infusion.
Jet Peel infusion included
$165
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ADD TO YOUR FACIAL
Add-ons
Dermaplaning $44
Jet Peel Infusion $59
Pumpkin Peel $33
Mandelic Peel $29.99
Nanochanneling $65
Lifting and Hydrating Mask $39
Face Massage $29.99
IN THEIR WORDS
What our clients are saying and showing
“I had such an amazing experience at Kiwi Spa!! This was truly one of the best facials I have had in San Diego. They have a beautiful relaxing atmosphere, Lysa my esthetician had been kind and professional, and the treatment was customized to my skin type and concerns.”
“This was a great experience!!! I’ve gotten facials from a few other places and this one has given me the BEST results. I booked with Saige and she was AMAZING. She paid very much attention to detail so I am more than satisfied with my experience here. I couldn’t have asked for anyone or any place better!!”
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I had a fantastic experience at Kiwi Spa with their dry skin facial San Diego. I came in with tight, flaky skin and left feeling deeply hydrated and comfortable. My face looked plumper, smoother, and more radiant right away, and the glow looked healthy and natural. I highly recommend Kiwi Spa in Pacific Beach if you need a truly effective dry skin facial.
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Kiwi Spa in Pacific Beach is my favorite place for a dry skin facial San Diego. My skin had been feeling dull and dehydrated, and this facial made it look fresh and luminous again. The hydration felt long-lasting, and my skin felt soft and nourished for days. If you’re searching for a dry skin facial, Kiwi Spa is the place to go.
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![Before and after comparison of a woman's face showing skin improvement, reduced blemishes, and smoother complexion.]()
I’m so impressed with my dry skin facial at Kiwi Spa. I came in with dryness and rough texture, and my skin felt smoother and looked more even immediately after. The facial felt soothing and moisturizing without feeling heavy or greasy. I highly recommend Kiwi Spa in Pacific Beach for a real dry skin facial San Diego glow.
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I had such a wonderful experience with the dry skin facial San Diego at Kiwi Spa in Pacific Beach. My skin felt instantly more comfortable, and the hydrated glow looked clean and natural. I also noticed my makeup applied better afterward because my skin felt so smooth. If you need a dry skin facial, Kiwi Spa is absolutely worth it.
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![Side-by-side comparison of a woman's face showing skin improvement, with redness and blemishes on the left and clearer skin on the right.]()
Kiwi Spa truly delivered with their dry skin facial. I came in feeling dehydrated and my skin looked tired, but I left looking refreshed, dewy, and healthy. The hydration felt deep and lasting, and my face felt soft and balanced after. I highly recommend Kiwi Spa in Pacific Beach for anyone wanting a quality dry skin facial San Diego.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Frequently asked questions
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Dry is a skin type and means your skin does not make enough oil. It usually shows as flaking, often around the nose and chin.
Dehydrated is a condition and means your skin is not holding enough water. It feels tight after washing and tight again by midday.
Your esthetician analyses your skin when you arrive and tells you which one you are dealing with.
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Because dehydrated skin is mostly water leaving through the surface, not water you have not drunk.
A 2015 study of 49 women found extra water helped mainly the people who were drinking very little to begin with, and a 2018 review of six studies called the evidence weak.
As dermatologist Dr Elizabeth Damstetter puts it, drinking more water will not plump your skin unless you are extremely dehydrated. That is why a topical treatment does something a second glass of water does not.
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Most people see the difference the same day. How long it holds depends on your skin, and we recommend coming back every four to six weeks.
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Prolonged salt water exposure does dry skin out, and a 2025 Binghamton University study found salt water nearly doubles drying stress compared with fresh water. Rinse with fresh water when you come out and put something back on while your skin is still damp.
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Yes, and it often is. Making plenty of oil and holding enough water are two different things, so you can be shiny by midday and tight at the same time. It is one of the most common things we see, and it is why this page is not only about dry skin.
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Technique as much as ingredients. Hyaluronic acid draws water from wherever it can find it, so it works when it goes onto damp skin and is sealed with something on top. That is how it is applied here, and it is why four weights of it are used rather than one: they sit at different depths.
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Yes, and it is the one we recommend starting with. Nothing is decided before your esthetician has looked at your skin, and if you would rather leave extractions out, just say so when you arrive.
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The Custom Facial is $179 for a first visit, 75 minutes. The HydroKiwi is $135 for 60 minutes, and the Deep Hydration Facial is $165 for 60 minutes.
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Custom Facial · $179 first visit · 75 min
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