Ling Skincare’s Ling Chan: It is important to have a facial once a month

OHMYGOSSIP — With over 30 years dedicated to perfecting the art of skincare, New York facialist Ling Chan fuses Asian health principles with the latest technology and innovative ingredients in her treatments and line, Ling Skincare. This has seen Ling become the go-to person in NY, and her loyal following includes Madonna, Uma Thurman, Naomi Campbell and Cameron Diaz to name a few.

How did you start in the beauty industry?
I grew up in Hong Kong and immigrated to New York City when I was 21 years old. I always has a passion for skincare because I had very bad skin when I grew up in Hong Kong. Then I decided to pursue a career in esthetics. In 1984 I opened up my first spa at the renowned intersection, 57th street and 5th avenue in NYC. The following year I decided to begin my own skincare line based on Asian beauty principles of proper exfoliation and hydration to balance your skin. In 1986, I opened up my second location inside Barney’s New York. After a year at Barney’s, I decided to open up my stand-alone flagship location in Union Square, NYC.

What is your signature treatment?
Our Energy Lift Facial with Body Wellness is our new signature treatment. This treatment uses our Energy Lift Technology using infrared rays (FIR) into the deep tissues of the skin to immediately stimulate elastin a collagen regeneration. FIR energy increases healthy blood circulation to the face to purify impurities and stimulate lymphatic drainage, leaving the skin’s glowing and clearer. FIR energy firms facial contour and muscles, providing an instant lifting action.

What is your favorite product from your collection and why?
My favorite new product is our SparkLING Makeover Mask. This mask utilizes carboxy technology to draw out massive amounts of oxygen to the surface of the skin. Oxygen purifies, rejuvenates and firm the skin, Rose petal extract works as a upper anti-oxidant, while hot spring water helps improve skin texture and replenish nutrients. The result is an instantly clearer, lifted, firm and more youthful complexion.

Do you have a beauty secret?
My anti-aging secret for the past 40 years is I get facials every 28 days, because our skin goes through a cycle of shedding renewal. During this natural process, pores can become clogged with sebum and impurities, which can lead to the formation of whiteheads, blackheads and acne. Clogged pores also diminish the effectiveness of skin care products by preventing vital nutrients from penetrating into the skin. Thus, it is important to have a facial once a month to thoroughly extract clogged pores for optimal skin health.

Do you have a favorite holiday destination?
I love going to India every year that is the place Himalayas regions. It’s nice to get away from the big city, where the air is clean and the scenery with the mountains are beautiful. I go there for my spiritual journey.

Source: upscalelivingmag.com/Felicity Williams