
A clinically guided bio-active facial in Oxford designed to restore skin function, improve texture and enhance natural radiance at our doctor-led clinic.
Bio-Active Facial Treatment Overview
Dull, dehydrated skin that no longer responds to your usual routine needs more than a relaxing hour on the couch. The Bio-Active Facial is a results-driven, medical-grade facial that works on skin health at a deeper level. At Cannelle Skin Clinic in Oxford, our experienced therapists deliver this treatment with clinical precision, high-quality formulations and a protocol built around your skin.
This facial improves how your skin functions rather than masking the symptoms. It targets dehydration, dullness, sensitivity, congestion, uneven tone and the early signs of ageing. Using advanced cosmeceutical products and evidence-based techniques, it supports skin renewal, barrier repair and lasting resilience.
Cannelle is a doctor-led clinic, and every treatment plan runs under the oversight of Dr Mattia. Your skin specialist tailors each Bio-Active Facial to your skin condition, your lifestyle and your longer goals, so you get visible improvement with skin health and safety front and centre.
The Bio-Active Facial combines professional exfoliation, targeted active ingredients and skin-stimulating techniques to improve how your skin performs on several levels at once.
The treatment is designed to:
A spa facial follows a fixed menu. This one does not. Your therapist selects active ingredients based on what your skin is doing on the day, so it receives exactly what it needs at the right time.
That flexibility is why the Bio-Active Facial works both as a corrective treatment and as a maintenance facial for long-term skin health.
Your appointment opens with a consultation and skin assessment so your practitioner understands your concerns, your goals and how your skin behaves. From there the facial is built around you, combining cleansing, exfoliation, targeted serums, masks and massage.
The treatment is relaxing and comfortable throughout. Each step is worked through methodically to support skin renewal while protecting your barrier. A full Bio-Active Facial usually runs between sixty and seventy five minutes.
Straight after the treatment your skin feels hydrated, refreshed and noticeably smoother. Most people see brighter, clearer, more comfortable skin right away.
There is no downtime. You can head back to your day immediately, makeup included if you want it.
The Bio-Active Facial involves minimal to no downtime.
Immediately after:
Skin looks brighter, calmer and more hydrated
Over the following days:
Improved texture, radiance and balance
With regular treatments:
Lasting improvement in skin health, tone and resilience
Carry on with your usual skincare after your Bio-Active Facial unless your practitioner advises otherwise. Skip aggressive exfoliation and strong active ingredients for the rest of the day. Keep skin hydrated and wear a daily SPF to hold your results and protect skin health.
For the best outcome, regular Bio-Active Facials sit neatly within a longer skin care plan.
Our patients come back to us year after year for natural, balanced results. Every review reflects how we work: with precision, with care for safety and with a plan shaped around the individual.
I had two waxings and a biofacial today. Holly was excellent, knowledgeable, and impeccable in her attention. The products also felt really lovely – the hot wax was painless and the facial products felt luxurious. The whole experience was the best I’ve ever had. Will come back.
I go to Cannelle for facials, manicures and pedicures. They are professional, skilled, and attentive to my needs. It’s a lovely and relaxing environment. Mursal gives such wonderful treatments. She is very knowledgable about skin care and very gentle in the application of the products. I see her every 6 weeks for a facial and my skin has never looked better.
People choose the Bio-Active Facial when they want better skin quality, restored radiance and healthy skin without an invasive procedure. A typical journey starts with a single treatment to reset and rebalance the skin, followed by regular sessions every four to six weeks.
The Bio-Active Facial often sits alongside Hydrafacial, microneedling or LED light therapy within a fuller skin rejuvenation plan. Because it is gentle yet effective, it suits a wide range of ages and skin types.
Results build progressively and look natural, working towards lasting skin vitality rather than a quick cosmetic hit.
The Bio-Active Facial improves hydration, texture and brightness while supporting healthy skin function. It calms sensitivity, eases congestion and builds overall resilience. With regular treatments the skin becomes smoother, more balanced and visibly healthier, with no downtime and no invasive techniques.
“Pricing is per session unless the treatment name includes (x2), (x3), or another session quantity. Multi-session listings represent package pricing.”
All prices are in GBP
Session | Price |
Bio Active Facial | £85 |
Read the questions we hear most often from patients in Oxford considering a Bio-Active Facial.
A Bio-Active Facial is a medical-grade facial that restores skin function, hydration and long-term health.
Yes. Each treatment is customised, so it works well for sensitive or reactive skin.
Most people benefit from a treatment every four to six weeks.
No downtime. You can return to normal activities straight away.
Yes. It improves circulation, exfoliation and hydration to bring back radiance.
Yes. It supports skin balance and helps manage congestion.
Yes. It is a strong choice for holding hydration and barrier strength through the colder months.
Yes. It pairs well with Hydrafacial, microneedling and LED therapy.
Many people notice an immediate glow and more comfortable skin after a single treatment.
Your treatment is carried out by our skin specialists, and every plan runs under the oversight of our doctor-led clinic.
At Cannelle Skin Clinic, Bio-Active Facials are carried out by experienced skin specialists within a doctor-led clinic focused on evidence-based care and natural results. Based in Oxford, we design personalised skin programmes that support long-term skin health rather than short-term fixes. A calm clinical setting, advanced products and expert oversight mean every treatment is safe, effective and shaped around you.


Our clinic is located in Summertown, Oxford, just north of the city centre in one of Oxford’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Discreet and easy to reach, we offer a premium setting for bespoke skin, aesthetic and wellness care.
We welcome patients from across Oxford city and Oxfordshire, including Summertown, Headington, Kidlington, Abingdon, Bicester, Witney and the surrounding towns and villages. Whether you’re coming for routine skin-health treatments or specialist aesthetic consultations, our location is well connected and simple to access.
Our clinic, Cannelle Skin Clinic, is just minutes from Oxford city centre and easily reached by car, bus or rail. Oxford’s mainline stations Oxford Station and Oxford Parkway are a short taxi or bus ride away, and regular services link to London, Reading, Didcot, Banbury and beyond.
By car, we’re conveniently accessed via key local routes with nearby parking options; by public transport, frequent bus routes along Banbury Road drop you within a short stroll of the clinic.
Whether you’re travelling from within Oxfordshire, further afield in the UK or internationally, our clinic offers a calm, personalised and professional environment for your visit.