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In 2026, the way we think about skincare and aesthetic treatments is shifting. Instead of trying to make drastic changes to your appearance and completely reverse the signs of natural ageing, people are now focusing on small tweaks with a less-is-more attitude to enhance natural beauty and reduce signs of ageing, not get rid of them entirely.
There is a range of different skincare treatments that everyone is raving about this year already, but how do you know what you should actually be booking? And how do you weed out the fads from the treatments that are actually going to transform the way your skin looks and feels?
From topical treatments to new technologies changing the game, these are the seven skincare treatments everyone and their mum are booking in 2026.
- Intentional Injectibles
Injectables have always been a common skincare treatment, and they’re definitely not going anywhere in 2026. What is changing, though, is the way we think about injectables. Rather than pumping the face full of filler or anti-wrinkle injections to reverse any noticeable signs of ageing, clinicians (and clients) in 2026 are instead focusing on small tweaks that make the most difference.
Injectables are being administered with more intention, think small amounts of filler designed to enhance natural beauty or anti-wrinkle injections that help reduce the signs of ageing, not attempt to erase it entirely.
Intentional injectables, small tweaks and more focus on enhancing natural beauty are something we are definitely going to be seeing more of this year.
- Microneedling
In 2026, microneedling is the next big thing when it comes to inducing collagen production. This year, we are going to see a focus on more advanced microneedling coupled with personalised active ingredients tailored to your unique skin concerns.
Whether you want to boost hydration and reduce fine lines or you’re trying to combat adult acne, microneedling might be the next treatment your aesthetician recommends to you!
- ‘Glass Skin’ Is Everywhere
Glass skin was also huge in 2025, but it’s definitely not going anywhere in 2026! The rise of glass skin is largely a result of Korean skincare and K-beauty-inspired products that create a luminous, poreless, hydrated look.
To achieve glass skin, it’s typically a combination of deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, chemical peels, and, lastly, intense hydration. In 2026, the focus still remains on supple, hydrated, brighter-looking skin that can be achieved with a combination of chemical peels, topical serums and masks.
- More Advanced Light Therapy
In 2026, we’re seeing a rise in light therapy when it comes to skin rejuvenation. One of the most popular technologies we are seeing in 2026 is the BBL HEROic. It’s one of the most advanced BroadBand Light technologies available, designed to rejuvenate skin with minimal downtime.
Advanced light therapy, like the BBL HEROic, treats pigmentation, redness, sun damage, and texture on your face to improve elasticity and reveal a smoother, more youthful look.
- Scalp Treatments
We might not think of the scalp as part of the skin, but it definitely is, and a trend surfacing in 2026 is scalp treatments that recognise it as an extension of the face.
Think Japanese headspas and medical-grade topical solutions and serums to promote hair health and reduce hair loss. High-quality scalp treatments are on the rise in 2026, and we don’t think they’ll be going anywhere!
- Personalised Skincare Treatments
This year is the year of complete personalisation. No longer is there a one-size-fits-all approach to skincare, and just because something suits one person’s skin, it doesn’t mean it’s going to work for yours. In 2026, there’s going to be a far bigger focus on personalised treatments and products tailored to your unique needs.
From serums and cleansers to technologies and injectables, personalised treatments are popping up all over the skincare space, and they’re definitely here to stay this year!
- Full-Body Sculptra
We aren’t just focusing on the face in 2026, instead, we are focusing on the skin health of the entire body! Sculptra is a treatment that is being used for full body contouring on the arms, decolletage and other areas of the body to help tackle sagging skin.
In 2026, we know that great skincare extends beyond the face, and we’re seeing that become a much more popular part of people’s treatment regimes.
Overall, this year is focused on promoting healthy skin with a large focus on small tweaks and natural-looking treatments. Rather than focusing on completely changing your appearance, 2026 brings the focus back towards natural beauty and minor enhancements that make all the difference!