Are you tired of trying to cover up discoloration, sun spots, fine lines and wrinkles, or scars with makeup every morning? Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy can help you maintain a natural, youthful look while erasing unwanted skin blemishes. Sessions are quick and painless and the results are beautiful and long-lasting. Here’s what to know […]
Aging
Best Facial Treatments for Aging Skin
As we age, so does our skin, especially around our face. Our facial skin begins to lose elasticity and we might notice the forming of fine lines and wrinkles around our eyes, forehead, and mouth. This doesn’t mean we can’t fight back against the clock with certain skin care routines. Here are some of the […]
Post-Microdermabrasion Care & Products
Microdermabrasion is a great, non-invasive skin care treatment for those who want to walk away with new, glowing, smooth skin. The rotating facial instrument used by an aesthetician or doctor removes the top layer of damaged skin, eliminating excess oil, dirt, and debris, and even reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. […]
Benefits of Microdermabrasion for Aging Skin
Microdermabrasion is an exfoliation process typically done by an aesthetician or doctor in a spa or clinic. The treatment involves a small, rotating tool with an abrasive surface that moves over the face and removes the damaged top layers of skin. Microdermabrasion removes excess dirt and oil and unclogs pores, revealing fresh, new, youthful looking […]
What Are Dermal Fillers?
You might notice as you grow older your skin begins to lose elasticity. Signs of aging in the face such as sagging jowls, fine lines and wrinkles, or hollow areas might begin to cause you concern. With dermal fillers, you can easily restore a youthful, glowing appearance without the downtime and invasiveness of surgical procedures such […]
Dermal Fillers Vs. Implants
Depending on your desired results and location, either dermal fillers or implants would be your best choice. Both methods can restore your youthful appearance, add volume, and reverse signs of aging. However, differences between dermal fillers and implants do exist, and being informed about these differences is a good idea if you’re going in for a consultation. […]
What is a Microneedling Treatment?
Microneedling treatment has been all the rage since Kim Kardashian published her picture of the “Vampire Facelift.” Want to know what a microneedling treatment is? Before we start with what microneedling is, we must first understand a bit about skin physiology. The Basics of Skin Physiology Skin is made up of millions of pores. If […]
Injectables Like BOTOX®: Alternatives for Wrinkles
Women (and men, too) have been searching for a “cure” for wrinkles for several centuries. The search started long before the FDA approved using BOTOX® injections between the eyes for wrinkle reduction in 2002. Men and women are still searching for that magic wrinkle cure. Injectables like Botox are as close to being the magic […]
The Use of Lasers in Skin Care
From wrinkle reduction to unwanted hair removal and everything in between, lasers are prevalent in almost every context of skin care and rejuvenation. According to a study from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, laser skin treatments increased in popularity by 248% from 2000 to 2018. Here’s what to know about lasers and how they […]
How to Treat Scars
Facial scars can be a source of insecurity for those who yearn for younger-looking skin. A scarred face can negatively impact our self-confidence — just talk to anyone affected by acne scars and you’ll realize this. But can you successfully and safely treat scars? The answer is yes. Treatment for Facial Scars Treatment for scars […]