6 Reasons Your Skin Looks 10 Years Older (Than It Should!) 1. You’re becoming near-sighted: As your vision worsens with age, other muscles around the eye pitch in to help you focus, says Ranella Hirsch, MD, past president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. But as these tiny muscles are increasingly … read more »
Why do I need to stay cool after a chemical peel?
Why do I need to stay cool after a chemical peel? PCA SKIN recommends remaining cool for 48 hours post-peel… but why? The epidermis is comprised of several layers known as the basal layer, squamous layer, granular layer and the cornified layer. When a chemical peel is applied, even if it’s very superficial (stratum corneum … read more »
Deadly Beds
Deadly Beds July is UV Safety Month, but educating clients on the dangers of tanning beds is important all year long. While being tan may make you look good today, you need to know the consequences tomorrow can bring. This unhealthy procedure not only increases your chances of skin cancer, but also inevitably will inflict … read more »
4 Quick skin tips
4 Quick skin tips 1. Drink lots of water. It’s just good for us. Period. H2O hydrates our organs and tissues to keep our skin looking smooth and supple. Gray, lifeless skin is a clear indicator of dehydration, so drink up! 2. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. We should all know by now the importance of … read more »
Food and your skin
Food and your skin You are what you eat is truer than true. Especially when it comes to your skin. Your body’s largest organ is directly affected by the foods you consume. Here are some foods that will contribute to your beautiful glow! 1. Carrots: They say they’re good for your vision, but they’re also … read more »
Self Extracting? Just Say No!
Self Extracting? Just Say No! Popping your own pimples always seems like a good idea in the moment, but everyday we see the fallout from pimples that have been self extracted, picked and popped. Most commonly, you are left with a very dark or red spot, or even a scab. We call these marks “post-inflammatory … read more »
Quick anti-aging tips
Quick anti-aging tips Did you know that the sun is the #1 cause of aging skin?! The most important thing you can do to prevent premature aging is wear sunscreen EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are true sun blocks, meaning that they block 100% of the sun’s damaging rays by reflection instead … read more »
Are chocolate and grease causing my acne?
Are chocolate and grease causing my acne? Neither. It’s the salt on those fries. Yes, it is salty foods and foods high in iodides that are the culprit in making acne worse. Below is a list of foods typically high in iodides. We tell people to not go crazy around eliminating these foods, just be aware of … read more »
The benefits of facial massage
The benefits of facial massage “Some physicians suggest that stress may be responsible for 75% of all diseases in the Western world, including skin diseases )e.g., psoriasis and eczema), headaches and migraine, digestive disorders, high blood pressure and heart-related diseases, as well as backache and muscle pain, poor eyesight and depression… solution is to find … read more »
What is: Laser Hair Removal?
What is: Laser Hair Removal? Our state-of-the-art equipment offers you a gentle, effective, and affordable way to finally remove unwanted body hair. Imagine never having to deal with messy creams, painful electrolysis, tweezing, razor nicks, unsightly rashes, and ingrown hairs again! A concentrated beam of laser light is aimed at the hair; traveling down the … read more »
