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What can I do for skin pigmentation?
Start by using a vitamin C serum and sunscreen combination everyday.
The pigmentation you are seeing today was damage that occurred up to 10 years ago.
Its a slow process of helping to lighten the pigmentation.
In my scope of practice I can do LED light therapy and peels which all help lighten pigmentation.
Vitamin C helps effectiveness of sunscreen by helping UVA and UVB rays from penetrating as deep into the skin.
Because I would really like to know.
It's getting cooler. For sure.
What happens to the skin during season changes?
During cooler months, the skin doesn't shed as quickly. This can make your skin dryer and duller.
Temperature and humidity changes can change the hydration level of your skin.
Now would be the time to consider using a retinol product of you are not already.
Add on microdermabrasion to the facials you are receiving.
Start using a heavier moisturizer at night.
Consider adding a facial oil if you have never tried one. {I make a really nice one. Text me, if you want me to make you one.}
Book an appointment, to ease transitions from Summer to Autumn.
Do you wash and moisturize your face every morning and night?
In the morning!
Cleanse: This is essential to keeping skin looking radiant and healthy. Cleansing the skin in the morning helps to wake you up and freshen your skin. Cleansing helps maintain proper pore size. This is because you are removing the oil and the pores are not getting as clogged.
Exfoliate: This can be as simple as using a wash cloth when you cleanse. This will remove the very top skin cells. Leave the deeper exfoliating for your facial treatments.
Serum: I always recommend a vitamin C serum in the morning for all skin types to prevent sun damage and increase collagen and elastin production.
Hydrate: Use the right moisturizer for your skin type. If you are unsure of what that is, ask your esthetician.
Protect: Use a sunscreen every morning even if you live where it is cloudy all day.
At night!
Cleanse: Cleansing your skin in the p.m. helps remove dirt, oil, sunscreen and makeup.
Treatment Product: This can be a retinol based product or a peptide serum. The retinol feeds the skin cells vitamin A which helps with anti-aging. Some peptides help anti-aging while others help with hydration.
Moisturizer: Use the appropriate moisturizer for your skin type.
Think that brushing and flossing your teeth is only good for your oral hygiene?
According to most dentists, oral health affects the appearance and health of your skin.
The bacteria that builds up in your mouth affects your skin. If you are noticing breakouts around your mouth or lower cheeks, it could be related to your teeth and gums.
Imagine if you have a cavity or gum disease, and every time you swallow, where does that go?
Do you floss?
Flossing your teeth is proven to be beneficial to your skin. It can even help prevent breast cancer and heart attacks.
If you are concerned about aging, you want to have regular dental check ups and a flossing routine.
We all know Sugar is connected to cavities. It is also connected to inflammation and affects on our Good bacteria/ Bad bacteria balance.
P. acnes, propionibacterium, the bacteria most often found in pimples is Propionibacterium acnes is “a facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium present on human skin as part of the normal flora, as well as in the oral cavity, large intestine, conjunctiva, and external ear canal,” according to https://journals.asm.org › ... › Vol. 54, No. 4).
So, go to your dentist twice per year, and brush twice per day, and floss everyday. See if you notice a difference in your skin.
ADVICE. You would never take advice on your skin from your car mechanic… and vis a vis…. you would never take car advice from your esthetician. Estheticians are licensed professionals and we study skin anatomy and physiology. Having a deep understanding of this knowledge allows an esthetician to have the ability to recognize when you need to see a dermatologist, when an esthetician needs to see you, as well as optimizing your facials to best suit your skins needs.
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE. I am a product nerd and love knowing about all of the ingredients in the products I sell and use. I can recommend the best products for you to achieve your skin care goals at home.
WELLNESS AND STRESS RELEASE. All my facials include at least one stress relieving technique such as gua sha massage, lymph drainage, or led light therapy.
MEDICAL FACIALS. Microderm abrasion, micro-current, LED light, nano needling, and lymphatic drainage are all specialized medical modalities that help your skin be at its optimal health.
BEING AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNER. I continue my education so that I can pass on the most up to date research and information in the esthetics world.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE. With both services and products that fit what you as the client need, I am here to help guide you in caring for your skin. You can ask me anything about your skin. I will do my best to give informed advice.
FRIENDS FOREVER. The bond we create while you are on the table goes beyond skin care and towards self care. Allowing yourself this time to nurture your skin not only helps you look younger, it keeps you feeling younger as stress and worry falls away. Our connection is important to me.
"Science says, 'You can sleep your skin younger.'"
-Healthline.com
The Transition from summer to fall can disrupt waking and sleeping cycles.
Because the days are getting shorter and the nights longer, light exposure is limited.
As nights become longer we can be less motivated to exercise. Less exercise can make it harder to fall asleep at night.
Sleep protects your skin! If you get 7-9 hours of sleep your skin will be more hydrated and will be able to protect itself better from ultra-violet light.
Beauty rest is a real thing. Internal and epidermal recovery takes place as you sleep.
Some side effects from too little sleep are:
More fine lines
Dark circles under the eyes
Swollen eyes
Puffiness in the eyes and face
Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene:
Come in to get a restful and relaxing facial where you take a little nap.
Go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday.
Spend 30 minutes outside in the daylight everyday.
One hour before bed, turn down the lights and turn off your screens. (Or at least put the blue light filter on or wear blue light filtering glasses.)
I want to acknowledge that resting is an integral part of keeping ourselves healthy.
I feel like there can be a lot of pressure for people to keep on pushing through things.
I give you all permission to REST.
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Why use Professional Products vs Over The Counter.
What is the difference between $40 moisturizers and $10 products?
The over the counter products are made in large batches.
This means they are made for the mass market and general consumption.
The products are intentionally made to have a lower risk of irritation and in doing that they have a much lower amount of actual effective ingredients in them.
In a nutshell, they have less active ingredients and more filler.
This reduces the cost but also reduces the effectiveness and quality.
For example, ULTA sells a hyaluronic acid serum where the hyaluronic acid is listed as the 11th ingredient. This means it doesn’t have a very high concentration. *Denatured alcohol is the 3rd ingredient.
One of the hyaluronic acid serums I carry has it is the 5th ingredient. And, it is way cleaner. With less preservatives and more hydrating ingredients. It has aloe and jojoba oil. And, it is also a plant based hyaluronic acid.
Having a licensed esthetician, who you see regularly, can help you choose the right products. A professional can also help you determine what product will help you address specific skin issues.
PS I am a skin ingredient nerd. If you have questions about ingredients and what they do, please email me.
In our modern times, anti-aging is associated with the use of medical modalities. And, medical modalities have their place in the anti-aging umbrella. But, so does good ‘ole fashioned hands on healing massage.
Facial massage increases blood and lymphatic flow to the face to relieve muscle tension as well as increasing circulation in the skin.
Increased circulation helps with overall health and appearance of the skin as well as creating a deeply relaxing experience.
Booking regular facials can improve the overall functioning and health of the skin helping to slow down aging.
Top 10 Benefits of Facial Massage
Increases blood flow
Increases lymphatic flow
Relieves Muscle tension
Increases circulation
Feeds skin cells nutrition and oxygen
Improves functioning and health of skin
Deeply relaxing
Can reduce headaches
Can help with sinus pressure
Slows Down Aging!
