Sensitive skin is common and unique to the person. Sensitive skin is common. You aren’t alone and like you, many people struggle in managing it. Some people find that their skin can become irritated or inflamed when it comes in contact with certain products, substances, or environmental factors such as sun or extreme heat or [...]
Charcoal Peel Off Mask: Part 1 As a Dermatologist, I try not to be surprised by the “newest thing” in skin care. So, when a patient asked me, “Is charcoal good for my skin?”, I paused for a moment before I responded. My first thought was, “Charcoal? Really? It’s just carbon.” That’s how my “science [...]
Your skin continuously produces something called Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), which is essential for normal skin hydration, barrier function, regular cell shedding, and suppleness. Harsh products and over exfoliating and cleansing can strip the skin of this protective coating and can make your skin more fragile, dry, and irritated. It can also make your skin [...]
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The ultimate in relaxation, pamper yourself with the Rest & Renew Facial with Lymphatic Massage. During your Rest & Renew Facial, our Estheticians will also incorporate a light massage technique to gently stimulate the normal flow of lymphatic fluid resulting in reduced fluid retention in the face and improved circulation. Sessions are approximately 90 [...]
Put your best face forward, as you head back to school!! Teachers and students alike want to look their best for the new school year. Read on for some tips and techniques to help you achieve, and maintain, a healthy glow. First and foremost, keep your skin clean and free from excess oil, dirt, bacteria [...]
Generally, brown spots tend to appear on areas that are more frequently exposed to the sun. Typically the face, back, neck, chest, shoulders, and hands are most likely to develop brown spots over time. While sun exposure is the most common cause of brown spots, aging and genetics are also factors. When your skin is exposed to the sun, it produces an increase [...]
Summer is here! Now is a good time to evaluate your current skin care regimen. In the warmer months skin tends to produce more oil which can lead to clogged pores and more breakouts. In addition, there is a higher amount of moisture in the air and more outdoor activities. Here are some tips [...]
What to expect: Before IPL/ResurFX Treatment Immediately after the first IPL/ResurFX treatment, you can expect swelling and redness. Three days after the IPL/ResurFX treatment, some minor swelling is still noted and the melanin fragments have come to the surface of the skin, some may have sloughed off. By day five, most of the residual [...]
