1. Deep Cleanse: Professional deep cleansing facials will unclog pores and clear blemishes leaving the complexion fresh and flawless.
2. Exfoliate: Renew and revitalize the complexion by getting rid of dead skin cells. Eliminate the superficial dull, dry skin and help stimulate cellular turnover.
3. Hydrate: Twice a day replenish the skin with a light moisturizer for silky soft, supple and beautiful skin.
4. Protect: Always apply broad spectrum sun protection during the daytime and before prolonged exposure to the sun, not only on the face but also on the next, décolleté and back of hands.
5. Match the Problem: Adapt the skin care routine for the season, during the summer months the skin has different needs, because of the increased heat and humidity combined with increased UV exposure.
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7 Great Reasons to pay a monthly visit to your Esthetician
1. Exfoliation: routine exfoliation removes dead skin cells, grease and dirt found in our everyday environment and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
2. Increased Circulation: Facials boost circulation to the skin layers. The rush of blood grants a healthy glow and plumps skin cells with vital nutrients and water.
3. Extraction: Estheticians use special methods and tools that prevent redness and perform thorough deep cleanse, the most effective way to get rid of blackheads.
4. Long Term Benefits: Regular facial along with routine maintenance will keep the skin smoother, softer and will reduce breakouts.
5. Stress Relief: The power of touch combined with proper massage techniques has a soothing and relaxing effect.
6. Professional Tools, Professional Results: Spa equipment and skin care products from professionals are more effective with higher concentrations of active ingredients that penetrate deeper into the skin.
7. Customized Treatment: Estheticians diagnose the root causes of skin problems, address specific skin care concerns and recommend the most suitable products.
Skin Nutrition from the outside-in
Outside-In Skin Nutrition through the application of Topical Vitamins
Topical Vitamins are the most effective way to compliment those vitamins we get through nutrition and oral supplements. It is well know that vitamins play a very important role for a healthy body and is reflected on our skin as well. The vitamins we get from fruits and vegetables nourish from within yet only a very small amount actually reaches the skin.
When we apply vitamins topically, directly onto the skin, we can nourish the skin from the outside-in more intensely and the benefits are faster and longer lasting. By refilling our body’s vitamin reservoirs via the epidermis, we actually help to better protect from the extrinsic aging process. The cutaneous damage as a result of external factors is delayed because we are fortifying our body’s outermost and first defense against free radicals caused by external factors like pollution and UV radiation.
4 Best Vitamins for BEAUTIFUL SKIN
1. Vitamin A: It is important for an effective skin cell differentiation process and renewal, in keeping the skin soft and smooth, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and preserves skin’s firmness and elasticity. It is able to repair accumulated damage following exposure to the sun and balances problem prone skin.
2. Vitamin C: It holds and important role in the skin’s protection from sun damage as well as free radical damage. It serves as a catalyst for the production of collagen and disrupts the melanin syntheses process creating a healthy looking and luminous tone.
3. Vitamin E: It neutralizes the oxidant effect of free radicals, generated by sun exposure and environmental pollutants, one of the leading causes of premature skin aging. It also improves skin hydration, minimizes trans-epidermal water loss as it strengthens the skin’s natural barrier function, softens texture as well as minimizes the depth and length of fine lines.
4. Vitamin B complex: It is vital for maintaining normal function of the skin and slowing the aging process. The counteract damage caused by free radicals, help maintain a softer, smoother skin with less dryness and flakiness of the epidermis.
(HolyLand Professional Skincare)
Hylaronic Acid is an effective ingredient to replenish skin moisture
An effective ant-ager, hyaluronic acid is one ingredient that has proven its worth in skin quenching moisture. HA replenishes moisture levels in dehydrated skin. As the main molecule involved in skin moisture, Hyaluronic Acid, or rather the lack of it, is associated with skin aging.
It is one of the most effective hydrating ingredients used in skincare today, but various forms of it can also offer profound results beyond moisturizing, as the most impactful results can be seen not only on dehydrated, lined, and wrinkled skin but also on thin, fragile, damaged, or wounded skin in need of repair and regeneration.
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Hyperpigmentation: Causes, Treatments and Tips to Prevent
What is hyperpigmentation?
It is characterized by a darkening of an area of skin caused by the overproduction of a pigment in the skin known as melanin. It is relatively common and usually harmless, but for cosmetic reason, it is a nuisance to those who have it.
What are the causes of Hyperpigmentation?
* overexposure to the sun
* heredity
* hormonal changes
* certain medications such as antibiotics, hormone treatments, and anti-seizure drugs
* inflammation and skin injuries such as acne vulgaris
Treating Hyperpigmentation: with a customized skin care regime, you can minimize the appearance of hyperpigmentation. There are key ingredients to look for in skincare products that help treat hyperpigmentation such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s). Examples of AHA’s are glycolic and lactic acid. AHA’s help remove the buildup of dead surface cells that are already stained with pigment, thus lessening discoloration. Other ingredients that are excellent for treating hyperpigmentation include Kojic Acid and Vitamin C.
PEELS: An effective peel is the most common treatment for hyperpigmentation.
A series of 6 peels will get the best result.
LASER TREATMENTS: Photo rejuvenation uses intense pulsed light to restore a more youthful appearance by efficiently treating redness, hyperpigmentation, scars and wrinkles. This treatment can be done on the face, neck, chest and arms and hands.
For best results, these treatments should be done in a series.
