The Importance of Physical and Chemical Exfoliants
What is a chemical exfoliant? Chemical exfoliants are acids formulated with different key ingredients that exfoliate dead skin cells, thus improving cell turnover and allowing for the skin to look brighter and for further skin care product application to fully absorb and take effect. Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) and Polyhydroxy Acid […]
Are Toners Essential In Your Skin Care Routine?
What are toners used for? Toners are oftentimes forgotten about and not implemented in one’s skin care routine. They are not essential steps. However, they can greatly impact and benefit one’s skin! Toners are great for minimizing pore size and cleansing the skin of debris left behind from skin care products, oils, makeup products and […]
Skin Care Ingredient That Reverse Sun Damage
It’s never too late to start taking care of your skin, even when damage has occurred and accumulated over the years. No matter what age, there are many ways one can revert their skin from the harm that has been caused in the past. One’s skin care routine should optimize products and ingredients that help […]
Pigmentation and Skincare
Many patients struggle with hyperpigmentation and seek out treatments to minimize pigment and prevent it in the future. Dark spots and pigment can appear from both internal and external factors, such as sun exposure, inflammation, hormones, or other skin conditions. There are a multitude of treatments for pigmentation that our office may recommend after a […]
Light Therapy: Is It Worth All The Hype?
Why do people love light therapy? Light therapy has become very popular over the years. With many devices out on the market and services offered, it is hard to understand the differences between the various light therapies. Oftentimes, people are reluctant to use light therapies due to the idea that they are “damaging” to the […]
Navigating The Undereyes
What causes under eye puffiness? Under the eye, puffiness can occur from a variety of causes, from genetics to medical conditions, to the food eaten on a daily basis. The importance of good night’s sleep is vital in preventing under eye puffiness. Lack of sleep causes dilation of blood vessels under the eyes, increasing blood […]
Sylfirm X
With so many devices on the market, it is important to understand what is the best and safest for your skin. The addition to Sylfirm X RF and Microneedling has been so beneficial for our patients and is providing outstanding results! With minimal to zero downtime, Sylfirm X makes for an incredible treatment. What is […]
Let’s Talk Postpartum Hair Loss!
What causes Postpartum Hair loss? Determining the cause of hair loss is vital! Hair loss, also known as alopecia, can arise from many causes. Luckily, many of these are reversible. Postpartum hair loss is common and normal in women after giving birth. Postpartum hair loss occurs months after having a baby when estrogen levels drop, […]
Fragrance
Do you have sensitive skin? Fragrance in skincare products could be a concern. Keeping track of the ingredients in your skincare can be difficult while trying to find products that work for you. The challenging aspect of skincare products is that sometimes the raw ingredients, and chemicals used, can have a bad natural scent. The […]
WHAT IS COLLAGEN?
What is collagen made of, and why is topical collagen better than oral supplements for the skin? To begin, there are VERY LIMITED data on collagen supplements. However, let’s discuss some scientific principles and why we believe skin application of collagen is better than orally taking collagen supplements. PROTEIN makes up 70% of skin structure. […]