Let’s look at the importance of vitamin C for healthy skin. What a time to be alive for consumers who want healthy beauty indeed! Current technology has given us a range of ingredients that improve the effectiveness of skin care products. Thanks to the advancement of science, we discovered that a substance we have known […]
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By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM Have you heard of the no downtime, “no-peel” chemical peel? It is the PRX-T33 peel and I just discovered it and I’m a huge fan! I am in the middle of a series of 4 of these chemical peels, one a week for four weeks and my skin already looks
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Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. Skincare, why start young? I will tell you why. One of the most common things I hear from people who come into our office and see me is, “You are so young, I wish I would’ve started that early!” Which, yes, I am definitely younger than the main demographic of
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Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. What is it? The benefits of niacinamide are many. Niacinamide is an ingredient derived from vitamin B3 that is used in many skincare products to help rejuvenate the skin and fight aging factors. Niacinamide is a water soluble vitamin that helps increase the barrier function of the skin, as well
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By Erin Roche Some believe using medical-grade skin care is too time consuming and expensive, but medical grade skincare is worth it! Unfortunately, the real waste of time and money is using products that will not improve your skin’s health. Unlike department/drug store products, the VALUE of effective skin care products is a worthwhile investment.
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By Katie Ladner L.E. There are various types of peptides and we need them for proper functioning in our body! Whether you take them internally, give them to yourself as injections, or use them topically, the end game is for anti-aging. Peptides can help with the aging process as well as for depigmenting skin. Recent
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By Tara Bertoldo NP It’s that time of year again… It’s laser facial season! The days are shorter and we are further from the sun. Most of us won’t be tanning on the beach or the boat in the next few months. It’s the perfect time to resurface, renew, and bake some new collagen. And
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By Gi Gi Spencer Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are a class of chemical compounds that occur naturally in fruits, milk and sugar cane. The most common AHA used in cosmetic products is Glycolic acid which is derived from sugar cane and lactic acid which is the substance that gives muscle burn when you exercise. Other
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By Katie Ladner L.E. Pumpkin is in the air. And my facial products?? It is fall and time for ugg boots, pumpkin spiced lattes …and a pumpkin enzyme facial mask? It seems soon as fall hits everyone is pumpkin crazy. So is the pumpkin enzyme mask just trendy or does it really work? YES
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By Jennifer Jacques NP RetinA (tretinoin) 1. What is RetinA? It is an acidic form of Vitamin A that causes your cells to turn over more rapidly, which stimulates collagen production Retinoids are the most studied and most used anti-aging products 2. Benefits Overall improvement of skin appearance–skin will be looking fresher, smoother and
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By Gi Gi Spencer L.E. PIH or Post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation is discoloration of the skin that is caused by an inflammatory wound or damage or irritation to the skin, and is the natural response to inflammation or irritation of the skin. PIH will appear as a flat area of discoloration on the skin that
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By Katie Ladner L.E. Right now we are turning a corner; we’re at the end of summer and waiting for the fall season. Fall season is my favorite season. I love decorating for fall and Halloween and pumpkin spice lattes. How exciting! But what excites me the most is fall is laser and peel
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By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM There are so many lotions and potions available these days that claim to make you look younger, less wrinkled, and more refreshed. How can you tell which ones actually do what they claim? Are the super pricey items worth it? Well, I have tried many anti-aging creams since it
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By Jennifer Jacques, NP I am happy to be back in Austin after spending the last year traveling around the US working as a travel nurse. Working on multiple COVID units in the US and using the N-95s and additional facial PPE has been extremely hard on my skin. I have sensitive skin, and
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By Kelsie Matthews, L.E. Usually the first thing people think of when they hear “vitamin C” is fruit and orange juice. But what about skincare? Vitamin C is so important for skin health. There are many ways you can incorporate vitamin C into your skincare routine. The benefits of this necessary antioxidant are endless,
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Kelsie Matthews, L.E. What is Arbutin? Arbutin is a molecule extracted from the bearberry plant. It is most commonly used in skin care for lightening pigmentation. It is comparable to ingredients like hydroquinone and kojic acid, but it is much more tolerated and gentle than those. It can be found in many medical grade and
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