SkinCare

By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E One of the most common misconceptions I run into when a new client comes in for a facial treatment is that Hydrafacials are the same thing as traditional facials you get at day spas. Most common facial treatments consist of cleansing, exfoliating, hot towels, lots of moisturizers or serums, and typically

Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Now that summer is approaching, it is so important to apply sunscreen! One of the most important factors in keeping your skin young and healthy is protecting it from the sun’s harmful rays, which can cause premature aging, burns and skin cancer. Avoiding Texas sunlight and staying covered up in

 Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E.   One of the most common concerns I come across is people dealing with the aftermath of having acne. Unfortunately, many people struggle with acne not only as a teenager, but well into adulthood. Dealing with something like acne in the skin for a long period of time can cause

Writen By: Madison McDaniel     *SPF Bottle Check- There are two types of light waves that can cause damage to our skin. UVB rays which is what the number listed on the bottle protects you from. The second which Is called UVA rays which are just as damaging, causing wrinkles, and an overall increase

Written by: Jennifer McClead   Personally, I have always found that having a whole bunch of skincare products to apply morning and night to be really confusing. So how do you know which product to put on first? I’ve put together a list of some of our favorite products and when and where to apply

Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E.   We all know that Texas summers are extremely hot, so makeup is the last thing we typically want to put on our face. I find that when I take great care of my skin, I don’t even feel the need to put it on. Here are some of my

Written by: Katie Ladner, L.E   What is Dermaplaning and why you should be adding it to all of your facial services… Dermaplaning is a skin treatment that uses an exfoliating blade to skim dead skin cells and hair from your face. Dermaplaning aims to make your skin’s surface smooth, youthful, and radiant. This treatment

Written by: Katie Ladner, L.E, Ladies & Gents this week we are covering Even Tone Correcting Serum from Skin Better and why it needs to be in your arsenal for your home care daily regimen. This beauty helps with improving the appearance of brown patches, sun damage, hyperpigmentation and discoloration. Even Tone Correcting Serum, featuring

Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Acne is the fancy word for pimples, and it commonly occurs on the face, chest, and back. Acne occurs when your pores become filled and blocked with excess oil and dead skin cells. This causes bacteria to accumulate in the pores, causing the red inflamed bumps and often filled with

Written by: Natalie Ledbetter Can facials actually be good for you? As a matter of fact, yes, they can be.    The term facial can include many different types of treatments applied to the face. This term includes Hydrafacials, microdermabrasion, DiamondGlow, LED Light therapy, cryofacials, and various facials using cleansers, creams, and serums. Facials are

Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E.   One of the most frequent questions I get as an esthetician is, “How do I get rid of these brown spots in my skin?” Of course there are in-office options, but what about the homework that comes with investing in skincare treatments? Whether you’re getting lasers, facials, or peels,

Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E.   When people go to create their skincare routine, usually the first thing they reach for is retinol and moisturizer. And while those products are staples for anti-aging, something that often gets overlooked is antioxidants. Antioxidants are so important for skin of any age because they help fight off intrinsic

Written by: Katie Ladner, L.E As an Esty of 20 years my tried and true machine is the old trusty high frequency. High Frequency was first developed in the 1800’s for wound healing. This amazing healing machine has been used for acne, hair loss, pore and skin tightening for years. High Frequency is a well-known

Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C SkinBetter Science has three products that sound and function similarly, yet are slightly different! The products are called AlphaRet, AlphaRet Intensive, and AlphaRet Clearing Serum. One may be confused about which one to purchase, so I will discuss below each product and who would benefit from using each.   AlphaRet

Written by: Stephanie Borjas, NP   My instagram feed is flooded with skincare routines. From J.Lo’s to Kim Kardashian’s,9 step, 20 step, gua sha, serums… the works! However, one important step in their skincare routine often gets overlooked: caring for your decolletage. The decolletage or (decollete) is defined as the area of a low neckline,

Written by: Jennifer McClead Luckily for us, we live in the 21st century with access to an overwhelming number of treatments and products to keep ourselves looking pretty and youthful. In my efforts to learn more about this industry, I decided to take a look back and see what skincare and beauty looked like for

Written by: Jennifer McClead Starting something new can be daunting. Whether that’s a new job, moving to a new city, or a new skincare routine, it can often be overwhelming. As the newest member of “The L Team”, I’ve really enjoyed learning all about the various procedures, treatments, and products we offer. I’ve had bad

Written by: Katie Ladner, L.E  Okay so you may be hearing some buzz words right now in skincare…. You have Oil of Olay making commercials about hyaluronic acid and Kylie Jenner promoting her vitamin c serum. So do they really work? YES my friends they do!!! So let’s have a little chat about how and

By: Madison McDaniel   I’m sure anyone with a man in their life will know the struggle of trying to get them interested in taking care of their skin! For me personally, It drives me nuts trying to get my dad to wear SPF when he goes out everyday or telling my boyfriend to quit

Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Acne is the fancy word for pimples, and it commonly occurs on the face, chest, and back. Acne occurs when your pores become filled and blocked with excess oil and dead skin cells. This causes bacteria to accumulate in the pores, causing the red inflamed bumps and often filled with

Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. Now that the weather is finally starting to change here in Texas, it is also time to change up skincare routines as well. Like many people, my skin tends to suffer a little bit when the temperature drops. It gets dull, dry, flaky, red, and everything in between. The products

Written by: Rebecca Marroquin, L.E We all know the 3 building blocks for good skin maintenance is Retinol, Antioxidant, and SPF.  However, Retinol is one of those ingredients that can be extremely active and a real pain to get used to.  Some people find they never can get past the erythma, sensitivity, or flaking. Fear

Written by:Brielle Kirk, PA-C Do you have issues with uneven skin tone? Even Tone Correcting Serum is just the product for you! First, it is important to note that this serum is medical grade, so we know exactly what ingredients are in the product because they are regulated. They have also been researched and proven

Written by: Blaise Geyer PA-C After cleansing, exfoliating and toning your skin, the stage is now set for your skin to drink up the next products in your regimen. So let’s make it count! Instead of reaching for the drug store brand moisturizer or even a Sephora or Ulta product, turn to something that has

Written by: Blaise Geyer PA-C The year of 2020 has brought about some interesting changes in our day-to-day life. One of the most noticeable being the need for constant mask wearing in public. Those that have never struggled with acne are suddenly having acne eruptions on their face! “Maskne,” referred to as acne mechanica in

Written by: Rebecca Marroquin, L.E   As the scorching sweaty heat makes its way out, we welcome beautiful fall and winter temperatures.  With this many of us will experience dry, flakey, even sensitive compromised skin.  While we do have our “musts” in the skin arsenals, it is also very important to make minor tweeks by

Written by: Blaise Geyer PA-C     My last blog highlighted the cleansers that make my skin go, “Mmmmm-hmmm!” Rocking clean skin is the best first step to better skin health, however, what happens when your skin is feeling dull and you need some extra skin love? Up your game with ZO exfoliating polish!  

Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E     Microneedling is a non-invasive treatment used to create micro injuries in the skin to stimulate the body’s natural wound healing process. When the needles pierce the skin, it activates the immune system to attack the wounds and create new tissue. The needles also activate the fibroblasts that are

Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C So, I just turned 30, yikes! Okay, I know. I am still young and it is not that terrible, but this is the age when years of sun exposure in your 20s start to show up on your skin, as well as when the decline in collagen starts to accelerate.

Written by: Lauren Klein   It is amazing to me that we are already heading into the Winter months! I know for myself this is the season for dry and “flaky” skin. So what treatments, products, and at home regimens would be good for you during this time? TREATMENTS Now is the best time to

Written by: Blaise Geyer PA-C If you have upgraded your skincare products from over the counter to medical grade, you know that there are still an overwhelming number of options. Part of our job at L-Aesthetics is to take the confusion out of finding the best products for you, however, sometimes it’s nice to hear

Written by: Lauren Nugent There are many treatments that have been proven to be effective for anti-aging, but one of my favorite treatments is LED light therapy. I incorporate this into my daily skincare regimen and absolutely feel that it has made a difference. You may be wondering how light can possibly be an effective

Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Want to get a chemical peel but afraid of potential pain and irritation? In that case, the VI Peel would be great for you! The VI Peel is a skin-resurfacing chemical peel that stimulates collagen regeneration and increases cellular turnover to improve skin tone and texture in just 7 days.

Written by: Blaise Geyer PA-C Ever wish that our skin aged more like Benjamin Button did? Unfortunately, the reality is that when we are young our skin is like a grape- tight, plump and hydrated, but as we get older our skin starts to more closely resemble a raisin. Why is this the case?   

Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E   One of the most common concerns I hear from patients is that as they get older their skin starts to sag and lose elasticity. Skin elasticity is skin’s ability to stretch and snap back to its original shape. Loss of skin elasticity is known as elastosis. Elastosis causes skin to

Written by: Madison Stice, L.E   Whether you are just starting to get into skincare or have been for awhile, you may not be aware of all the factors that can make or break your skincare goals. Healthy and glowing skin comes not only from product but as well as what is going on inside

Written by: Madison McDaniel Whether you’re a skincare newbie or a seasoned skincare veteran there’s always something that’s easy, affordable and often an underestimated tactic to helping you achieve your skin care goals and that is….. NUTRITION! When combining healthy eating habits with regular skincare treatments and a consistent skincare regimen, you could have an

Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E One of the most common complaints I get from my patients as an Esthetician is people having “dry skin”. But what exactly does it mean to have “dry” skin? Dry skin is a condition associated with the skin not having enough moisture content. This is often accompanied by itching and

Written by: Melissa Miller Hyaluronic Acid The What and the Why You have probably heard about hyaluronic acid from your skin care provider. Everyone is talking about HA(hyaluronic acid) these days and the benefits of it for your skin. But what is it and how does it work?   HA is a substance that is

Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E   As most of us know, it is very important to have a complete skin care routine that addresses all of our needs and concerns. One of the most vital steps in our regimen is exfoliation. Although the first thing that comes to mind when they hear that word is

Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E   I know keeping up with a good skin care regimen can sometimes be tedious and lengthy, so many people ask me where they can cut corners to save a little bit of time and money. Of course everyone knows about the basics; cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen…but what about everything that