SkinCare

Glutathione Marvel: Detoxify, Strengthen, Rejuvenate Cells

In the pursuit of optimal health and well-being, the importance of various nutrients and antioxidants cannot be overstated. One such remarkable antioxidant that has gained significant attention in recent years is glutathione. Often hailed as the “master antioxidant,” glutathione plays a vital role in maintaining good health and preventing a range of diseases. Understanding Glutathione […]

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The Effects of Dairy on Skin Health: What You Need to Know

When it comes to maintaining healthy and radiant skin, we often hear about the importance of skincare routines, diet, and hydration. One dietary factor that has gained attention in recent years is the consumption of dairy products and its potential impact on skin health. Dairy is a staple in many diets around the world, but

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Geneo Facial: The Way to Rejuvenated Skin

Geneo facial is a skin treatment that has become increasingly popular recently. This innovative facial treatment is designed to rejuvenate the skin by providing a deep cleanse, exfoliation, and oxygenation. In this blog post, we will explore the uses and benefits of Geneo facial, and everything you need to know about this remarkable skin treatment.

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chemical-peel

Amazing Skin Benefits of Chemical Peel

Noticing any new signs of aging like wrinkles? Having an uneven skin tone resulting from a severe acne breakdown? This treatment may be the one you are looking for! A chemical peel, which is a rehabilitative cosmetic procedure, may help you look younger on your face. During a chemical peel, a dermatologist will apply a

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Health Benefits of Botox

  Did you know? Botulinum toxin is probably most notable in medical history because it was the first microbial injection used to treat disease. Injecting bacterial products into the human body was a novel invention. Botox, derived from botulinum toxin, was originally intended for people with strabismus (crossed eyes) during the 70s. Several years later,

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Collagen, is today's top beauty trend

Collagen, Today’s Top Beauty Trend

By Natalie Ledbetter DAcOM Collagen is today’s top beauty trend, but here’s a historical skincare fact for you: did you know that the first recorded skincare routine dates back to 3000 BCE in Egypt?  Cleopatra bathed in sour donkey milk every night to improve her appearance and reduce wrinkles. (She didn’t know she was supporting

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Vitamin C for healthy skin

Vitamin C for Healthy Skin

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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The Most Important Skincare Step

  Vogue released a new YouTube episode in their beauty series in which they featured celebrities and their skincare routine. These routines took 20 steps to complete on average. However, have you ever wondered what step is the most important one? If your answer is sunscreen application then you’re on the right path! Sunscreen helps in

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SkinMedica's Firm and Tone Lotion

SkinMedica’s Firm and Tone Lotion

By Dr Natalie Ledbetter   SkinMedica’s Firm and Tone Lotion for Body is a powerfully effective, targeted treatment formulated to prevent and address visible signs of body skin aging for a youthful, toned look. Why you need this lotion. Body skin aging begins as early as age 25. The skin on your body becomes thinner

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prevention skin care must haves

Must Haves for Preventative Skin Care

By Dr. Natalie Ledbetter Do you want to maintain hydrated wrinkle-free skin that’s youthful for as long as possible? It’s doable if you use a preventative skincare protocol. Most skin care experts agree on certain preventative skincare musts and recommend starting a high-quality skincare routine in your 20s to slow the hands of time. Around

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The no downtime, no-peel chemical peel

No Downtime, “No- Peel” Chemical Peel

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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Skin Care; Why Start Young?

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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Fix your skin after travel

How to Help Your Skin Bounce Back From Vacation

Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. Now that some of the COVID restrictions have been lifted, a lot more people have started to travel lately. Everyone who has flown somewhere knows what kind of impact that can have on your skin. When you start to travel to and from areas with different climates, altitudes, and just

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NS Advanced Serum- medical grade skincare

Is Medical Grade Skincare Worth it?

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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Peptides and Why we Need Them

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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Vitamin C is a MUST for healthy skin

Skin Care Simplified- Vitamin C

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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Good riddance Spider Veins! What is Sclerotherapy and How Does it Work?

By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM   Sclerotherapy has been used for decades. No, it is not an exotic treatment for overcoming issues from childhood. It is a method of treating spider veins and varicose veins. The lymphatic vessels can be treated with sclerotherapy as well. Sclerotherapy uses a medication or chemical solution that is injected

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Facial cupping and frequency healing

Facial Cupping – What is it and what does it achieve?

By Katie Ladner, L.E. Have you ever seen someone walking around with weird circular bruising on their back, well that my lovelies is called cupping. Cupping started back in Chinese traditional medicine in 281 CE. The Chinese medicine practitioners would hollow out horns and use the technique to drain toxins from the body. Over time

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“Does Radio Frequency Microneedling Like Morpheus and Scarlet Hurt? What is Usually Done to Help With That?”

FAQ: “I Have Heard That Radio Frequency Microneedling Like Morpheus and Scarlet Hurt. What is Usually Done to Help With That?” By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA Radio frequency microneedling procedures such as Scarlet and Morpheus8 have become extremely popular lately due to their skin tightening, resurfacing, wrinkle relaxing, and fat reducing capabilities. I mean, who wouldn’t

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Protect those lips, girl!

By Melissa Miller, Master Body Contouring Specialist How to keep your lips safe in the sun Before every summer outing or beach trip, you probably slather yourself with sunscreen. But you might be forgetting an important area prone to burning: the lips. Your lips, especially the lower lip, are constantly exposed to sunlight when outside.

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What are chemical peels? What is microneedling? What’s better?

By Katie Ladner, L.E. Chemical peels VS. Microneedling   Chemical peels and Microneedling are both cosmetic procedures to help improve facial tone, texture and fine lines. Both facial treatments seem very similar, however at a closer glance they each have very distinctive purposes. Microneedling for wrinkles is a process in which tiny needles into the

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What is Botox, how does it work, and what does it achieve?

By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA Botox is a neuromodulator protein (a messenger that affects the transmission of signals from nerves to other nerves or muscles) produced in a lab by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It prevents the release of acetylcholine from the nerve endings at the neuromuscular junction blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles

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My, My, Melasma!

By Gigi Spencer, L.E. I commonly encounter clients presenting melasma and I suffer from melasma myself. What is Melasma? It is a chronic skin condition also known as Chloasma, in which brown patches appear on the face — specifically the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin and upper lip — but sometimes it can also appear

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Out with the old and in with the new; get rid of those dead skin cells with exfoliation!

By GiGi Spencer, L.E. When assessing the skin I always ask if exfoliation is a part of one’s skin care routine, and am always surprised that some skip this step in their skin care regimens. Most of the time it comes from a lack of understanding of the importance of exfoliation for the care of

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All about Melasma

By Kelsie Matthews, L.E What is melasma? Melasma is patchy hyperpigmentation that is triggered by hormonal changes in the body. Melasma is commonly known as the “pregnancy mask” although it doesn’t always occur from pregnancy. It is most common around the mouth and cheekbones under the eyes. It is seen a lot more in darker

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Girl, wash your face!

By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA OK, I’ll admit it- I’ve done it.  My guess is that we have all done it, at least once. What am I talking about? Going to bed at night without washing your face first.    What is the big deal you might ask? Well as we go about our day, whether we

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What’s The Difference Between Hydrafacial & Traditional Facials?

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

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All about SPF

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

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All About Acne Scars

 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

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What Products, When?

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

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Summertime Skincare Tips

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

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Microneedling + PRP

 Written by: Lauren Klein   On Tuesday April 6th I received microneedling and decided to give PRP a try so I added that on to my treatment at L-Aesthetics and Longevity with Katie Ladner, L.E. One of the best decisions I have made, and now there is no going back :) Microneedling is a procedure

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Dermaplaning

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

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Even Tone Correcting Serum

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

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All about Acne

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

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Facials are good for your health?

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

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AlphaRet, AlphaRet Intensive, and AlphaRet Clearing Serum…what is the difference?

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

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Skin Care Throwback

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

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3 Tips for Skincare Newbies

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

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SkinCare Buzz

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

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All about Acne

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

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Winter Skin Care

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

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AlphaRet Overnight

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

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Even Tone Correcting Serum

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

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What is microneedling?

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

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Fall is Laser facial season

Winter Is Actually Here

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

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What is glycolic acid?

Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E   Glycolic acid is a commonly used alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugarcane. It is a colorless, odorless chemical exfoliant that dissolves dead skin cells. It does this by breaking the bonds between the cells, which makes it a lot easier for the dead skin to slough off or

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LED Light Therapy

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

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VI Chemical Peel

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.

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Why We Wrinkle?

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?   

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What are Growth Factors?

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

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How Stress Affects Skin

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

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The Secret “Ingredient” to Reaching and Maintaining your Skin Goals!

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

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