Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E As most people know, when you start to feel sick, vitamin C is often a way to boost your immune system. Typically we start drinking our orange juice and “Emergen-C”. But what else is vitamin C good for besides fighting off the common cold? In addition to wellness and immunity, […]
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Written by: Mary Mireles When you begin to think of all the factors aging your skin, it can be overwhelming. Some of the most obvious factors include sun, pollutants and other environmental factors. However, not only do you have to think of these outside factors, but your skin cells are constantly aging every second
Written by: Melissa Miller What is the Fitzpatrick skin scale and why is it important? The Fitzpatrick scale is a numerical classification system for human skin color. It was developed in 1975 by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick as a way to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. The Fitzpatrick scale remains a recognized tool
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Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E Since I’ve been an esthetician, one of the most common things my patients voice concerns about are their pores. Whether they’re big, small, oily, cloggedㅡno one likes them. It would be so nice if we could use a magic eraser and take them all away, but unfortunately that is something
Written by: Mary Mireles Summer Skincare Summer months are finally upon us, and along with the longer days comes lots of heat. This heat means that our skincare routines and services need to adjust to account for this! Here are four tips to help you get on track with your summer skincare: As
By: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Do you ever wonder if the environment can affect your skin? If so, you’re not alone! Unfortunately we live in a polluted world where impurities can cause detrimental effects to the skin. Because of this, medical professionals and scientists have been working diligently together to create a product that delivers protection
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Written by: Lauren Klein My Daily Skin Care Routine AM/PM I will tell you that before I started using medical grade skincare, that I was a Sephora junky! I would buy the next “best” product out there, even if it were just for the pretty packaging, so I have tons of stuff! However, once I
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By Rebecca Marroquin, L.E Melasma is an aggressive form of hyperpigmentation that are medium to large light, medium or dark brown patches. This harmless, but burdensome condition has been found to target mostly women of ethnic backgrounds with more melanin production between the ages of 30-60. However, caucasian women have also been known to
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Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E During these crazy times, one of the most important things we can do to protect ourselves and others from COVID19, is by wearing a mask. Since they are required just about anywhere you go right now, most of us find ourselves wearing a mask sometimes for 8-10+ hours per
By Kelsie Matthews, L.E Why should I invest in my skin care products? One of the most common questions I hear as an Esthetician is “Why should I buy my products here instead of over the counter at the drugstore?” There is a long list of reasons why it is worth it to invest in
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By Mary Mireles, L.E One of the most common skin conditions we see in office is pigmentation damage. Often times, these despised, dark spots are a result of enjoying a little too much of the sun. For years, laying out in the sun has been a common practice to achieve the desired tan look. Consequently,
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Written by: Rebecca Marroquin, L.E My years in the skincare industry has made me realize how much our skin is probably the most underrated organ we have. Yet we desire to have it looking forever flawless and youthful without ever putting much thought into how it works, often being led blindly into an abyss of
Written by: Lauren Klein The New and Improved: TNS Advanced Plus Serum We have loved this product and it is a fan favorite so Allergan had to make it just THAT much better… and they DID! Aging skin can be one of the most difficult concerns to address because it capitalizes on coarse wrinkles, fine
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Written By: Brielle Kirk, P.A SPF & choosing 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 pre-mature aging, burns and skin cancer. Avoiding Texas sunlight and staying covered up in the summer months can seem unreasonable and difficult,
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Written by : Mary Mireles, L.E Morphues8, Halo and Neogen. What do these three procedures have in common? If at all familiar with these treatments, patients know to expect downtime and often see these as the treatments that work. However, what patient’s often don’t think of is how important it is to properly prepare the
Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. As a young adult in my early 20s, I often get asked why I am so committed to taking care of my skin. “You don’t even have wrinkles yet.” “You’re a baby, you don’t need to do all of that yet.” “Why would you ever get Botox so young?” These
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Written by Rebecca Marroquin, L.E. Ever wonder why that once delicious, vibrant avocado looks like it’s led a hard knock life only after 24 hours or less even? This is what we call oxidation! Or the aging process as we can all relate to. Much like the avocado we are living organisms that are in
Written by Kelsie Matthews, L.E. We all have heard the term “collagen” and been told that it’s good for our bodies, but what does it do for our skin and why is it so important? Collagen is one of the main proteins in our bodies that is involved in providing structure and strength to your
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By Mary Mireles, L.E Tips For Clear Skin with the World’s Newest Accessory Although these past few months have been very strange, I have begun to settle into what seems to be our new normal (at least for the time being). Spending lots of time at home, limited gatherings, staying six feet apart and wearing
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Written by: Blaise Geyer PA-C 5 Skin Care Products No One Should Live Without If you’ve ever been in Ulta or Sephora, you know how overwhelming it can be sorting through the plethora of available skin care products. There are cleansers and toners and exfoliators and eye creams and serums and moisturizers..EEK! How do you
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Written by: Katharine Ehresman Welcome back. Today’s topic is a serious one, but I will try to make it not so troubling that it becomes self-defeating. Previously we learned about the effects of the sun on your skin. Is the sun a vice? Not in of itself, but the “art of sunning”, which most
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By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E Nowadays, we are becoming more reliant on our smart devices. Although we have had some great advancements in technology, having access to so many screens comes with its downfalls as well. One of the main disadvantages of sitting in front of your computer or phone all day is blue light or
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Written by: Katharine Ehresman Who’s this old lady in the mirror?? PART 1 We all know the songs, we’ve heard them over and over for years; Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days”, Toby Keith’s “As Good As I Once Was”, and Five for Fighting’s “ 100 Years” or of course Garth Brook’s “ Much Too Young (to
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Written by: Kelsie Matthews, L.E Why should I invest in my skin care products? One of the most common questions I hear as an Esthetician is “Why should I buy my products here instead of over the counter at the drugstore?” There is a long list of reasons why it is worth it to invest
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Written by: Mary Mireles, L.E “Front Desk Supervisor” Retinols, Retinoids, Retinoic Acid… Oh my! If you have ever ventured into the skincare side of the online world I am confident that you have heard some form of the word retinol. I know for myself I found this word to be one of the most confusing
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Written by: Julia Westbrook, L.E “The Beautifier” SkinPen: The world’s first FDA approved Microneedling device! The first recorded microneedling procedure was in 1905 performed by German Dermatologist, Ernst Kromayer, using various-sized dental burs powered by motor driven equipment to treat scars, birthmarks and hyperpigmentation. Microneedling as we now know it came to play by
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By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. What is a chemical peel? A chemical peel is an acid solution applied to the skin, which causes the top layer of the skin to dissolve and slough off in the following days-weeks after treatment (depending on the depth of the peel). Some of the most common types of acids used
By: Mary Mireles, L.E, Front Desk Supervisor Importance of Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is a term that is commonly heard in the skincare world. However, what exactly is hyaluronic acid? It is actually a substance found within our own bodies, providing lubrication to joints and eyes while also plumping the skin. A powerful humectant, this
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DiamondGlow and HydraFacial – both great treatments…which is right for me? By Julia Westbrook, L.E. Ready, Set, GLOW! You glow girl! GLOW UP! There’s a reason why there are so many “glow” slogans, it’s because EVERYONE wants to GLOW! When I’m asked, “What’s the best ‘Event-Ready’ treatment?” or “What can I do with minimal to
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TNS Essential Serum Skin Care TNS Essential Serum is your holy grail skin care product. It should be included in everyone’s regimen. Not only does it help reduce signs of aging, it also improves skin texture, increases collagen production, and increases cell regeneration. Why it works The Essential Serum is a combination of 2 separate
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SunScreen Season is Upon Us As Texas temperatures begin to rise, it is important to double down on diligently applying sunscreen. Wouldn’t it be great if your sunscreen doubled as an anti aging product? SkinMedica’s Total Defense and Repair does just that! With powerful antioxidants and Infrared protection, this sunscreen works to improve sun damaged
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