Showing posts with label sunblock. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sunblock. Show all posts

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Get that GLOW at your Fourth of July celebration with SILKPEEL™


Want to GLOW at that Fourth of July celebration? We know the secret, and it’s painless, no downtime, very inexpensive, and totally addictive.
 It’s SILKPEEL™, a new procedure that combines precision exfoliation with Dermalinfusion to address patient-specific skin conditions. Operating on a closed-loop vacuum system, the SilkPeel's treatment head exfoliates the skin while delivering a topical dermaceutical at a controlled intensity. The SilkPeel stimulates new cell growth and addresses your specific skin condition, giving your skin the revitalization you want.


SilkPeel is a simple, non-invasive procedure. Treatments typically last 20 minutes. Our trained technicians will assess your particular skin care concerns and goals and infuse appropriate serums for your specific needs. Because we’re exfoliating while the skin-specific solutions are being delivered, the active ingredients are able to penetrate much deeper than topical treatments. We have several different formulas on hand for all skin types, specifically acne, hydrating and brightening.


You can expect to be a little “rosy” for 30 minutes following the procedure. After that, bring on the GLOW!


After your SilkPeel, you will want to meet with our knowledgeable skincare experts to create a skincare protocol that is specific to your needs. Because of the intense exfoliation, your skin is perfectly primed to receive maximum benefits from a skin care regime. Of course your new glowing skin also requires good quality chemical-free, mineral sun protection to maintain your result.


While you will definitely see an improvement after just one treatment, lasting and more significant results will be seen after four to six treatments spaced two to three weeks apart, supplemented by a daily post-care routine.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

SUNSCREEN - the most effective anti-aging ingredient


You’ve all heard me lecture about the importance of using proper sun protection. Nothing is more proven than proper protection from ultraviolet light.

Sunscreen is the most effective anti-aging ingredient on the market today.

An effective sunscreen is the best way to maintain a youthful appearance, prevent immunosuppression, and avoid skin cancer. Though it was once believed that UVB radiation was the only wavelength harmful to the skin, evidence now suggests that the UVA radiation is more significant regarding long-term effects on the skin. For full protection against the sun, it is essential to use a sunscreen that protects against a broad range of both UVA and UVB radiation. Unfortunately, 99.99% of the sunscreens available in drug stores and even department stores, are chemical based, meaning they only protect against a small portion of the sun’s damaging rays. Only titanium oxide and zinc oxide are proven to effectively block ALL of the UVA and UVB rays. The problem is, most of the chemical-free sunscreens are thick and white and gloppy – not the look you’re going for! After much trial and error, we have found a line of “melt into your skin” micronized particle zinc and titanium-based sunblocks. Please click here to see our full line of "cosmetically elegant" UVA and UVB sunscreens.

Sun damage is responsible for up to 90% of the visible signs of premature aging on the human face. In addition to wrinkling, visible blood vessels, skin roughness, pigmentation changes, and skin discoloration, the long-term consequences of photoaging include dramatic loss of skin elasticity and thinning of the skin. This is the result of ultraviolet radiation’s direct effect on the collagen matrix, which is the ‘scaffolding’ that gives firmness and strength to the skin. When exposed to ultraviolet radiation the collagen folds on itself, and as this happens, the skin thins, and wrinkles and furrows appear.

The Facts of Light:

  • The skin is the largest organ in the human body.
  • Normal, healthy skin acts as a barrier and protects us from injury. It regulates our temperature, receives sensory impulses and synthesizes Vitamin D.
  • Not all skin is the same. Different skin types respond differently to sunlight. Know your skin type and determine your vulnerability.
  • Sun damage to the skin is cumulative.
  • A suntan is a sign of skin damage.
  • Any level of tanning indicates photo-damage that can lead to wrinkling, aging and skin cancer.
  • Up to 90 percent of the visible changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by the sun.
  • Skin has a memory of all previous sun damage, resulting in greater susceptibility to skin cancer.
  • More than 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers occur in fair skinned people who tend to burn. Dark skinned people, as well as fair skinned people, need to practice sun protection.
  • Sun Protection needs to be a lifelong commitment.