Spotlight Ingredient: Shea Butter
Shea Butter! Derived from the fruit of the karate tree, shea butter is an ideal treatment for dry and aging skin. Its unique fatty acid gives it the ability to moisturize and retain the elasticity of the skin. It also helps to protect the skin against the damaging effects of the sun (provides enhanced UV-B … Read more
Spotlight: Pomegranate Antioxidant Creamy Cleanser, with Aloe Vera
For normal to dry skin. This creamy pomegranate cleanser nourishes and hydrates the skin with aloe vera as the pomegranate antioxidant brings the skin to life giving it a healthy, radiant glow. Perfect for the cold fall and winter months ahead that can cause your skin to loose much needed moisture. Also can be used … Read more
Bumps under my eye?
I get asked all the time about small flesh colored or white bumps under the eye. There are different causes and treatments. Fortunately some can be treated easily in the spa during your facial, however others will have to see their dermatologist. CHOLESTEROL DEPOSITS Cholesterol deposits are called xanthelasmas. Though I always recommend … Read more
Peptides : What you need to know!
Peptides are effective anti-aging ingredients for skin care that can improve the health and appearance of your skin! Peptides are proteins made up of long or short chains of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Peptides may be natural or synthetic. Most peptides used in cosmetics are created in the lab … Read more
What are these bumps??? Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris results in small bumps on the skin that feel like rough sandpaper. They are skin-colored bumps the size of a grain of sand, many of which are surrounded by a slight pink color in light skinned people and dark spots in dark skinned people. Most people with keratosis pillars do not have … Read more
High Frequency Treatment: Fountain of Youth
HIGH FREQUENCY TREATMENT Primarily used to treat aging skin by directing more warmth to the treatment area which promotes blood circulation, creates nourishing oxygen within skin cells, encourages cellular turnover and improves product penetration. High frequency has been shown to produce an immediate and temporary lifting effect. Take That! Fine Lines, Wrinkles, and Sagging … Read more
Raspberry : Featured Ingredient
Raspberry (Rubus Idaeus) Fruit Extract contains high levels of polyphenol antioxidant ellagic acid. It increases cell growth, is anti-inflammatory and soothes irritation related to acne. Products I use during treatment and have available for home care containing this wonder fruit: Raspberry Refining Cleanser – excellent for oily and acneic skin Raspberry Refining Scrub – brighten skin, … Read more
Aloe : Feature Ingredient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is extracted from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. It has healing properties, reduces redness, and provides hydration and UV absorption protection, making it great for dry and sensitive skin. It also acts as a moisturizing agent, with humectant qualities to help the skin retain water. Aloe has been used … Read more