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Dermaplaning vs Microdermabrasion: What’s the Difference??
If you are a skincare professional or a skincare junkie, this post will probably bore you. But, we get this question all the time. Mostly from people who are new to skincare and in their defense, these two words DO sound very similar. So lets break it down: ...
ADVATx–why we love this incredible treatment for year round skin health!
At Accent Aesthetics we have been treating our clients with the ADVATx for over 2 years. It has quickly become one of our favorite treatments as it offers results with zero down time and can be performed all year round. Below is part of an interview that explains more...
Heliocare: SPF in a pill?
Here in Colorado, we are constantly battling the effects of the sun on the skin. The sun is the reason we live here but it can wreak havoc, causing sun damage in the form of brown spots, fine lines and wrinkles and chronic redness. Not to mention skin cancer but we'll...
The importance of “Prejuvenation”
Skin Rejuvenation Treatments "Prejuvenation" is just a fun word we use to describe preventative, skin rejuvenation treatments/procedures. It is truly never too early to start preventing a problem. Think about your car- you take it in routinely for maintenance and care...
Skincare Essentials Part 2
Skincare Essentials in your 50's and 60's Skincare treatments in these decades are going to be determined by how you've treated it up until now and what your major concerns are. Skincare essentials like strong chemical peels and microneedling with radio frequency are...
Skincare Essentials for Every Decade
Skincare can be extremely overwhelming these days. As we all have heard by now, prevention is easier than treatment. But what does that mean, exactly? We’re here to tell you. Skincare essentials In your 20's If we’re lucky enough to get our hands on you in your 20’s,...
Vitamin A aka Retinoids
What are Retinoids? Most of us have heard of Retinol and Retin-A, but do you know that ALL retinoids and retinols are simply forms or derivitives of VITAMIN A?! This often surprises clients when I tell them this, as Retinoids and Retinols have been vilified by some...
What Melasma Looks Like
What is Melasma? A skin condition presenting as brown patches on the face of adults. Both sides of the face are usually affected. The most common sites of involvment are the cheeks, bridge of nose, forehead and upper lip. Who gets Melasma? It mostly occurs in women,...
What’s the difference between all of the “Botox” brands?
Different Types of Botox At this point most people have heard of Botox, but did you know that this is just one of many different types of botox brands we call neuromodulators or neurotoxins? Neuromodulators are the umbrella term for any product that utilizes botulinum...
Myths about dissolving filler
I'm sure you have heard that dissolving filler is an option if you don't like it, and while that is partially true there are a lot of myths surrounding that! What are Fillers? Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are sterile gels consisting of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic...
