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Collagen Peptides
What are the benefits of collagen peptides? We get this question ALL the time. We as advanced, medical aestheticians deal with the production of collagen on a daily basis. So it only makes sense that clients ask us about ingesting the popular supplement for more...
Favorite Summertime Skin Treatments
The Importance of Skin Treatments Summertime in Colorado can be brutal! And by now you know that excessive sun exposure and just UV rays in general, are THE number one cause of aging skin. Mix that with the harsh elements that come and go during these months such as...
Best Kept Secrets to Reduce Wrinkles
Neurotoxins aka: neuromodulators, such as Botox, Dysport and Jeuveau are wonderful, magical treatments to prevent and reduce wrinkles. But it's important to know that every person who foregoes treatment to reduce wrinkles can have very different results. No...
What is Mascne?
Mascne is basically acne caused from wearing face masks and face coverings. Something I never thought I'd be wrinting a post on. BUT these are the times we are living in and Mascne is real and probably here to stay, at least for awhile. SO....Mascne is a type of acne...
Radio Frequency Microneedling
Radio Frequency Microneedling is absolutely, hands down, one of my favorite treatments. Microneedling ALONE is fabulous for almost all skin concerns but add in the heat and energy of radio frequency and you've got a treatment that smooths lines and wrinkles, pore size...
What is Toner and Do You Need It?
The questions I get asked most when it comes to a personal skincare regime is "what is toner?" and "do I need it?", and these question have many answers. What is Toner? First of all, "Toner" can mean many different things. There are several different types of skincare...
The Essential Skincare Correctives You Need in Your Regime
Skincare Correctives: What Do We Mean When We Talk About These? You've got your basic skincare products: cleanser, maybe a toner, moisturizer, and SPF. But what skincare products do we all need to really see a change in our skin? To see a healthier, clearer,...
What is LED Light Therapy and How Can it Benefit Me?
LED or Light Emitting Diodes, were originally researched and developed by NASA. Researchers found that these lights, absorbed at different wave lengths and colors, helped the wound healing of astronauts in space. Then they discovered that LED's helped them grow food...
Essential Pre-Wedding Skincare: Tips to Get That Gorgeous Bridal Glow!
So many people dream of that special day. And 100% of the time, that dream includes gorgeous, glowing skin. Just like a wedding, beautiful skin takes planning and patience. We love working with Dermatologists because together we can address serious issues such as...
Why everyone should be doing chemical peels!
Chemical peels can sound scary. "Chemical?", " will my face be burned?", "how long will i peel?", "what will the peeling be like?". And of course a reference to Samantha from Sex in the City. Yup, you know that episode. These are all very good questions and the...
Prejuvenation: What is it and Who Needs it?
What is Prejuvenation? "The term 'Prejuvenation' has been coined to describe the increasing use of small, SUBTLE, less aggressive, minimally or non-invasive treatments and therapies to slow the appearance of aging in younger patients." -Dr. Joel Cohen Prejuvenation...
Great skin isn’t just for the rich and famous!
I recently read an article that really made my blood boil. Here it is: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/01/skin-care-secret-wealth/579337/ As a long time Aesthetician, this sort of writing is infuriating. Many of us work very hard to make skin-care...
