Hot Topic...

Clients seem confused as to why professional skincare specialist frown upon laser and chemical peel treatments during the summer months? I spend over 50% of my day speaking on this subject alone. As a dedicated professional I enjoy educating but I’ll be very honest, the frustration is real!! In this blog, I will break it down into bite size pieces.

#1 Sun is our enemy. It breaks down collagen, elastin and causes those brown spots you are wanting to get rid of.

#2 Heat from either the sun or by elevating body temperature can cause adverse reactions post procedure. Please listen when your skin care professional encourages sun avoidance post treatment.

#3 There is nothing permanent when it comes to wrinkle and brown spot removal. The damage has been done. Wearing sunscreen can only prevent future aging.

#4 Post procedure outcome is up to you. Pre and post care products are essential. Don’t be cheap.

Think of it this way... you do the bulk of your damage during the summer months and you take it off during the winter months. Easy as that! 

Intellectual Beauty Bite...

Ever wonder what all those fancy words mean on the box of your go-to beauty product? My co-worker and I came across one this past week. When you are in the skin care business representatives of the new latest and greatest anti-aging products approach you on a daily basis. They try and sell a bill of goods that are overflowing with big words that mean absolutely nothing when you break them down! Here's one to keep on your radar...proprietary blend! When broken down this is a sneaky way a manufacturer can hide exactly what is in their products.

Now you KNOW...

Trouble T-Zone...

So you use your retinol or glycolic ((AKA, topicial exfoliants) all over that pretty face of yours to delay the aging process and or to prevent acne. When used on a daily basis these topical exfoliants could lead to dry, scaly or even, hot pink irratated skin. No good looking girl or guy wants that but.. you desire smaller pores, less wrinkled skin and lets be honest NO ZITS! So in a world that drives us to think more is better we end up over using these products.

Earlier this week I experienced a light bulb moment while in a treatment room with a client. She struggles with sebaceous hyperplasia  http://www.skinmds.com/skin-disorders/sabeceous.htm We have almost won the war but she has a few stubborn ones hanging on. Since retinol is known for decreasing oil production and encourages the release of dead skin cells she naturally wants to use it every night. Unfortunately, she can't because it leaves her shedding like a snake. So this is when my light bulb went off...SPOT TREAT!!! I advised her to take a q-tip and dot a small amount of retinol on the sebaceous hyperplasia. This way even on the nights she's not treating the entire face she is still actively going after her area of concern. No excessive irritation but target driven corrective treatment...Woohoo!!

So if you are struggling with blackheads on the nose don't hesitate to use your favorite exfoliant of choice every night on the particular area. JUST BE SMART...if the area becomes overly irritated STOP temporarily. My philosophy is slow and progressive. It's always better than fast and furious when it comes to skin care. Now get out there and go OWN your beautiful...