Beautiful Skin – Beautiful Bride

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Planning a June wedding, or perhaps a summer wedding? If so, you must be knee-deep in plans and preparations. The average American wedding costs in excess of $27,000 – that‘s a huge investment in your special day, so don’t neglect to plan to look beautiful – by that we mean, begin a regimen of skincare [...]

Collagen Boosting Treatment

Collagen is a key structural component in our bodies that keeps the skin youthful looking, tight, toned and smooth. As we age, less collagen is produced naturally by the body. Wrinkles begin to set in and the skin becomes thinner.  Skin tissue receives less support, resulting in fines, wrinkles, folds and sagging. There are ways [...]

Melasma

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 What is Melasma? Melasma is a skin condition that causes gray-brown patches on the face.  It is a form of pigmentation, sometimes mistaken for a tan and often referred to as ‘pregnancy mask’.  Melasma is most common among women of childbearing age.  Only 10% of men will be afflicted with Melasma. Melasma is not a [...]

Healthy Skin: Make Your Own Glycolic Peel at Home

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In recent articles we talked about the importance of exfoliating regularly for a healthy, glowing skin – read Healthy Glowing Skin and Exfoliating the Skin.  Now you can make you own exfoliating glycolic peel at home – it’s easy and….it works! Glycolic acid is naturally found in sugar cane or other fruit acids.  It is an outstanding exfoliator and peeling [...]

Professional Treatment of Sun Damaged Skin

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  Now that the summer is winding down – it’s time to take a long hard look at the damage caused by the sun, and consider repairing some of the damage. The sun’s UVA rays are long, and penetrate deep into the skin, damaging cells and producing enlarged pores, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, dryness and [...]

Obagi

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Obagi’s Blue Peel® for Skin Resurfacing Skin resurfacing can make you look years younger.  One way to resurface the skin is with a chemical peel.  Chemical peels can be applied by a physician at different strengths and levels to achieve different results.  Medium level chemical peels are highly effective for rejuvenating the skin and promoting [...]

Glycolic Acid – How it Works and What it Does

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Glycolic acid is perhaps the best-known of a group of chemicals called fruit acids or alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA).   It is a superficial peeling agent, derived from sugar cane, so it can be considered a natural product. Citric acid, from oranges and other citrus fruits, also falls under the same classification as glycolic acid. Glycolic acid [...]

 
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