Why Pumpkin is Great for the Skin

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Fall is officially here and one way to know that it’s finally fall is the appearance of pumpkins everywhere. There are huge bins of pumpkins outside the grocery store for carving fun. There are pumpkin candles and pumpkin soaps to make your house and you smell like pumpkins. There are pumpkin pies to eat and pumpkin spiced lattes to drink.

Another way to get your pumpkin on is to incorporate it into your skin care routine. Pumpkins are jam packed with nutrients that are great for skin health. Let’s breakdown some of those vitamins, minerals and other wonderful nutrients that make pumpkin so good for the skin.

 

  • Vitamin C– This vitamin is known for its super antioxidant powers and is an ingredient in many skin care products. So, why is Vitamin C so super-duper? Since Vitamin C is an antioxidant, it protects the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental factors such as UV rays and air pollution. On top of protecting the skin from premature aging caused by free radicals, Vitamin C also helps to correct existing conditions. It stimulates collagen production improving the skin’s elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines. The anti-inflammatory properties of Vitamin C help to calm acne and other types of skin inflammation.

Skin Care Products with Vitamin C- SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum/Cream, Epionce Intense Defense Serum and SkinMedica Vitamin C + E Complex.

 

  • Vitamin A– This vitamin is also likely to be found in many skin care products. It’s active forms of retinal, retinol, and retinoic acid are proven winners in the beauty business. The type of Vitamin A found in pumpkin comes in the form of beta-carotene, which gives pumpkin it’s beautiful orange hue. Vitamin A helps to strengthen skin cells and the skin barrier making the skin more resilient. It also soothes and hydrates the skin. The combination of strengthening and hydration gives the skin a firmer more youthful appearance.

Skin Care Products with Vitamin A– Jan Marini Luminate face Lotion MD, Jan Marini Age Intervention Retinol Plus, Jan Marini Luminate Eye Gel, Jan Marini Age Intervention Eye Cream, SkinMedica Retinol Complex.

 

  • Vitamin B– There are many forms of Vitamin B found in pumpkins, including Niacin, Riboflavin, B6, and Folate. Each form of Vitamin B has its own benefits. Niacin is regarded as one of the best forms of Vitamin B for the skin. It helps strengthen the protective barrier of the skin which seals moisture in and keeps irritants out. Niacin can be beneficial for many skin conditions, including rosacea, acne, eczema, hyper-pigmentation and dry skin. Riboflavin and Folate both aide in cell turnover, which help prevent acne break outs and creates a brighter complexion. B6 prevents acne in two ways by assisting in the repair of skin cells and by reducing inflammation.

Skin Care Products with Vitamin B– SkinCeuticals B5 Gel, Epionce Intense Defense Serum, and SkinMedica Redness Relief Complex.

 

  • Zinc– This amazing mineral is a super healer when it comes to skin. Zinc can be found in many topical creams for scrapes and burns because of its healing properties. It repairs damaged skin and soothes inflammation, both characteristics make Zinc great for those with acne prone skin. Zinc also aides in acne prevention by controlling oil production.

Skin Care Products with Zinc– TIZO3, Color Science Sunforgettable Brush-On Sunscreen, Epionce Lytic Tx, and SkinMedica Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34.

 

  • Fruit Enzymes– Pumpkins are full of fruit enzymes, which act like alpha hydroxy acids when applied to the skin. The enzymes exfoliate the skin by dissolving the dead skin cells that sit on top of the skin. Removing the dead skin cells leads to a brighter and smoother complexion. The enzymes go one step further by increasing cell turnover, giving a longer lasting glow.

Skin Care Products with Fruit Enzymes– SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense, SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cleanser and SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cream.

 

It is truly unbelievable how many components of pumpkin are great for the skin. These 5 are only the tip of the iceberg. Experts believe that there are over 100 beneficial compounds for skin health that can be found in pumpkin. To get all the benefits of pumpkin try Jan Marini’s Holiday Pumpkin Exfoliator or spoil yourself with a seasonal Pumpkin Facial!

Who to Trust? What to Buy? 

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It seems that skin care products are being sold everywhere you go, whether it be the drug store, grocery store, online, and even your hairdresser. But how do you know what to buy? Who to trust? What level of training and experience do the people selling these products have? These questions may be difficult to answer but the solution is simple. Only buy your skin care products from licensed medical professionals specializing in skin care, such as medical spas, dermatologists, or plastic surgeons.

Licensed medical professionals are authorized to sell medical grade skin care products and have training and experience with all types of skin concerns such as acne, rosacea, melasma, and aging skin. Other sources are not authorized to sell medical grade products and do not have the expertise to advise you which products to buy or how to use them. However, they often obtain medical grade products from resellers who buy the inventory of offices going out of business and then offer them at a discount. Combine that with the tremendous amounts of counterfeit product in the market and who knows what you actually get when you purchase your products from a non-medical source?

You don’t need to buy dozens of products. You can achieve a healthy, bright, glowing complexion with only the key products listed below.

  1. Exfoliating cleansers containing alpha-hydroxy, beta-hydroxy, or glycolic acid gently polish away impurities that make your skin appear older and dull. Exfoliating cleansers also prep your skin for the products applied next.
  2. Antioxidants protect your skin from free radicals, which are free-floating molecules that cause oxidation in whatever they touch. Oxidizing iron results in rust and the cell damage caused by oxidizing your skin is just as unpleasant. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and prevent them from damaging your skin.
  3. Moisturizers are important because our skin provides a watertight barrier between our body and the environment. The internal hydration we get from drinking water does not penetrate to the skin’s surface, so we need to provide the skin with a topical drink. The best moisturizers are creams or serums containing hyaluronic acid (also known as HA), a substance that already exists naturally in our skin. Hyaluronic acid penetrates the skin’s upper layers and attracts moisture to boost elasticity and hydration, giving your skin a youthful appearance. These products also form a protective barrier on the surface of the skin to lock in moisture and aid in tissue repair. However, you should avoid HA products that also contain alcohol, parabens, sulfates, or other ingredients that are harmful to the skin.
  4. Retinol enhances your skin’s natural beauty. Retinol promotes cellular turnover, removing dead and damaged cells from the surface of your skin and revealing the newer, more evenly toned skin cells below. Cellular turnover minimizes wrinkles, shrinks pores, and creates a healthy complexion.
  5. Sunscreen protects you from harmful solar radiation that damages and rapidly ages your skin. It is your most important skin care product, but not all sunscreens are the same. Most sunscreens protect you from UVB radiation, which is related to sunburn and skin cancer. SPF (sun protection factor) indicates how much UVB protection is provided (SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays, SPF 30 blocks 97%, and SPF 50 to 100 blocks 98%). However, SPF does not tell you anything about protection from UVA radiation, which is the main cause of the darkening and aging our skin. Always look for the term “broad spectrum” on your sunscreen’s label, which indicates that both UVA and UVB protection is provided. Water resistant sunscreen is helpful for warmer, wetter activities. Don’t forget to reapply your sunscreen throughout out the day for optimal protection.

There are many other skin care products but achieving a healthy, glowing complexion is simple with only a few products from a licensed medical skin care professional. If you have questions about your skin and what products are best for you, a quick and efficient consultation is the best option to help build a personalized skin care regimen that works for you.

Micro-channeling Technology

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Micro-channeling technology is a popular treatment among celebrities. Celebrities seek out this treatment due to their hectic life styles because there is no downtime and best of all, it’s painless. One technique is called DermaFrac.

What is DermaFrac?

DermaFrac is safe and effective for all skin types and improves conditions such as acne, scars, stretch marks, dehydrated skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and pigmentation. The special handpiece contains tiny needles that create micro-channel pathways for infusing of custom serums targeted to your skin care needs.

What serums are there?

Anti-aging “super cocktail” of peptides that stimulate collagen and fibroblast production while relaxing the muscles in a natural way.

Acne serum containing lactic and salicylic acid to reduce and prevent further breakouts.

Hydration is very important for anyone that lives in the desert. This serum contains hyaluronic acid to replenish dehydrated skin, making it full and plump.

Lightening serum contains kojic acid, a natural lightening agent to lighten age and sun spots.

Is there downtime?

No. You can return to normal activities immediately following the treatment. Makeup and other products should be discontinued for 24 hours.

Will it hurt?

No. Clients say that it is pain free. You might feel a slight suction and dampness.

How many treatments are needed?

Treatments are customized to your condition and needs. Typical clients have treatment every 3-6 weeks for best results.

If you want healthy, glowing skin without long recovery and the sticker price that comes with a painful laser resurfacing treatment, DermaFrac maybe right for you. Results can be seen within a few treatments and, if your skin conditions change, the serums can be adjusted to fit your needs.

 

 

 

Don’t Forget About Your Hands!

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Hands show our age even more than our face, but they are often forgotten in our efforts to combat the signs of aging. Brown spots, crepey skin, and hollows that show our bones and veins can be prevented or corrected to maintain the youthful appearance we all desire. A few simple steps are all that is needed:

  1. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Treatments are an effective way to remove brown spots and sun damage and correct uneven skin tone. After a single session, the pigment will begin coming to the surface of your skin and flake off in just a few days. A series of monthly treatments will produce amazing results!
  2. Dermal Fillers such as Radiesse are FDA approved for adding back lost volume and restoring that soft, smooth feel to the back of your hands. The results are immediate and, on average, one syringe of filler is used for each hand.
  3. Skin Care Products that you use for your face work equally well on the backs of your hands. Antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, and E protect and renew skin cells while fighting the free radicals produced by the sun’s harmful UV rays. And don’t forget about sunscreen! This is perhaps the most important product to protect your hands against further damage and should be reapplied throughout the day.

With these simple steps, you can reverse the signs of aging. The results are long lasting and with simple, scheduled maintenance, they can be maintained throughout the years.

Benefits of B12 Injections

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One of the most common nutrient deficiencies is Vitamin B12. Some symptoms of a B12 deficiency are fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches and weakness, anemia, poor moods, and low concentration. A simple blood test and exam from your primary care physician will determine if you have a B12 deficiency.

Foods high in B12 include grass-fed beef, dairy products, and fish. Some individuals may have a harder time absorbing and utilizing this nutrient due to digestive or genetic conditions. B12 injections or daily oral supplements are good alternatives for these individuals.

The benefits of B12 injections include:

  1. Increased energy
  2. Reduced depression
  3. Improved metabolism
  4. Heart protection

The injection is nearly painless and is usually administrated in the deltoid muscle of your upper arm or in the hip. We recommend weekly injections for optimal results and to experience the full benefits.

Benefits of Microdermabrasion/Dermaplan

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By Anessa Vorel

There are many great benefits to regular Microdermabrasions that keep your skin looking fabulous. This is a deep, non-invasive, physical exfoliation procedure that removes the outer layer of skin and minimizes the appearance of pores, scars, fine lines, and wrinkles. Microdermabrasion increases the rate of cell turnover and keeps your skin looking youthful and healthy.

Microdermabrasion uses a hand-held diamond tipped wand to remove and lightly vacuum away dead skin cells, revealing fresh, vibrant skin. Your dull skin appears brighter with more even skin tones that are evident after the first treatment.

For an even better result, add a Dermaplaning treatment for a double exfoliation that removes those pesky white vellus hairs (peach fuzz). Your skin will appear faultless, clean, and smooth. We follow this with the application of appropriate products that give your skin an amazing glow!

A regular schedule of monthly Microdermabrasions and Dermaplaning allows you to maintain those results and improves the absorption of your daily skin care products. Without rough, dead skin and peach fuzz in the way, your makeup applies in a smooth, thin layer that doesn’t feel caked on and looks much more professional.

 

Who will benefit from Microdermabrasion?

Anyone with the following skin issues:

  • Acne Scars
  • Dry Skin
  • Fine Lines or Wrinkles
  • Dull Skin
  • Uneven Skin Tones
  • Large Pores
  • Rough Texture
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Blackheads

 

Who will benefit from Dermaplaning?

Anyone with the following skin issues:

  • Vellus Hair (Peach Fuzz)
  • Dry Skin
  • Fine Lines or Wrinkles
  • Dull Skin
  • Uneven Skin Tones
  • Rough Texture

 

Many women are skeptical of Dermaplaning because they fear that facial hair will grow back darker and thicker. This is a myth that every dermatologist and even Cosmopolitan Magazine has tackled (click here to see the Cosmo article). You will be happy with the overall appearance of your skin and, unlike waxing and many shaving episodes, these treatments are painless!

After performing these treatments, I like to apply a combination of beneficial skin care products tailored to your unique skin. My favorite products are Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum, SkinCeuticals B5 Hydrating Gel, and I always choose the best SPF protection for each client.

 

MicroPeel 101

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MicroPeels are one of the most beneficial aesthetics treatment for smooth, soft, bright, and healthy. This treatment simple and quick, only takes about 45 minutes. Below are the steps and benefits of a MicoPeel.

  1. Dermaplaning- Your provider will use a sterile blade to removes dead skin cells and vellus hair aka peach fuzz by holding the skin taught and gently swiping the blade in an upward motion.

 

  1. Chemical peel- Depending on your skin type and concerns, there are a variety of peel options. Chemical peels are very beneficial after a dermaplaning. Our goal isn’t to cause visible peeling as it is to infuse the skin with ingredients that diminish lines, build collagen, and improve tone.

 

  1. Cryo Therapy- Cryo therapy is safe and has been used since the seventeenth century and is now making a comeback in treatments to fight the aging process. Designed to shock the body into action by increasing blood circulation and boosting the immune and central nervous systems. A small ball of CO2 is formed and swept over the skin to decrease inflammation, increase cell rejuvenation, improve skin tone, and reduce signs of aging.

 

Recommendations for continuing treatments are between 4-6 weeks because of cellular turnover and the regrowth of the fine vellus hair. Cellular turnover is the process by which our skin produces new skin cells which travel from the lowest layer of the epidermis to the top layer of skin the called the dermis and then shed off the skin. Vellus hair can restrict the penetration of skincare products to the epidermis making your products non-effective.  Most of the time what we are doing at home for exfoliation isn’t enough to remove the dead skin cells and vellus hair so it’s very important to have a professional remove the dead cells monthly.

 

Microtox – A Less is More Approach to a Natural Appearance

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Do you find yourself steering away from trying Botox® for fear of the “frozen” look? Don’t worry, you can keep your expressions while still achieving a natural, more youthful appearance.

It’s a choice, many people feel younger than they appear, yet some of us are proud of those hard earned expression lines, or shall we say “character lines.”  Achieving a more natural, less frozen appearance is a rising trend in the battle against aging.  Although it’s not a new treatment, the demand for an alternative choice is fast becoming at the forefront of anti-aging treatment options.

An artistic method of injecting Botox® to give the face a more natural appearance is the technique called Microtox or commonly known as “Baby Botox”. This term is rumored to have come from a well-known problem that started on the set of a few Hollywood movies.  One famous director had complained that actresses no longer were able to express proper emotions during a scene such as anger due to their frozen foreheads. The demand began for finding the true balance between a beautiful, youthful look while still being able to capture natural expressions.

The Microtox technique is a fine art of injecting that requires a specific certification.  Few practitioners across the country are certified to perform this skillfully crafted art of anti-aging procedures.  While administering a series of strategically placed tiny injections, our certified injection specialists will lift, balance and smooth your appearance.  The results are a beautiful and natural reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, but yet still leaving some movement. It’s more of a “shrink-wrapped” approach. Lines will improve however; they will not completely disappear like conventional Botox® treatments.

Low dose Botox® using the Microtox technique can mean a more cost effective treatment; however it may require more frequent doses.  Treatments can take up to 7 days to take effect and last anywhere from 2-4 months.

 

Benefits of Medical Facials

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shutterstock_229927825There are many benefits to a medical approach to facials. Doors are open for the latest in skin technology and products to take action on your skin in the fight against aging. From microneedling, chemical peels, deep exfoliation, and light based treatments (LED), medical facials can correct many skin concerns.

Medical facials are commonly performed by either a licensed aesthetician or a medically trained skin care professional. A complimentary skin analysis and a customized treatment plan are presented to address skin concerns specifically. Merely preventing the signs of aging by reducing fine lines and wrinkles and keeping the skin at its optimal health is worth every penny.

Here are a few great reasons to advance your skin care routine!

  1. DermaFrac and the Eclipse MicroPen are three top choices for best results for those with hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, acne or acne scars, sun damage, age spots and more.
  2. Medical grade skin care products only available in a physician directed skin care practice are used during each treatment to enhance results.
  3. Improvements in circulation, pore size, under eye circles, texture, hydration, firmness, and more.
  4. Medical facials are a powerful non-invasive dermal repair treatment utilizing precise techniques to allow deeper skin penetration for the proper absorption of peptides, brighteners, acids and anti-oxidants.
  5. Medical facials work well in combination with other skin care therapies such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion and Light Emitting Diode (LED) to accelerate results.

Whether you are a first time medical facial patient or you are considering adding this to an already existing treatment program, medical facials are an excellent choice that provides amazing results!

DermaFrac™
The “Something” you need to try!

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177586193Another day goes by, and you look in the mirror at your skin, thoughts come to mind like “maybe I just need a vacation”.  You lean closer to the mirror, touch your skin and notice fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, and sun spots.  The youthful vitality you once experienced comes to mind.  You walk away in frustration thinking, I need to do something…..

Let DermaFrac™ be that “something”!  A less invasive alternative approach from ablative lasers for the treatment and correction of fine lines, scarring, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, acne and rosacea.

This state of the art skin care therapy begins with microdermabrasion to smooth away dead skin cells.  The advanced technology of the micro-needling process then actively creates pathways for the infusion of anti-aging topicals.  Peptides are used to firm the skin, Kojic acid for lightening, salicylic and lactic for acne and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, soften and increase elasticity.  Finalizing the process is LED therapy.  This light emitting diode is used to reduce inflammation, improve production of collagen and eliminate acne.

The depth of the micro-needling process is based on your skin condition and determined by your treatment provider.  The results are significant and can be seen in just one treatment!  If you desire to attain the long-term results of a more youthful appearance, a series of six treatments is recommended.

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