What's the most important skincare product?

I get this question very often from my clients.

- If you had to choose just one product from your shelf, which one would you pick?

The answer may actually surprise you because it's not some magic formula. It simply the SPF!!

#1 factor in extrinsic aging of your skin is sun exposure!

UVA and UVB rays can cause structural changes and hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity. We can prevent all that by adding that little wrinkle fighter, SPF, to your daily skincare routine!

Now which one you should choose?

If you are in my spa, you are safe, as you are going to get the “Best” on the market:

Made of natural Zinc Oxide, it not only protects against UVA and UVB light rays, but also heals epidermal wounds, burns, rashes, skin oiliness, infections and acne.

The other main ingredient is: Kukui Nut Oil which is high in essential fatty acids, vitamin A, C and E, treats a variety of skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis and burned or damaged skin.

If you are looking to purchase SPF from your local retail store, avoid those “chemical sunscreens” that have harmful ingredients like oxibenzone or retinyl palmitate.

With Spring around the corner, enjoy the outdoors and be safe!

Fall Season - Peel Season!

"Chemical Peel" might sound a little bit scary at first, but believe me, it is the Best Thing you can do for your skin! It is something you should consider especially during this time of the year when less sunlight offers a perfect and safe environment for the new skin.

What is a chemical peel?

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin.

A chemical peel solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off.

The new skin is regenerated, smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin.

Other than rejuvenating your skin, a chemical peel treats skin conditions like acne and hyperpigmentation, as well as improves skin texture, lightens and brightens your skin.

The result is noticeable after 5 or 6 chemical peel facials that takes place over 1, 2, or 4 week cycles.

Home care product use is required on daily basis, which is available in my spa.

Please do not hesitate and contact me if you have any questions!

Happy Peeling! Schedule your session today.

Fall Season - Peel Season!

Skincare Jungle

Before I went to esthetic school, I always had trouble with: “how can I take good care of my skin, what skin care products should I buy, what ingredients should I be looking for et cetera that will give my skin a nice healthy look?”

I remember my girlfriend and I had such a good time in the beauty aisle staring and reading all the popular brand labels and be so excited over all the promises being made.

All those ingredients sounded like a foreign language to me!

Eventually we simply grabbed the “prettiest” looking box from the shelf and teased each other with the most scientific and funny sounding ingredients, my friend told me with a playful smile on her face: Ohhh yeahhh, that is exactly what you need, it has Co-Q10 in it, (we had no idea) that is awesome! Just buy it!”

And usually I did.

It was always a long and difficult decision as my head was spinning with brand names, ingredients, lots of promises and incredible special offers!

We would celebrate our fun day of shopping with a nice elegant dinner at one of our favorite restaurants and felt perfectly happy with our selections until the next morning, when I finally gave the product a big test and applied it on my face.

Hmmm...

- It is a little bit heavy, just gliding and gliding without absorption into my skin

- My face was shiny, and I was hoping it would change after a while but just got even shinier later

- Smells funny, the perfume in it is not my favorite scent and a bit strong

- And I had to smell it ALL day long!, (very annoying)

- Sometimes my face even felt a little bit itchy

In the worst case scenario, I did get a pretty bad rash all over my face from one of the moisturizer I purchased from my neighbor lady, who used to sell one of those telemarketer products.

Of course I was sure that time, if I buy a good moisturizer, it will cover all of my skin needs and I did everything I could to have the most glowing, beautiful skin ever!

Now as a licensed esthetician, I know there is a lot more involved to having healthy skin. And that is the primary reason why I recommend you come for a facial so I can determine your skin type and current condition. It’s so very important to use the right products on your face on a daily basis!

My job and my passion are the same: to share all of my knowledge and experience to guide you through the  “skincare jungle”  in order to keep your skin healthy and youthful!

Please take a moment and read this information below, that further explains why you should buy products from your skincare specialist! (That’s me :) :

Why I recommend you receive a facial monthly?

Your face is a mirror of physical and emotional well being!

Regular facial treatments promote the overall health, youthfulness and longevity of the skin.

While not all facial treatments are the same, I custom design each one based on your skin type as well as your skin’s current condition.

Below are my basic steps and the benefit you’ll receive:

First I perform a professional exfoliation that has the following benefits:

1) Removal of dead skin cells

2) Promotion of collagen and elastin production

3) Toning and firming your skin

4) Lightens any skin discolorations

5) Diminishes any roughness

6) Inhibits any inflammation

My one hour facial includes a 20 minute facial & décolleté massage that firms facial muscles, is Detoxifying and a tremendous stress reliever!

After your skin is refreshed by exfoliation, blood circulation is elevated and ready to absorb all the benefits of our vitamin rich, all natural fruit based mask ingredients!

The last and most important step after I have learned about your skin is to discuss and recommend what products you should use on a daily basis in order to maintain the lasting health of your skin!

Look and feel your best!