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Post Summer Treatments: Professional Peels & Exfoliants

October, 2016

 

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Summer is over and it’s time to repair that sun damaged skin.

Chemical peel is a great solution for that.

 

What is a peel?

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Chemical peels are intended to remove the outermost dead layers of the skin. As a result, the regenerated skin is usually smoother and revealing clearer, brighter and younger-looking skin underneath. Here at Skin Studio in Brighton, our estheticians work personally with each client to figure out which peel is best suited for their skin care needs.

So what is exfoliation? 

The word “exfoliate” comes from the Latin exfoliare (to strip off leaves). It involves the removal of the superficial dead skin cells from the outermost layers of the epidermis. Our trained estheticians here at Skin Studio have experience with each type of peel and know how to effectively treat your skin. Furthermore, chemical peels are effective for sluggish skin, dull looking skin, hyper-pigmentation, photo-aging, wrinkles, scarring, acne, and pre-cancerous lesions.

Let’s look at different exfoliating treatments that we offer at Skin Studio:

Enzymes:

  • An exfoliant, more subtle than a chemical peel
  • Most often made with fruit enzymes (papaya and pineapple are few of examples) that both nourish and slough off dead skin cells
  • Importantly, they dissolve only the top layer of dead skin cells to relieve dryness, clean pores and reveal healthier skin
  • Even though enzymes produce short term results, they do not stop aging. Therefore, do your enzyme treatments on a regular basis!
  • Can be used even by people with very sensitive skin

 

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s): 

AHA’s are very effective because they “unglue” cells and allow them to shed, creating exfoliation and flaking. Therefore, they allow a faster penetration of products.

Most Common Types of AHA’s:

Glycolic Acid:sugar-cane

  • Formulated from sugar cane in its natural form
  • The smallest of all the acid molecules, it penetrates quickly, loosening up keratinized skin cells and exfoliating the superficial top layer of the stratum corneum

Lactic Acid:

  • Derived from sour milk in its natural formmilk
  • The largest of all acid molecules, it is slow to penetrate and tends to be less irritating
  • Brightens and lightens skin
  • Hydrates and exfoliates, reducing wrinkles and pigmentation discolorations

 

 

Now let’s look at Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs): 

Similar to AHA’s, it detaches dead cells from the layers underneath. However, BHA penetrates deeply to clean pores of excess sebum and dead skin cells.

Most Common Types of BHA’s:willow-tree

Salicylic Acid:

  • An antiseptic exfoliant that deeply cleanses pores.
  • It’s also an excellent treatment for acne and aids in overall skin rejuvenation.
  • Comes from Willow Tree Bark in its natural form
  • Due so, use it for acne, mile rosacea, hyperpigmented and rough skin.

 

Advanced Combination AHA & BHA:

Modified Jessner:

  • Consists of three main ingredients: lactic acid (assists in the exfoliation of the skin), salicylic acid (aids in penetration), and resorcinol (assists in the treatment of acne)
  • A synergy of effective acids that penetrates uniformly to help reduce the appearance of pigmented irregularities.
  • Recommended for: aging, sun damaged, hyper pigmented and acne-prone skin.

gloRetinol +C 

  • Unique and versatile professional exfoliant
  • Provides  an effective way to achieve skin sloughing
  • Could be used as either a stand-alone treatment or to intensify another glo therapuetics chemical exfoliant

 

Schedule your Chemical Peel appointment online at www.skinstudioboston.com

 

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Let’s peel away the dead skin and give your skin a new life!

Get your skin ready for Spring

March, 2013

Is your skin dry, flaky and irritated after the winter?

To get your skin ready for spring let’s look at your skin care routine that should include hydration & exfoliation.

1. Start with Hydrating Gel Cleanser that thoroughly cleanses and nourishes your skin with a light foaming action.

Blue Lotus is a plant extract  that is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and fights free radicals.  Lactic Acid a hydrating alpha hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates while improving skin  texture and pigmentation, softens fine lines.

2. During winter skin feels raw and sensitive, Soothing Gel Mask  cools and calms sensitive or irritated skin with a soothing complex of antioxidants and vitamins.

Calendula Extract is a flower extract rich in antioxidants and it is soothing and calming. In addition, Wild Yam Extract is an antioxidant filled with beneficial properties. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant that heals and repairs.

3. To improve dry, flaky skin exfoliation is extremely important.

To increase cell renewal try Renew Serum. Active ingredients like Glycolic Acid is a keratolytic alpha hydroxyl acid that smooths and improves skin’s texture. Salicylic Acid also renews skin and has anti-acne and anti-irritant properties, and  Retinol accelerates cellular renewal.

4. Wake up tired eyes, erase dark circles and relieve puffiness caused by water-retention with Eye Fix.

Pure essential oils and soothing botanical ingredients stimulate, smooth and tone the eye area. Rosemary Leaf Oil is also a natural tissue toner and firmer. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties and provides antioxidant benefits. Lavender Flower Oil an exceptional soothing and healing essential oil with anti-inflammatory properties. Peppermint Leaf Oil is a refreshing herb that cools and refreshes the skin.

6. Professional facial treatment is very important for health of your skin.

After our Lactic Acid Facial your skin will feel smooth and refreshed.5. And don’t forget about the lips. Our Lip Gloss with conditioning ingredients such as sunflower and safflower seed oil, and antioxidant blend of vitamins A, C, E and green tea extract will make your lip healthy and smooth. Add shine without stickiness in a great spring color Plum Glaze.

Now let’s get our skin ready for warm temperatures, blossoming trees and longer days to enjoy. Visit our skin care studio by Irina in Brookline for all of your skin care, waxing & make up needs.

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Skin Care in Your 40s

February, 2013

Women in their 40’s possess elegance, beauty and knowledge. 40’s is the time when your body goes though hormonal changes that could have effect on your skin. Collagen and elastin fibers continue to decline. Skin becomes even more dehydrated, could appear thinner and more fragile. Also, this is the time when dark spots start to surface.

Let’s talk about some steps to improve appearance of your skin.

1. Increase Use Of Daily Cleanser

– cleansing your skin is the first step at any age. Want more from you cleanser, try Hydrating Gel Cleanser that thoroughly cleanses and nourishes the skin with a light foaming action. Lactic acid gently exfoliates while improving skin tone and texture including pigmentation discolorations of fine lines. Blue Lotus, a plant extract, rich in phytosterols and flavonoids, that is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and fights free radicals

2. Fight Skin Discoloration

– during 40’s hyperpigmentation becomes increasingly common due to increased melanin, pigment responsible for color of the eye, skin and hair. To help with dark or blotchy spots try product containing Hydroquinone. Our Lightening Serum is the perfect combination of skin lightener 2% hydroquinone, exfoliants lactic & salicylic acids, and antioxidant Ascorbic Acid. Another great product to try is Ultra 15% Vitamin C Serum. Vitamin C scavenges and destroys reactive oxidizing agents and other free radicals and provides important protection against damage induced by UV radiation

3. Do You Know Your Skin Type

– just like it happened in your 20’s, breakouts may occur in your 40’s due to hormonal changes. Try Renew Serum with 1% retinol to accelerate cellular renewal, 7% glycolic acid that smoothes and improves skin’s texture, and 1% salicylic acid with anti-acne and anti-irritant properties. Another problem that occurs in our 40’s is dry skin. If you had oily skin in the past now your skin could become dry. Advanced B5 Hydration Moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, to attract and maintain hydration and Vitamin B, that helps stabilize moisture content of the skin

4. Retinol Is A Must

– to speed up cell renewal rate. Retinol is an anti-aging ingredient derived from vitamin A; it accelerates cellular renewal and assists in collagen synthesis. Our Tretinol 0.5% Serum with retinol, vitamin E and vitamin C work together to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while preventing new wrinkles from forming. Another product to try is Super Serum with retinol, peptides and growth factors to help tighten and strengthen the skin’s cell matrix for the ultimate anti-aging treatment

5. Eye Care

– take the time to take care of your eyes. To prevent and treat crow’s feet try 7.5% Vitamin C Eye Gel. Vitamin C improves skin elasticity, decreases wrinkles by stimulating collagen synthesis, reduces erythema, promotes wound healing and suppresses pigmentation while snap-8, a very potent octopeptide, reduces the appearance of wrinkles on the face caused by the contraction of muscles of facial expression. For maximum results follow up with Cyto-luxe Eye Cream. Active ingredients antarcticine, increases the formation of collagen and elastin, while hibiscus esculentus extract protects cells from oxidative stress as well as inhibits muscle cell contraction

6. Have a monthly facial

– to stimulate cell turnover and restore hydration of the skin. Our Corrective Acid Peels will help improve skin’s texture, aid in acne control, minimize the appearance of premature aging and hyper-pigmentation. After the treatment your skin will appear clearer, younger and fresher, revealing your beautiful complexion. Make an appointment at our Brighton location and your esthetician will choose the best treatment for you.

40’s is the time to shake things up. Whether you have an established workout and diet routine or you have completely giving up its time to try something new.
Try salsa dance class, a bicycle tour or a surfing lesson to boost your enthusiasm and amplify your love for life.

Skin Care in Your 30s

January, 2013

Thirty’s are may be the new twenties but the visual signs of aging begins at this age. Fine lines and wrinkles start to appear, as the skin becomes thinner and production of collagen and elastin starts to slow down. The eyes usually show signs of aging first. Read on to learn more about proper skin care in your 30s.

If your skin was flawless and beautiful in your 20’s without an extra effort, your 30’s is the time to enhance your skin care regiment with the following steps:

 

1. Clean & Exfoliate

– Cleansing is the most important step in skin care because clean skin is healthy skin. Dull skin can make us look older than we actually are, to prevent that use an exfoliant like Daily Polishing Cleanser. The unique powder formulation effectively cleanses and exfoliates the skin. A combination of jojoba beads that gently exfoliate and salicylic acid that penetrates deeply into the pores to eliminate build-up result in a radiant and evenly-toned skin

 

2. Accelerate Cell Turnover

– In our 30’s the cell renewal rate usually slows down. Exfoliating with alpha hydroxy acid and retinol helps to remove layers of dead skin cells and accelerate skin renewal. Serum Retinol CS is a great combination of 3% Retinol that accelerates cellular renewal while 5% Glycolic Acid smoothes skin and improves its texture

 

3. Use Antioxidants

– Antioxidants help repair and prevent damage of the skin, increase collagen production, promote healing and help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. 15% Vitamin C Serum visibly transforms skin’s clarity and reduces the appearance of fine lines. High dose of vitamin C scavenges and destroys reactive oxidizing agents and other free radicals while provides protection against UV radiation and improves skin elasticity

 

4. Hydrate Inside & Out

– Human body is 60-70% water, drinking enough water is essential for the healthy body and skin. Water gives the skin fresh and radiant glow. Hydrated skin shows fewer signs of aging; therefore, increase the use of moisturizers and hydrating serums. Try B5 Hydration that helps restore the skin’s elasticity with the perfect balance of nourishment and hydration. Hyaluronic acid delivers and maintains water hydration and pro-vitamin B5 assists in stabilizing the moisture content of the skin

 

5. Protect

– To prevent wrinkles sunscreen must be step in your daily skin care regiment. Try Oil Free SPF 40+ Sunscreen. It provides broad spectrum protection from the sun’s damaging rays while nourishing hydrators and antioxidants help fortify the skin. Hyaluronic acid attracts and maintains hydration to hold 1000 times its weight in water; vitamin E, an antioxidant, protects from oxidative stress and has anti-inflammatory properties

 

6. Always Look Well Rested

– Thirties, possibly, the busiest time of your life and it’s also the time when dark circles under your eyes start to develop. Using Vital Eye Cream will help hydrate the eye area, leaving it appearing smooth and revitalized. Active ingredient eyeliss helps to prevent puffiness and reduces under eye circles while chamomilla flower extract is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties

 

7. Have a monthly facial

– a deep cleaning facial with alpha hydroxy acid to hydrate and rejuvenate your skin. Our Hydration Party Treatment with gingko biloba mask, collagen eye mask and lactic acid is ultra energizing. Learn more about different facials we offer and schedule your facial with us!

If you didn’t develop healthy habits in your 20’s, it’s never too late to start now.
Working out regularly, adapting healthy diet and boosting your skin care regiment are great way to maintain your body and skin for many decades to come.