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Our faces were largely hidden by masks during the pandemic. Now that the mask mandate is over and life is becoming more normal, it is time to put your best face forward. The double-board-certified plastic surgeons at Facial Aesthetic Concepts discuss various treatments to rejuvenate your face as you again show it to the world. [Read more…] about The Mask Mandated Has Ended: 5 Treatments for a Rejuvenated Face
Springtime is here and like most of us, you are probably experiencing some transitions in your skin as the seasons change. You may be wondering what is happening to your skin and what you can do to ‘fix’ it. Fortunately, and unfortunately, there are a ton of treatment and product options that can produce a remarkable improvement in skin tone, texture and quality.
Unfortunately, the broad range of options can become very confusing and may not address all your particular goals or needs. Often times we find that when we combine treatments and add on customized options to facials or non-surgical treatments we often achieve a more desired result on the skin. We can increase the overall effectiveness of your treatments, by adding custom exfoliation, hydration, anti-aging ingredients, or collagen and elastin stimulators to our treatments to meet your skin’s needs and obtain optimal results.
Some of our favorite skincare additions are Dermaplane, Facial Infusion, Oxymist and Ultimate or Glow Facials. Some of these treatments can be done immediately after our medical aesthetic services or done 1-2 weeks later to enhance and increase the results from your treatment. Boosters like our Dermaplaning Infusion facial are combined with microneedling, custom facials, waxing and many other treatments.
Dermaplaning can ‘refinish’ the skin through a method of superficial exfoliation removing dead skin cells and ‘peach fuzz’, which can trap excess dirt and oil. The exfoliation leaves the skin feeling silky smooth and improves the look of facial skin to smooth out imperfections or textural irregularities. This can also help with overall product penetration on the skin, making products and other treatments more effective. This is how facial infusion plays a key role.
The Infusion helps boost and speed results of other skin care treatments or can be used as a stand-alone treatment. This treatment can generate 30-day collagen production and avoids damaging the epidermis by penetrating several high dose active ingredients into the dermis through liposomal delivery through a retinol derivative. This treatment is further customized by adding powder blends and actives which enhance the results for acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation. This unique combination can achieve the same benefits from doing a chemical peel, but without the downtime and side effects of dry skin with the added benefit of increased collagen production.
When we combine an Infusion after receiving a microneedling treatment the skin receives the ‘nourishment’ it needs during the healing process to hydrate and exfoliate, while aiding the recovery process.
Our patients love the dermaplaning and the facial infusion combination. It removes any unwanted skin dryness and leaves you skin silky soft!
For those of us who want a little more resurfacing, a superficial chemical peel like the Glow and Ultimate Facials are the perfect amount of exfoliation to get nice, visible results with minimal downtime. They are a great compliment to a treatment like IPL/Photofacial, which helps correct discoloration in the skin but doesn’t necessarily target textural issues or clean out the pores. And they can even be done immediately after the IPL!
We highly suggest a complimentary consultation with one of our providers to find the best, customized plan for addressing your skin concerns, and we have a great promotion this month discounting some of our favorite combinations!
Call us if you don’t think your skin is radiant or you have any questions.
Although the process of aging is completely normal, it still comes with some unwanted effects such as the development of wrinkles and fine lines.
But with the help of these natural remedies for wrinkles and sagging skin (backed by science), age would be just a number.
Curious to learn the best home remedies for wrinkles that can remove wrinkles on the face naturally?
Read on…
The best home remedies for wrinkles on your forehead (or any area of your face) are coconut oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, and evening primrose oil.
Let’s look at each one, and their benefits according to science.
Coconut oil has been shown to greatly improve skin hydration levels, boost lipid levels of surface skin, and increase pepsin-soluble collagen, demonstrating a strengthening of the collagen molecules which repairs and protects your skin.
And the science backs it up…
A study conducted by researchers from the Department of Dermatology from the Makati Medical Center found that this oil greatly improves skin hydration and boosts the lipid levels of skin’s surface. Researchers also found that there are no side effects associated with the use of coconut oil – no considerable change in skin pH or TEWL (transepidermal water loss) levels were observed.
Another study by the Skin Pharmacology and Physiology Journal examined the impact that coconut oil has on skin components, its wound-healing capabilities and its antioxidant status. They concluded that topical coconut oil increases pepsin-soluble collagen, demonstrating improved collagen cross-linking.
Argan oil is an excellent home remedy for wrinkles as it is loaded with essential vitamins like A and E, fatty acids and antioxidants that enhance the biological elasticity of the skin, reduce wrinkles, and moisturize your skin.
Here’s what science has to say…
In 2015, the journal of Clinical Interventions in Aging examined the effects of both dietary consumption and topical application of argan oil on skin elasticity. They concluded that this kind of oil not only improves gross, net and the biological elasticity of the skin, but it also has potent anti-aging properties.
Then, Researchers from the Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine organized a scientific review that highlighted the benefits of argan oil for the skin. Essentially, their findings give a scientific basis to claims suggesting it can remove wrinkles on the face naturally, and has skin-moisturizing powers.
As a natural remedy for wrinkles and sagging skin, Jojoba oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory and a healer which can help repair damaged collagen and skin cells – making your skin look younger.
This oil boasts an array of important minerals and vitamins such as B-complex and Vit. E and it also mimics the texture of sebum – the natural oil of your skin.
A concise review from the Iranian Department of Dermatology proposes that jojoba oil does possess anti-inflammatory effects and that it’s a potent weapon for fighting infections of the skin, skin aging – it may also help heal wounds faster.
Wondering how to remove face wrinkles fast? Olive oil doesn’t just make a great salad dressing, but has powerful anti-aging antioxidants and UV-blocking properties.
It’s the perfect preventative home remedy for wrinkles. Here’s why…
Scientific data collected and reviewed by the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine found that olive oil does indeed play a significant role in the anti-aging mechanism as well as providing adequate antioxidant protection.
The same scientific review points out that olive oil not only improves the skin condition, but it also helps to safeguard the skin from harmful UV light.
This is an essential oil that is packed with fatty acids (omega 6) – oils shown to improve the elasticity, moisture, and firmness of your skin.
A study courtesy of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science analyzed the effects of evening primrose oil and found that it improved the elasticity, moisture, firmness, TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and roughness of the skin, as well as providing potent resistance to skin fatigue and aging.
While prevention is better than a cure, sometimes our past mistakes simply can’t be reversed through natural treatments alone.
But there is hope!
We realize just how important the appearance of your skin is for your confidence and well being, so if you’d like to reduce the appearance of fine lines, crows feet, wrinkles, or even get rid of saggy skin on your face, then we have a Surgical Facelift option for you. Don’t want surgery? Try our state-of-the-art Microneedling procedure instead.
Life’s too short to look tired, so don’t waste anymore time! Get in touch with our friendly team of professionals by calling 888-744-1828 and find a custom anti-aging solution to suit your needs.
References:
A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis
Effect of topical application of virgin coconut oil on skin components and antioxidant status during dermal wound healing in young rats
The effect of dietary and/or cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity
Activation of MITF by Argan Oil Leads to the Inhibition of the Tyrosinase and Dopachrome Tautomerase Expressions in B16 Murine Melanoma Cells
Jojoba in dermatology: a succinct review
Therapeutics role of olive fruits/oil in the prevention of diseases via modulation of anti-oxidant, anti-tumour and genetic activity
Systemic evening primrose oil improves the biophysical skin parameters of healthy adults
