By: Valerie Brock Peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs, Lucy and Ethel, Ross and Rachel. Some things are just better together, and skin care treatments are no different! The Problem One area of concern that patients often bring to our attention is the insecurities that are caused by the appearance of their neck. During […]
Exfoliation: Your Ultimate Skin Problem Solver
By Joy Bianchi, Aesthetician As an aesthetician, I always get asked the same questions: The number one answer that would solve all those problems is exfoliation! Whether you have oily, normal to combination, aging, or even sensitive skin, everyone needs to exfoliate on a regular basis. If you do not remove the dead skin cells […]
Multi-Masking: A Smarter Way to Use Facial Masks at Home
By Joy Bianchi Why One Mask Is Never Enough Is one of any good thing ever enough? The answer is no! The same goes with facial masks. One mask is never enough since certain areas of our skin have different needs. We layer our products to get the best benefit, don’t we? The same should […]
Why do You Need an Antioxidant?
By Laura Cook Why Antioxidants Matter in Skincare After seeking the advice of any skin care professional, you will often hear the word “antioxidant” mentioned. You will probably get a gentle nudge to purchase this vital skin care item right after they remind you about the importance of sunscreen. That’s how important it is to […]
Children and Sunscreen
By Dr. Zoey Glick Why Children Need Different Sun Protection One of the first things I learned as a medical student, intern, and resident is that children are not little adults. Compared to adults, children have a larger body surface area, a developing skin barrier until age one, and are more likely to become dehydrated […]
Over the Counter vs. Medical-Grade Skincare
By Laura Cook, Esthetician What’s the Difference—and Does It Really Matter? What is the difference? Does it really matter? I have been working in this industry for almost seven years and I continue to receive these same questions from my patients. We have all walked through the beauty aisles at Von Maur or Saks and […]
The Importance of a Good Skin Care Regimen
You should always be intentional with what you put on your skin, but with so many products out there it’s hard to know what’s beneficial to your skin and what’s a waste of money. We’ve broken down the essentials for your regimen, as well as what ingredients to look for in your products. Most dermatologists […]