Lately, I’ve had the pleasure of welcoming in new guests. Perhaps it’s the end of summer itch to repair the sins of summer that’s encouraging people to pay a little extra attention to their skin. Whatever the reason, I’m forever grateful.
My approach, though, may not be for everyone. I believe in customized treatments, home care that improves how your skin functions, and consistency. I am not a believer in peeling the skin, or abrading the skin with aggressive treatments. Nope, that’s not me. And if you’re looking for a one-and-done quick fix, I may not be your gal. This is why we always schedule your next visit before you walk out that door. ;)
Don’t get me wrong, self care can look different for everyone. Even the relaxation ‘spa’ facial can bring benefit to an otherwise stressed complexion. But where the real magic of skin correction happens is in the consistency. Whether it’s correcting unwanted pigmentation, clearing acne, or simply outpacing the aging process. It will take time to correct. And no – I don’t mean with peels. ;) This is a marathon, not a sprint. We can talk about a peel-alternative in a bit. ;)
I care about your skin. But I need you to care about it more. I can create a plan and enhance your home routine with in-studio treatments. But I can’t want the results more than you do. ;
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Now let’s circle back to that ‘peel-alternative.’ The argument in favor of peeling the skin is that it is a controlled injury, triggering a “healing” response in the skin, and stimulating collagen synthesis. And while yes, this can be true, it also creates an inflammatory repair response. Inflammation deteriorates collagen, placing you in yet another vicious peel cycle.
Here’s another catch 22 of peels… – they can compromise the skin barrier, which is designed to ward off environmental aggressors, and help the skin retain hydration. Without hydration, regeneration is sluggish.
And I hate to shine a light, but our ability to regenerate weakens as we age. So, why would we choose to peel the skin when we have so many amazing tools at our disposal to promote collagen synthesis? Why?!! And WHY is there a designated ‘Peel Season’ when the skin struggles this time of year??? |
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| Instead of peeling the skin, we can encourage a healthy cell turnover with a retinaldhyde infusion. Here’s our peel-alternative! ;) When your epidermis is ready to shed it does so naturally. Imagine! Your skin knowing what to do! Infusing a retinal will help speed up that turnover. The difference between the infusion and the peel is it’s not triggering an inflammatory response in the dermis by annihilating the epidermis! It’s ‘shedding’ because it WANTS to! We are essentially nourishing the skin with everything needed to repair existing damage – ahem… the sins of summer… and maintain a healthy skin for the long term.
The retinal facial infusion can be used to treat;
- Aging Skin
- Oily Skin
- Dry Skin
- Acne / Acne Prone Skin
- Hyperpigmentation
- Sensitive Skin
- Rosacea
Note: The skin must be conditioned prior to the first Infusion. This will ensure that your skin has been conditioned to reach the full potential of the treatment. This is why I will offer a complementary travel kit of products to help you get started. :)
We can talk about this at your next session, if a peel is what you’ve been thinking about. ;) |
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