Probably one of the best gadgets I’ve come across in a long time  is the hand held sonic cleansing brush; now available  at “home spas” everywhere!
Originally used only in spas by estheticians, this patented cleansing system uses 300 movements per second to thoroughly cleanse away 6x more make up and 2x more impurities then washing with your hands!  Because of the effectiveness of the sonic cleansing brush at removing impurities, serums and creams can penetrate deeper and give you better results with your home regime.

Read the following facts and see if it may lead you to a possible purchase!

• Ideal for all skin types
• Gentle enough to be used 2x a day
• Reduces the size of pores
• Great for other areas of the body that need some extra attention
• Evens out oily, dry and blemished areas
• Waterproof so you may use it in the shower or bath

You are just 60 seconds away from healthy, beautiful and more radiant skin!

Cold temperatures are gone!! Sunshine is on its way!! Get rid of dulling winter skin and go face forward into the spring and summer.  Here’s a few tips to help you get, feel and stay gorgeous:

1. EXFOLIATE – In my opinion, exfoliating is probably one of the most important things you can you for your skin.  Dead skin can lay ontop of skin making it dull, lines, pores and wrinkling  more prominent and any treatment you use on your skin, may not be fully penetrating!  Microdermabrasion and our new Smart Peels are excellent ways to lighten, brighten and tighten your skin.  One treatment is ALWAYS a step in the right direction, but when done regularly, you will be left with an amazing, non-surgical result.

LASTLY AND MOST IMPORTANT……Exfoliants would be the ONLY thing I WOULDNT buy at the drugstore.  Scrubs and “tiny ball” exfoliants can cause tiny tears in the skin and create more problems then you may already have.  Bacteria can enter these tears causing blemishes and irritation to an already sensitive/problematic skin.

2.  SPF SPF SPF!! – People will always ask me what’s the best thing I can do for my skin and I always say the same thing:  SUN PROTECTION.  Seems that with clients, its feast or famine.  People will either use none or a whole bottle in a day.  A quarter size is the best amount for the face and neck.  This will protect  from both UVA and UVB rays.  Even when you are indoors, you should always be conscious of the sun on your skin and hands.  At least an SPF 15 is good, but an SPF 30 is best.  Anything higher is really not necessary.  Making sure to reapply after swimming, exercise and perspiration is A MUST.  And ladies….SPF in your make up is not enough!

3.  PRODUCTS - Making sure you have the right products is so important.  Clients tend to “switch it up” a lot.  Consult with your dermatologist, aesthetician or skin care specialist  to analyze and discuss your skin.  The wrong choices+too many changes+too many products at once=ANGRY SKIN.
You dont need a million products, just the right ones.  Even though store products have come along way, physician quality products are still the best.

4. Hydration – And last but not least (as always for the 100,000th time) DRINK WATER!!!!!
The best way, by far, to hydrate your skin, is from the inside out! It may not be the instant result everyone seeks,but in a few days you will notice softer and clearer skin.

Stay tuned for more summer skin blogs! And get out there and enjoy….safely!

BUFFALO, NY – Where do you buy your skin care products?  How do you know whats the best or right product for you?

Are you feeling overwhelmed these days by all the products and their claims to to make you look 16 again? Never fear..here are some helpful tips of things to look for as you venture out into the depths of retail!

If you are the kind of person who feels intimidated by large groups of women, tester bottles in hand,circling YOU in the mall (gee,I wonder why), then going to the drugstore or supermarket is probably where you are getting your skin care products.  The brands sold in these stores have actually come along way over the years, by putting more effective products and leaving out the ineffective “cheap”ones.

Look for:

• Co Enzyme Q-10
• Caffeine
• Alpha-Lipoic Acid
• Acai Oil

All of these ingredients are antioxidants that help fight “free radicals”.  Free radicals are everyday things from weather, pollution, smoke, sun, etc that break down the skin and prematurely aging it.  All products contain certain amounts of these “good guys” and with regular use are “preventative maintenance”.  Department stores, I feel, seem to be geared towards appearance, fragrance and packaging then actually helping you.  They usually are loaded with alcohol, oils and other irritants that initially seem to be great; however, with prolonged use, do nothing with a high price tag.  Med-Spas, like Le Medispa in Buffalo,  on the other hand are the most effective, due to the fact they are sold by a physician or under a physician’s care.  They are prescription quality products that gives you the purest, non-buffered ingredients for quick and visible results.  Being under the care of your doctor or aesthetician will allow you to adapt to the changing needs of your skin. 

In closing, if a product works for you, no matter the kind, stick with it. 

Never limit the potential of your skin!!