• A facial will renew, resurface & refresh the skin. They are great to help maintain & support all that you are doing at home for your skin.

• Peels offer the same benefits while adding a boost in strength to your treatments. . With some peels, a facial treatment with massage etc., will be too much stimulation. Which is why a peel is booked for less time than a facial treatment.

• Hydro-dermabrasion uses a manual & chemical form of exfoliation. The dual process is very gentle and helps to exfoliate dead skin cells while hydrating, brightening and plumping the skin.

Facials are a great starting point as I strongly believe in the power of progressive treatments. You can’t run a marathon overnight!

A chemical peel is a. Technique which involves the application of a variety of chemical solutions to remove the damaged outer layers of dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. It is extremely beneficial for many skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, rosacea, acne, sun damage, & photo aging. By removing the build-up of dead skin cells & stimulating the regenerative process, you will notice marked improvements in the formation of wrinkles & fine lines, texture & tone of the skin, hydration, reduced pore size, clearing of blemishes and more balanced oil production and an overall healthier skin appearance.

Treatment procedures are considered superficial; they do not penetrate beyond the epidermis or papillary dermis.  They are not to be confused with medical or physician-strength peels that affect the reticular dermis.

PROGRESSIVE

This refers to a treatment that does not usually cause immediate exfoliation and only removes the outer layer of skin or the stratum corneum (the outer most layer of the skin).  As treatments are repeated, the skin will experience a mild sloughing.

MID-DEPTH

These peels affect the intra-epidermal layer, and exfoliation occurs within two to three days after application.  The skin goes through very little down time.  Peeling consists of light flaking similar to a sunburn peel.

DEEP

These peels affect the deepest intra-epidermal layers.  The skin becomes brown and crusty then undergoes considerable peeling, which occurs three to four days after application.  The skin peels in large segments as opposed to flaking.  The entire process takes about seven to ten days.

Professional home care products cannot be purchased in department stores or drug stores. The products that are made for professionals are stronger & have more active ingredients in them than can be purchased over the counter. Thus, the efficacy that the over the counter department store products provide are also very minimal in comparison to professional products.

I am here for you! I want to be your skin care journey advocate and will explain to you how, why and when to use your skin care. By using professional home care products as prescribed you will continue to see maximum benefits between your facial appointments & you will get more out of your facial treatments.

There are specific instructions to be followed after your skin peel – this is as important as the peel itself.  Post care will include occlusive healing balms, ceramides, epidermal growth factor (cell renewal and wound repair), calming, soothing topicals to reduce itching and inflammation, and always sun screen!

When the skin peel is completed and we have determined the skin is healed, daily skin care is essential.  The most important part of a home care routine is a cleanser and a sunblock.  Next important is a supportive cell rejuvenator.  These are the basics.  Additional specialty products, such as antioxidants, eye serums, nighttime moisturizers, AHAs, ascorbic acid, retinol, enzymes, masks, and topical correctives may be added to enhance and maintain results.

Frequency varies based on the focus of the treatments. On average, with a good routine at home & for skin maintenance, every 4-6 weeks is recommended.

It is not recommended. Waxing resurfaces the skin slightly by removing dead skin cells. When a facial is being performed after waxing the exfoliation segment of the treatment may be more irritating to that particular skin. Therefore, it can be interruptive to your treatment by not allowing a thorough facial treatment & may over stimulate.