Back like I never left! Shout out to Nectaria and Amanda for their amazing service!
During my 2nd visit to Skin Spa, I recieved "The Angie" facial which was named after (you guessed it!) Angelina Jolie. This 3-step facial is a combination of exfoliating microdermabrasion, brightening peel, and laser rejuvenation. Check it out below!
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Microdermabrasion treatments use a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer.
This type of skin rejuvenation is used to treat light scarring, discoloration, sun damage and stretch marks.
What microdermabrasion can do
- Improve age spots and black heads
- Improve hyperpigmentation (patches of darkened skin)
- Exfoliate your skin, resulting in a refreshed appearance
- Lessen the appearance of stretch marks.
- Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduce or eliminate enlarged pores
- Treat acne and the scars left by acne
Microdermabrasion helps to thicken your collagen, which results in a younger looking complexion. Collagen is a protein in your skin that's abundant when you're a child and makes skin appear taut and smooth. Collagen production declines as we age, resulting in looser, uneven skin.
The next treatment was the chemical peel - it's basically an exfoliating treatment without abrasion or down time that reveals fresh, refined skin. Power Peels will loosen the top layer of the dermis, promote cell renewal, reduce fine lines, minimize the appearance of pores, even out skin tone and prevent clogged pores. Perfect for acne-prone or oily skin types. Treatment utilizes 25% Lactic, 22% Beta Salicylic or 33% Glycolic properties (your esthetician will determine highest yielding choice during treatment).
How often should I get power peels?
SkinSpa recommends power peels every two weeks to help maintain your healthy skin and correct and prevent skin issues before they become problematic.
What are the benefits of Power Peels?
Power Peels can result in noticeable improvements to skin tone, texture and appearance. Power Peels can even out pigment, increases hydration, refine texture and uncovers brightness. Dissolves pore-clogging debris, smooths fine lines and wrinkles, diminishes/reduces superficial scars, reduces acne lesions and inflammation, fades post-blemish hyper pigmentation.. It is also ideal for other body parts.
Will Power Peels make me break out?
A Power Peel may/should exfoliate the surface of your skin, so you may have a slight breakout for a few days after the treatment related to the compromised skin barrier. These generally subside within a few days to a week.
When should I not get a power peel? Are there any restrictions or contraindications?
- Power Peels are not recommended if you have the following conditions:
- Sunburn on the face
- Open cuts or abrasions
- Bruises and swelling (Get your physician’s approval for a treatment)
- Active herpes lesions/Cold Sores
- Conjuctivitis (“pink eye”)
- Severe eczema
- Severe psoraisis
- Impetigo
- Fungal infection
- Extreme allergic sensitivities
- Illness – please reschedule as a courtesy to the staff and other clients
- Recent Botox or Filler treatment (no facial treatments within 48 hours for Botox, 1 week for Filler)
- Pregnancy: if you are pregnant, your facial treatment will be modified. If you have special circumstances or restrictions, a Doctor’s note is required
Will my skin be red or irritated after my power peel?
You may experience redness after a power peel. Your skin also might be slightly irritated; however this should clear up within a few days. Certain skin types (sensitive), are more prone to post-treatment redness.
This is my 2nd time receiving the Laser Genesis treatment. The laser wasn't as warm as my first treatment but I most certainly noticed a difference in my skin after my first visit.
What Is Laser Genesis?
This preventative and corrective treatment kick-starts collagen production to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. The service uses advanced science to plump and rejuvenate the skin for a firmer, more youthful finish. It safely treats active acne, acne scares, uneven skin tone, rosacea, and enlarged pores. With multiple uses, Laser Genesis is a service requested often by individuals with problem areas, or those who are concerned about aging skin.
For the treatment itself, a gentle cleanse and tone is the first step, followed by the Laser Genesis treatment. Safe on all skin types, this is our most sought-after skin solution.
Let me know if you have any questions! I really enjoy my visits to Skin Spa and their services. My treatments may seem extreme but these are all preventative steps to keep my skin glowing and young looking.
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