Ever wonder what happens to our lips as we age?... Lips get there luscious shape from collagen. We produce less collagen as we age causing lips to loose their plumpness and the upper lips to thin. Let's not forget lifestyle choices such as smoking, sucking out of straws, or even chewing on them out of nervousness/anxiety 🙋‍♀️(super guilty of this). So what can we do to prevent thinning lips?.... Aside from the obvious lip injections to add fullness here are some helpful tips

Over the counter skin care products can be cost effective but if you're wondering why you haven't had success or seen any improvement here is a list of reasons why. Medical Skincare VS. Over the counter It's all in the definition of each category and the FDA divides skincare into 2 separate categories: cosmetics (over-the-counter) and pharmaceutical (medical). The over-the-counter skincare is defined as "applied" to skin. Whereas medical skincare is defined as affecting the

Often mistaken as a white head that just won't go away... milia (also known as milium cyst) is actually trapped Keratin. Keratin is a strong protein that’s typically found in skin tissues, hair, and nail cells. Milia is typically found on the face, eyelids and cheeks. How do you get Milia? Milia can form because a number of reasons and most often it's when your skin loses its natural ability to exfoliate. This can happen as a result of aging or sun-damage which makes skin r

Microneedling has recently taken over as the hottest new trend in skincare. Made popular by Kim Kardashian with her "Vampire Facial", Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pit. Because it’s minimally invasive with only 3 days down time. It works wonders in improving skin tone and texture. By increasing cell turnover and reversing the signs of aging. What you need to know about Microneedling is that NOT ALL DEVICES ARE CREATED EQUAL!. There are 2 main Microneedling devices

With everything medical spas have to offer today fewer people are turning to surgery for a younger appearance. Even though facelift techniques have advanced over the years and has provided many patients with beautiful results and a more youthful appearance. There are less invasive ways to reduce signs of aging and achieve a smoother, more lifted vibrant look. A non-surgical procedure that could take 10 years off your look is known as the "Liquid Facelift". This involves a com

First off some of you may be asking what exactly is microneedling?... Well, microneedling is a form of Collagen Induction Therapy. Collagen Induction Therapy creates a controlled injury using very fine needles to create microscopic channels deep in the dermis of the skin. This causes the body to respond through the formation of new tissue layers of elastin and collagen fibers as well as new capillaries for blood supply. For some when they hear "needles" or "injury" the firs

It's important to make taking care of your skin a priority. Why? you may ask... Even if at the moment you seem to be happy with your skin, getting consistent facials by an aesthetician can help prevent future skin care concerns that may appear. Whether it be seasonal sensitivities, hormonal breakouts or the first signs of aging. Facials in your early 20's When your young and don't have problem prone skin like acne you can get facials less frequently. Seeing young skin generat

Everyone is always asking "What should I be doing to help slow down or reverse the signs of aging?" First let's understand how the skin ages and then I'll share some tips on what we can do to slow it down. Intrinsic aging is the natural process of skin aging due to genetics and all internal influences. Extrinsic aging on the other hand, is a result of lifestyle and environmental factors. Environmental factors that magnify intrinsic ageing are sun exposure, repetitive facial

We’ve got 6 easy solutions to help beat the cold weather conditions 1. Avoid Really Hot Showers: A hot bath or shower might feel great but long exposure to hot water strips moisture from your skin. Warm water in a shorter duration is your best bet during these cold winter days. 2. Exfoliate Often: Skin cells dehydrate and dry faster during the winter season. Exfoliating helps clear away dead skin cells leaving the top layer of skin ready to absorb products. This allows you t

Most recently microneedling has taken over as the hottest new trend. Made popular by Kim Kardashian with her "Vampire Facial", Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pit. That’s because it’s minimally invasive with only 3 days down time and yet works wonders in improving skin tone and texture. This is by increasing cell turnover and reversing the signs of aging. What's involved in Microneedling? Microneedling creates a controlled injury using very fine needles to create m