The sun is thought to cause about 90% of the signs of aging. Keep those youthful looks and get ahead of the game during the month of July – sunscreens are 15% off at Shine!
The heat is on and the sun is out, so make sure you’re making the most of your summer while keeping your skin safe with the selection of sunscreen at Shine. Protect your skin against sun damage before those rays of light get to work on your skin.
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Noninvasive? Check.
Works for all skin types? Check.
No downtime or discomfort? Check.
All of this and more, with the Hydrafacial – Shine’s newest service, making its grand debut on July 24th!
Targeting specific skin concerns, this four step procedure cleanses, exfoliates, hydrates and then some. Stay tuned for the Hydrafacial, arriving soon!
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic treatment that involves exfoliating the skin for improved tone and texture. You may have a few questions about how it works, how to care for your skin post treatment, and what microdermabrasion is used for. We decided to let our licensed estheticians answer some our most frequently asked questions about microdermabrasion.
What is microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a procedure that removes the top layers of skin. This exfoliating treatment promotes new collagen production, smooths out the skin and helps reverse signs of aging by minimizing scars and smoothing our fine lines.
What type of microdermabrasion does Shine offer?
There are two types of microdermabrasion: diamond and crystal. Crystal microdermabrasion is what is most commonly used by most skin care professionals. During crystal microdermabrasion a handheld wand delivers tiny microcrystals across the skin removing damaged or aging skin. The device uses a small vacuum that sucks up the dead skin and used crystals leaving the skin refreshed post-procedure. Diamond-tip microdermabrasion utilizes a wand with a tip made from natural or synthetic diamond chips. Shine offers two passes with crystal microdermabrasion followed by a single diamond-tip pass to finish the treatment.
How often would you recommend someone have microdermabrasion treatments?
We recommend at least a series of three treatments, spaced 3-4 weeks apart. If a client has pigmentation, scarring or deep wrinkles, more treatments will be necessary.
Is there any downtime with microdermabrasion?
There is no downtime when receiving microdermabrasion treatments. However, we do recommend that you stop your Rentin-A or Retinol topicals five days prior to your treatment.
How should someone care for their skin after a microdermabrasion treatment?
We suggest a “core 4” product regimen that consist of an antioxidant, Retinol or Retin-A, moisturizer, and SPF of 30 or higher. This will keep the skin healthy and hydrated giving the client a better faster result.
What Makes Forever Young BBL Different From Other Laser Therapies?
Sure, almost everyone knows that prolonged sun exposure is the root of all skin aging evils — from deep forehead lines to uneven skin tone. Yet, spending more time outdoors is also one of the genuinely beautiful ways to relax and regain focus, whether in your career or personal life.
So, how do you maintain that healthy, youthful glow without having to say no to invitations from friends and family to relax the outdoors? Of course, there’s sunscreen. But its protective capabilities are short-lived.
You need something more reliable that will give you stunning results in the long haul! You need to look for a treatment that does more than peel the skin’s superficial layers or help the skin generate more collagen.
You need Sciton’s Forever Young BBL!
The Broadband Light Difference
Unlike other laser skin rejuvenation treatments that repairs aging skin, Sciton’s Forever Young BBL halts and prevents further skin aging down to the gene level. Stanford University researchers found out something remarkable in their study of Broadband Light treatments and its effects on skin aging.
Here’s an excerpt of the press release:
The study supports the hypothesis that regulators of aging can be altered in human skin using BBL technology to provide a functional change, rather than just a cosmetic mimic of youthful appearance. BBL treatments promote the appearance of youthful skin. This study reveals that the appearance of younger skin may be due to the differences observed in gene expression patterns of aged skin becoming more like young skin. Treatments from the study were performed on the FDA-cleared Sciton Joule using the BBL module.
The takeaway from the abovementioned research is Sciton’s BBL unique way retaining your skin’s youthfulness. Interestingly, it triggers a series of events that help change gene expression.
In a nutshell, it’s not just your skin’s structure that gets a makeover but there is also a significant functional change in how your genes that regulate skin aging express themselves.
Which skin care problems respond extremely well to Broadband Light treatments?
The BBL treatment is your best light-based skin rejuvenation option if you’ve tried every possible remedies out there but still not getting the results you want with the following skin concerns and woes:
Texture problems: fine lines, deep lines, wrinkles, large pores
Uneven skin tone
Sun-damaged skin (freckles may be sexy but brown and red spots aren’t!)
You can resume your normal activities immediately post-treatment.
You get long-lasting results.
It’s an ultra-fast treatment: Average treatment time of 12-15 minutes for a full face.
It’s effective on all body areas: Face, neck, chest, arms, and hands.
A safe and effective non-medication treatment for active acne in skin of all ages.
Predictable outcomes due to advanced, more controlled precision.
Safer due to controlled precision. Each skin condition has its own corresponding wavelength.
Curious if BBL is the right treatment for your skin aging problems?
We’d be delighted to help you discover and weigh in if BBL is right for you. Schedule a Visia Skin Consultation or stop in to talk to one of our skincare specialist who know the ins and outs of BBL!