With Summer fast approaching there is no better time to slim your waist, loose that muffin top, and tighten your thighs. Am I right? The Vanquish can do just that! This non-invasive fat reduction treatment uses multi-focused radio frequency to reduce fat in a specific area by eliminating your fat cells. Once a fat cell is eliminated it will never regenerate therefore you results are long lasting. Vanquish is FDA approved to treat the stomach, flanks, lower and upper back, and thighs. If you are 10-15 pounds away from your ideal weight or have areas with stubborn fat pockets that just won’t go away with diet and exercise, this is the treatment for you. So it back and relax while letting the Vanquish do all the work! This month with any Vanquish treatment you will receive a free Skinceuticals Body Tightening Concentrate to help enhance your results.
If you are new to Shine let me introduce you to our #1 facial treatment the HydraFacial! This state-of-the-art multi step treatment delivers long-term skin health tailored for any skin type. The HydraFacial addresses every skin concern from hyperpigmentation, to fine lines and wrinkles, to acne. This treatment facial includes cleansing, hydra dermabrasion, a light peel and extractions, and is topped off with an infusion of hyaluronic acid and peptides.
Booster add ons are an added feature that allow you and your esthetician to work together to tailor the treatment to fit your individual needs and concerns.
Britenol Boost- Pigment
A Vitamin C boost that minimizes the appearance of dark spots and sun spots for an even complexion.
Growth Factor Boost- Fine lines and Wrinkles
Stem cells are used to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to restore skin health and vitality.
Demabuilder Boost- Volume
Minimizes signs of aging and recharges skin with a patented combination of peptides.
Sente- Skin Rejuvenation
Used to increase superficial and deep hydration, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkes and redness reduction.
You go to great lengths to keep your skin looking its best by using serums, creams and receiving skin treatments, all of which play an important part in managing healthy-looking skin. However, it’s also important to understand what’s happening underneath your skin to affect its pigmentation, or color. So, lets dive into what pigmentation is and how it can be treated.
What is pigmentation?
Pigmentation is the color of a person’s skin. There are also two types of pigmentation, hyperpigmentation (darker) and hypopigmentation (lighter).
What causes changes in pigmentation?
Most of what we perceive as aging is caused by factors that you can control, the main one being the amount of time your skin spends exposed to the sun. Excessive sun exposure may be responsible for structural changes in the skin that will not be seen for years and can also cause drastic changes to your skin’s pigmentation.
The sun’s rays speed up how active your skin cells, or melanocytes, are. Melanocytes produce melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its color, so more exposure to the sun means more pigment in your skin.
Pigmentation changes may also take place in those who have darker skin, as dark skin tends to have more melanin, which makes one more susceptible to a condition known as melasma. Also known as “pregnancy mask,” melasma is characterized by brown or tan patches on the face and is caused by a change in hormone levels.
Additionally, changes in pigmentation may also be attributed to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). PIH, which is caused by trauma to the skin such as acne, these are dark spots that remain long after the initial inflammation has healed.
Treatment and prevention
The good news is that you can manage pigmentation changes to your skin by limiting your exposure to the sun and avoiding unnecessary trauma to your skin. Some easy-to-follow recommendations include wearing an SPF 30 or higher every day, bringing a hat or umbrella for further protection from the sun, and always wearing sunglasses.
Hydroquinone is considered by many to be the gold standard for treating pigmentation issues and is a key ingredient in the Obagi Nu Derm System which is ideal for treating age spots, dark spots, and melasma.
We offer our clients a free Visia Skin Analysis to determine the best treatment option for maximum results.
