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Esthetician Advice
Isoflavons (Soy for younger-looking skin)
Estrogen is responsible for preventing a decrease in skin collagen and maintaining skin thickness. Isoflavons can mimic human estrogens. A number of studies have shown that yes, using isoflavons can indeed improve the look of skin over a six- month period. Facials are key to healthy skin and in partnering with your home care regimine […]
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Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a prevalent skin disorder that has multiple causes and can be challenging to treat. A health history at your initial consultation will help determine the cause. Book your complimentary consultation and let’s talk about a treatment plan specifically tailored to your needs.
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White heads or Cholesterol deposits? Can they be treated with peels and daily care?
Cholesterol deposits are fatty-looking, slightly raised plaques in the skin near the eyes. They usually appear gradually, are not painful, tender or itchy. They look fatty because that is what they are. They are collections of cells called histiocytes, bulging with fat (usually cholesterol). In some people this can be indicative of a raised level […]
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Smart advice for your complexion
While air pollution affects the outside of the body, it also is entering our bodies as we breathe. Drinking sufficient water every day hydrates the skin and helps the liver to process and remove toxic substances from the blood. Without plenty of water, our organs do not work as efficiently, and the results will show up […]
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Sunblock or Sunscreen?
11/6/2014 – You should be wearing sunscreen during the fall and winter months, even when it is cloudy. Your skin will thank you. Please do not get sun burns. Your chance of getting melanoma increases by 45% if you have had 4-5 sun burns in your life. I saw this on a poster at KAISER […]
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