Facials 101
When winter strikes we all know to reach for our moisturizers, but now that its spring, what should we focus on to keep our skin in tip top health? In order to keep our faces flawless, facials are a necessary part of regular maintenance. Here are some friendly facial tips from your local spas to help you spring forward into the warmer months.
"...a seasonal change is a great time to refresh and renew..."
The skincare experts over at Spa Vargas in Chicago, IL point out that any seasonal change is a great time to refresh and renew. Deep exfoliation, various peels, microdermabrasion, IPL photofacials, and LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy are all great treatments to try. No matter what your skin type, there is a treatment out there to jump start your skin for spring and summer.
Most recently, oxygen infused treatments have become a popular trend. Oxygen helps to exfoliate, cleanse and deeply hydrate the skin for a healthy and rejuvenated look. Oxygen also plumps the skin and helps diminish those pesky lines and wrinkles, which can result from too much fun in the sun. No matter what condition your skin may be in, a burst of O2 is sure to reawaken and revive tired looking faces.
If your delicate skin is craving a bit more specialized attention, advancements in facial techniques can combat your more difficult requirements. The PhotoFacial is a series of gentle pulsed light treatments intended to improve the appearance of sun damage, aging skin, as well as reducing redness and acne scarring. PhotoFacials result in a more youthful appearance with little or no down time.
Microdermabrasion is also a great choice which removes flaky dead skin, all while stimulating the production of new cells and collagen. It is the ultimate advancement in non-invasive, non-surgical treatments. Anything from aging, fine lines, dark/pigment spots, to acne scars are all improved. Most importantly, it is safe to use on all skin types and colors.
"PhotoFacials, Microdermabrasion and LED Light Therapy
all result in a more youthful and even
appearance with little or no down time."
Another exciting skincare innovation to come along is the LED Light Therapy, which offers dramatic results. Pulses of light are sent into the skin to treat various ailments. The process is a natural photobiochemical reaction similar to that of plant photosynethsis. Light energy delivered by the LEDs enhances cellular metabolism, accelerates the repair of damaged skin cells, and stimulates the production of collagen. The treatment essentially returns skin to a more youthful state. Problematic skin, acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation and broken capillaries are all greatly benefited by LED.
Lastly, various peels may be an effective treatment for your skin to try. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) have gained international appeal as being highly beneficial treatments. Buildup of dead cells causes the skin to appear uneven, dull and aged. AHAs work to loosen the accumulated dead skin; helping refine skin surface and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Your face is left clarified, rejuvenated, and radiant.
If chemicals are not the way you want to go, there are more natural alternatives to tend to your needs. Fruit enzymes and peptides are also hot ingredients being infused into facials. The Tribeca Beauty Spa in New York offers organic facials. They infuse cutting edge techniques along with the highly acclaimed organic Jurlique line to give your skin some natural TLC.
Whatever your unique facial needs may be, your local esthetician is able to give you some suggestions as to what treatment can be most beneficial. Take advantage of the time change, treat your skin well, and start afresh with a renewing facial in honor of the new season.
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