Chemical Peel

If you’re reading, you already know that skin loses elasticity as we age. Collagen production slows, but it’s not all about your body’s response to time. Much of the aging process has to do with other factors. Some are environmental, like free radicals, extremes of cold and sun exposure. Stress can take a toll on…

You take good care of your skin.  You make all the classic moves to keep it looking its best and you’re always on the lookout for something new and different that may just be your super special silver bullet. And it’s not as though there aren’t plenty of competitors in the cosmetics market, trying to…

Chemical peels have been a sought-after aesthetic treatment for years now, but the sector is continually evolving. This type of skin rejuvenation treatment comes in a variety of intensities and medical grade chemical peels are becoming increasingly popular for people hoping to reduce the signs of aging, pigment variations, acne scars and sun damage. Delivered…

A friend’s aunt (known for her youthful appearance, at age 80) once told me, “You can slow it down, but you can’t stop it”. Sage words and accurate ones, too.  But even though aging is inevitable, there’s no reason to take it lying down and my friend’s aunt was living proof. The day comes for…

As summer winds down, many of us are considering the effects of all those sun-soaked days enjoying outdoor living.  Sun damage isn’t just something that happens after decades of exposure.  The caricature of the unrepentant, ultra-bronzed senior in Florida is just the tip of the iceberg. People in their 20s are also susceptible to sun…

As we age, our faces change.  It’s just a fact of life.  But how we face that is up to us. Wrinkles are something few of us like.  Some say wrinkles add character.  All the same, not everyone is happy to look in the mirror and see a new line on their face. We smile,…