How Stress Affects Your Skin, What Can You Do About It?
Stress affects our bodies in ways that we don’t always realize. It causes changes in hormones, neurotransmitters, and other chemicals in the brain. These chemical imbalances can cause inflammation, which leads to redness, swelling, and irritation. This can result in breakouts, rashes, and even scarring. In fact, it has been linked to skin problems such […]
The Role of Your Diet in the Development of Acne
Acne, a common skin disorder, affects nearly 10% of the world’s population. Many factors are responsible for the development of Acne, including sebum and keratin production, imbalance of hormones, clogged pores, inflammation, and the spread of a bacterial infection. The link between your diet and Acne is quite controversial, but your diet plays a significant […]
Micro-Needling vs. Vampire Facial
Most of our patients ask which to go for, micro-needling or the vampire facial? The quick answer is, it depends. So here is everything you need to know about the two treatments. What is Micro-Needling? Micro-needling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a roller with very fine needles to prick your skin. It is […]
How Micro-needling Can Help with Acne Scars
Acne is one of the most frustrating skin condition that can leaves scars. The dark red spots are not easy to hide and even difficult to treat. People use topical treatments like facial serum or DIY masks to fade the scars. This method can take months or years to offer you some noticeable results. Several […]
Is Running the New Fountain of Youth?
Are you a runner? If not, you may want to consider picking up this healthy habit. It seems to have incredible anti-aging benefits. Don’t believe us? This news comes straight from the mouths of researchers! Where It All Started – Exercise and Mice In a preliminary study, Dr. Mark Tarnopolshy, who is a professor of […]
Your Summer 2021 Treatment Guide For Pesky Body Acne
During the summer months many experience what is commonly known as “Summer Body Acne”. This is when the excessive heat, humidity and sweating clogs our pores with oil, feeding acne causing bacteria and leading to inflammation and breakouts. Most commonly these breakouts are noticeable on the back, chest and even buttocks. If you tend to […]
Get the Gold Standard for Your Injectable Treatments
AQUAGOLD® Unbeknownst to many, gold had been in use for skincare thousands of years ago. Cleopatra is said to have used a gold mask during her sleep to keep a glowing youthful complexion. There also has been recorded use of gold in both Ancient Roman skincare and Ancient Chinese medicine. These ancient civilizations had all […]
How to Transform Your Look: Acne Scars to Superstar
What is worse than acne breakouts? The scars it leaves behind. After pimples have cleared and healed, some leave marks, the dark spots can take weeks or even months to fade. But the stubborn scars and marks that are left behind that don’t fade with time is another thing altogether. These scars and marks sometimes […]