FACE THE FACTS – Do you want to improve the condition of your skin? Book a facial !

Have you ever wonder why a professional facial treatment can improve the condition of your skin?  The answer is that a true facial is a step above from relaxation.  In fact, it is a tune-up  for your skin.  You may cleanse every morning and night at home and use a mask once a week and, if you are disciplined enough,  use your day and night cream regularly. With a professional treatment you get a  deeper cleansing than anything you can do at home.  You also  get a thorough skin analysis, advice and support  on what products to use and how to care for it.   

Always look for a reputable establishment that takes skin care seriously and their eastheticians have received in-depth skin care training.  There are two types of trends among the eastheticians.  There are the European perfectionists who get skin squeaky clean by zoning in on every single dirty pore (including those on your ears and nose) and those who are more nurturing and touchy-feely.  Identify which is more suited to what you’re looking for.  Facials should be designed on the spot and customized according to your particular skin care needs, time and budget.   

A typical basic Facial incorporates the following two parts:

(1) Consultation to help understand your skin care  concerns and expectations.

(2) Cleansing – which includes removal of face make-up, thorough skin analysis to determine the condition of the skin, exfoliation to slough away dead skin cells, careful exctractions of impurities followed by the use of high frequency for disinfection.

(3) The Treatment Part –  which includes the application of a customized blend of oil and/or serums and creams for a luxurious face, neck, chest and shoulders massage  and the application of a mask to do one or combination of the following :  hydrate, soothe,  brighten, firm and dry acne spots.

Your skin care provider will finish the treatment with a moisturizing cream with SPF and an eye cream. She will also suggest what she considers to be the best regiment for you to follow at home.

BANNING TANNING BEDS

An overwhelming evidence suggests that chronic exposure to Tanning beds increases the chances of getting Melanoma, a deadly skin cancer  that affects people of every age.

“About one million people per day in the U.S. get their tan in Tanning Parlors.   People, including young people, die every day from Melanoma and there is strong evidence that exposure to UV radiation during  indoor tanning increases the risk of melanoma, expecially when that occurs at an early age.   Public support for laws that would make it  harder for teens to have access to tanning beds is very encouraging.  Such legislation would literally save lives”, said Steven E. Zimmet, MD of Zimmet Vein @ Dermatology, Austin, Texas and advisor to dermanetwork.org.

 As a result, many states have enacted laws to stop the proliferation of teens seeking the tanning bed, or at least requiring a minor to have a parental consent in order to tan.  Other states have passed stiffer laws that require minors or those under 18 to have a written prescription from their doctors. These laws are needed to emphasize the danger of UV exposure by using the Tanning  bed.  (for more information please log on www.dermanetwork.org).

Sun Damage Prevention

“There is no getting around it, the sun damages and prematurely ages the skin”  – James E. Fulton MD, Ph.D.

With the skin cancer incidents rising every year, we woul like to give you some tips on how to protect your skin while you enjoy the Summer. 

For sunscreen to be more effective, it should be applied at least an hour before sun exposure to let the ingredients fully activate, and then be reapplied every couple of hours during exposure.  As with all skin treatments, sunscreen’s active ingredients penetrate the skin more effectively when applied immediately following a bath or a shower, when skin is still moist.  The same principle applies to subsequent applications throughout the day.  Reapply when skin is still damp from swimming.  And remember, even waterproof sunscreens claiming to last throughout the day require frequent re-application, because waterproof doesn’t mean “towel-proof”. 

Most people think that high SPF numbers will double or triple the more common 95% sun protection that SPF15 provides.  However, an SPF 50 blocks about 97% of these rays.  Therefore, increasing the SPF from 15 to 50  only gives 2% more sun protection, while exposing the skin to a much higher concentration of potentially irritating ingredients.  For a better coverage, remember to reapply on a regular basis while in the sun.

Avoid the sun between the peak hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm when rays are the strongest and wear protective hats and big sunglasses to avoid lines around eyes.  And, of course, hydrate yourself constantly!

This is a new beginning !

Finally, our new website is up and running and we are excited with our new look.  We tried to give you an idea of what we are offering at  Making Faces and  what our vision and goals are.  Please scroll through Makingfacessalon.com and let us know what you think. 

On our Blog we will answer all your questions regarding your skin care concerns.   We will keep you updated on all new treatments for Acne, Discoloration problems, Aging concerns, Rosacea conditions, Cellulite and Good Nutrition Habits for a glowing skin.  We will give you the news on Lazers, Injectables, Chemical Peels and Surgical Procedures as well as on new skin and body care products and make-up. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you !

 

 

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