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🍁 Fall Skincare Guide: How to Prep Your Skin for November + Seasonal Self-Care Tips. Learn
November is the perfect time to reset your skin after summer and prep for colder weather. From expert fall skincare tips, barrier support essentials, and stress-management strategies to keep your complexion glowing all fall and winter. Why Your Skin Needs a Fall Reset As temperatures drop and humidity shifts, your skin barrier works harder to stay balanced. You may notice dryness, tightness, dullness, or increased sensitivity. Fall is your reset season — before holiday stres
Kara S
Nov 32 min read


What is TEWL and why it matters
It's short for trans epidermal water loss and is the natural process of water evaporating from your skin into the air. A healthy skin barrier keeps that water locked in — but when your barrier is compromised , TEWL skyrockets, leaving your skin dull, dehydrated, and more vulnerable to environmental damage. Think of your skin like a brick wall . Your skin cells are the bricks; your lipids are the mortar. If the mortar is weak, water escapes easily. That’s how TEWL quietly wea
Kara S
Oct 162 min read


Inflammation speeds up the aging process
The Hidden Culprit Behind Premature Aging When most people think about aging, they blame time, sun exposure, or genetics. But here’s the real truth: chronic inflammation is one of the biggest accelerators of skin aging. It’s sneaky, often invisible, and it quietly chips away at the health of your skin over time. Inflammation is your body’s natural defense mechanism — a short-term inflammatory response can actually help heal. But when that response becomes long-term ( chronic
Kara S
Oct 152 min read


Top 5 Skincare Treatments for Menopausal Skin
Menopause brings many changes to the body—and your skin is no exception. Hormonal shifts can lead to dryness, loss of elasticity,...
Kara S
Aug 182 min read


Trend or Here to Stay?! The Skin-Loving Secret of Salmon DNA (PDRN)
You may have seen it trending lately—Salmon DNA for glowing, youthful skin—but did you know this isn’t just a skincare fad? Salmon DNA,...
Kara S
Jul 232 min read


Melasma and Hyperpigmenation
First image treated with Jet Plasma, second image treated with Electrodessication.
Kara S
Jun 304 min read


Unlocking Radiant Skin: Exploring the Benefits of Jet Plasma and Microneedling.
Two of our most popular services, Jet Plasma and Microneedling, are powerful tools for skin rejuvenation. Let's delve into the benefits...
Kara S
Mar 182 min read


Sensitized or Sensitive Skin
Sensitive or Sensitized Skin?
Kara S
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Glycation. What is it? Can it be avoided?
About Glycation
Kara S
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Age Gracefully
Aging gracefully is about embracing the natural process of getting older while prioritizing both physical and mental well-being. Here are...
Kara S
Aug 28, 20242 min read


What is CO2 Lift Carboxy Gel??
This is the MVP of Add-On and Take-Home Treatments. CO2 Pro Lift can be applied anywhere you have skin. Yes, anywhere! It is an in-office...
Kara S
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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