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Introducing Latisse!

Latisse  is the new FDA-approved product to grow, lengthen & darken your eyelashes!  Now you can have the long luxurious lashes that you’ve always wanted & without the mascara!

During the month of March only, SkinMedic has an introductory price of $99 per kit – limit 1 – while supplies last.

Can Omega-3’s ease symptoms of depression associated with menopause?

All the beauty treatments and products in the world won’t make you “happy” if you are living with depressive symptoms that accompany peri-menopause and menopause—aka, the  “I can’t remember anything, I’d like to run that person over with my car, and I don’t like my partner very much (or at all)” syndrome.  A study published in the February 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition presented evidence that Omega-3’s were effective in treating these symptoms.

Shaving Tips for Men

Most men we speak to dislike shaving and ask how to make it less painful.

There are a number of shaving hints to make the process better :

1) Wait 30 minutes after getting up in the morning so that facial muscles tighten and whiskers stand up,

2) Apply a warm wash cloth to soften hair,

3) Apply shaving cream and massage it well,

4) Shave in this order:  jaw & cheeks, in towards lips, neck and chin.  Don’t go over the same area multiple times.

5) With a cool cloth rinse your face, clean your razor, moisturize, and apply sunblock.  Exfoliate your skin twice weekly for the best results.

For more information and and a free skin consultation, call us at 918-587-7546.

What can I do about red lines, blotchiness and visible veins on my nose and cheeks?

Spider veins and redness can result from genetics, too much sun, or skin disorders.  Many people also have “brown spots” as well.  One of the most effective treatments for these problems is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), also known as Photofacial.  IPL eliminates the spider veins and skin discoloration without harming the skin and typically also reduces pore size, and tightens the skin in 5 or 6 treatments.

For a complimentary consultation, please call the experienced professionals at SkinMedic at 587-7546.

Looking Good – Feeling Good, & Vitamin D3 Connection

Looking good & feeling good goes hand-in-hand—where does Vitamin D3 fit in?

Studies have shown that the skin can produce about 10,000IU of vitamin D a day with moderate sun exposure, a much higher dosage than recommended by USDA.  More recent studies have found low D levels are associated with higher rates of MS. Benefits of D includes calming the immune system, preventing a number of cancers and decreases risks of developing MS and osteoporosis.  The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrated that only vitamin D-3 was effective.  The RDA dose of 400IU is far too low.  New recommendations are from 2,000 to 5,000IU a day.

How does the sunlight damage the skin?

Simply put, ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB particularly), be it from the sun or tanning beds, damages the DNA of skin cells.  To make matters worse, the thinning of the Earth’s ozone layer is believed to increase UV radiation levels.  It takes many years before enough microscopic damage accumulates to create wrinkles and other visible signs of skin change.

Government health officials estimate that as much as 75 percent of UV damage occurs before the age of 18.  About 80% of the UVB rays hit the epidermis causing reddening.  Ninety -five percent of the rays hitting the Earth are UVA rays and they easily penetrate the dermis causing premature aging and wrinkles.

Sun block that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays should be applied every two hours.  Layered clothing, glass and dense clouds can minimize UVB rays.  UVA can penetrate cloud cover, light clothing and un-tinted glass.  Both UVA and UVB  rays have been linked to the production of cancer.