Does Vitamin C really help your skin?

Topical Vitamin C is one of the most beneficial antioxidants you can use to attain healthy skin.  It protects against free radical damage, has been shown to inhibit redness, and is also a co-factor in collagen synthesis. 

These qualities make Vitamin C one of the most important topicals in the skin health industry. 

Our favorites:  SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, Phloretin CF, and Jan Marini C-Esta.

Schedule a complimentary consultation & learn how you can face the world with beautiful, healthy skin & the confidence that comes with knowing you look better than ever. 

Please call SkinMedic at 918-587-7546.  Visit our website at www.skinmedic.com often for continuing updates & information on skin health & age management issues.

Should I use a tanning bed to prevent sunburn?

A:  Nice try—NO!  In case all you sun worshipers haven’t noticed, your skin doesn’t look so good—and just FYI, fixing it isn’t cheap or quick. 

Your skin remembers everything you do to it, and paybacks can be wicked! 

Exposure to UV radiation, whether from sunlight or tanning beds not only damages your skin but also significantly increases your risk of skin cancer. 

High SPF alone is not enough to protect from UV-induced cell damage.  Use an SPF of at least 30 that blocks UVA and UVB, wear protective clothing, and avoid midday sun when possible.

If you already have skin damage from too much sun exposure, there are treatments & skin care products that promote healing of your skin.  For more information and a free skin health consultation, please call us at 918-587-7546.  Visit our website at www.skinmedic.com for updates & information on skin health & age management issues!

February is Love Your Skin month at SkinMedic!

To celebrate, we have some wonderful specials.  To view, go to www.skinmedic.com & click on “Specials” in the Menu Bar!

Do you have dry, itchy, or crepey skin? The winter months are especially harsh on your skin.

At SkinMedic, we have deep penetrating moisturizing treatments and medical grade products to hydrate & soothe your skin!

Call us today – 918-587-7546 – and make an appointment for a FREE skin consultation.

Give dry skin the cold shoulder this winter

If you suffer from dry, itchy, crepey-looking skin during the winter months, SkinMedic has medical grade products and services to soothe, rehydrate, and calm your skin.  And through the month of December, you will save 20% if you buy $150 or more in skin health products.

Some of our favorite products include:

Therametics Dermal Repair Serum – This is our #1 seller – our clients love how it soothes & calms while repairing the skin.

Therametics Overnight Repair Hydrating Cream – Another client favorite!

Jan Marini Transformation Creme - Rebuilds & repairs damaged skin cells.

Jan Marini Eye Cream - Silky feel, non-greasy – clients say it makes their eye make-up go on easier.

LaRoche Posay Lipika Hand Repair Cream – Rehydrates without the greasy feel.

LaRoche Posay Body Lotion - Our clients say it soothes, dry, itchy skin almost immediately after application.

Therametics Moisture Therapy Body Lotion – Another client favorite – contains anti-inflammatory ingredients.

HTY (Hid the Years) Body Gold - Excellent for crepey skin

& Introducing:

Refissa – Retin A with Moisturizer - the benefits of Retin A Therapy without the dry, scaly skin!

Call us at 918-587-7546 & give YOUR dry skin the Cold Shoulder this Winter!

Skin Health – Dangers of Tanning Beds

A new analysis of about 20 studies concludes the risk of skin cancer jumps by 75 percent when people start using tanning beds before age 30. Experts also found that all types of ultraviolet radiation caused worrying mutations in mice, proof the radiation is carcinogenic. Previously, only one type of ultraviolet radiation was thought to be lethal.

The research was published online in the medical journal Lancet Oncology recently, by experts at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, the cancer arm of the World Health Organization.

“People need to be reminded of the risks of sunbeds,” said Vincent Cogliano, one of the cancer researchers. “We hope the prevailing culture will change so teens don’t think they need to use sunbeds to get a tan.”

Most lights used in tanning beds give off mainly ultraviolet radiation, which cause skin and eye cancer, according to the International Agency for Cancer Research.  Cogliano cautioned that ultravoilet radiation is not healthy, whether it comes from a tanning bed or from the sun.

To read a related blog, please click on “How does the sunlight damage the skin?”

To read more about how you can protect and repair your skin, please click on our series of blogs under Skin Health.

LaRoche-Posay, a leader in advanced skin care recently introduced a new line of sunscreen protection in 3 formulations.  We are receiving extremely favorable comments from our clients.  To learn more about these new products, please click Sunscreen Protection.

What are the best ways to turn back the clock?

Two decades of experience in the “skin” industry makes the answer an easy one.

• Regular exercise
• A balanced diet
• State-of-the-art skin care including consistent use of moisturizers and sunscreens are a must!

The next most effective and scientifically proven method to smooth crepey, damaged, wrinkled skin is the use of dermal fillers.  Significant impact can be made on all areas of the face, earlobes, hands, necks and décolletage.  Favorite fillers at SkinMedic are Artefill, Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus, Radiesse, Sculptra  and Cosmoplast.  They are the best of the best!

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.