Anti-Aging Skin Care and YOU!

With so many products on the market that claim to reverse the signs of aging, it can be daunting to find the best product for you. Just as overwhelming is choosing the right products to add to your skin care routine when you simply want to begin taking preventative measures.

Here are some general tips for skin care whether your skin is young or more mature.

* Shop with care- According to NewBeauty, most anti-aging products are formulated to treat thin, dry mature skin, which means these can be too heavy for younger women with active oil glands. Instead, look for oil-free moisturizers or lightweight gels and serums.
*Diligent use of sunscreen-   The best way to protect your skin from aging effects is wearing sunscreen every day. Without good sunscreen, there is little that anti-aging products can do for your skin. If you use a moisturizer in the morning, it’s important to choose one with built-in sun protection. Also, combine with an appropriate antioxidant.
*Nourish your skin- Lightweight antioxidant-rich gels or serums will give your skin a dose of much-needed nutrients and help protect it from stress and environmental factors.
*Protect your eyes- The skin around the eyes is the first area to show signs of aging. The skin particularly needs extra hydration.

Anti-Aging Products in Your 20s
If you are in your 20s, prevention should be key when selecting anti-aging products. There are two anti-aging products that you should use as often as possible to treat fine lines and wrinkles early: anti-aging products with sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) and targeted anti-aging facial moisturizers.
Furthermore, it is important to cleanse skin with products containing natural ingredients in addition to anti-aging products.

Anti-Aging Products in Your 30s
Once you are in your 30s, it’s time to expand your anti-aging skin care routine. In addition to continuing to use anti-aging products like facial moisturizer and sunscreen, it’s important to add an anti-aging firming lotion.  Also consider adding a peel or face mask on a weekly basis as this will help keep skin thoroughly cleansed.

Anti-Aging Products in Your 40s & Beyond
Once you reach your 40s and beyond, it’s important to add a specialized anti-aging cream that targets specific problem areas, such as wrinkles or fine lines around the eyes.

Don’t forget it’s never too late to use anti-aging products and achieve healthy, youthful skin for life! For more information about our anti-aging skin care products and lines, or treatment options available, please visit us at Medi-Spa today!

Freshen Up with a Facial

Has your facial complexion hit a plateau?  Does it seem like the only time your skin looks “alive” is when you have a breakout or flare-up?  Perhaps your skin needs relief from your everyday skin care routine.  Facial skin rejuvenation is a convenient, cost-effective approach to treating skin with little to no down time.  Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group offers several facial procedures such as the European facial, Custom facial and Teen facial.  Schedule your appointment today with one of our licensed estheticians!

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, facial rejuvenation can effectively reduce wrinkles, treat sun spots, tighten loose skin, improve skin tone and color, remove blotchiness, and eliminate damaged blood vessels.  

Before the procedure begins, the esthetician assesses the skin and lifestyle factors such as age, health, and amount of sun damage.  Facial treatments may vary to address common skin conditions; however, they can be customized to meet your unique skin needs. To get the most out of the procedure, ask questions about ingredients and techniques.  The dialogue between you and your skin care specialist may change your normal skin routine for the better.

A basic facial treatment involves cleaning the face, extracting blackheads and whiteheads, and treating blemishes.  Typically the treatment includes a facial massage, exfoliation, skin-tightening mask and antioxidants.  Furthermore, the facial massage and exfoliation not only remove dead skin cells, but increase blood flow circulation- vital for cell renewal and anti-aging.  At the very least, a facial treatment cleans impurities found on the skin, hydrates and soothes the skin to enhance the absorption of product ingredients.

If you have problematic skin, it may take a series of facial treatments to get skin to “maintenance mode.”  At that point, a facial may only be needed every four to six weeks.  Call today to discover which facial is right for you.  Don’t forget this month you can “Create Your Own Spa Package”; call our office for more details.  Knoxville 865.342.5823 or Sevierville 865.868.4683.

Treat Some Body!

Shopping for your Valentine? Look no further, Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group has a variety of products and services that make wonderful gifts!

Medi-Spa offers body treatments that are excellent for skin rejuvenation.  Our massage therapist can help choose the best body treatment specific to skin type and/or skin needs.   Ingredients used in treatments are high quality and primarily natural.  Read about our body treatments to find the best one for you!

Moisturizing European Rose Body Mud Treatment

European Rose Body Mud is a crème-based mud that deeply hydrates and locks in the skin’s natural moisture.  The body mud contains soothing Rose Clay extracted from the Provence region of France.  It is high in silicon, aluminum and calcium. The clay is infused with hydrating Apricot and Wheat Amino Acid which penetrates the skin and retains moisture.  Also contains essential oils like Jojoba and Sunflower.

European Rose Body Mud is the ultimate body treatment for skin refining and extreme hydration; ideal for dry, delicate, weathered or aged skin.
Detoxifying Baltic Mud Treatment

This black crème mud extracts pore clogging impurities, removes toxins, improves skin tone and maintains healthy metabolism.  The Baltic Sea is known for its natural defense against skin damage. Since materials decompose slowly, the Baltic has ability to hydrate the skin while promoting cell oxygenization.

Black Baltic Mud utilizes organic colloidal European Black Fresh Water Salts to improve skin texture and extract pore-clogging impurities that damage and weaken skin.  The mud is silt-old rocks and dirt that have been mixed together. It contains vitamin A, all B vitamins, minerals, Jojoba, Avocado, Peach and Sunflower Oil.  Lastly, it is 40% humic acid, an alpha hydroxyl acid.

For those afflicted with psoriasis and/or eczema, this is a well-suited treatment because it softens and smoothes the skin.

Exfoliating Glow Body Scrub
The Exfoliating Glow Body Scrub is a great solution to rough, dull skin. It can improve the look of aging, dimpled skin from cellulite and increase natural flow of circulation and bodily fluids within. Also, when used in combination with another body treatment, skin absorbs product ingredients better.

There are several types of body scrubs, but choosing the right one depends on skin type.

Body scrubs are a combination of a gel or cream base mixed with granules.  Granules exfoliate by rubbing against the skin’s surface to remove layers of dead skin cells. Common natural granules include coffee grains, sea salt, apricot kernels, oatmeal and brown sugar.  Scrubs that use synthetic granules dissolve quickly, ideal for mild exfoliation.  Synthetic granules and fine granules are best for sensitive skin whereas bigger, coarser granules treat tough, dry skin.

For those with dry skin, select a body scrub that includes a moisturizer.  If skin is oily, an oil-free scrub containing ingredients like papaya, lemon, apricot and oatmeal is recommended.  Lastly, scrubs for people with sensitive skin should contain hypoallergenic ingredients that are soothing, such as aloe vera and oatmeal.

During the month of February, save over $30 on our “Steal Her Heart” Package which includes manicure, pedicure, European Rose Mud Treatment & Glō Minerals Makeover! Also, select any Body Treatment as part of “Create Your Own Spa Package!”

Check out February Medi-Money for more specials!