Skin & Hair Care Blog
Rosacea! It’s complicated
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that typically affects the face, however, can affect face, neck, chest and other areas of the body. Just about 16 million people are diagnosed annually, and that's just the folks that go into the physician's office for help. So I'm...
SUNSCREEN
Summer is here and the weather is hot! I would like to say, the best protection from the sun’s radiation over time is a wide brimmed hat, sun protective clothing, staying in the shade, and of course your sunscreen. Recently there has been some controversy over some...
TRUST
Good morning all, I haven’t posted anything in over a year, I sooooo apologize. Today I’m bringing up the issue of trust. Lately I’ve been hearing of the resurgence of “Botox” parties. Usually these are at an off site location of someone’s home or place of business (...
DefenAge’s Key Performance Ingredients & Technologie
We infuse each of our formulas with a fine collection of high-functioning ingredients and advanced, multi-action technologies. Our unique skincare compositions reverse visible and textural aging on a global scale. The formulas are effective regardless of age,...
NEW GUIDELINES
Your Safety Is Important To Us Some new guidelines when visiting our office for cosmetic treatments When arriving to the parking lot please call 805-434-5563 to check in from your car. We will call you on your phone when your room is ready to be entered. A mask is...
PERCUTANEOUS COLLAGEN INDUCTION
Otherwise known as medical needling Needling is a simple scientifically based treatment for overall skin improvements. Needling is a regenerative method that improves the complexion of the skin which lends to a natural rejuvenation. Its simplicity combined with the...
My Take on Neurotoxins
There are four neurotoxins. These four neurotoxins: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin and Jeveau all work the same way. Basically it’s a protein taken from the Botulism neurotoxin and this protein is injected into certain muscles to relax them. This protein works by blocking the...
Staying Healthy Both Inside & Out
The Importance of Your Skin Barrier and Moisturizing (Part 1) A recent pilot study has linked keeping a proper moisture barrier may have an interconnection to a person’s health and wellbeing. Researchers at UC San Francisco found that age damaged skin in older adults...
Kelli Approved Sunscreens
Sunscreen is important these days, but some sunscreens are better then others. This summer get yourself a good sunscreen, always have a wide brimmed hat (tightly woven one) with you. Sun protective clothing is also a good option. No matter what, you still need to put...
Should you use a retinol?
WHAT A VITAMIN A RESURFACING SERUM CAN DO FOR YOU. What is a retinol cream or serum? A retinol cream or serum is a topical form of Vitamin A, also known as retinoids. There are many derivatives of Vitamin A, which can reduce fine lines, and wrinkles, and help even out...