Posts Tagged ‘Aging’
Friday, January 13th, 2012
Color is everywhere; It’s in the iris of your eyes, the hair on your head, the paint on the wall, and of course in your food. Nobody says it better than Skittles with their slogan “Taste the Rainbow”. Some may think they are only referring to their brightly colored candies, but maybe they had something else in mind! Color plays a large part of an every day life, but did you ever think about the impact those colors actually have on you? In this series of ‘color’ blogs, you’ll learn about all the colors of the rainbow…plus a few extras!
As everyone knows, the first color of the rainbow is red. Red is the brightest color with the longest (more…)
Tags: Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Facials, Healing, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Photo Rejuvenation, Photo Rejuvenation Facial, Skin Care
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
If your skin is dull and lifeless…microdermabrasion may be the answer, and it is my favorite service!
Fall is an awesome time to concentrate on reversing any damage that has been done during those harsh summer days. Or maybe you have acne scars that you are self-conscious about…microdermabrasion is a non-invasive treatment that exfoliates the dermis (outer layer of skin) and gets rid of those pesky dead skin cells. Your skin becomes smooth, has more of an even texture, and there is NO down time…and that is after just ONE treatment! Just imagine how fresh, smooth, and luminous your skin will look after the recommended 4-8 weekly treatments!
One of my favorite things about micro’s (for short) is that it stimulates collagen, which is responsible for keeping the skin hydrated and helps prevent fine lines & wrinkles. It also helps to increase cell turnover aiding in the removal of blackheads & acne scarring.
Microdermabrasion is (in my humble opinion) one of the BEST things you can do for your skin without using lasers or botox…or, needless to say, ”going under the knife”!
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Microdermabrasion, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Scar Tissue, Sun Damage, Wrinkles
Posted in Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Maybe you should try it! Whether you are looking for hair removal, acne treatments, rejuvenation, anti-aging or just plain old stress reduction, at Kimberly Spa we take pride in addressing your individual concerns.
My own father was very reluctant to get spa treatments when I became an esthetician 15 years ago. He is an “old-school” kind of guy…raised in an era when men never got these types of treatments. At first, I had to talk him in to it…but now he is not only comfortable getting treatments, he actually looks forward to them! He leaves feeling refreshed, with unclogged pores and with younger, healthier looking skin.
A first-time male client (age 50+) who had never been into a spa before describes his experience…”I had a good feeling as soon as I walked in to Kimberly Spa. It was luxurious, and comfortable…while still being clinically professional. They earned my trust.”
Ladies, if you have a boyfriend, brother, father, spouse or just a good male friend who is curious about what a “spa experience” is all about…share our “Look Good~Feel Good” secret and send them to Kimberly Spa! They will love it just as much as you do, and it will be an experience they’ll never forget!
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry Skin, Dry Skin Facial, Facials, Gift, Gift Certificates, Men's Spa Treatments, New Clients, New Spa Client, Pore Minimizing, Skin Care, Waxing, Wrinkles
Posted in Body Care, Hand & Foot Spa, Massage, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized, Waxing |
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Ever get sick of throwing out the “guts” of your pumpkin while carving them? You don’t have to anymore! Pumpkin is great for keeping your skin looking fabulous in between facial appointments here at Kimberly Spa! Pumpkin is rich in essential vitamins and nutrients necessary for healthy and radiant skin.
Pumpkin is good for all skin types, especially the ones born in the ‘baby oil era’ who now suffer from hyperpigmentation. It is rich in vitamin A (retinol), which soothes and softens your skin, and vitamin C (an antioxidant that can help to remedy damage produced by free radicals).
Pumpkin also has a high enzyme content which helps dissolve dead/dry skin, helps remove old surface skin cells and even promotes new cell production. (more…)
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Facials, Moisture, New Client, Oily, Pore Minimizing, Rosacea, Sensitive, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Wrinkles
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Sunday, September 4th, 2011
I have a friend that said I looked really happy in this photo. I was, and I am every time I get to spend time with my horse! I think that everyone needs to get themselves outside and into nature as often as they can. However you choose to spend your outdoor time, taking care of your skin can be simple as long as you remember to ‘Prepare, Prevent & Preserve’ the health of your skin! When you dress to go outside you think about the weather, the temperature etc…right? Do the same for your skin…to help prepare for the day. If your skin is oily or acne prone make sure to wash your face as soon as you’re done sweating to help prevent those annoying breakouts. I have an easy, inexpensive way for you to be more proactive…Wet some Viva paper towels with distilled water, add 1 very small drop of your Visual Changes Skin Clearing Cleanser to each towel and place in a zippy bag. Voila! You’re ready for even the most rugged outdoor activities! Sunscreen, of course, is a must have item for your outdoor lifestyle that will help prepare, prevent and preserve your skin. Prevent new sun damage while preserving the moisture you already have. We carry Cotz SPF Sunscreen’s with SPF’s from 58-60. You can even get them with a hint of tint added to help hide any dark spots that you may already have…cool huh?! Head outside and have some fun!
Tags: Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Cotz, Dry, Dry Skin, New Client, Outdoor, Prepare, Preserve, Prevent, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Sunscreen, Visual Changes, Wrinkles
Posted in Body Care, Events, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Have you ever wondered if that thick, white, pasty lotion you use during the summer is actually doing what it says on the container? Well if you’re most people, it may not be. Protecting your skin is a tricky business and a confusing one at that, so I’ve tried to simplifiy the sunscreen/sunblock, SPF, and UVA/UVB conundrum so you can be confidant in your sunscreen.
In order to choose a correct sunscreen, you need to understand the differences between UVA and UVB rays. UVA (ultraviolet-A) are long-wave solar rays that are less likely to cause sunburn; however, they penetrate the skin more deeply and contribute the most to photo-aging. Recent studies also show that UVA increase UVB’s cancer-causing effects. UVB (ultraviolet-B) are short-wave solar rays that are more likely to sunburn; however, these rays are considered the main cause of basal and squamous cell carcinomas as well as significant cause of melanoma.
Now that you’re armed with UV information, let’s talk about the why some sun protection is called sunscreen or sunblock. (more…)
Tags: Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen, Moisture, New Client, Skin Care, SPF, Sun Damage, Sunblock, Sunscreen, UV Rays, UVA/UVB
Posted in Body Care, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
Discolored, streaky, and uneven… the best way to describe the results of a “spray tan”. These people are easy to pick out of a crowd. You know… the ones that are un-naturally tan with a hint of orange tint to their skin.
I remember back in high school, it was the week of prom and all of the girls just had to be as dark as they could get. I can still distinctly remember the ones who went into a spray tanning booth. The real give away was when they would wave at you… the palms of their hands were so discolored and streaky that you would question if they were dirty or not.
Ever since then I haven’t been too fond of spray tans… then I found out there was an alternative, St. Tropez Airbrush Tanning.
With St. Tropez, you get a more natural looking tan with even results. This “airbrush tan” is applied in precise amounts and it’s customizable, you can decide if you only want certain areas to be tan. Whereas with a “spray tan,” a booth will spray your whole body making your already tan areas darker and it will miss small areas here and there. (more…)
Tags: Aging, airbrush tan, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Skin Care, St. Tropez Tan, Sun Damage
Posted in Airbrush Tanning, Body Care, Skin Care |
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Now I know why they call menopause “the change of life”. Mood swings, anxiety and night sweats, oh my! But now pimples too??? I already cry when they send a Biggest Loser contestant home! Far beyond my freshman year, I’ve packed on the freshman 15….ok 20, but who’s counting…. Please stop counting! But now Mother Hormone has given me the skin of a 13 year old girl entering puberty?
How interesting that all of the women that have crossed over “the change” tell you all the wonders of menopause – no cramps, no bloating, no monthly visit from Aunt Flow…sounds great, right? But what about the ACNE??? No one mentioned this to me! Will my little pink estrogen pill help with that too? Sadly …no.
At least 10% of women suffer from menopausal acne. Hormonal changes during menopause, are a lot like the ones we experience during puberty. And I don’t know about you, but please put that at the top of my list of times I do not want to revisit. Our skin has glands that produce oil, known as Sebum. Although our skin cells die and regenerate, during hormone changes this becomes exasperated. Therefore, we end up with more oil and dead skin cells than we want or need. Hair follicles will be more likely to become clogged with dead skin cells and Sebum during our hormone rages, thus causing pimples. So what do we do to end these frustrating little bumps? (more…)
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Facials, Microdermabrasion, Skin Care, Visual Changes
Posted in Skin Care |
Friday, September 10th, 2010
These days we are bombarded with information from TV, radio, billboards, print and the internet. This can get quite confusing when you know you want to improve your skin but don’t
know who to trust and how to communicate your concerns. Hopefully we can help with a little technical jargon of some common skin conditions to get you asking the right questions. Knowledge is key in gaining results!
Hyperpigmentation- Darkening of the skin in areas due to sun exposure, a wound, inflammation, acne or injury. Hyperpigmentation can be temporary or permanent. Also known as sun spots, age spots, liver spots, or larger areas of hyperpigmentation can occur during pregnancy, known as melasma. Common Treatments: Skin lightening serum or cream like Visual Changes Lightening Serum daily and facial treatments like chemical peels, microdermabrasion and Photo Rejuvenation based on your esthetician’s advice.
Broken Capillaries- Small red or pink threads under the skin’s surface commonly found on the cheeks or nose area. These occur when capillary walls narrow and (more…)
Tags: Acne, age spots, Aging, Anti-Aging, blackheads, Book Appointment, Bridal Package, capillaries, chemical peel, darkening of the skin, Dry, Dry Skin, Dry Skin Facial, dull skin, enzymes, esthetician, Exfoliation, facial treatments, Facials, Gift, Gift Certificates, home care, inflammation, Jessner Peel, liver spots, melasma, Men's Spa Treatments, Micro Photo Facelift, Microdermabrasion, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Oily, Paraben-Free, Pevonia Botanica, pimples, Pore Minimizing, pores, Rosacea, Scar Tissue, sebum, Sensitive, Skin Care, skin care regimen, skin conditions, skin congestion, Sun Damage, sun spots, Teen, Ultrasonic Facial, Visual Changes, whiteheads, Wrinkles
Posted in Skin Care |
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
“Summer really jacks with my skin! I stay out of the sun as much as possible…wear a hat… use a high SPF Sunscreen… I’m always searching for shade! My skin feels really rough and dry… I mean really sandpaper-like. And I always feel like my nose is so red and is ready to explode off my face! I’ve tried to cover it with make-up but it just isn’t working. I need help!”
This is a scenario I put together from the many different clients that have come to me with this typical summer skin problem. The answer is skin treatments and nutrition. I’ve done a lot of research pertaining to irritated skin and I can tell you with great certainty that the Pevonia RS2 Facial Treatment will calm down, sooth and cool off your hot, swollen, aching, acne skin. I’ve seen it a hundred times! This treatment really excites me because you can see the difference in just one treatment. So imagine what regular treatments every 2 to 3 weeks could do!
We’ll make sure you’re facial bed is comfortable, the music is soothing and you’ll realize that this treatment isn’t about putting “stuff” on your skin. Your (more…)
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Bridal Package, Dry Skin, Dry Skin Facial, Exfoliation, Facials, Gift, Gift Certificates, Men's Spa Treatments, Moisture, Oily, Pevonia Botanica, Pore Minimizing, Rosacea, Sensitive, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Wrinkles
Posted in Men's Services, Skin Care |
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