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 widen too quickly causing the muscles in the walls to tear allowing blood to seep within the skin. Common Treatments:  Daily use of a redness reducing products like Visual Changes Lactic Nutrient Cream and Advanced Calming Serum, as well as Photo Rejuvenation spa facial treatments based on your esthetician’s advice.

Rosacea-  A chronic skin condition that causes inflammation, redness, red lines, swelling or pimples across the forehead, chin, cheeks and nose. Rosacea most often affects adults between the ages of 30 and 50 and individuals with fair skin.  Common Treatments: Specially designed home regimen like Pevonia RS2, and Pevonia RS2 spa facial treatments based on your esthetician’s advice.

Congestion- A skin care term used to describe dull skin, uneven skin, skin with blocked pores, blackheads and whiteheads.  Congestion can be a result of a pore buildup of oil, sebum, dead skin cells, toxins, pollution, make up and dirt. Common Treatments: Weekly exfoliating home treatments like Visual Changes Double Enzyme Mask and monthly spa facial treatments based on your esthetician’s advice.

Acne-  A skin condition that can occur in people of all ages — teens, adults and women going through menopause and is identified by pimples, cysts, blackheads or whiteheads.  Common Treatments: Specially designed home regimen like the Agera Acne Relief Kit and Acne Relief spa facial treatments based on your esthetician’s advice.

Milia-  A tiny cyst on the surface of the skin caused by a buildup of dead skin cells that have not sloughed off normally.  Common Treatments: Weekly home exfoliation with Agera Microderma Crystal C System and spa facial treatments like the Ultrasonic Express.

Most of us don’t have a handy assistant ready to give us our daily intake of vitamins, and prepare our well-balanced meals for the day.  It’s easy to forget about putting proper nutrition and vitamins in our bodies to fuel us for our busy lives, and treat our bodies well.

Good nutrition is key in having healthy and glowing skin.  If you want a beautiful garden, you fertilize the soil to make it rich and ready to grow big beautiful plants.  Well, your skin is the plant and vitamins are the fertilizer!  We are all really good at applying our anti-aging creams and getting our facials every month, but we forget about what goes in must come out. 

Pevonia Botanica has really addressed this with their Pevo-Vital drink mixes that are full of complexion boosting anti-oxidants.  They remind us of taking the fruity vitamins as a kid, only they are perfect for on the go moms, dads, professionals, and hectic men and women.  You simply add the powder pouch to your water bottle, shake and enjoy!  Yum!

Some vitamins are effective for skin both internally and externally.  Vitamin A can help fight wrinkles and even acne when it is applied externally to skin.  Vitamin C is fantastic for skin when consumed, and the benefits are best when it is in it’s purest form in skin care products.  This will help with cell regeneration and evening out skin tone.  Vitamin E has been known for years and years to benefit the skin.  Eat foods rich in Vitamin E like nuts and salt-water fish, as well as try it topically with your skin cream.  Kimberly Spa sells Jason Vitamin E Oil in the highest I.U. (Individual Unit) we can find.

For more information on healthy skin from the inside, ask your Kimberly Spa Esthetician for more tips and insight.  We love to help our clients look and feel their best!

Q:  Do you feed your skin the nutrients it needs?

I had noticed a small brown spot on my right shin that through up a red flag.  Just to get it checked out, I scheduled an appointment with a plastic surgeon that did a scar revision on my arm a few years ago, and I thought he did a great job.  The doctor was flanked by a pretty young lady standing beside him taking notes.  He sat down in front of me and took a brief look at my suspicious spot and said, “This is nothing, is there anything else I can do for you?”  Immediately my over-active imagination kicked in!  Uh yeah, tummy tuck, liposuction, a million dollars, world peace! Come on Kimberly, you have this guy’s attention, now use it!  

Next thing you know, I’m asking him about the hollows under my eyes.  He lightly pulls and stretches out the skin around my eyes and proceeded to say, “We rate the severity of needing surgical procedures on a scale of one to four, four being the worst.”  And without even taking a breath the words came flowing out of his mouth, “and you are a four.”  Aaaaggghhh!  What?!  My heart rate jumped 10 levels, my emotions took over, my thoughts went from, “Would a daytime soap-slap be appropriate right about now?” to “Tell me how to fix this!  I can’t possibly be seen with these four-rated eyes!” 

I was escorted by his pretty young assistant to an equipment filled room to deliver me the dirty ugly truth.  I stood against a wall posing for pictures that I felt would surely be sent to the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s worst eyes.  Next thing I knew, bing, bang, boom, there I was on Miss Perfect’s computer screen, ready to be Photoshopped from my four-rating to a zero!  

This is where my brain finally overcame my 50 year old, four-rated eye emotions.  My rational conclusion… anyone can look good on a computer after the pictures are photo shopped!  Not only did she photo shop my eyes, but she continued to “improve” my whole face!  I kept having her switch back and forth from the original pictures to her revised pictures.  I finally gave a huge sigh of relief.  The revised photos did look “younger,”  but only slightly.  As it turns out, I’ll live to see another day with my four-rated eyes!  I’ve decided to rate myself a one. 

I read this quote and realized how appropriate it is …”Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills.”  — Dolly Parton

Q:  “What should I do to prepare for my first facial?”
A:  “If you are coming in the morning, avoid putting any makeup on.  Cleanse and moisturize your skin before leaving home, wear comfortable clothing.  If you are concerned about your hair style, bring a hat or hair band to pull it back after.  We offer a ladies lounge to prepare yourself for the rest of your day, including an available shower, blow dryers, lighted makeup mirrors in a comfortable powder room setting.”

Q:  “What if I don’t know what kind of facial to get?”
A:  “That is where your consultation over the phone should take place.  We do recommend starting out with a Stress Relief Facial, particularly if you’ve never had a facial, or if it’s been longer than 3 months since your last facial.  Within the Stress Relief Facial, it lets us see how your skin reacts, and it gives you an opportunity to get to know the spa and your esthetician.  Usually when you’re coming into a spa for the first time, you are a little nervous.  This facial will relieve the stress of your skin, your body and your mind.”

Q:  “Do you offer Massage?”
A:  “Yes!  We have a beautiful private massage room designed for comfort and relaxation.  We also offer treatments such as the Stress Relief Facial, the Parafango Body Wrap, and Men’s Back Wax Back Facial that incorporate massage techniques.”

Q:  “What should I do to prepare for my first Brazilian Wax?”
A:  “Up to a couple hours before coming in, shower and gently exfoliate the area to be waxed and apply a body moisturizer.  You must make sure that the hair growth is at least ¼ inch long, the wax needs to have something to adhere to, to have an effective waxing.  Everybody has a different rate of hair growth, but the average length of time between shaving is about two weeks.   If your hair is very long, do not trim it.  Your service provider can take care of that for you.”

Q:  “Do men come to the spa often?”
A:  “We actually have a large male clientele!  Men like the privacy of Kimberly Spa, and they appreciate feeling confident with the knowledge our service providers display.  Most males have had a history experienced breakouts not treated with proper treatments the right products, and maybe picking.  Our services cross both genders, and our products are scientifically formulated to help reduce past abuse to facial skin.  Kimberly Spa treats the problems with results oriented services and men should understand and feel comforted in knowing they need hair removal from their nose, ears, and eyebrows to give them a groomed appearance.”

Q:  “Why are there sealed doors to the spa?”
A:  “The doors are sealed to create total privacy for our guests at the time of their treatments.  We have found it to be more convenient for the guests that come in after your first initial visit you know exactly what to do.  This also gives you a sense of privacy when you’re waiting in our comfy lobby.  When you check in to the computer kiosk, this pages your personal service provider that you have arrived for your appointment.  You will be greeted by your own personal service provider, and you end your time at the spa with your service provider.  You are never handed off to a receptionist that can keep you waiting on the phone with other guests, or talking with other guests.  My experience working in spas with receptionists has given me insight to how important it is for our guests deserve to have their service provider’s complete and total attention.  This helps to build a personal relationship with your service provider.   If you need to use the restroom facilities after you have checked in for your appointment check in again that you are “here for other reasons” and a spa coordinator will escort you to the restroom or help with whatever you need.”

Q:  “What makes Kimberly Spa different from getting my pedicure or manicure at a cheaper salon?”
A:  “We use odorless nail enhancement products, sanitation levels are at their highest.  We will never hide sub-standard products in deceiving containers, such as using Windex as a sanitation spray.  Our pedicure chair is completely sanitizable and pipe less.  We take time to thoroughly clean and sanitize our tools and pedicure chair in between clients.  We provide a private tranquil that both men and women will be able to relax with full privacy.”

Q:  “Why are your skin care products better than the products at my local drug store?”
A:  “Through my years of experience with many different skin care products both over the counter and professional cosmesuedical grade I have seen the results that the products we carry produce.  I will only offer the best!  There are literally thousands of different skin care names and I have taken my experience to do the research for you.”

Q:  What if I can’t make it to my scheduled appointment?”
A:  “We do ask for a 24 hour courtesy call to reschedule.  Our service providers get paid only if our guests come in for their appointments.  Just how the guests would feel disappointed in having their appointment canceled, our service providers deserve to have the right to make an income.  Many of our service providers have treatment regimens personally designed for your skincare needs if you don’t follow what is recommended, your service provider cannot guarantee the results you are looking for.  We take your skincare needs very seriously.”

There are several different types of acne. 95% of all acneis called Acne Vulgaris. This occurs when a channel from which a hair follicle has emerged, or is about to emerge, becomes blocked. The sebaceous gland attached to the lower part of that follicle continues to produce its oily sebum. But since the clog stops the sebum from emerging, it stays inside the channel and expands into a balloon full of the stuff! Before long, the sebum (warm, oily and nutritious) attracts bacteria and starts to putrefy. The result is a nasty pimple!

Eventually, the pressure builds up so much that the pimple will burst and the mess erupts onto the skin… Or worse, the clog may stay in place and the “balloon” may rupture inward!

This is usually what happens when you try to “pop a pimple”. By doing so, you are actually spreading the bacteria (Propionibacterium Acnes) to other areas of the skin that are already clogged, full of sebum and just waiting for some bacteria to infiltrate it.

So instead of popping that pimple, get some professional help.

In order to clear acne you must…

Avoid the clogging
Remove both the clogs AND the excess collected sebum from already clogged pores.
Kill the bacteria inside and outside those pores.
Stop the inflammation so as to avoid spreading the condition.
We can do all of this with Acne Relief Facials, along with a series of mild Salicylic and Glycolic Acid Peels that are included in my Acne Relief Series of Treatments.

Additionally, here are some cosmeceutical grade skin care products available that you can use on acne at home…

Agera Salicylic Acne Wash

Visual Changes Gly-Sal Pads

Visual Changes Skin Clearing Gel 10%

Agera Acne Shield Treatment

Do you have impossible deep wrinkles?  Does your skin have extensive damage from worshiping the sun?  Do you have a long history of excessive acne that has left your skin scared?
You may have heard about peels but not known the real facts about a Jessner Peel. Here at Kimberly spa we offer several different types of peels specialized for each person’s unique skin conditions.  The Jessner Peel is a deep exfoliating peel to dramatically smooth out the texture and appearance of skin that has been used and abused.

Unlike some spas or doctor’s offices we take the time to prep your skin with professional products that will prepare your skin for the peel.  After the peel is performed your skin will experience peeling.  This peel is not painful but you want to make sure you have plenty of time to recover due to the fact that your skin will be flaking.  This is a peel that you will experience shedding for a couple of weeks so make sure to plan accordingly for special occasions. After the peeling is complete you will be sent home with several products to care for your skin.  This is not just a peel but a complete package to prep and keep up on the maintenance of your skin.

Other serious treatments that we offer at the spa include photo-rejuvenation which helps with acne, redness, hyperpigmentation (sun damage), the stimulation of collagen production, and lymphatic drainage.  Kimberly spa also offers a Lumi-lift procedure which utilizes microcurrents to help muscles “re-educate” themselves resulting in tighter more lifted appearance.  This is great for anyone with concerns of sagging neck and face muscles and also a great preventative treatment.  We also have a smoothing procedure that sends product deep into the skin while also smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles.  With all of this technology there is no need for medical procedures!

Ask your esthetician today about the Jessner Peel or our non-invasive face-lift and be prepared for some serious results with educated professionals.

You’ve entered into the most important decision in your life. And through all of the endless preparations and hectic days that lie ahead, don’t forget the most important person in all of this…. YOU! It’s important that you look good so you feel good. After all, the Wedding Day is ALL ABOUT YOU!

Looking your best for Wedding Photos, and of course The Big Day, can be easy. If you have concerns about your skin, whether they are minor or major, there are facial treatments available that can control, and in some cases, even cure those problems. For example, there is no cure for acne and no pill that can turn back the hands of time.  But, there are facial treatments to help control acne breakouts, as well as treatments to smooth and soften lines and wrinkles in the skin, as well as sun-damaged and sagging skin. A consultation with an experienced Esthetician at Kimberly Spa will help you determine the course of action you need to take to give you the look you’ve always wanted. 

 We recommend starting your spa experience with a Stress Relief Facial.  This treatment includes all the relaxation and skin care consultation you could ask for!  We take extra time the first time we meet you to examine your skin care needs and goals, so that your facial and home care are customized just for you.  We hand select an at-home skin care regimen for each of our clients from our wide variety of retail products that will help enhance your facial results as well as get you to your skin goals as fast as possible.

Once your skin is evaluated, we can then recommend treatments can include future facials, microdermabrasion, hand and eye treatments, as well as waxing. These treatments can help with acne breakouts, scarring, dark circles around the eyes, hyper-pigmentation (sun-damage spotting), rough looking hands, as well as un-wanted facial and body hair.

Your big honeymoon plans will be complimented by the ease of not fussing over unwanted body hair.  Starting your body waxing early will help to enhance your results when it’s time to fly off to your REAL relaxation!  The more frequently body hair is waxed, the slower and softer it will grow back.  Some clients experience dramatically less body hair after a few treatments with the help of Kalo Hair Growth Inhibitor Cream.

For all-over body glow, try one of our Full Body Facials.  We use a mixture of Parffin Wax and Deep Sea Mud that is painted on your entire body, then you are wrapped up tight in foil and wool blankets.  As your body warms, toxins and even cellulite is released from your skin.  This treatment will detoxify and refresh your skin, all while giving you a little relaxation right before your big day.

Kimberly Spa now offers the best Mineral Cosmetics available to get you camera ready!  Our full line of Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics are a Bride’s dream come true.  They wear all day, control shine, and they even have a Hi-Def Powder to keep you in your perfect light in every photo!

You deserve to have youthful, beautiful skin,and look your best especially on the BIGGEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE!

Your skin is the largest organ of your body, and it also takes the most abuse! But finally, there is a true serious skin care spa in Omaha that can provide you with the best customer service and professional care available… to get you serious results when you have those treatments!

By the way… speaking of serious skin care… If you’ve taken the plunge into cosmetic surgery, let Kimberly Spa professionals take care of your post-operative needs! Our face and body treatments will help your skin and muscles heal and recover much faster after your surgery. And we will help you maintain your surgical results.

Lastly, let Kimberly Spa help prepare your skin for the colder weather ahead. We guarantee your face and body will be transported to a whole new level of rejuvenation with the Micro Photo Facelift and Full Parafango Body Facial!  Let our professionals exfoliate, rejuvenate, and re-hydrate your skin. AND our professional skin care specialists are well trained in the many at-home cosmeceutical grade skin care products we carry at Kimberly Spa. We make ourselves available to PERSONALLY map out the correct treatment regimen of at-home products to give your skin the TRUE results you have always been wanting… and the results you deserve! 

Don’t let anyone try to convince you that using topical skin care products alone will give you the results you’re looking for. You need professionals providing you with hands on results oriented treatments to help the at-home topical products to work to their capacity!

We’re here to help! Book online at KimberlySpaOmaha.com or call us at 614-8400 today!