Posts Tagged ‘Microdermabrasion’

Microdermabrasion!

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”!

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Acne

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Don’t you hate feeling like a teen as an adult? Adult acne is tough to get rid of since it is generally not a sign of bad hygiene but is a sign of hormone imbalances. As someone who suffers from pretty bad adult acne, I have tried just about everything. When I started here at Kimberly Spa, my face was a mess (and still sometimes gets that way).  I got started on a skin care regimen which helped immensely but I still had scarring there as a reminder. Here at Kimberly Spa, we not only have some amazing products, but we also have some great services that help with active acne and we also have services to help get rid of that oh so lovely scarring.
 
The first step to clearing up your face is to get on a good regimen. We have several good cleansers for acne prone skin. My favorite is the Pevonia Spa Teen line and the Agera Salicylic wash. We have plenty of different spot treatments as well. The biggest thing is to not forget to moisturize your face! Most people with acne prone or oily skin don’t think they need to moisturize but that is incorrect. If you don’t moisturize, your skin will become dehydrated causing more severe issues then the acne itself. Your Esthetician can prescribe the regimen that best fits your skin type.
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Menopause AND Acne? Thanks!

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…)

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7 tips on How to Kick the Dry Skin for Good!

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Wow! Can you believe we are entering the holiday season already? Where did the year go! Have you ever woke up and wondered when Rudolph decided to possess your body? I think we have all had our days where our skin is so dry, red and chapped that it hurts to even smile or looked surprised! Have you ever accidentally offended someone at the store or work because any slight movement such as a smile or laugh will cause excruciating pain? Nebraska has been known to give you a little of each season in each week, especially around this time of the year. Later in the blog are 7 tips to keep yourself looking gorgeous!
 

It’s no doubt Nebraska’s weather can be rough on everybody and everything! I see a lot of dry skin on my clients during this time of the season. I’ve had facial clients that got a chance to experience my luscious foot and leg scrub and after applying a good hydrating moisturizer, they have said…”I feel so refreshed”…”I actually slept better that night! I didn’t feel like I was snagging my sheets!” LOL! Dry skin is a very common skin problem and is often worse during the winter when environmental humidity is low…(ex. ‘winter itch’). Even though I may have oily, acne prone skin, I still suffer from extreme dry skin in the fall and winter. Even my 5 year old son’s skin gets extremely dry and chapped after the first 32 degree day of the year and it seems to usually stick around until we hit the mid 60’s again. Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple, and retaining moisture becomes difficult as we age. Try changing one little thing per week and it will make an amazing difference! (more…)

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Understanding Skin Care Lingo

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’tKimberly Spa Facials 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…)

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Anti-Aging From the Inside Out

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

As a kid, our loving parents doled out the fruity flavored chewable vitamins before breakfast or bedtime, and we gladly chomped away at them as more of a treat than a chore.  Things are not as easy these days.

Anti-Aging Skin CareMost 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 (more…)

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My Plastic Surgeon’s Advice…

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Kimberly Owner/Esthetician, Kimberly SpaMy Plastic Surgeon’s Advice… was for me to get a total and complete blethroplasty!  What?!  Come on, really?!  Okay, let me start from the beginning because I have so many of my loyal clients asking my advice on Facial Plastic Surgery.

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 (more…)

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Q & A with Kimberly

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Not a regular spa-goer?  Nervous to make your first appointment?  Have questions you don’t know how to ask? 
We understand the anxiety a person can have before trying out a new spa, or even trying out a spa for the first time.  Always keeping our newest clients in mind, we have decided to make it a little easier for you by adding this question and answer forum to our blog.  All the questions are typical of a first time client, and are taken directly from our phone calls from people like you. 
 
Q:  “Kimberly, what kind of experience would a new client expect from Kimberly Spa?”
A:
  “They can expect high level customer service, comfort, and knowing that this spa knows what they are doing!”

Q:  “What should I do to prepare for my first facial?” (more…)

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Acne… Ugh!

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Acne is genetic. Thus when both parents suffer from acne, three out of four of their children are likely to share the same problem… Because acne is a dominant gene. Virtually 100% of boys and 90% of girls suffer from acne, at least occasionally. But men and women of all ages can be affected so that, even if you were among the lucky few who missed the curse of acne as teenagers, you may still run into trouble later on. More than 50% of people over 25 experience acne break-outs well into their 40’s and beyond.

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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!

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Serious Treatments, Serious Results

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Serious Treatments, Serious Results

Jessner Peel Photo RejuvenationDo 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 (more…)

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