Posts Tagged ‘Oily’

Feeling Stressed?

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Feeling stressed?

The holiday season is creeping up on us quick!  This time of the year can cause a lot of stress.

While everyone knows that stress can take a toll on a person physically and psychologically, it also can lead to other problems, such as acne, brittle nails or even hair loss.  When you become stressed, your cortisol level rises.  This in turn causes an increase in oil production, which can lead to oily skin, acne and other related skin problems. Professionals have also found that stress has a negative effect on the barrier function of the skin, resulting in water loss that inhibits the skin’s ability to repair itself after an injury.  Scientist’s and Doctor’s have said that skin rejuvenation procedures such as Facials, Pedicures, Massages, (more…)

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Chocolate, Not Just A Treat!!

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Are you going trick-or-treating this year? Maybe taking the kids trick-or-treating? Or perhaps just buying bags of candy for all the trick-or-treaters? You know you’re going to give in a little and have some of the candy you bought or earned walking with the kids to all the houses. If you are going to give in a little try giving in to something that’s going to help your skin… chocolate! That’s right, I said help, not hurt.  The myths that chocolate causes breakouts are just that…myths! In fact chocolate, in moderation, has large powerful antioxidants in the cocoa (the main ingredient in chocolate). Cocoa is derived from cocoa beans. It contains 10,000mg of antioxidants per 100 g of cocoa. The antioxidant properties in cocoa can help prevent free radicals from damaging the elastin and collagen in the skin preventing wrinkles and discoloration.

 Take into consideration the darker the chocolate the better. Dark chocolate also contains vitamins D and E which are great for your skin and body. In a study woman who took a ½ cup of cocoa with 329 milligrams of antioxidants a day for 12 weeks saw: (more…)

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Pumpkin!

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…)

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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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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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Treat Summer Skin with a Pevonia RS2 Facial

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!”

Pevonia RS2 LineThis 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…)

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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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NEW Ultrasonic Treatments

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Kimberly Spa has NEW Ultrasonic Treatments that our guests are GLOWING over! 
 
Ultrasound may sound familiar to just about everyone, but you’ve probably never heard about the benefits it can give your skin!  Ultrasonic Skin Therapy sends ultrasonic vibrations deep (deeper than any other treatment!) into the skin, breaking up dead cells and oil blockages. The skin can then absorb topical treatment products better, thus increasing (more…)

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