How many times have you heard that UV rays can damage your skin? If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably wondered what exactly UV rays are and why they can be so damaging. The short answer is that UV rays are energy waves that come from the sun. What makes them so damaging is that the higher energy found in…
What if there was a way to improve the beauty and firmness of your skin from the inside out? Now there is, and it’s a non-invasive, non-surgical skin rejuvenation option that has grown in popularity ever since it hit the market. It’s Ulthera, a safe and simple treatment that gently builds and restores collagen strength using the body’s own healing…
Adult acne is something most people never hear about until they find themselves still dealing with breakouts and even scarring well after the teen years. At all ages, pimples are typically caused by a buildup of skin cells, product residues, and oils, but adult acne may be partially hereditary. That means that even with careful cleansing and skincare, pimples can…
We have always been quick to point out that regular aesthetic treatments are one of the best ways to maintain your natural beauty, but that’s not the only reason to make visiting our New Jersey medspa a monthly to-do. Aesthetic treatments with a skilled aesthetician can relieve the stress and muscle tension that are behind things like worry lines, eliminate…
Often, when our NJ medspa clients come to us with their skincare concerns, we ask about what products they’re using and when those products will expire. It’s sad to say, but many women (and some men, too) don’t bother to consider makeup expiration dates or to ask does lotion expire. The answer to the latter question is, yes, of course…
The smoothest and most youthful skin in the world can’t stand up to these 7 bad habits. Beautiful skin, as we’ve mentioned in the past, is almost always the result of thoughtful skin care. While that can sometimes means the use of products and treatments, most of the skincare techniques that promote beautiful skin at any age are surprisingly simple.…
Healthy skin is not something you get overnight – especially if up until now, you haven’t thought much about the habits that contribute to your skin’s well-being. Whether you’re 20, 40, or 60, achieving healthy skin is a matter of self-awareness and understanding how your choices impact the health of your skin. When you know your skin and how it…
Some women look at healthy skin when over 50 as the point at which they can step down their efforts, but the very real fact is that skin at 50 can be just as healthy and radiant as skin at 30. Yes, your skincare regimen will change as you enter a new decade of life, but the fundamentals remain the same.…
The tanning, the tennis, and the fantastic beach vacations of your teens and 20s and 30s may be written all over your face when you reach your 40s. Some women and men escape the slings and arrows this decade can wield, but the fact is that most don’t reach 50 unscathed. What we gain in wisdom, we lose in collagen…
Many women and men are surprised in their 30s to find that their skin is beginning to change. They don’t feel different on the inside as they enter a new decade of life, so why should they look different on the outside? The answer is a distressing one for some people – namely that true aging begins at 30. As…