The toll gravity takes on skin is as inevitable as aging itself, but like aging the effects of gravity are not something you have to take in stride. When the face you see staring back at you in the mirror looks tired even when you’ve been getting plenty of sleep, it’s time to consider whether part of your plan of…
Tank top and sandal weather is almost upon us – are you ready? As the weather heats up, we not only bare more skin, but also spend more time socializing. With a little pre-planning, you can look your absolute best this summer even if you’ve been a little lax about taking care of your skin this winter. Who among us…
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…
When we enter the world, our lips are plump and smooth and will remain so for many, many years. It’s only midway through our 30s that most of us will begin to notice that our lips are changing. As the body’s ability to produce collagen decreases, lips begin to flatten, thin out, and droop. Lines may begin to form, particularly…
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…
With bathing suit weather just around the corner, a lot of women – and some men, too – are starting to think about hair removal. A smooth shave is one thing, and can be a simple, temporary solution when an unexpected beach party strikes but it’s imperfect if you want to avoid stubble and irritation. So what are the alternatives?…
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.…