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Aesthetician/Esthetician services including but not limited to facial skin care treatments, skin analysis, facials, waxing, microdermabrasion etc. and the beauty services of cosmetic body care.

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Our in house licensed aesthetician,
offers a full array of information,
suggestions and tools for an
individual to accomplish their
expression of beauty, for face, body and mind.  Everything from a private beauty community that understands
your concerns and issues,
to anti aging body & skin care,
to health, mental fitness and weight management.  All this and even the latest treatment suggestions by a licensed professional.

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TODAY'S ARTICLE

My Aesthetician Featured Article

Laser Treatments To Help Cure Acne
by My Aesthetician Ruth

There are many different acne treatments, designed to treat different types of acne.  Mild forms of acne can often be treated by over-the-counter products and natural remedies, while more severe forms of acne require medical attention.

In recent years laser treatments have proven to be a faster, and sometimes more efficient means for treating many conditions.  Acne is one of them.

Acne is rarely misdiagnosed, and is easy to analyze.  It can leave lasting scars, which are more prevalent in forms of severe acne, while those left with milder forms of the condition are easier to treat.

One of the most successful treatment alternatives for treating acne scars is the use of lasers such as Erbium.  Acne should be treated as early on in the course of the condition as possible, so as to prevent further scarring.  This can also reduce the severity of the scarring.

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For those that don't have a clear understanding of
what an Aesthetician / Esthetician is, allow me
to give you a definition and some insight into
what kind of knowledge is required to become
a licensed aesthetician / esthetician.
An aesthetician / esthetician, whether the spelling is
esthetician or aesthetician is a person devoted to,
or professionally occupied with,
the health and beauty of the skin.
Aesthetician 's / esthetician 's are
skin care specialists and consultants.
They perform facials and facial massage,
manually and with
the aid of machines. Some of the subject matter
studied by a licensed
aesthetician / esthetician would include:

Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry for Esthetician 's / Aesthetician 's
Cosmetic Chemistry
Sanitation and Disinfection
Physiology and Histology of the Skin
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Skin Analysis
Product Selection and Ingredients
Massage
Basic Facials and Treatments
Morphology of the Hair - Waxing
Make Up Techniques

You will find aesthetician 's / esthetician 's
that have taken their training beyond the
basic skin care skills and knowledge
listed and have learned more in depth cosmetic
chemistry, camouflage techniques, various
chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
  There are also aesthetician 's / esthetician 's
that have been trained in LASER,
including hair reduction, spider vein removal,
and various types of wrinkle treatments.
  The most important factor is to make sure your aesthetician / esthetician
is licensed through a state licensing board
specific to their profession.

LE = Licensed Esthetician
LME = Licensed Medical Esthetician
CLT = Certified Laser Technician
CMLT = Certified Medical Laser Technician

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As an Aesthetician, I'm often asked, "If there is one thing I should remember above all else when it comes to my skin, what would that one thing be?"
My response is always, "To do no harm", that is often easier said then done, however, it still holds true.
I think you would be surprised to find out that almost always the visible signs of aging, when it comes to your skin, has to do with the results of external factors not the natural aging process.
 
By minimizing avoidable external damage, such as:

Irritants
Puffiness
Inflammation
Excessive use of Makeup
Overuse of skin care products
Excessive cleansing and exfoliation
Facial expressions
Use of hot water
Chlorine
Harsh detergents

and last but most importantly,
 
Ultraviolet Radiation

By minimizing these avoidable external causes of damage, you will create a foundation for effective anti aging results from your treatments.  Otherwise, you can
expect minimal results.
Skin damage is something that does not necessarily cause pain or visible irritation but will accumulate over time, often unnoticed.  Hence, all the propaganda about using a sun screen or sun block.  Sun damage is the main external cause of aging, approximately 80 to 85 % of our aging is caused by the rays of the sun.  As we age, the collagen and elastin fibers of the skin naturally weaken.  This weakening happens at a much faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to ultraviolet rays.  The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms, as UVA and UVB rays.  Each of the rays influences
the skin at a different level.
UVA rays, also called the "aging rays," contribute to 90 to 95% of the sun's ultraviolet rays that reach the earth's surface.  These rays weaken the skin's collagen and elastin fibers, causing wrinkling and
sagging in the tissues.
UVB rays, also referred to as the "burning rays," cause tanning of the skin by affecting the melanocytes, the cells of the epidermis that are responsible for producing melanin.  Melanin is designed to help protect the skin from the sun's UV rays, but can be altered or destroyed when large, frequent doses of UV light are allowed to penetrate the skin.  Although, UVB penetration is not as deep as UVA, these rays are equally damaging to the skin and can damage the eyes as well.  On a positive note, UVB rays contribute to the body's synthesis of vitamin D and other important minerals.

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