Do you know the official state tree of Hawaii? It’s the candlenut tree, or in Hawaiian, kukui tree. (Kukui means “enlightenment” in Hawaiian.) Early Polynesian settlers first brought the kukui tree to Hawaii and Hawaiians have been using it for centuries for religious, health, and beauty purposes. But in recent years, kukui oil has become […]
A Simple Anti-Aging Tool for Fantastic-Looking Skin
When it comes to facial tools, there are so many to choose from. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the latest and greatest gadgets — light therapy wands, microcurrent devices, microdermabrasion machines, electronic sonic face brushes, and the list goes on. However, one of the best facial tools is one of the least high-tech. […]
Are You Aging Your Skin this Holiday Season?
During the holiday season, it seems we are surrounded by sweet treats. Cookies and brownies at work parties or social gatherings. Pies and cakes at Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. And for some people, constant snacking on all that leftover Halloween candy! The last few months of the year can be brutal for those trying to […]
The Right Way to Nourish Winter Skin
Winter weather will soon be here and with it comes a myriad of skin concerns. Dryness is a key factor with winter skin. With cooler temperatures, humidity drops. When the air outside is cold and dry, skin loses moisture much more quickly. Your skin can feel tight, dry, itchy, and flaky. Turning on the heat […]
Are Your Hands Giving Away Your Age?
In June of 2015, the FDA approved a dermal filler (Radiesse) for a previously off-label use: injection into the hands. In May of 2018, they approved another (Restylane Lyft). The FDA is finally catching up with what many doctors and aestheticians have been doing for years — using fillers to make aging hands look plumper […]
Is Seaweed the Missing Ingredient in Your Anti-Aging Routine?
(Sea) Vegetables are Good For You Sure, Mom always told us to eat our vegetables — but perhaps we didn’t realize this applied to sea vegetables, too. Seaweed is highly nutritious, with some people going so far as to label it a superfood. When eaten, it provides concentrated doses of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, […]
What Facial Treatments are Safe During Pregnancy?
Many women opt to start use of Botox and other anti-aging treatments in early adulthood, as preventative measures. For women of child-bearing age, questions arise during pregnancy and breastfeeding — mainly, are these treatments safe? Can I get Botox during pregnancy? Botox and other dermal fillers have not been tested for safety in pregnant and […]
Resveratrol: Anti-aging powerhouse?
Grapes. Berries. Pistachios. Cocoa. Plums. Peanuts. Japanese knotweed. And of course, red wine. These are all natural sources of resveratrol — a compound produced by plants in response to stress or harsh environments. If resveratrol helps protect plants, can it help protect our bodies, too? The miracle of resveratrol A few years ago, resveratrol really […]
Hawaii Blue: the Best of the Best
But don’t take our word for it… We are thrilled to announce that Hawaii Blue has won in multiple categories of Coastal Virginia Magazine’s “Best of” Readers’ Choice Awards! Hawaii Blue Medical Aesthetics was nominated in four categories: Hampton Roads residents were able to nominate and vote for any local business they thought deserved to […]
An Apple a Day… for Younger Skin
It’s been ingrained in us since childhood — apples are good for you. Now, as adults, it’s time to revisit our days of youth… by indulging in the humble apple. In skincare, apple extract is a powerful ingredient for anti-aging. You may see it listed as Pyrus Malus Extract in an ingredient list. Any part […]