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 […]
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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 […]
Have You Had Your Collagen Today?
Without collagen, we would fall apart. Quite literally. It is the glue that holds us together and the most abundant protein in the body — found in our bones, skin, and connective tissue. Collagen proteins act like the scaffolding of a building. They provide structure and support throughout the body. And that is why collagen […]
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
If your skin is dry and beginning to look dull, consistent dehydration may be the culprit! Research is beginning to prove that dehydration can have a dramatic effect on your skin. You can use the best moisturizers on the planet but if you’re dehydrated their effects may be minimized. Lines and wrinkles are made more […]
Are You Ready to Glow?
It is said that Cleopatra herself used a gold mask every night to keep her skin youthful and glowing. Gold has been used extensively throughout history by Egyptians, Romans and Japanese. The benefits for your skin are miraculous! We use genuine 24K gold FDA approved for cosmetics in our Egyptian Gold Facial. Treat yourself to […]
Baby Botox (It’s Not What You Think)
Baby Botox? No, it’s not what you think! This is a new way of treating and preventing wrinkles using minimal amounts of Botox… We do not inject Botox in anyone under the age of 18. There are people who want the maximum amount of muscle paralysis from Botox. This includes myself! I like to have […]
Is Your Face Falling?
One of the first noticeable signs of aging is volume loss in the mid-face. As we age, the facial structure flattens causing skin to sag and the apples of the cheeks to become non existent. This is often accentuated by deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines around the mouth. Many patients come in asking us […]
Botox Questions Answered by Dana MacCorquodale
What is Botox? Botox is a neuromodulator. When injected into the muscles of the face, it paralyzes them making them incapable of movement. It works only on active muscles of the face such as the glabella (between your eyebrows), forehead and crow’s feet. By stopping its movement Botox causes facial muscles to atrophy, weakening them. […]