Why Ultherapy for Skin Tightening? Here’s the Answer
Ultherapy has become synonymous to skin tightening in Kansas City. The treatment is currently the only Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved procedure in the US, for lifting of skin. The procedure is demanded because of the following reasons: A. Non-Invasive Procedure: The greatest advantage of ultherapy is that it isn’t a non-invasive procedure. For […]
3 Natural Facial Skin Tightening Practices You Can Try Right At Home
We live amidst several conditions that cause bad skin. Environmental factors, work-related issues and stress are just a few factors that cause your skin to become saggy and dull. Ageing also causes this as the elastin and collagen structure of your skin loses its elasticity and makes your muscles weak. Additional factors such as obesity, […]
Tattoo Regret?
Six Factors to Consider When Planning Tattoo Removal Approximately 38% of adults in the US between the ages of 18-40 have at least one tattoo. And, approximately 17% of these adults regret getting their tattoo. For some, they’ve reached a point in their life when the tattoo’s meaning is no longer relevant. Or, maybe their […]
Win the aging game
Aging is a fact of life and the fight against its effects on our skin is ongoing. Although many factors contribute to aging skin, the most common denominator in winning the aging game is the stimulation of collagen. So, what’s all the hype about collagen? Produced from cells called fibroblasts, collagen is the framework […]
Heading off to college?
Practical health and wellness advice for the college student. Going away to college is a big transition for young adults. Suddenly you are fully responsible for your own schedule and choices. You no longer have Dad setting a curfew or Mom reminding you to eat your vegetables. While balancing your social life, studies, and your […]
Ask the Expert, anti-aging and skin care
Commonly asked questions and answers about skin care. Q: The skin on my face is starting to sag making me look old and tired. What do you recommend? A: As our collagen production diminishes, skin loses its structure and volume. There are many ways to restore and stimulate collagen production, non-surgically. Two common methods we […]
The importance of skin exfoliation
Do you feel like life is moving faster but your skin is slowing down? It is certainly no secret that our skin cell turnover rate, the rate in which skin cell’s renew themselves, slows down dramatically as we age. In your 20’s skin cell turnover is happening at a rate of about every 20 days. […]
Help for Rosacea sufferers
If you suffer from Rosacea, you understand how frustrating this chronic skin condition can be. Rosacea sufferers experience redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead; and sometimes the neck, cheek or scalp. The condition can be somewhat unpredictable with flare-ups and remissions. If left untreated, the condition can persist. Skin can become more irritated, […]
Improving Eye Skin Care
The skin around your eyes is one of the first, and often the most visible, areas to show aging. The skin tissue in this area is extremely thin and delicate. As you age, the skin around your eye becomes even thinner, resulting in dark circles, bags, swelling and crow’s feet. These age-related conditions can make […]
Can an Anti-Aging Supplement Really Make You Look 7 Years Younger?
Forget the nip and tuck, adding Pycnogenol® to your vitamin intake can significantly improve your skin health. Pycnogenol is the name for a pure, patented, French maritime pine bark extract. It is one of the most powerful natural free-radical scavengers yet discovered. Pycnogenol sends signals to your cells telling them to double their antioxidant power. […]
