Get Glowing Skin!
Are you feeling the effects of winter on your skin? Dryness, flakiness, and a lackluster appearance are common during this time of year. But don't worry, we are here to help! Here are some simple tips to combat dry winter weather and keep your skin glowing all season long.
Use gentle, non-fragranced soap or moisturizing non-soap cleansers.
- Harsh soaps can strip the natural oils from the skin, leading to dryness and irritation.
Apply the right products.
- Moisturizer is best applied right after your bath or shower, when the skin is moist, your pores are open and will trap in moisture.
- Choose a cream over lotion. Cream-based moisturizers contain more oil and less water than lotions; lotions are thinner (more water) and less hydrating than creams.
- Consider a skin product that contains Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of the hottest ingredients in skincare right now — and for good reason. It has the power to thoroughly hydrate, making skin look instantly dewy and plump, while decreasing the appearance of roughness, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day and use a humidifier.
- Water plumps skin cells and enhances elasticity, it is crucial for keeping skin looking youthful. Dehydrated skin can look dry, wrinkled, and dull.
- Proper water intake helps carry nutrients to skin cells and enhances the effects of topically applied products.
- The heat in your home or office can be very drying; a humidifier helps maintain ideal humidity to combat skin dryness.
Treat yourself to a relaxing facial to combat winter skin dryness.
- Deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin.
- Our skilled aesthetician, Ashli LaMadrid, will customize a treatment plan to address your specific concerns and leave you with a refreshed, hydrated, and glowing complexion.
- Facials make a great gift! Call our office to purchase today, 303.333.7873.
If you have questions about how to keep your skin refreshed and radiant, see one of our board-certified dermatologists or licensed aesthetician. They will evaluate your skin and develop a regimen just for you.
NEW PRODUCT ALERT!
Alastin Skincare's new HA (Hyaluronic Acid) IMMERSE Serum™ is a breakthrough hyaluronic acid serum that delivers instant hydration for smoother, more radiant-looking skin — while helping amplify skin's hyaluronic acid levels over time. The luxurious serum is formulated only with high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid. This form of HA is the same molecular weight as the HA naturally found deep within your skin. That means it delivers the form of HA that your body needs, helping to promote plumper, more hydrated skin in a natural way.
Where Does Hyaluronic Acid Fit Into My Daily Regimen? Typically when you layer on products, you start with the thinnest formula and end with the thickest formula. In the case of HA IMMERSE, this also rings true! You can apply HA IMMERSE immediately after washing and drying your face, then continue on with the rest of your daily regimen.
BENEFITS OF HA IMMERSE SERUM™:
- Helps instantly boost skin hydration at the surface for smoother, more radiant looking skin.
- Proprietary Octapeptide-45 helps the skin’s ability to naturally increase its own high-molecular hyaluronic acid production deep within for long-term skin plumping, anti-aging, and hydration benefits.
- Provides both instant and long-lasting results.
- Helps to increase natural levels of hyaluronic acid in the skin which works to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
AESTHETICIAN CORNER
Need an extra glow, schedule a Clinical Facial!
Our expert aesthetician, Ashli, will provide a customized treatment plan to target your specific skin concerns, leaving you with a hydrated and radiant complexion.
Need the perfect gift? We can help! Give our office a call at 303.333.7873 to purchase facial certificates for everyone on your list, from your mom to your best friend. Treat your loved ones to the ultimate pampering experience! (Meet Ashli LaMadrid)
Our new, clean, non toxic, plant-based line delivers visible results. Check out some of our wide selection of offerings below, we will make sure we use the professional products to best suit your needs and skin goals.
- Floraessence Peel 20% - Hydrate, exfoliate, and increase cell turnover with Lactic Acid and Mandelic Acid.
- Pomegranate Refining Peel 20% - Treat hyperpigmentation and oily acne prone skin with Enzymatic and Alpha Hydroxy.
- Pumpkin Glycolic Peel 3% + 20% - Reduce fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and stimulate cell turnover.
- Clear Complexion Healing Mask - Detox skin and absorb dirt and oil with charcoal and probiotics.
- Potent C Superfood Mask - Help skin cell turn over, brighten skin, and calm blemishes. Spinach and kale oxygenate skin, and Vitamin C brightens.
- Firm Collagen Gel Mask - Firm, plump, and hydrate with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide.
Winter Skin Check-In ❄️
It's time for a winter skin check-in. Cold temperatures can wreck havoc on your skin. If your normally well-behaved complexion has been showing signs of distress—like dullness, dryness, and irritation—it may be a sign that your winter skincare routine needs a refresh. Check out some tips and winter favorites from our board-certified dermatologists and licensed aestheticians to keep your skin healthy and hydrated all winter long.
TIPS FROM OUR BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGISTS
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! — From Dr. Carrie Cera Hill
During the colder winter months, be sure to add an additional layer of moisturization. A thick, creamy moisturizer will protect the skin barrier more efficiently than a thinner one better suited for the warmer months.
- Try SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel layered under Senté Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish or SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid.
Product Recommendation: SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel
My favorite layering facial emollient for under your cream is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel! It is fantastic to place under an anti-aging face cream like Senté Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish or SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid. Men and those with more oily skin or acne prone skin love it solo too!
Exfoliation is key (but frequency matters!) — From Dr. Jessica Farahi
It may be tempting to skip exfoliators when your skin is feeling sensitive from exposure to dry, cold air. But exfoliating ensures you are clearing away any dead skin cells that can flake off and cause dry skin. Plus, they help your moisturizer and skincare really soak in. The key is to use a more gentle formula than you would in the summer, and exfoliate less often (we recommend twice weekly).
- Try Senté Exfoliating Cleanser and Senté Bio Complete Serum (retinol), SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10, Avène Retinal, or prescription Tretinoin.
Product Recommendation: ISDIN Uradin Podos
I love ISDIN’s Uradin Podos hydrating gel oil to exfoliate my feet. My feet get really dry and cracked in the winter and they always feel and look so much better when they’re pampered with this urea product!
Sun protection, always! — From Dr. Samantha Ghiselli
We know you’ve heard it, but it’s worth repeating: your skin needs protection from the sun all year long. The majority of skin aging is caused from sun exposure, which makes sun protection daily crucial.
- Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher everyday!
- In addition to face, include ears, neck, chest, and hands when applying your daily SPF.
- Cover up when possible, keep a protective hat in your car for days when you spend more time outdoors.
Product Recommendation: Alastin HydraTint SPF 36
One product I am constantly reaching for is Alastin HydraTint. It is an all-mineral tinted sunscreen that hydrates and protects with a soft glow. Additionally, it contains antioxidants to protect against environmental damage. Everyone has unique needs when it comes to their perfect SPF, let us help you find products that you will love.
Customize your skincare regimen
Our board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Cera Hill, Dr. Ghiselli, and Dr. Farahi along with our licensed aestheticians, Katie Velasquez and Ashli La Madrid, are experts in recommending personalized skin care products and treatments to keep your skin healthy and looking its best.
- Winter months are notorious for drying out your skin and that’s why it’s essential to switch out your products for the different conditions.
- Consider laser treatments, injectables and rejuvenating aesthetic services.
- Schedule a cosmetic consult for a personalized regimen tailored to your unique needs.
TIPS FROM OUR LICENSED AESTHETICIANS
Try Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), you'll love it! — From Katie Velasquez
Glowing summer skin starts in the winter. Many of our patients are surprised to learn that winter is actually the best time for them to have IPL. If you’ve been eager to fade spots, even out skin tone, and rejuvenate skin, now is the time. Treatment areas include the face, neck, chest, arms and hands.
Product Recommendation: Isdinceutics Hyaluronic Concentrate
Hyaluronic Concentrate is a water-gel serum that treats your skin to deep hydration, providing both a plumping and smoothing effect with a satin finish. Formulated with a mix of hyaluronic acids, BioMarine extract, skin-firming peptides, and lentil extract, add this serum to your daily routine for soft, radiant skin.
It's Peel Season! — From Ashli La Madrid
Peel away layers of sun damaged skin and get glowing, bright, smooth skin in just a week.The Perfect Derma™ Peel
Product Recommendation: Senté Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish
An award-winning, nourishing cream designed to repair and replenish dry skin while improving visible redness. Restore skin barrier function while delivering immediate and long lasting moisturization. The appearance of visible redness and fine lines and wrinkles is improved in as early as 2 weeks.
Make 2022 YOUR year and the year you finally achieve our skincare goals!
- Schedule a visit with Dr. Cera Hill or Dr. Samantha Ghiselli for a skin check OR
- Schedule a FREE cosmetic consult with licensed aesthetician, Katie Velasquez
- Click here to schedule online or call our office 303-333-7873