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Denver Plastic Surgery Team Member, Jessica Lomas

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is here! You bought the pumpkins, the candy and the costumes are ready for Halloween night. The costumes will be worn and the candy will be handed out, but what are you going to do with the pumpkins before they go bad? Before you throw them out consider pampering yourself with a rejuvenating pumpkin facial or body treatment!

Pumpkin is my favorite fall skin care ingredient. It is high in vitamins A, C, E, and has a natural enzyme to lightly exfoliate and refresh your skin while increasing moisture content. Your skin will glow and feel soft to the touch.

You will need to puree the pumpkin so it is a paste-like texture. It can be either fresh or cooked. Cooked pumpkin can lose some of its enzyme properties, but it will still have the skin-smoothing effect.

Here are a couple of pumpkin skin care recipes that are easy to make and easy to use!

REVUVENATING PUMPKIN FACE MASK

2 Tablespoons of pureed pumpkin (fresh or cooked)
1 Tablespoon of honey
A dash of milk

Mix all the ingredients together. Make sure the mix is not too liquid. It is best to keep it on the thicker side. Spread a nice, even layer over the entire face and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water.

REFRESHING PUMPKIN BODY SCRUB

½ cup pureed pumpkin (Cooked is best)
½ cup brown sugar or Epsom salt.

Mix ingredients together. Make sure the mix is not too liquid and you can feel the coarseness of the sugar or salt. It is best applied in the shower when your skin is damp. Apply the scrub in a circular motion and rinse off. After drying off apply a good moisturizer.

Have a happy and safe Halloween! Don’t miss out on our buy 1, get 1 free special on all chemical peels, microdermabrasion or dermaplaning! Call now for your complimentary consultation and skin analysis!

posted by Jessica Lomas at 1:49 PM

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Are You Hydrated?

All of our organs in our body need to be well-hydrated to function properly. Our skin, in fact, is the largest organ of the body, so if we are not giving it the moisture it needs the appearance can change.

One of the first signs of dehydrated skin is the development of fine lines and wrinkles. You may experience itching, tightness, flaking and scaling. It can appear reddish and dull. The best way to keep your body (and skin) hydrated is to drink pure, clean water, and plenty of it.
While the exact amount you should drink each day varies, we all know that staying hydrated plays an important role in keeping our skin healthy looking and even young. Rule of thumb is to try to drink at least eight glasses of water every day or take your total body weight, divide it in half and that is how many ounces of water you should drink per day. In addition to keeping all of your cells hydrated, water helps cells move nutrients in and toxins out, which can automatically leave skin looking better. It can actually help with acne conditions and improve tone and texture of premature aging skin. And, before you go out and buy that expensive bottled water know that hard water, the kind high in minerals, is especially good. Using water softeners to de-mineralize drinking water may reduce some of the potentially helpful effects as well.

Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to start drinking water. By the time you feel thirst you are already dehydrated. Sip water throughout the day to avoid having to gulp down a lot of water in the evening. Nobody likes to get up during the night to run to the bathroom, so spreading out your eight glasses of water throughout your day starting in the morning should reduce the amount of nighttime interruptions.

So what are you waiting for? Get hydrated!

posted by Jessica Lomas at 1:13 PM

Factors that Damage the Skin

There are several factors that can damage our skin. They range from the effects of what we eat to how we spend our free time. Here is a list of some of these factors and how they alter our skin’s appearance:
  • Sun – Over time, the UV (ultraviolet) rays cause the elastin in skin to break down. This results in wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. Too much exposure to the sun or use of tanning booths can lead to cell deterioration and skin cancer.
  • Cigarette smoke – Second only to sun damage, smoking causes the skin age faster than anything else. Free radicals are formed in the body and cause the skin to turn gray, pale and wrinkled. Many wrinkles around the mouth and eyes can be attributed to the acts of sucking on the cigarette and then squinting to keep the smoke from getting in the eyes.
  • Age – It is part of our physiology that age dries our skin. In addition, less collagen is produced the elasticity of the skin is gradually lost.
  • Poor diet – Our bodies require certain vitamins and minerals in order to be healthy and able to fight infection and illness. If we do not eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water, our body can quickly lose its ability to look and respond as it should. This, in turn, can leave our skin discolored, thin and pale or gray.

However, there are excellent skin care procedures available to help combat many of these areas of skin damage. They include chemical peels, Botox, and microdermabrasion, among others.

If you are considering any type of skin care treatment in the Denver, Cherry Creek or elsewhere in Northern Colorado, please contact us today.

posted by Patti at 10:16 AM

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Don't Let The Economy Bring You Down

No matter what happens with the economy, or who is elected for president, it is what makes you happy that's important. Don't forget to take care of yourself. Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Center wants to make it a little easier for you. We offer interest free financing for chemical peel, microdermabrasion, and dermaplaning packages, and on injectables including Botox, Restylane, Radiesse and Juvederm. Call for your free consultation and ask how you can get this great payment plan!

posted by Jessica Lomas at 2:21 PM

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

"Fall" Into Yourself This Season

Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Center is hosting an open house on Thursday, October 16th from 12-4 pm. Come in and join us and bring a friend! Refreshments will be served. Enjoy $50 off Botox (minimum units required) and Juvederm, and BOGO on any skin care service! Please RSVP by October 13th.

posted by Jessica Lomas at 12:50 PM

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Are You Protected From The Sun?

If you had to choose only one thing to apply to your skin everyday the choice should be sunscreen. Sunscreen is the most powerful anti-aging product on the market! It makes sense to say that the best treatment for wrinkles is to avoid getting them in the first place. Unprotected sun exposure causes over 90% of wrinkles. Genetics do influence how much a person will age, but up to 90% of the wrinkles you currently have on your face are probably due to sun exposure. It can be even worse here in Colorado due to high altitude. Meaning we are much closer to the sun! Nobody like wrinkles, but that's not the only negative thing the sun can do to your skin. Unprotected sun exposure can also cause skin cancer. Most skin cancer can be prevented. You may decrease your chances of developing skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles by following these tips:

  • Use a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 or higher. Sunscreens that say "broad-spectrum" can protect the skin from ultraviolet A and B (UVA and UVB) rays.
  • Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going in the sun.
  • Apply the sunscreen to all the skin that will be exposed to the sun, including the nose, ears, neck, scalp and lips. Sunscreen needs to be applied evenly over the skin in the amount recommended on the label. Most sunscreens are not completely effective because they are not applied correctly. It usually takes approximately 1-2 fl oz to cover an adult's body.
  • Apply sunscreen every 2-3 hours while in the sun and after swimming or heavy sweating. The SPF value decreases if a person sweats heavily or is in water. Anytime there is water on the skin it reduces the amount of protection the sunscreen provides. The effectiveness of sunscreen is also affected by the wind, humidity and altitide.
  • Use lip balm or cream that has SPF 30 or higher to protect your lips from getting sunburned or developing cold sores.
  • Use a higher SPF at higher elevations or in tropical climates.

Remember to include sunscreen to your daily skin care routine and you will be on your way to healthier, younger-looking skin.

Schedule now for your free consultation! Offering buy 1, get 1 free on chemical peels, microdermabrasion and dermaplaning.

posted by Jessica Lomas at 11:40 AM

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