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Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

   Skin Care  Aug 24, 2018  Comments Off on Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options
Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

When your skin takes on a patchy or red and brown spotty areas it is called skin Mottling. Over time these areas can become dark brown or even purple. Although it looks like it would be painful or discomforting, the affected areas are painless. It does cause mental pain as people deal with issues of self consciousness or embarrassment.

Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

What Causes Skin Mottling?

Mottled skin is when the blood vessels that are close to the surface of your skin become more visible. The lighter your skin the more noticeable it can become. Mottled skin can be a sign of medical conditions such as blood disorders or heart disease. It also could be nothing more than a sign of age or excessive exposure to the sun. So see a doctor. Once your health is in order then you can make a plan for treating the condition.

Treatment and Prevention

For many people, the affected areas can be treated with regular applications of topical lotions and creams. If you are a person with fair skin and at risk of mottled skin, it is recommended that you wear protective clothing in any situation where you might find yourself in temperature extremes of hot or cold.

Thankfully, most mottled skin conditions are reversible once the cause has been identified.

Anyone with mottled skin seeking some temporary relief can warm the affected areas. The heat will open the blood vessels providing short term relief.

Chemical peeling is another method of treatment that helps improve discolored skin. These exfoliation treatments remove damaged layers of skin allowing new skin to take the place of the old damaged skin.

In more extreme cases where topical treatments or peels do not clear it up, patients can seek other treatments such as laser therapy. Laser resurfacing is a chemical free treatment but can be combined with a chemical peel in some cases.

Lastly, photo-rejuvenation is a treatment that uses powerful light pulses to deeply penetrate the layers of the patient’s skin and improves its overall appearance.

Feel free to discuss mottled skin with your licensed esthetician for treatment options and skin care advice.

Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin

   Skin Care  Aug 16, 2018  Comments Off on Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin
Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin

As we get older, our skin loses its elasticity and gradually thins out. Some of the aging process is attributed to the presence of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are molecules produced by environmental exposure to smoke, tobacco, pollution and ultraviolet rays from the sun and the tanning beds.

Antioxidants are naturally occurring substances that can protect the skin against the effect of damaging free radicals in the cells in our bodies, and skin care products with antioxidants can help your skin appear more youthful and reduce the signs of aging. They also have a calming and toning effect on your skin.

5 Main Benefits of Antioxidants

  1. Anti-inflammatory

Skin care products with antioxidants are known for their calming effect. Alpha-lipoic acid found in many natural ingredients, such as green tea, increases circulation and cell metabolism, reducing inflammation. This results in a more even skin tone and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and acne.

  1. Skin-firming

Antioxidants help reverse and reduce the signs of aging. Coenzyme Q-10, or CoQ-10, is commonly used in skin-firming moisturizers and eye cream.

  1. Reduce appearance of wrinkles

Skin care products with antioxidants can help plump up the skin and promote a more youthful appearance. Vitamins C and E are the heroes of skin care industry, and some of the best eye care treatments are made with them because they are known to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

  1. Reduce the appearance of scars

Scar tissue has a more rigid structure than healthy skin. Many types of antioxidants, like those found in aloe, increase blood flow to the scar tissue and can help minimize the appearance of scars and promote the growth of new, healthy tissue.

  1. Repair sun damage

We all know that excessive exposure to sun is damaging to the skin’s appearance. Antioxidants stimulate blood flow to the skin and help it produce new skin cells. Use skin care products rich in antioxidants to treat sun damage.

Feel free to discuss any skin concerns and the potential benefits of antioxidants with your licensed esthetician.

Tips for Quick, but Stunning, Makeup

   Makeup  Aug 10, 2018  Comments Off on Tips for Quick, but Stunning, Makeup
Tips for Quick, but Stunning, Makeup

When it comes to stunning makeup, you may think that you need to spend a lot of time applying it. Who has that kind of time anymore? With needing to get ready for work in the morning and getting the kids ready, never mind grabbing something to eat and some much needed caffeine, makeup application can sadly end up probably pretty low on the list. It’s sad to think you’d really like to pamper yourself but don’t feel you have time to do it.

Thankfully, you don’t have to forgo the makeup all together when you’re in a rush. There are ways that you can apply makeup quickly, but still come up with a great look. These ideas will help you look your best, while still helping to save some time in the mornings for all you have to do.

Quick, but stunning makeup tips for your busy mornings

– Prepare ahead of time.

Prepare what you’re going to do ahead of time, so you’re not scrambling in the morning. Have all of the products you want to use together for easy access and application in the limited time you have to do your makeup.

– Moisturize your skin.

Moisturizing your skin can go a long way to improve tone and texture. This will help you need only minimal makeup or no makeup at all on those especially busy mornings. Creamy skin looks more finished than dry skin.

– One minute eyebrows.

Instead of taking time to fill in both brows entirely, dot a brow pencil into the sparse areas to even things out. Then, coat them with either a tinted brow gel or a clear mascara to give a natural and groomed look.

– One minute color pop.

It can be hard to find the time to apply lipstick, blush and eye shadow. Instead, use a product that can do all three. This will add a pop of color to your face without having to worry about applying multiple products.

– One minute lashes.

Using mascara is one of the easiest ways to transform your entire face. Apply a waterproof formula and you’ll be ready to go quickly. You can also simply use an eyelash curler with no mascara for a quick way to transform your lashes as well.

– Focus on the eyes and face.

Your eyes really show how tired you are, so focus on this area if you’re looking a bit rundown. Apply concealer to your eyelids as well as underneath the eye in order to hide dark circles and redness. You can also use the same concealer to hide other blemishes to help your entire face look flawless.

– Don’t forget the lips.

There are a million options for lips, including liner, gloss and lipstick. Instead of using multiple products, pick one that combines everything together for a faster way to stunning lips.

By taking some time to plan ahead, you can create stunning makeup looks in just a few minutes! Feel free to contact your licensed esthetician for personalized tips for your makeup goals and routine.