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What is Microdermabrasion?

Laura Pagliaroni Microdermabrasion Sep 09, 2022 Comments Off

Microdermabrasion is a popular skin treatment has been around for many years and has been a popular service offered by many salons across the United States.

But what exactly is microdermabrasion? How does it work?

In a simplistic sense, microdermabrasion is the process of sanding your skin. A tool is used to blast the surface of the skin with tiny sand particles, removing the thicker and uneven outer layer of skin.
Microdermabrasion is used in a variety of applications. Some of the more popular uses include:

Lessening the appearance of stretch marks
Removing and/or reducing the appearance of age spots
Improve hyperpigmentation spots
Reduce fine lines and smooth wrinkles
Eliminate or reduce the number of large pores
As an acne treatment, or appearance of acne

There are a lot of different reasons to use microdermabrasion, but the overall idea is to remove the outer layer of skin by blasting it away with sand. It’s a procedure generally used to handle unwanted discoloration or roughness in the skin.

A typical set of treatments involves a couple of treatments in the first month, followed by a monthly touch-up appointment for the short term. Eventually, appointments become unnecessary. Treatments cost a little more than $150 per appointment, on average.

There are several noted health benefits to microdermabrasion. The procedure has the added benefit of also adding vitality to your complexion by helping to thicken collagen. It is a relatively inexpensive and low-risk procedure with great results and high success rates (American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2022).

The process of skin abrasion, or procedures like microdermabrasion, dates back in recorded human history to the ancient Egyptians, who used sandpaper to remove skin imperfections in 1,500 B.C. Some other innovations over the years lead to interesting tools people have used for this purpose. A German wheel and rasp device looked more like a torture device than medical treatment. The wire brush version became popular in the 1950s, and a mechanical version took off in popularity.

Over the years technology would improve enough to the point where it’s become one of the most popular skin care treatments in the United States (Mackenzie 2018). The modern process of microdermabrasion is painless and the associated risks are minimal. Replenish and rejuvenate with a microdermabrasion appointment from Laura Skin Care in Petaluma, CA. Call us at 707-295 8905 to schedule your appointment.

Brief History of Human Waxing

Laura Pagliaroni Waxing Aug 08, 2022 Comments Off

One of the most common spa treatments is the removal of unwanted hair. Whether it’s through waxing, laser treatments, plucking, or something else, hair removal is a common treatment that spas everywhere offer every day. How long have people been doing this? We were curious so we spent a little time reading up and wrote a brief history of the practice of waxing to remove unwanted body hair.

The earliest known records of the practice can be found in ancient Egypt, where women would pumice skin to remove unwanted hair. A sticky substance, made primarily of honey, would be applied to the skin to bond to hairs. Later, Greeks and Romans also found body hair to be unattractive. They used creams and tweezers as the primary removal methods. Throughout the classical and middle ages paintings and drawings depict women removing hair, as well as being hairless – suggesting the practice never went out of vogue at any identifiable period.

The invention of a proper tool and method took quite some time, however. It wasn’t until the 1920s that Gillette finally introduced the first women’s razer. Women were encouraged to clean up their “objectionable” hair, and a nationwide anti-underarm hair campaign unfolded. Culture would largely dictate the trends of the following decades, particularly popular culture in America. During the 1940s a nylon shortage impacted the country, due to World War II. Women were thus encouraged to shave their legs and forego the leggings.

The 1960s saw the introduction of the bikini. This led to a cultural movement for women to remove body hair up to (and often including) the bikini line. Cultural preferences would come and go, and trends would change over time. Ultimately we would end up in a place where individual preferences largely drive your choice on the matter.

Right now our culture has come to be one where body hair removal is accepted, and in many circles encouraged. There are a variety of ways to go about it, and Laura’s Skin Care offers a variety of services depending on what you need done. We use Cirepil’s low-temperature waxing, ensuring the most comfortable waxing experience possible. This method is often 20-30 degrees cooler than comparable waxing services, leading to an overall more enjoyable experience.

Curious if waxing is the right solution for you? Call or scheduling an appointment with Laura Skincare in Petaluma today and ask. Our skincare professionals offer great advice based on years of hands on experience.

Facial Sculpting Tools – Hope or Hype?

Laura Pagliaroni Facial Jul 18, 2022 Comments Off

This season, facial sculpting tools continue to be the go-to for a toned, lifted, smooth and yes, youthful summer look.

Not only do these facial sculpting tools claim to calm and de-stress skin, they also claim to massage, tone, tighten and fight off aging effects.

Do these tools deliver everything they promise or are they too good to be true?

Gua Sha

The gua sha massage, also known as Chinese “scraping” therapy, involves using a handheld massager, typically made of stone. By performing just a few minutes of massaging, upward strokes on various areas of the face and neck each day, it claims to deliver the following benefits:

Improves circulation
Reduces stress
Reduces puffiness, swelling
Aids lymphatic drainage
Lifts, tones, sculpts skin on face and neck
Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

While the gua sha may help reduce stress, mildly improve circulation and reduce some forms of skin inflammation, lasting improvements to the skin tend to be short-term, especially if the massage is not performed frequently and consistently.

Anyone recovering from surgery, taking blood thinners or is at risk for blood clots should not use gua sha massage.

Jade Face Roller

The jade face roller is a handheld massager, which works by rubbing a jade stone over the face for massage.

Using upward strokes, the face roller can be used to massage your neck, jawline, entire face and smoothing forehead lines. Move each massaging stroke towards lymph nodes located under your ears and other areas of the face.

For more refreshing, cool the stone face roller in the fridge before use.

The jade face rollers claims to deliver benefits such as:

Eliminates puffy skin
Increases circulation
Drains lymph nodes
Lifts and sculpts contours of the face and neck
Decreases appearance of wrinkles
Stimulates collagen
Tightens pores
Reduces skin inflammation

The truth is, any kind of facial massage will improve circulation, because it stimulates the tissues under the skin.

Positive results from a jade roller may feel great but are usually temporary.

The only way to truly stimulate collagen is with retinoids, laser treatments or acid peels, which cause the trauma to skin needed to activate more collagen production.

Face Massager with Heat and Vibration

A face massager uses the power of vibration and heat to give you a relaxing facial and neck massage. You can use a face massager on other areas of the body like backs of hands or other sore muscles in your arms or legs.

Benefits:

Stimulates collagen production
Reduces look of fine lines and wrinkles
Smooths skin
Skin more receptive to absorbing skincare products
Reduces tension in the face muscles
Decreases puffiness
Improves blood circulation
Aids in lymphatic drainage

While these benefits sound great, once again, it may feel good in the moment, but results are temporary.

Conclusion

Unless using facial sculpting tools are used incorrectly or not disinfected, there isn’t harm in using them. Truthfully, they are all more of relaxing, self-indulgences than long-term skincare solutions.

For professional long-term solutions, call Laura Skincare in Petaluma for organic products, facials and an individualized skincare routine that delivers noticeable results.

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