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Adult Acne Solutions

Laura Pagliaroni Acne Dec 05, 2021 Comments Off

So many young people sailed through their teenage years with perfectly blemish-free skin, only to enter adulthood with a bad case of adult acne.

Why do adults get acne and how is it treated?

What Triggers Adult Acne?

Acne is an inflammatory condition which shows up on the skin the form of blackheads, whiteheads or pustules. With further inflammation, adult acne can cause redness, swelling and leave behind scars.

There are any number of reasons why acne may show up in adults over the age of 25. Some of these reasons include:

Genetics
Hormonal changes
Medications
Clogged Pores / Bacteria
Lack of Sleep
Contact Irritation (cleansers, pillowcases, anything that comes in contact with and irritates the skin)
Stress

Treatment Options

Medical

If acne persists even after trying to reduce stress, get more sleep, stay hydrated and diligently keep skin clean, a visit to a dermatologist may be in order.
A dermatologist can diagnose the type and severity of your acne and prescribe oral or topical medications to clear it up.

Esthetician

Another option is to book the services of a professional esthetician. An esthetician can help you come up with a skin care plan to deep clean skin, remove underlying sebum (dead skin cells and oil), clear pores and so much more.

A skin care professional not only has the experience and tools to keep your skin clean and hydrated, but your treatment is performed in a hygienic, relaxing environment to melt away any stress-related reasons for an acne flare-up.

Some of the ways an esthetician can help you treat acne and any scarring left behind include:

Clearing pore blockages
Massages to stimulate blood flow and promote faster turnover of new skin cells
Deep cleansing treatments, steam
Exfoliation to remove top layers of surface skin
Microdermabrasion
Facial peels

In addition, an esthetician’s expert eye can troubleshoot problem areas in your skin and offer solutions as to how to treat them.

In addition to hands-on treatment of the skin, you’ll have access to professional, high quality products that are good for your skin.

Your esthetician can also make recommendations on at-home skin care routines that will help keep breakouts and scarring at bay in between treatment visits.

Is Adult Acne a Lifetime Sentence?

No matter what age acne strikes, it doesn’t have to be a lifelong sentence. With specialized treatment plans, high quality skin care products and professional recommendations, you’ll be back on track to clear, healthy skin in no time.

While over-the-counter products may provide some relief, the professional services and products offered by Laura Skin Care give you real, long-lasting results. Get back the confidence clear, eautiful skin gives you.

Call our salon in Petaluma today for evaluation and to discuss a customized acne treatment plan.

Top 5 Benefits of a Chemical Face Peel

Laura Pagliaroni Facial Peel Nov 19, 2021 Comments Off

If you think a professional chemical face peel is not for you, think again.

Maybe you think a peel is too painful or would result in too much downtime. The truth is, there are a variety of different chemical face peels to address issues from a simple refresh to sun damage repair.

Today, plant-based products, organic ingredients and ever-evolving advances in skin care offer a much more effective, gentle and even pleasant experience.

Here are just five benefits to consider when thinking about getting a chemical face peel.

Refreshes Complexion
Working faster and better than serums and creams, a light chemical peel takes the benefits of your skin care a step further. By removing the surface layer of skin, you instantly get a smoother complexion and a healthy glow. You can expect complete healing within 1-7 days and further peels produce even better results.
Rejuvenates Skin
If your skin is looking dry or dull, a face peel helps rejuvenate your skin. By peeling off the surface layer of skin where all the dead and damaged skin cells are, new cells are revealed for a noticeably rejuvenated appearance.
Reveals Healthier-looking Skin
While regular exfoliation is a good way to loosen and rid your skin of dead/damaged surface skin cells, chemical face peels work at a deeper level. Face peels help to:
1. Even out skin tone
2. Reduce acne and breakouts
3. Diminish the appearance of scars
4. Minimize pores
5. Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Promotes Faster Cell Regeneration and Repair, Boosts Collagen Production
Chemical face peels help to improve cell turnover rate, so your skin replaces its outer surface layer faster. The faster skin cells regenerate, the healthier and fresher your skin looks. Face peels also help boost collagen production, which is what keeps your skin lifted and toned.
Repairs Deep Cell Damage
More intensive, deep chemical peels can help repair sun-damaged skin, damage from environmental pollutants and free radicals.

Although a deep chemical peel takes longer to heal, it goes deeper into the skin layers. The results are visibly improved skin tone, smoothness and clarity.

Depending on the issues you’re looking to address, there are a variety of chemical face peels available to help you.

From surface layer rejuvenation to deeply penetrating cell repair, consult with the professionals at Laura Skin Care. We’re conveniently located in downtown Petaluma, CA and are ready to answer any questions you have about the best chemical face peel for you.

Skin Care for a Fresh Fall Look

Laura Pagliaroni Skin Care Nov 08, 2021 Comments Off

As summer turns to fall, there are definite signals marking the transition.

As temperatures cool down and warmer clothes come out of storage, your skin care routine needs to transition, too.

With a bit of extra care, it’s easy to breeze through the season with beautiful skin.

Sunscreen

Just because temperatures dip doesn’t mean UV sun rays are any less damaging to your skin. The most effective beauty treatment is to use sunscreen every day.

Before foundation, apply a coat of sunscreen, sunscreen-infused day cream or tinted sunscreen. This ensures you get the protection you need for great-looking skin.

Rich, Gentle Creams

Switching to richer creams or serums at night re-hydrates your skin to prevent the chafing, redness and dryness that tends to show up in fall.

Avoid using alcohol-based astringents or toners that strip too much oil from the skin. Switch to a gentle, vitamin-rich toner to clean, tone and combat the effects of wind and indoor heat on your skin.

Hydration

Along with sunscreen, the best defense to fight back against dry indoor environments and cool outdoor winds is to keep your skin hydrated. Hydrated skin not only looks fresh and healthy, but also keeps those fine lines and wrinkles at bay.

Hyaluronic Acid: Using a night-time cream with hyaluronic acid seals tons of moisture into your skin. It makes skin plumper and super soft on the face, neck, chest and hands.

Retinol: If you use retinol for a smoother, line-free complexion, switch to a gentle cream which soaks into the skin without stripping natural oils. A gentle retinol cream will still work on those fine lines without over-drying or damaging skin.

Hydrating Serum: It only takes a little serum to provide skin with a deep moisturizing experience at night when cell turnover is at its peak.

Gel-based Creams: Gel formulas use natural ingredients that penetrate deeply into skin, supplying deep hydration without clogging pores or causing breakouts.

Vitamin-rich Moisturizers: Choose organic moisturizers containing vitamins B-3, E and C for brightening.

Peels: Start autumn out right with a professional chemical peel for a fresh seasonal look. Fall is a perfect time to clear away what’s left of a faded tan, remove damaged surface skin layers and promote faster, healthy cell turnover.

Consult with your local Petaluma, CA esthetician to get just the right peel for your skin type.

The key to looking fresh and fabulous throughout the entire fall season is to adjust your skin care routine now.

For great advice on jumpstarting the season with a peel or organic skin care solutions to bring out the best in your skin, visit Laura Skin Care in downtown Petaluma for a consultation with our skin care experts.

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