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What To Do When Skin Conditions Won’t Go Away

   Acne  Feb 28, 2018  Comments Off on What To Do When Skin Conditions Won’t Go Away
What To Do When Skin Conditions Won’t Go Away

Skin conditions can be uncomfortable, hinder your activities, and make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. When a skin condition lingers, the situation can be frustrating and potentially harmful. Often you can treat a skin condition yourself following some simple tips, but if the issue does not respond to treatment or if something just doesn’t seem right, you may want to consult a professional.

What To Do When Skin Conditions Won’t Go Away

Keep the Area Clean

Whether a blemish, an abrasion or a rash, keep the area clean using soap or cleanser. Clean the area a couple times a day and steer clear of using a harsh cleaner that may further irritate your skin. Try not to touch the area with the skin irritation, if possible avoid wearing clothing that covers the area or wear loose clothing that will not rub or further irritate the inflamed or injured area. For an open cut or wound, clean the area with hydrogen peroxide, use a first aid cream, like bacitracin and cover with a bandage.

Treat the Symptoms

Identify issues that are causing pain or discomfort and address those. If you have an itchy rash, take an over-the-counter pill or apply a cream or an ointment to sooth the irritation. For dry skin, use a moisturizer. Ice the area if you are experiencing swelling. Find a solution for the symptoms present to keep the blemish and surrounding areas comfortable.

Track the Details

Pay attention to swelling, discoloration, or, in the case of a mole, any changes in the size or texture. Also, monitor the temperature of the impacted area and take note if the area feels warm to the touch. If it helps, write things down or take pictures with your phone to track any changes. Paying attention to the details allows you to gauge improvement or worsening conditions and help guide your next steps.

Bring in the Pros

If there are any sudden changes or if symptoms do not subside you may want to consider visiting a professional. When a skin condition sticks around and there is no sign of improvement after an extended period of time, consult a dermatologist to determine what is triggering the issues and how to best address the aliment. If you’re already seeing an esthetician, you might speak to them about it during your next visit to help address many skin ailments.

Take Care of Yourself

Your skin is your biggest organ and maintaining healthy skin impacts your overall health, comfort and even your self esteem. When a skin condition fails to improve despite treatments, it may be an indicator of a bigger issue. When in doubt, consult a general health professional to help remedy the issue and get you back to feeling and looking your best.

Types of Beauty Products that Everyone Needs – Men & Women

   Skin Care  Feb 07, 2018  Comments Off on Types of Beauty Products that Everyone Needs – Men & Women
Types of Beauty Products that Everyone Needs – Men & Women

Everyone needs to take care of their skin and hair to look and feel their best, even men. Neglecting things like your hair and skin can make you absolutely miserable, especially if your skin starts to dry out, start cracking and get itchy or uncomfortable. What if your hair started falling out tomorrow or you started to lose volume in it?

These may be things that you are not worried about now, especially if you aren’t currently having any problems. Let’s think down the road though, when you may start to lose these things. The truth is, by using a few simple health and beauty products, you can take better care of yourself and prolong the health of your hair and skin. Let’s take a look at some of the best types of beauty products that everyone needs.

Types of Beauty Products that Everyone Needs

 1) Face Lotion

 We can probably all agree that everyone would like to look younger, even if it is just a little bit. It is always flattering when someone tells you that you look younger than you are. One of the best ways that we can keep looking young and healthy, and prevent uncomfortable, unhealthy, and unattractive dry skin is by using a high quality face lotion.

There are tons of great face lotions on the market for both men and women. Make sure that you do your research to make sure that you get a natural product with all of the vitamins and minerals that you need to promote the growth and regeneration of healthy skin.

 2) Body and Hand Lotion

 Taking care of your hands and skin is absolutely essential for preserving and taking care of your body. You don’t have to make a full-fledged jump into a really expensive hand or body lotion. You can find a ton of great, reasonably-priced body lotions that will keep your skin moist and healthy.

Dry, cracked skin can be really painful and uncomfortable. Go do research on some different skin lotions to see what works best for you.

 3) Quality Shampoo

 Your hair may naturally thin and gray as you get older, but having a great shampoo is a great way of preserving and fortifying your hair. Great shampoo is something that everyone needs to make sure that you have excellent hair and scalp health. Flaking, lankiness, and poor texture are preventable, so don’t let them get you down by purchasing any old shampoo that doesn’t address your needs.

4) Conditioner

 Conditioner breaks up the knots in your hair, smooths it out and gives it body. They are packed with valuable vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are essential for having a healthy head of hair. If you want healthy hair, don’t skip conditioner.

If you have questions about skin care for your particular skin type and/or conditions, feel free to contact our licensed estheticians for help.

4 Signs of Healthy Skin

   Skin Care  Jan 26, 2018  Comments Off on 4 Signs of Healthy Skin
4 Signs of Healthy Skin

Your face. You get really used to looking at it, assuming what you’ve always lived with is as it should be. Do you really know how to tell how healthy your skin is? Here are 4 signs of healthy skin.

Hydrated

Healthy skin is full and hydrated. There are no signs of flaking or scaling. It’s dewy. If you are getting proper circulation, it even glows. Make sure you are drinking lots of fluids and moving your body, a.k.a. exercise, and this will be the byproduct!

Natural

Healthy skin feels natural. Have you ever washed your face and immediately felt tightness from the products you used? Healthy skin doesn’t feel that way. Healthy skin on your face is like healthy skin anywhere else on your body. It just exists. You notice it only when something is wrong. Tightness, burning, itching or chapping are all signs that something is wrong with your skin. It may be lack of hydration or that the products you are using are not right for your skin type.

Smooth Texture

Healthy skin is smooth and void of acne, bumps, wrinkles and scars. If you are dealing with any of these issues as an adult, there is likely a hormonal imbalance or lack of nutrients in your body.

Even Color

Skin that is even in color and void of sunspots and blotchiness is the epitome of healthy. Use skincare products with SPF in them and avoid extended sun exposure. Be sure to use sunscreen whenever you will be outdoors. This is the best way to prevent sun damage and maintain even coloring. It’s a little extra work, but your skin will thank you.

Beautiful, healthy skin is possible. Commit to being well hydrated. In addition, stay committed to your skincare routine and use sunscreen. Every once in a while, treat your skin to a facial. We have the finest products and design each facial personally to your needs.