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June/July

 

Summer Skin ---

Facial Treatments & Good Home Care are Important During Summer Months.

Summer is NOT the time to give up on your skin care regimen. Some people downplay the importance of getting regular facials in the summer time because many people will be outdoors and they figure why bother if "I'm getting tan". While it is true that we will all be spending more time outdoors soaking up some much needed vitamin D, (hey I like being outside in the sun too), there are some important things that we still need to do to keep our skin healthy and vibrant throughout the hot summer We are exposing our skin, to sun, the ocean, pools, sunscreens and other external elements such as free radicals, all of which can damage our skin .

To offset the effects of summertime, facials reset skin by clearing out pores, exfoliating dead skin and working to de-stress and rehydrate the skin. 

Everyone can benefit from getting facials at least every 4-6 weeks during summer months. 

Deciding which facial is right for you

Teens - 30 year olds - a Relaxation Facial as it is a great pore cleansing facial utilizing the amazing organic Farmaesthetics skin care line. It includes, skin analysis, exfoliation under steam, hand & arm massage, extractions, massage, treatment oils, creams and mask.

If you tend to break out,  try one either our Pore Perfecting Facial we use the amazing Saian Natural Clinical line or the Acne ClearTouch Lite Treatment which uses light treatments to help clear acne beneath the surface of the skin. 

If Age-management is your concern, we have some amazing facials for the 30 and over group that is looking for a pick me up to really refresh & revitalize their skin. We offer Micro-phototherapy, LED, Micro-current & Galvanic, Oxygen treatments and the brand new Rezenerate Treatment for both acne and anti-aging. 

You can even “build your own facial”.

Ex.) a Microphototherapy facial is $100, you can enhance it (or add on) Oxygen Infusion  onto your treatment for $35. We can mix and match treatments to customize it to your needs and desires.

Home Care and Why it is important

Wash your face before bed and after sweating (and be sure to reapply sunscreen). Sweating releases the body’s toxins out through the pores and if sweat sits on your face for long it can become a breeding ground for bacteria which may lead to a breakout, inflammation, and clogged pores. My personal favorite cleanser is Farmaesthetics Fine Herbal Cleanser - made for all skin types.

Anyone 30 and older should be using serums that protect against free radicals that damage skin and cause premature aging. It’s just as important to build up skin defenses against free radicals. The important antioxidants, peptides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C serums will keep the skin protected against fine lines, wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation and uneven complexion. These anti-inflammatories also help fight excess redness (inflammation). My personal favorite serums to use are Saian Natural Clinical  Pure Hyaluronic Acid, Pure Vitamin C Serum and Active Renewal Serum. 

Moisturize your skin with a moisturizer that helps your skin retain moisture and balance. Most people aren’t aware that going in and out of air conditioned environments and into the scorching sun can severely dehydrate the skin. Dehydrated skin can start to itch and flake leading to other concerns relating to premature aging. Stay hydrated to keep your skin fortified with moisture from the inside out. Drink plenty of water and eat fruits and vegetables and anything else with high water content, like green tea. 

My personal favorite moisturizers are Farmaesthetics Nourishing Lavender Milk, Midnight Honey Oil and Saian’s Diamant Creme.

Use a GOOD sunscreen- it really is worth the money.
Try to use organic sunscreens that are non-comedogenic and do not clog pores. I love the COOLA Organic Suncare line . The COOLA line provides plant-based protection without clogging the pores. 

Just One More Reason Why I believe in Skin Care Treatments & Products

This weekend as I was at a friends cookout, I received a few very nice compliments about the condition of my skin. One person said “you don’t have any wrinkles” and another one told me I looked younger than my age. Perhaps they were being nice because I’m sure I do have some wrinkles but lets face it, as an esthetician, I know what truly helps to maintain the health of the skin. I also know that if I do not keep up with my skin care routine and treatments, my skin can look dull, dehydrated, tired and old! The treatments and the products that I have at 360 Face Mind Body are what keeps my skin looking healthy. I did not always have healthy skin, I have been a cystic acne sufferer in the past and have had lots of hyper-pigmentation and redness in my skin. My skin is far from perfect but with the right treatments and the right home care regimen, I am much happier with how it can look now in comparison to how my skin has looked in the past before practicing these habits.

So here’s the bottom line-- don’t let your skin care routine go during the summer. Wash, cleanse, use serums, moisturize, use a quality sunscreen (keep a hat handy too) and make an appointment for a facial every once in a while. You will see the difference in your skin, believe me.
(all products and services mentioned are available at 360 Face Mind Body)

Happy Summer,

Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

Micro-PhotoTherapy  and Oxygen Infusion Treatments 

to Improve your Skin’s Appearance

                                               

                                                by Michelle Maynard, Licensed esthetician & owner of 360 Face Mind Body

 

Being in the skin care industry, many people (clients, friends, family members etc.) ask me how to get their skin in its optimal health. Like anything else, you need to be committed to a skin care regimen that will help reveal that healthy skin glow. Healthy habits are necessary. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and drinking enough water is important and yes, a home care regimen using professional products will certainly help to hydrate the skin, and also extend the benefits of getting regular facials. Professional products DO make a difference and they should be organic or vegan if possible. If over the age of 30 include a serum to help to give your skin a firmer, smoother texture, make pores appear smaller and increase moisture levels.

 

Routine facials can do a lot of great things for our skin. Facials help to increase circulation, exfoliate the skin, hydrate the skin, increase cell turnover, minimize lines, discoloration and acne breakouts. Facial treatments can be customized to suit each individual’s particular needs. 

 

Age Management Facials

 

Now we delve into the exciting area of age management treatments. Clients who are more concerned with age management want to know how they can either keep their skin looking fantastic or how they can recapture that youthful glow.  

 

At 360 Face Mind Body, clients are offered innovative, non-invasive and effective treatments to help their skin look and feel its best. One of the most popular treatments on the menu at 360 Face Mind Body is the Micro-phototherapy facial. Micro-phototherapy is a non-ablative, non-invasive procedure that softens fine lines, plumps up the skin, evens out skin tone, decreases pore size and improves overall skin texture. This treatment combines the healing power of light and heat energy to work deep beneath the surface of the skin. The combined heat and light create a mild thermal insult that cannot be seen but it signals the body to increase collagen and elastin production.  Additionally, these soothing pulses of heat and light work together to even out skin tone, smooth skin texture, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, decrease pore size, enhance absorption of creams and lotions. The best part is that there is no pain or down time and with a series of treatments the results are remarkable.

 

360 Face Mind Body has also started to offer oxygen infusion facials which have exploded onto the beauty scene in the past few years. Oxygen infusion treatments immediately revitalize the skin and hide even the slightest imperfections. The increase in popularity of oxygen infusion treatments is largely due to the instant results characterized by a smoothing and plumping of the skin's surface. The procedure is painless and requires no harsh chemical peels, it oxygenates the skin so that it can heal itself more quickly. Oxygen is sprayed at a high pressure directly onto the skin's surface. A serum containing active ingredients (nutrients, vitamins and sometimes peptides) are atomized and delivered as a fine mist and then infused or pushed into the skin. The oxygen acts the delivery system that opens up the skin's pores to allow increased absorption of the active ingredients. The infusion of oxygen and vitamins will strengthen new cell growth as well as collagen. This treatment may also rejuvenate skin that has been exposed to pollutants, such as tobacco smoke and other toxins that starve cells of their oxygen. An oxygen facial is much more affordable than injections or other chemical facial fillers. This treatment has been used to lighten the appearance of acne scars, as it is believed that the infusion of oxygen increases the production of new skin cells at a faster rate and reduces the appearance of blemishes. Oxygen facials do not usually cause any side effects or sensitivities. It is a gentle treatment and a viable option for those with sensitive skin.

 

The oxygen infusion machine that we use at 360 Face Mind Body has an option of also using an exfoliating tip! The pressure and performance of the oxygen machine is combined with an exfoliation process happening at the same time for super-hydrated, smooth, plump skin.

 

Combining micro-phototherapy and oxygen infusions results in what can only be described as a 5 Star Red Carpet treatment. Its no wonder many of the A-listers swear by these types of facial treatment modalities-- the results are undeniable and immediate!

 

The Micro-phototherapy Oxygen treatments take about an hour and twenty minutes and the price is $125 per treatment. How often should you have a treatment depends on your age and the condition of the skin. 

 

If you would like to book a Micro-phototherapy Oxygen Treatment please call Michelle at 360 Face Mind Body at 401-886-1938. 

 

360 Face Mind Body is located at 635 Arnold Road in Coventry, RI. 

 

www.360facemindbody.com