Posts Tagged ‘skin care’
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
At menopause, many women are surprised by the return of oily skin and unsightly breakouts reminiscent of adolescence. While fluctuating hormones at both of those stages of life are the usual culprit, Skincare-news.com cautions that the oil-fighting strategies that work for teens can make the problem worse for delicate mature skin by actually increasing oil production. It’s time for a more effective and more gentle skin care strategy:
- Proper facial cleansing is important at every stage of life, but mature skin needs a cleanser formulated to meet its unique needs.
- The frequency and method of cleansing are different, too…wash the face no more than twice daily, using the hands rather than a washcloth.
- After cleansing, leave astringent products to the teens, and use an alcohol-free toner instead.
- Don’t forget to moisturize, but you may need to use a different product. Mature skin needs a more gentle, oil-free product that won’t clog pores.
- Blot oily areas rather than using powder, which tends to accentuate fine lines and wrinkles.
Physicians have access to more concentrated skin care products that are among the most technologically advanced formulations available today. If you aren’t satisfied with over-the-counter products, call the skin care professionals at LaFerriere & Kienstra Facial Plastic Surgery.
Tags: mature skin, skin care
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
These skin rejuvenation treatments from LaFerriere & Kienstra Facial Plastic Surgery will make you feel like royalty:
- Uncover smoother, silkier, and more youthful skin with a special chemical peel.
- Replace lost collagen from the face with Sculptra® Aesthetic injectable filler treatment.
- Improve facial lines and eliminate wrinkles with Botox.
- Treat severe acne, unclog pores, and rejuvenate skin to a healthier glow with microdermabrasian.
- Effectively treat sun damage, rosacea, birthmarks, melasma, lesions, and more with Broad Band Light (BBL) photorejuvenation.
Ready to schedule a consultation? Contact us today!
Tags: aesthetic treatments, anti-aging, Chemical Peels, dermal fillers, laser treatments, skin care, skin protection, younger looking skin
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Time, sunlight, and gravity can take a toll on your face. Over time, collagen, a protein in skin, bones, and muscles, breaks down. You get out of bed one morning, look in the mirror, and wonder “What happened to my firm skin?”
Something you can do to promote collagen production is change your diet. Here are some foods to add to your diet to encourage collagen production.
Face Firming Foods:
- Water rich vegetables like cucumber and celery promote collagen growth by adding sulfur to the diet.
- Fish has omega 3 fatty acids which create stronger cells.
- Soy products, such as soymilk and tofu, contain anti-aging antioxidants.
- Red vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and beets help to protect against sun damage.
- Dark green vegetables like spinach and kale add Vitamin C and help to protect against free radicals.
- Berries such as blackberries and raspberries also fight free radicals.
- White tea blocks enzymes that can break down collagen.
- Orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes contain Vitamin A which regenerates damaged collagen.
These foods are not just great for firming your face; they’re also beneficial to the rest of the body. If you’re looking for immediate wrinkle relief, schedule a consultation with Dr. Keith LaFerriere or Dr. Matthew Kienstra today.
Tags: anti-aging, collagen, diet, skin care, wrinkles, younger looking skin
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Join us for a Night of True Beauty on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Hammons Heart Institute. Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers as you learn beauty tips and secrets you just can’t find in a beauty magazine!
• See demonstrations of our non-surgical procedures and treatments
• View our best-selling products in action, including some that can be found only at our clinic.
• Receive substantial discounts on many of our treatment and service packages.
• Discover the benefits of our exclusive line of LaFerriere and Kienstra skin care products.
• Learn how our facial laser services, chemical peels, Botox treatments, laser hair removal, one-of-a-kind cleansers, and select skin care products may change the way you look and feel.
To register for the event, please visit http://www.facialplasticsurgeon.com/facial-plastic-surgery-seminars.html
Tags: aesthetic treatments, anti-aging, beauty questions, Events, skin care, younger looking skin
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Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Have you tried to shave or wax hair away, and irritated your skin? Imagine removing unwanted hair without razor or wax burns! Try what works: laser hair reduction. Drs. LaFerriere and Kienstra offer this treatment (also known as broad band light hair reduction) to patients with large and small problem areas.
How it works:
By sending a filtered and highly concentrated beam of light to the root of the hair follicle, we are able to target the melanin of the follicle; thus reducing the growth of the hair. Most people feel only a slight tingling sensation during treatment, much of which can be completely rid of by using a topical numbing cream.
There is little to no skin irritation from this procedure. The procedure can take as little as five minutes for a small area or up to an hour for large areas. Remember, hair grows in cycles, so you may need several sessions to achieve the desired effect. If you want to reduce up to 90% of unwanted hair, call us at 417-887-3223 and get started.
Tags: laser hair reduction, Laser Hair Removal, laser treatments, skin care, skin treatment
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
When the sunlight lasts longer, many head to the local drug store to stock up on sunscreen. Due to increased skin cancer awareness efforts the public is more conscious than ever of applying sunscreen, but how high of an SPF is really needed?
“We don’t have any data to show that anything above 50 adds any value for anybody,” says director of the FDA drug center Dr. Janet Woodcock.
In fact, the FDA is currently considering a proposal to ban sunscreens with sun protection factors over 50. Many doctors believe using a sunscreen with an SPF of over 50 can introduce higher levels of unnecessary irritants to the body without a higher level of skin protection. Doctors suggest finding a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF between 30 and 50 before enjoying those bright summer days.
Tags: skin care, skin protection, sunscreen
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Monday, June 20th, 2011
After years of confusing SPF numbers and sunblock promises, the FDA is adopting new sunscreen regulations. Though the regulations will not be in effect for a year, they promise clear information and precise wording on sunscreen labels.
You will no longer see these terms on sunscreen bottles:
- Sunblock
- Waterproof
- Sweatproof
Instead, sunscreen manufacturers may advertise how long the sunscreen is “water resistant.” Sunscreens are now also required to be broad spectrum. Broad spectrum sunscreens protect equally against UVB and UVA rays. While both types are dangerous, they affect the skin in different ways; UVB causes sunburns and UVA causes wrinkles.
In addition to these regulations, only lotions with an SPF number of 15 or higher can claim to reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. Although a savvy consumer will be better protected by these rules, doctors remind sun bathers to reapply lotion every forty to eighty minutes.
Tags: premature aging, skin care, skin protection, sunblock, sunscreen, wrinkles
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Are you dieting to lose weight? Lower your cholesterol? You can literally “save face” by keeping certain fats in your diet.
Fat supplies the essential fatty acids (EFAs). Since the body can’t produce EFA itself, they are an important part of a healthy diet. EFAs are also vital to maintaining skin health, including rejuvenating and replenishing the complexion. “They are vital to strengthen the cell membrane, to keep nutrients in and toxins out,” explains skin therapist Louise Thomas-Minns.
Minns recommends oily fish, such as salmon or mackerel, and says that raw nuts and pumpkin seeds are excellent sources of EFA. Sesame seeds, avocados, many dark leafy green vegetables, and albacore tuna are also good sources of EFA.
Tags: anti-aging, skin care, younger looking skin
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Monday, January 31st, 2011
According to a recent report, it may not contain enough of the ingredients that block UV-A…and that’s bad news.
Protection against penetrating UV-A rays may be more even more important than protection from UV-B, which are less damaging during the winter, while UV-A levels remain fairly constant throughout the year.
Researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center recently examined ingredients in a number of facial products with labels that claim they protect against UV rays, looking for either zinc oxide or a combination of avobenzone and octocrylene. Most did not contain adequate levels of the active ingredients needed to provide UV-A protection. Some of the products that claimed effectiveness against UV-A actually had none of these ingredients at all. Only 1 in 5 of these products contained enough of the right ingredients to provide adequate protection.
So, if your sunscreen claims to provide both UV-B and UV-A protection, take a close look at the ingredients listed on the label to see if it contains “the right stuff.” If it doesn’t measure up, or you are concerned about whether it contains enough of these active ingredients, ask Dr. Keith LaFerriere or Dr. Matt Kienstra to recommend a product that does.
Tags: anti-aging, premature aging, skin care, sunscreen
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
More adolescent girls are visiting tanning salons than ever before. It’s no coincidence that the rate of skin cancers in young women, including the deadliest form (melanoma), is rising, too. So how do you persuade them to kick the tanning salon habit? Will they be convinced by the news that the World Health Organization recently reclassified indoor tanning beds to its highest cancer risk category?
According to a study recently published in Archives of Dermatology, the best strategy seems to be warning them that ultraviolet rays destroy collagen and cause leathery, wrinkled skin. “The fear of looking horrible trumped everything else,” says June Robinson, a professor of dermatology and senior author of the study. “They’re not worried about skin cancer, but they are worried about getting wrinkled and being unattractive.”
Tags: anti-aging, premature aging, skin care
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At menopause, many women are surprised by the return of oily skin and unsightly breakouts reminiscent of adolescence. While fluctuating hormones at both of those stages of life are the usual culprit, Skincare-news.com cautions that the oil-fighting strategies that work for teens can make the problem worse for delicate mature skin by actually increasing oil production. It’s time for a more effective and more gentle skin care strategy:
