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The laser/IPL( Intense Pulse Light) device emits a range of lightwaves that are then tuned and targeted at hemoglobin (the red blood cells in the blood vessels) or melanin (the brown pigment in freckles and age spots). The light beam passes through the skin and is absorbed by either hemoglobin or melanin resulting in damage to the vessel wall or fragmenting of melanin pigment. These tiny vessels and the melanin pigment are then absorbed by the body, rendering them less visible. Do IPL treatments hurt and how long will they take? There may be mild discomfort during the treatment, but...

Broken blood capillaries/ vessels on the face are also commonly known as spider veins. Though spider veins can appear anywhere on the body, they're most common on the face and legs. Individuals tend to experience the most worry about them when they appear on their face, since that's the most visible place for them. Spider veins typically don't cause symptoms beyond their red, weblike appearance, but if they cause distress, there are several treatment options. Spider veins have many potential causes, including immense changes in pressure inside the skin or outside air, like when an extreme weather system moves through...

What cozenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) ? Coenzyme Q10, or simply Q10, is an antioxidant your body naturally makes the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). As skin matures, it may become thinner and begin to sag, make skin cells more vulnerable to damage. Depending on how much time you've spent in the sun, varying degrees of wrinkles may form. Fortunately, a number of skin care products may reverse some of the signs of aging skin. A number of skin care products may reverse some of the signs of aging skin, to zap free radicals in cells. CoQ10 Skin Benefits CoQ10 is a very...

Improves product penetration and promotes collagen production How does micro needling work? A micro needle roller with fine needles is applied to produce microscopic channels in the skin, This triggers a response in the skin called “controlled wound healing” This is very similar to when you have a cut in your skin, have you ever noticed that any cut is usually a nice peachy pink color and is normally much more plump compared to the rest of your skin, through its healing process.   This is due to the growth factors that are released from the wound, these growth factors...

We can all agree that sun protection is non-negotiable, but all sunscreens are not created equal. Here is what to look for before you add to cart:  Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen Physical (or ‘natural’) sunscreen uses active mineral ingredients, like naturally broad spectrum zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, which sits on top of the skin to shield it from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. It works from the moment it’s applied, without irritating the skin. Chemical sunscreen most commonly employs controversial ingredients, like oxybenzone and avobenzone, to achieve broad spectrum coverage. The active ingredients penetrate the skin and absorb...