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10 Tips for Healthier Summer Skin

Posted on by Rejuvent
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17
Jun

10 tips to Healthier Summer Skin

1- Exfoliate your skin to unveil clearer, fresh skin – Exfoliation removes dead skin and debris and improves how other products get absorbed into the skin. You should exfoliate your face and body routinely without overdoing it. Scrubs are great before the shower, before self-tanners, or just at the end of the day to relax and kick your skin into repair mode.

  • Revision Skincare Finishing Touch
    • Exfoliates the skin with Polynesian Volcanic Black Sand (Silica) and ultra-fine Pumice
    • Hydrates, nourishes and helps absorb impurities with Freshwater Silt
    • Brightens dull skin
    • Softens and smooths the skin
    • Leaves a moist, clean feel after rinse-off unlike most scrubs
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  • ZO Skin Health Dual Scrub
    • Dual action exfoliation gently remove dead skin cells, increase circulation and improve skin texture
    • Dual-acid system works to remove dead  skin cells, whiteheads, and blackheads
    • Targets surface oil and bacteria
    • Skin rehydrators ensure that the skin remains soft and moist
    • Calms and soothes the skin
    • Call 480-889-8880 to order!
  • Jan Marini Skin Zyme Mask
    • Proteolytic enzymes selectively break down dead and damaged skin cells
    • Resurfacing without irritating sensitive skin
    • Great for use post-procedure and on flaking/peeling skin
    • Helps reduce follicular retention to aid in clearing acne
    • Can be used regularly for smoother, more refined skin
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  • Revision Skincare Black Mask
    • Purifies and soothes skin with unique properties of Silt derived from European freshwater lakes
    • Contains the highest quality earth clays to unclog pores and absorb excess oil
    • Leaves skin looking polished and smooth
    • Helps to noticeably refine the appearance of pores
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  • SkinCeuticals Clay Mask
    • Proteolytic enzymes selectively break down dead and damaged skin cells
    • Resurfacing without irritating sensitive skin
    • Great for use post-procedure and on flaking/peeling skin
    • Reduces follicular retention to aid in clearing acne
    • Can be used regularly for smoother, more refined skin
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  • Jan Marini Glycolic Body Scrub
    • Suitable for all skin types; especially beneficial for dry and environmentally damaged skin
    • Combines glycolic acid and polished granules to provide an exceptional level of body skin rejuvenation
    • Immediately and dramatically retexturizes, smoothes and softens body skin
    • Formula includes moisturizing and soothing botanical extracts and a natural fragrance
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2- Drink more water – higher temperatures and more time outdoors can lead to dehydration which is not good for the skin or body. Remember to drink 64 ounces of water daily!

3- Protect your skin – Apply SPF to your face and body (yes, even in cloudy days), wear a wide brim hat, wear protective SPF clothing and don’t forget to reapply it. Also, don’t skimp on it, you need to cover your skin with it. Face and body! The great news is that there are lots of amazing sophisticated formulations to choose from. Even a great powder sunscreen that can be applied over makeup!

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Revision Skincare Products

ZO Skin Health Products

Colorescience Products

4- Load up on antioxidants – they are very important year around but in the summer they are key to boosting your UVA and UVB protection. Antioxidants not only fight sun damage, but they also help prevent it too! Yes, they neutralize free radicals and prevent them from causing damage. Wow!

SkinCeuticals

  • C E Ferulic
    • Provides advanced environmental protection by neutralizing damaging free radicals
    • Visible anti-aging benefits, such as the improvement of the appearance of lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness, and brightens skin’s complexion
    • Once absorbed, this vitamin C serum remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours
    • Ideal for normal, dry skin and sensitive skin types
    • Call 480.889.8880 to order
  • Phloretin CF
    • Provides advanced environmental protection by neutralizing damaging free radicals
    • Improves the appearance of discoloration and overall skin tone
    • Once absorbed, this vitamin C serum remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours
    • Ideal for oily, problematic, combination and normal skin
    • Call 480.889.8880 to order
  • Phloretin CF Gel
    • Provides advanced environmental protection by neutralizing damaging free radicals
    • Diminishes the look of discoloration and refines texture
    • Ideal for normal, oily, combination skin, and for those who cannot tolerate a serum
    • Call 480.889.8880 to order
  • Resveratrol B E
    • Neutralizes free radicals caused by environmental aggressors and supports the skin’s natural antioxidant defenses
    • Diminishes visible signs of aging
    • Improves the appearance of skin radiance, firmness, and density
    • Ideal for normal, dry, mature, aging, and combination skin types
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  • Serum 10 AOX+
    • Neutralizes damaging free radicals caused by environmental aggressors
    • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps restore healthy-looking skin
    • Ideal as an introductory antioxidant serum for all skin types, including sensitive
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  • AOX+ Eye Gel
    • Neutralizes damaging free radicals caused by environmental aggressors
    • Reduces the appearance of lines, puffiness, and under eye circles
    • Combats signs of fatigue to promote a refreshed appearance
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SkinMedica

  • Lumivive System
    • Lumivive Day Damage Defense:
    • Provides a bio-barrier to protect the skin against environmental aggressors such as blue light (HEV) and pollution
    • Fights signs of aging for optimal skin health and vitality
    • Lumivive Night Revitalize Repair Complex:
    • Revitalizes and detoxifies environmental impurities that build during the day
    • Enhances skin’s ability to repair itself at night
    • Restores a glowing youthful appearance
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Revision Skincare

  • The NEW C+ Correcting Complex Features & Benefits
    • Contains THD Ascorbate, a highly stabilized, very powerful form of Vitamin C
    • Provides a full line-up of antioxidants, including Vitamin E and Coenzyme Q10
    • Defend and corrects against environmental aggressors such as Urban Dust and Blue Light (HEV)
    • Helps to support the skin’s natural production of Vitamins C and E
    • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    • Brightens and evens the appearance of skin tone
    • Supports the skin’s microbiome with prebiotic technology
    • Moisturizes and conditions skin with Squalane
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  • Vitamin C Lotion 15%
    • Contains THD Ascorbate, a highly stabilized, very powerful form of Vitamin C
    • Brightens dull skin
    • Provides a full line-up of antioxidants, including Vitamin E and Coenzyme Q10
    • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    • Moisturizes and conditions skin with Squalane
    • Contains 15% Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate)
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  • Vitamin C Lotion 30%
    • Contains THD Ascorbate, a highly stabilized, very powerful form of Vitamin C
    • Brightens dull skin
    • Provides a full line-up of antioxidants, including Vitamin E and Coenzyme Q10
    • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    • Moisturizes and conditions skin with Squalane
    • Contains 30% Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate)
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5- Eat an antioxidant-rich diet – Yes, you can eat foods to improve your skin! Add cantaloupes, papaya, and antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies to your diet, they are delicious and work to help fight oxidation and free radical damage from the inside!

6- Don’t forget your hands – No one likes alligator looking skin. In the summer, the thin skin in our hands can look drier and even older because of the loss of hydration. The great news is that there are great formulations created to treat specifically the skin on your hands!

  • Lumiquin
    • Enhances skin’s moisture level so hands look smoother
    • Supports skin’s natural moisture barrier
    • Brightens the skin and minimizes the appearance of imperfections
    • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
    • Works overnight to restore radiance and youtfulness
    • Great on cuticles too!
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  • EltaMD So Silky Hand Crème
    • Enhances skin luminosity against urban pollution
    • Brightens the appearance of skin tone
    • Reduces the appearance of skin discolorations
    • Has “quick dry” ingredient
    • Leaves no oily or sticky residue
    • Oil-free
    • Fragrance-free
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7- Lips need special care too – The wind and sun can cause havoc on the delicate skin on our lips, be sure to add a moisturizer and SPF product to your lips! Shop lip treatments

  • SkinMedica HA5 Smooth & Plum Lip System
    • Improves overall lip condition
    • Improves fine lines and wrinkles
    • Plumps, hydrates, and defines lips
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  • EltaMD Lip Balm SPF 31
    • Provides long-lasting moisturization
    • 5.0% transparent zinc oxide
    • Antioxidant protection combats skin-aging free radicals associated with ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation (IR).
    • Water-resistant (80 minutes)
    • Antioxidant protection combats skin-aging free radicals associated with ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation (IR) and HEV (High Energy Light – Blue Light)
    • Gentle for post-procedures such as Chemical Peels, IPL, Microneedling
    • Oil-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, sensitivity-free, non-comedogenic
    • All EltaMD sunscreens are recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as effective broad-spectrum sunscreens
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  • Colorescience Lip Shine SPF 35
    • Broad- Spectrum protection
    • Protects lips from the sun with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide
    • Mineral – Physical Protection
    • Nourishes lips with Vitamin E
    • Hydrates, conditions and softens Lips
    • Contains natural pigments
    • Boosts collagen with peptides
    • Provides a shiny, glossy finish
    • Available in 5 universally flattering shades
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8- Use specialized skincare products on your body – Let’s face it, more of our body is visible during the summer months. There are some steps you can take before summer to prep your skin for shorts and bathing suit season. But even if you did not start in the autumn or winter, you can still start now! Prescription grade skincare for the body can smooth out cellulite, fade dark spots, improve uneven skin, tighten lax skin and rejuvenate the skin on your body.

9- Cold Showers and Face Mists – Avoid steamy hot showers in the summer as they tend to dehydrate your skin. Take a few cold showers instead as they help you keep your pores unclogged and prevent acne breakouts, plus they are very refreshing! Face mists can add a pop of hydration to your face, neck and decollete and may make your skin look dewy and fresh!

Colorescience Hydrating Mist

  • Calms and replenishes normal to dry skin
  • Guards against dehydration
  • Enhances vibrancy and luminosity of your makeup products
  • Locks minerals in place for enhanced wear
  • Pleasant and refreshing natural botanical fragrance
  • Convenient pre-attached nozzle delivers fine mist

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10- And the most important Summer tip is…

Have fun, embrace new adventures, enjoy the outdoors and let the sunshine warm your soul!

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What is Levulan Photodynamic Therapy?

Posted on by Rejuvent
What is Levulan PDT
09
Oct

What is Levulan?

Levulan is a prescription medicine that contains an amino acid that is activated by light (photodynamic therapy). It is applied to the skin and then activated by intense pulse light, or blue light. Levulan is used to target and destroy pre-cancerous skin cells.

Did you know that Levulan treats much more than just pre-cancerous cells?

Levulan also treats acne, acne scars, rosacea, improves wrinkles, reduces pore size, fades pigmentation, improves textural irregularities and unveils soft, luminous skin!

How does Levulan work?

At Rejuvent, we combine Levulan with intense pulse light (IPL) with FotoFacial (aka Photofacial). At your appointment your skin will be cleaned, then Levulan applied. The product will remain on your skin for approximately 60 minutes to be followed by a FotoFacial treatment. The intense pulse light activates the Levulan, which selectively targets and destroys damaged skin cells, pre-cancerous skin cells and some early skin cancer cells. This is a very effective skin treatment proven to rejuvenate the skin and improve it.

Because Levulan is activated by light, you MUST avoid ALL sunlight for 48 hours after treatment. Direct or indirect sunlight can re-activate the Levulan and delay the recovery.

What should I expect post-treatment?

Recovery time varies with the amount of sun damage present before treatment. Most patients experience redness and peeling during the recovery process. Some compare it to a sunburn.

It is very important to avoid all sunlight in the 48 hrs post-treatment, patients that are exposed to minimal light take longer to recover. Levulan produces no scarring and patients reported that the results were worth the redness and discomfort.

Watch Dr. Bomer’s Video Diary of her Levulan PDT Experience

 

Learn all about Levulan PDT and other skin treatments. Watch more rejuvenation related videos with Dr. Bomer and Dr. Bouzoukis.

Call us today at 480.889.8880 and schedule your Botox appointment at Rejuvent Scottsdale.