Gloriously Smooth Skin
"Skin as smooth as a baby's bottom." That's not realistic for anyone older than a baby, is it?
Time is, unfortunately, the most determined enemy of our skin. But that doesn't mean we have to just lie down and take it! There are so many tools we have at hand – and so many more being developed – to stare time and the damage of life in the face and say, 'No more!'
Prevention
While we can't stop time, we can take some precautions to prevent as much damage as possible. Time isn't the only enemy; it usually brings along a few friends over a lifetime. Friends such as sun damage, cuts and burns, acne, hormonal fluctuations. Time has a lot of friends that are NOT our friends.
In order to keep their potential damage to a minimum, we need to be proactive!
- Sun protection. Yes, it's a broken record that no one will remove. Because it is THAT important. The sun is time's most supportive friend. Break out that sunscreen, those hats, and protective clothing. Enjoy the warmth and joy of the sun without the side effects! We live in the land of sunshine and rainbows, but Hawaii's sun has some serious damage potential – don't give it a chance.
- Stay hydrated. Another broken record, but your skin needs lots of water for good hydration.
- Healthy eating. Good food leads to good skin – antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, healthy oils – there is so much healing packed into our food if we will keep it varied.
- Skincare. Pay attention to the ingredients in your skincare and consult your esthetician on what your unique skin needs! The Pure Skin by Maggie products are formulated without parabens, sulfates, and other harmful ingredients for skincare that is safe and effective.
What We Can Change
Once the damage is done, many of us look in the mirror, cringe, and then do our best to cover it up with makeup. If you're tired of trying to find just the right products to camouflage each large pore, wrinkle, scar and uneven texture, then it is time to take action and go to the source!
There are creams on the market that promise skin tightening. Botox injections are a very popular solution as well. And then there are laser resurfacing treatments. Which is the most effective? If you want truly long-lasting results without constant upkeep, laser resurfacing is your most powerful tool against Father Time's ravages.
Laser resurfacing sounds a bit scary if you've watched older TV and movies from the time when laser treatments were just beginning. However, technology has improved at a rapid clip and we now get to enjoy the benefits!
The Erbium Resurfacing Treatment at our Honolulu spa is so popular because it provides incredible results – gently! This treatment uses a non-ablative (less invasive) Fractional Erbium:Glass Laser to improve skin by precisely treating a fraction of cells at a time. These tiny, deep microscopic columns of skin are surrounded by healthy tissue that initiate rapid healing, stimulating the body's natural collagen production.
What can it do?
The Erbium Resurfacing Treatment is a multi-tasker!
- Diminish deep scarring, including ice pick scars from acne
- Treat wrinkles, both fine lines and deeper wrinkles
- Shrink large pores
- Diminish decolletage wrinkles and droop
- Treat stretch marks
- Reduce stubborn pigmentation such as melasma or lost pigmentation/white spots
- Heal active acne
We love the fact that this treatment offers lasting results and effective treatment for those "problem" areas that used to be only wishful thinking. Smooth, beautiful skin without the wrinkles, sagging, and discolorations? Sign us up and say good-bye to drooping skin, all over the body!
The number of treatments varies depending on what the esthetician is treating, so contact our Honolulu spa to schedule your complimentary skin consultation to find out if this treatment is right for you.