Afraid of Commitment? Don't Be!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner and relationships are on our mind, how about thinking about the relationship you have with your skincare products? Sounds kind of strange, right? But proper and effective skin care can only be achieved if you are in it for the long haul-- you must be committed to your brand, routine and products!

Get to know them, spend time with them and never start using other brands or products in the early stages. We weren't kidding- starting with a skincare regime is just like starting a long term relationship!

Dr. Rucker states, "Good skincare requires commitment to both a regime and a product line. There's an advantage of staying true to your brand. The best products work synergistically so you get more out of standardizing on a brand you trust." If you don't give your products time to show their impact, you'll be limiting your skin's ability to show improvement and it will be difficult to tell what has really worked and what hasn't. Committing to a product for at least 4-6 weeks is crucial in seeing results. 

While you're trying to figure out what works best for you, remember, stick with it! Don't lose hope on your skincare after a few days or weeks. Hang in there and you will see the results! 

Those Years that aren't Behind Us

Just when you think you've escaped those awkward teen years, sometimes the most annoying part of being a teen creeps back up to you: acne. While many believe acne to be a result of a poor diet or poor hygiene, the direct cause of acne is unknown. However, some of the major culprits that fuel adult acne are:

• Undefined Stress: Practitioners link adult acne with the stress hormone, cortisone, which flows through the body when it is over stimulated.
• Hormonal Fluctuations: For women especially-- acne appears during times of ovulation, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. 
• Environmental Influences: This is where diet may become relevant-- eating hormone-injected meat and dairy, environmental pollutants may increase inflammatory conditions. 
• Metabolism: The older we get, the slower our skin's metabolism gets, this means cellular turnover decreases and our skin begins to lose it's moisture and age. 

To beat these acne culprits, some suggested steps to take in order to relive adult acne include: 

• Microdermabrasion: To gently slough off dead cells and increase cell turnover
• Alpha and Bega Hydroxy Acids: Are gentle options for aging and acnetic skin
• Exfoliate: Use jojoba beads to gently exfoliate the skin and prevent clogging of pores
• Deep Cleansing Facial: Natural exfoliating enzymes will help clear the pores and reduce inflammation
• Retinol Products: Can help balance your skin's pH and clear pores of excess oils
• Laser Therapy: BBL will help reduce bacteria and is effective when combined with Light Chemical Peels. 

For more information or to try any of these acne-reducing treatments, contact the Enza Mediaspa.