Happy February

Check out our February specials by clicking on this link....

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HAPPY FRIDAY ;)

Surprise!

Is it time for an update?

45% of women have had the same skin-care regimen since they were teens, according to Wakefield Research. That's scary. Some products (acne, oily etc.) can dry adult skin! On the other hand, women that have been changing skin-care towards a anti-aging regimen need to pay close attention to their skin. Anti-aging skin-care can tend to clog the pores of someone who is more oily or prone to breakouts. So what are we supposed to do?

SURPRISE! See a professional. Let her analyze your skin and design a skin-care regimen tailored to your unique needs! Change is good.

Birthday Deals!

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Happy Friday

It's a balmy high of 5 degrees today and with the wind chill it's in the negative digits.... Buuuut it's Friday and that's a good feeling. We've had a great week here at Innovative Aesthetics! Our latest diet seminar was a hit and we've all been busy with our wonderful clients. Tomorrow I've signed up for a 5k in Amana called the Amana Freezer. I will be wearing a ski mask :) Stay warm and beautiful, my friends!

Beauty - in projection and perceiving - is 99.9% attitude. ~Grey Livingston

Drumroll, Please.....

It's official. The new website is FINALLY here! Yay! Hooray!

http://www.IAMedicalSpa.com

Any comments/concerns/suggestions are so greatly appreciated!

‎"Think of all the beauty still left around you, and be happy."-Anne Frank

Professional Skin Care - Why Bother?

Think about going to the department store for a new lipstick and maybe a moisturizer. There you are at the cosmetic counter with a sales woman.

What are her credentials?

She was trained by one company and is an expert on that brand.

She knows about skin and skin care basics.

On the other hand, an esthetician is a professional

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  specialized


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  qualified


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  experienced


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  knowledgeable


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  certified licensed

Her education is ongoing. She is up-to-date on the latest techniques and products and she has many tools to help you! Your personal consultant will analyze your skin, talk with you about your concerns, and work with you to develop a treatment plan customized for you.

Why?

Because your skin is not like anyone else's skin. You undoubtedy have complexion challenges (aging, dryness, oiliness, acneic, sun damage, rosacea....) Your professional esthetician has experience with numerous procedures to improve the condition of your skin:

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  Microdermabrasion


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  Chemical Peels


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  Laser Treatments


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  Medical Grade Skin Care Products

My job is to work with you to decide which remedy is most suited for you and your lifestyle! I am your consultant. You will see me each time you have a treatment and monitor your progress. Furthermore, I have access to state-of-the-art skin care products from more than 1 company. Not only that, I'm familiar with mass market, department store and medical grade products!

ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!

Modern skin care takes advantage of the latest technology. An esthetician can explain how different cosmeceuticals work and the results you can expect.

So, why should you invest time and money into YOUR SKIN?

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  Your face is the first thing people see


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  How you feel about your appearance signifigantly affects your confidence level (You knew that!)


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  You care about your hair, make-up, your weight, clothes and your shoes! Don't neglect your skin!

Everyone deserves healthy skin! Don't you agree?

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself :)

What is the skin?
The skin is the largest organ of the body. It covers the internal organs and protects them from injury; serves as a barrier between germs, such as bacteria, and internal organs; and prevents the loss of too much water and other fluids. The skin regulates body temperature and helps the body get rid of excess water and salts. Certain cells in the skin communicate with the brain and allow temperature, touch, and pain sensations.

How many people get skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. It accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States. More than 2 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are found in this country each year. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will account for about 68,130 cases of skin cancer in 2010.

What is non-melanoma (basal or squamous cell) skin cancer?
Most skin cancers are classified as non-melanomas, usually starting in either basal cells or squamous cells. These cells are located at the base of the outer layer of the skin or cover the internal and external surfaces of the body. Most non-melanoma skin cancers develop on sun-exposed areas of the body, like the face, ear, neck, lips, and the backs of the hands. Depending on the type, they can be fast or slow growing, but they rarely spread to other parts of the body. Basal cell or squamous cell cancers are highly likely to be cured if detected and treated early.

What is melanoma skin cancer?

Melanoma is a cancer that begins in the melanocytes – the cells that produce the skin coloring or pigment known as melanin. Melanin helps protect the deeper layers of the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Melanoma is almost always curable when it is detected in its early stages. Although melanoma accounts for only a small percentage of skin cancer, it is far more dangerous than other skin cancers and causes most skin cancer deaths. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will account for about 68,130 cases of skin cancer in 2010 and most (about 8,700) of the 11,790 deaths due to skin cancer each year.
The overall 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 91%. For localized melanoma, the 5-year survival rate is 98%; survival rates for regional and distant stage diseases are 62% and 15%, respectively. About 84% of melanomas are diagnosed at a localized stage.

What are the risk factors for skin cancer?
Risk factors for non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers include:
Unprotected and/or excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Fair complexion
Occupational exposures to coal tar, pitch, creosote, arsenic compounds, or radium
Family history
Multiple or atypical moles
Severe sunburns as a child

What are the signs and symptoms of skin cancer?
Skin cancer can be found early, and both doctors and patients play important roles in finding skin cancer. If you have any of the following symptoms, tell your doctor.
Any change on the skin, especially in the size or color of a mole or other darkly pigmented growth or spot, or a new growth
Scaliness, oozing, bleeding, or change in the appearance of a bump or nodule
The spread of pigmentation beyond its border such as dark coloring that spreads past the edge of a mole or mark
A change in sensation, itchiness, tenderness, or pain

Can skin cancer be prevented?
The best ways to lower the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer are to avoid intense sunlight for long periods of time and to practice sun safety. You can continue to exercise and enjoy the outdoors while practicing sun safety at the same time. Here are some ways you can do this:
Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Seek shade: Look for shade, especially in the middle of the day when the sun's rays are strongest. Practice the shadow rule and teach it to children. If your shadow is shorter than you, the sun’s rays are at their strongest.
Slip on a shirt: Cover up with protective clothing to guard as much skin as possible when you are out in the sun. Choose comfortable clothes made of tightly woven fabrics that you cannot see through when held up to a light.
Slop on sunscreen: Use sunscreen and lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Apply a generous amount of sunscreen (about a palmful) and reapply after swimming, toweling dry, or perspiring. Use sunscreen even on hazy or overcast days.
Slap on a hat: Cover your head with a wide-brimmed hat, shading your face, ears, and neck. If you choose a baseball cap, remember to protect your ears and neck with sunscreen.
Wrap on sunglasses: Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UV absorption to provide optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin.
Follow these practices to protect your skin even on cloudy or overcast days. UV rays travel through clouds.
Avoid other sources of UV light. Tanning beds and sun lamps are dangerous because they can damage your skin.

What is the American Cancer Society doing about skin cancer?
Education: The Society delivers health information to the public, so that people can make informed personal decisions. Examples include: Printed materials, media coverage, community-based outreach programs, and free, nationwide services such as www.cancer.org and 1-800-227-2345. The American Cancer Society also began its Sun Safe Community initiative in December 2000 to help prevent skin cancer. This community-based, multi-component effort consists of prevention programs at schools, childcare centers, primary care offices, and beach and recreation areas.
Advocacy: With the help of grassroots volunteers in communities across the country, the Society advocates with lawmakers at both the state and federal levels to enact responsible health policies and to increase funding for research and testing and treatment coverage.
Service: The Society works to improve quality of life for people living with cancer through a variety of support services and programs helping patients and families cope with the disease.
The Society also collaborates with many nationwide organizations to promote skin cancer prevention, education, and sun-safe policies.

~American Cancer Society

My New Years Resolution....

WRITE IN MY BLOG MORE OFTEN!!!!

Thank you for being patient with me.... the holidays have gone by in such a rush. Hope yours were as wonderful as mine! :)

"Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain and feel the wind. Life your life to the fullest potential and fight for your dreams."

What Is A Facial?

You've heard about them but what does a facial involve?

A facial includes a double cleansing, professional exfoliation, professional massage, masqueing, toning and moisturizing. And yes, product recommendations for your at-home regimen!

The BASIC STEPS:

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  Cleansing (2x)


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  Skin Analysis ~ with a skin magnification lamp


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  Exfoliation ~ usually while a steam vapor is directed at the face


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  Extraction of clogged pores, if it is suitable for your skin type


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  Facial massage to stimulate your skin and tone facial muscles


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  Masque, tailored to your unique skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature etc.)


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  Application of toner, a spray mist or with cotton


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  ANTIOXIDANT, always


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  Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Eye Cream, Lip Balm


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  Advice on your current skin-care regimen

Aromatherapy is performed throughout the facial treatment. As well as various body massage. At Innovative Aesthetics, we have a state of the art 9-in-1 machine that also allows me to use electricity and micro-currents to stimulate the skin. I bring my services to a more exciting level by incorporating new techniques and styles to create a better experience for you.

How often should I get a facial?

It varies from person to person. Ideally, have a facial performed every 4 - 6 weeks. Our skin has a cell turnover (regeneration) rate between 28-40 days and as we get older this starts to slow down. Try to have a facial AT LEAST 4 times per year, as the season changes. You may need facials more frequently if you are fighting problematic skin.

10 Reasons Why You Should Get A Facial!

1. Facial massage tones the muscles and slows aging of the skin.

2. Strengthens and nourishes your skin while toning muscle fibers.

3. Professional exfoliation improves the texture AND tone of your skin. Not only will deep exfoliation reduce the look of fine lines but it also helps with breakouts!

4. Nourishes the skin by stimulating blood circulation. In doing this, it brings oxygen to the tissues and aids in detoxification.

5. Soothes and rests your nerves.

6. Exfoliation and masques clear away dead, dull surface cells, revealing healthier, brighter skin.

7. Improves the appearance of your skin by increasing the production of sebum. Sebum aids in maintaining moisture giving you a dewy more youthful look.

8. Promotes warmth and opens pores for easier and deeper cleansing of the skin.

9. Benefits you physically and psychologically! 1 hour of relaxation is good for the soul... The added benefit? Your skin looks and feels heavenly afterwards!

10. It's something you should have done months ago.... what are you waiting for?