After an injection:

• Post Balm and Growth Factor
• Calming Skin Gel and ice if the injection site swells or itches
• Hyaluronic Serum/ Peptide Formulas/Super C/Growth Factor increase longevity of the filler 
• Growth Factor and Peptide Formulas help increase longevity of Botox as will any other rejuvenating topical.  Botox does not require as much healing support.  Wait to do any skin peels 24-48 hours after a fresh injection.

After IPL/Laser:

• Pro Salve mixed with Sea Gems and Daytime Defense for day.  (If skin is open and raw, wait 24 hours before adding Sea Gems) If Sea Gems is too active, some clients prefer Drop of Essence. 
• Calming Skin Gel for itching
• Growth Factor 1-2 weeks after procedure depending on the depth of the laser

After surgical procedures:

• Drop of Essence swabbed over areas of skin avoiding sutures
• Ice with peas
• All-Purpose Cleansing Pads, one pad, gentle cleanse avoid sutures follow with Pro-Salve mixed with Calming Skin Gel if there is itching (NOT FOR USE AFTER LASER, PEEL, PHOTO FACIAL
• Therapy E Serum on incision sites (after removed) followed by Drop of Essence then add Growth Factor one week later

All Purpose Cleansing Pads remove surface residue from skin gently while providing antiseptic, antibacterial, and antioxidant support

Calming Skin Gel is a hydrocortisone balm that helps reduce itching and irritation

Daily Defense SPF 30 is a broad-spectrum sunscreen that uses zinc oxide as a natural sun barrier

Drop of Essence Hydration Drops is an Omega 6 essential fatty acid that calms burning sensations and hydrates and heals

Growth Factors are Epidermal Growth Factors that increases cell renewal after any exfoliations and assists in wound healing

Post Balm Lubricating Ointment is a lighter post peel occlusive that reduces tightness and discomfort of a peel

Pro Salve is an occlusive healing balm that accelerates cell renewal and prevents trans-epidermal water loss

Sea Gems is a complex that inspires healthy DNA mechanisms and enhances mitochondrial ability

Super C Serum provides free radical scavenging L-Ascorbic Acid with an active blend of collagen boosting peptide to enhance healing and reduce affects of environmental damage

Therapy E Serum is a potent healing serum, which aids in the repair of scar tissue with antioxidant, hydrating and humectant properties.

So enjoy today’s versions of the Fountain of Youth and use Rhonda Allison Skin Care advanced, therapeutic formulas to enhance the healing process

So, since maintaining the health of your skin is a priority: how do you decide what to invest in and whom to trust with this important job?  There are literally millions of products available in stores, on the internet, on television, through mail order that claim to make your wrinkles disappear, your acne heal, your pigment disappear. Magazine ads display pictures of 30-year-old models airbrushed, with perfect skin claiming you can have the same results.  As with most claims if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Products widely available for purchase are limited in how much active ingredient they can offer.  The purpose of these products is to appeal to the masses and if the ingredients are too active then the product is difficult to offer to a wide audience.  If your goal is to use products that provide the best results then you also need to think about how much of the price of the product goes into the jar vs. into the marketing machine that gets you to buy the product in the first place.

The benefit of choosing products that are offered through trained estheticians are that these products are recommended based on you skin type and goals.  As you achieve various goals, the program can be adapted to address new concerns.  Skin care like exercise should be adapted to keep improving and a professional can help you make the right choices.

So the next time you’re on vacation, go ahead indulge in a facial.  But don’t forget to schedule a regular visit when you get home.  Beautiful skin isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity.

If you normally use a milky cleanser, try a mild gel in the evenings a couple of times a week to clear out deep-seated debris.  If you prefer a squeaky-clean feel, incorporate a glycolic cleanser.  Vitamin serums add nutrients and anti-oxidants to your skin regime.  At Serenity Skincare, we offer a wide range of protective and nourishing serums that add an extra boost to your normal moisturizer.

At your next salon visit check out the array of cleansers and serums that can give your skin the extra boost it needs.

Yonka’s Crème 52 provides results for a variety of skin conditions.  This product has the highest percentage of rosemary of any of the 50 series and provides powerful firming and oxygenating properties.  Crème 52 helps

• Tone the skin
• Shape the facial and neck contours
• Refine the complexion leaving it more luminous
• Reduce puffiness and minimize fluid retention

For optimum results use the recipes listed below.

For firming and hydration

Combine one pea size drop of Crème 52 with an equal portion of Masque Hydratant 60 apply to face, neck, and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes.  Rinse and apply your favorite Yonka moisturizer.

For clarifying dull, acne prone skin

Combine one pea size drop of Crème 52 with one pump of Yonka Juvenile and one pea size drop of Masque 103 apply to the face, neck and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes.  Rinse and apply Crème 15 with another pump of Yonka Juvenile.

For nighttime firming

After nighttime cleanse apply to clean face and neck a combination of one pea size drop of Crème 52 and one pump of Galbol 90. 

Different types of peptides work in different ways. Some peptides stimulate the skin to produce more collagen. Peptides are tiny protein fragments of amino acids which when linked together make up long chains of collagen fibers. When collagen breaks down it returns to these fragments. Adding peptides to the skin makes your body think that the collagen is breaking down so it stimulates the skin to make more.

Neuropeptides block the release of neurotransmitters from nerves. The thin tissue around the eyes and mouth allow for the absorption of these peptides and help to simulate the affect of Botox. Peptides block the signals facial muscles receive when we make an expression, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Neuropeptides also help to control inflammation by blocking the inflammatory response in the skin.

Matrixyl 3000 is a branded peptide that combines palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7. This formula stimulates collagen. According to clinical trials, matrixyl 3000 led to a 33% decrease in wrinkle density, a 23% decrease in the volume of wrinkles and a 20% decrease in the depth of wrinkles. A study presented at the World Congress of Dermatology in Paris found peptides produced faster and similar results to retinol without the irritation.

Lupine protein is a hydrolyzed protein made from the seeds of the lupine plant and contains 35-40% of all essential amino acids. This natural extract provides the same benefits as other peptide technologies and may be absorbed more readily by the skin.

Research suggests peptide technology provides real results in skin care. Check out the ingredient list in a formulation before you select the product. In order to achieve the maximum affect the peptide should be listed in the top 5-10 active ingredients.

Science continues to discover new ingredients to maintain youthful, healthy skin. The days of hope in a bottle are over, now the bottles come with real results. Welcome to 21st century skin care.

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Eyes, they say are the window to the soul. And if our eyes are the windows, the eyebrows are the frame and the right shape frames the eyes to enhance their beauty. The best way to determine the ideal shape for eyebrows is simple. Take a pencil to use as a guide and an eyebrow pencil to mark the start and stopping point for the shape. For the start of the brow (figure 1) hold the pencil in a straight line next to your nose, that’s where the brow should start. For the arch, hold the pencil in a straight line over the outside of the iris (figure 2 the colored part of the eye), that’s where the arch should peak. For the end of the brow (figure 3) hold the pencil at an angle so that the pencil touches the outside of the lips while the middle part of the pencil grazes the outside of the eye, wherever the pencil touches at the angle is the end of the eyebrow.

The next step in eyebrow shape is not so easy. Brows can be angular or rounded, thin or thick. Face shape determines what style is best for your face. An angular shape gives structure to someone whose face is round. A round shape helps soften a thin, angular face. The thickness of the brow depends on personal preference and how much hair grows naturally.

Some make-up artists think that removing hair above the brow line should be avoided, but, in some cases removing this finer less visible hair gives a more defined look to the brow. It all depends on your preference and the look you are trying to achieve.

Some people think they can’t afford facials. If you buy shoes, handbags, nice clothes or go out to eat, you can afford a facial. I know men and women who don’t think twice about dropping $50 to $100 on a pair of shoes or a new blouse or shirt, yet they won’t invest in the one thing people see everyday, their faces. So, if you’ve never had a facial, it’s time to see what you’ve been missing. Book one today, your face will thank you.