Whats affecting your aging factor
Aging is caused by the passage of time, gravity, stress, environment and repetitive facial motion. These factors are a part of life. Repetitive facial motions and sleep patterns bring frown lines and folds. Puffiness caused by sinus problems or alcohol consumption can become chronic. Sunglasses can mitigate squint lines, but not entirely, and any stretching and swelling can cause the dreaded bags under the eyes.

Yet, the majority of aging symptoms are not, in fact, caused merely by the passing of years or other natural causes. In reality, most symptoms are related to photoaging (sun exposure). And, more than 80% of the damaging exposure occurs before the age of 18 - the effects just take a while to show up.

Fortunately, photoaging can be altered between the initial exposure and the manifestation of symptoms through consistent efforts in professional repair treatments. What is more, you can help your children avoid this problem altogether by consistent use of sunscreen, and education about the sun’s damaging factors.

Your responsibility is two-fold - avoidance
and treatments. The damage occurred over time, and the solution too will take time - but it’s worth it. Take on a new attitude toward aging and the sun - and slow down your aging process.

Berry Beautiful
What can the simple blueberry do for you? Blueberries, part of the flowering azalea, mountain laurel and heather family, have exceptionally high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants are a group of vitamins, minerals and enzymes that may reduce the risks of some forms of cancer, heart disease, strokes and aging symptoms. Antioxidant compounds prevent damage to skin or organs due to oxidation.

Oxygen is vital to life. Yet, when metabolized, Oxygen forms by-products called free radicals, which can cause damage to cell walls and even genetic materials at the cellular level. This damage contributes to aging and various diseases. Foods high in antioxidants neutralize free radicals, blocking the potential damage.

Blueberries: are low in calories, fat free, high fiber content, and high in antioxidants. The USDA’s Human Nutrition Research center on Aging puts blueberries at the top of its list of 40 fruits, juices and vegetables in antioxidant activity. Next in line are Concorde grape juice, strawberries, kale and spinach. But none so high as the simple blueberry.

Start your own mission to eradicate free radicals. Remain
consistent with your external skin care treatments, and fulfill your internal needs through diet and exercise. And think beautiful - berry beautiful!

Media Messages
Media messages bombard us daily: buy this, eat that, and use this product to achieve perfection. The messages, especially in regards to skin care products and treatments are often confusing, frequently contradictory, and take a one-product-fits-all approach. How do we, the professional, approach this topic differently?

Media messages often are headed in the right direction, but cannot always guarantee results for your specific skin concerns. Formulations are general, with active ingredients and concentrations that can be purposefully low.

Educated skin analysis, diagnosis, hands on treatment and home care plans that guarantee optimal results - all these are offered by our educated professionals, and are tailored to your specific needs. It is this close attention that is required for skin care challenges, from changing seasons to aging symptoms. We understand your skin and have a strong desire to give you the perfect results you wish to achieve. Don’t let media messages fool you into accepting “no hands on treatment” and style over substance. The proof is in the products, treatments and results.