An Item You’ll Love – Colorescience’s Sunforgettable Powder Sunscreen

Hi Everybody, today I’m going to tell you about a very popular product we have been selling a lot of in the Appearance Institute boutique lately -Colorescience’s Sunforgettable SPF 30 mineral powder sunscreen.  Colorescience mineral powder sunscreen is one of the first sun protection products that clients say they will use and reapply every day.  Many clients prefer the easy to use brush applicator and the powder sunscreen over more traditional, greasier sunscreens.   Besides, the brush applicator makes sunscreen compliance fun! The Sunforgettable SPF 30 powders are a great solution to achieve flawless, waterproof coverage, and they  even remain through heavy perspiration!

Leftover Redness and IPL

We’ve all experienced it – the dreadful remains of what was once a pimple.  A single outbreak  on your skin can leave you with a red mark  that can take anywhere from weeks to months to to fully fade away.  But using redness-reducing products and in-office treatments like IPL Laser Treatments, also know as Intense Pulsed Light Treatments, can help alleviate redness and scarring.To eradicate discoloration, the light used in IPL treatments destroys bothersome pigment in the skin.  IPL has been around a long time and is proven to work.  Here at the Appearance Institute we perform multiple IPL treatments on a daily basis and our patients are always raving about the results!  It’s definitely worth considering if you’re looking to get rid of any residual redness or discoloration you may have a result of acne.

Preventing Sun Damage Year-Round

Hi Everyone!  Even though we’re well into the autumn season now, I’d like to stress the importance of still diligently protecting your skin with sunblock, as exposing the skin to damaging UVA and UVB rays only increases the chance of wrinkle formation.  Harmful UV rays break down the skin’s natural collagen levels, creating free radicals and a breeding ground for the signs of aging.  But using a sunscreen everyday – regardless of the season and what the weather’s like outside – can block or absorb the rays, reducing your exposure to the sun.  Look for a sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 15 and contains skin-protecting ingredients like zinc-oxide, titanium dioxide, avobenzone or Mexoryl.  As always, feel free to call any of us at the Appearance Institute with any questions you may have, we’re always here to help!

Freeze Your Wrinkles With Botox

Hi Everyone, hope you’re enjoying this beautiful September day.  Because it’s so popular at the Appearance Institute, I thought I’d tell you a little about Botox for those of you who may not be familiar with it.  Often considered to be the gold standard for stopping wrinkles caused  by facial expressions, Botox is used to temporarily improve fine lines and wrinkles, with results lasting about three to four months. This treatment, which can be completed in as little as 15 minutes, treats lines between the eyebrows, forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and lines around the mouth.   Keep in mind you may not notice the results of your injections for up to a week after your treatment.   Botox can also be used to prevent wrinkles from ever forming by stopping the muscle contractions that result in lines and wrinkles.  Please feel free to contact us here at the Appearance Institute if you have any questions about Botox — we’d love to share all we can with you!