You guys are always asking me about my skin care routine.

In this newsletter, I thought I would share GAME CHANGERS & PRO AGING PROTOCOLS that have worked wonders for me.

Fall is time I really “work” on my skin as the cooler weather and less sun exposure is more conducive to the active ingredients presented here. In this issue, we have a variety of tips, insights, and product recommendations to help offer a new perspective in caring for your skin. We will have a focus on the powerful duo of retinol and vitamin C for aging skin and the bigger protocols that you all ask me about; microneedling and peels.

I personally have been doing this cocktail of 2 peels and 2-3 microneedling session between October and March. It has changed my skin BEYOND!! I have so many acne scars that have been cleared up and my skin texture is 100 percent better since I started. I WISH I STARTED IN MY 40’S!! I’M PEELING AS WE SPEAK HA HA!

For those who like to take a deep dive, please find the details below. For those who would like a summary, please scroll down to the wrap up section.

Feature Article: The Age-Defying Benefits of Retinol and Vitamin C

When it comes to combatting the signs of aging, two ingredients stand out as powerhouses in the skincare world: retinol and vitamin C. Let’s delve into the remarkable benefits they offer.

Retinol (Vitamin A): The Skin Renewer

Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, is renowned for its ability to promote skin renewal and repair. Here are some of the key benefits it provides for aging skin:

• Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Retinol stimulates collagen production, helping to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. It also encourages cell turnover, revealing fresher, more youthful skin.
• Evens Skin Tone: Whether you have age spots, sun damage, or uneven pigmentation, retinol can help fade these imperfections, leading to a more even complexion.
• Fights Acne: Retinol is also effective in treating acne by unclogging pores, reducing inflammation, and preventing new blemishes from forming.
• Improves Texture: It enhances skin texture by minimizing the appearance of large pores and refining the skin’s surface.
• Enhances Elasticity: With consistent use, retinol can improve skin elasticity, making it appear firmer and more supple.

Vitamin C: The Brightener and Protector

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a potent antioxidant that offers a range of benefits for aging skin:

• Brightens Dull Skin: Vitamin C is known for its ability to brighten the complexion, fade dark spots, and promote a radiant glow.
• Boosts Collagen Production: It helps stimulate collagen production, leading to firmer and more elastic skin.
• Fades Hyperpigmentation: Vitamin C inhibits melanin production, making it an effective treatment for hyperpigmentation, including age spots and sunspots.
• Protects from UV Damage: While not a replacement for sunscreen, vitamin C provides an extra layer of protection against UV damage by neutralizing free radicals.
• Reduces Inflammation: It has anti-inflammatory properties, which can soothe irritated skin and reduce redness.

The Perfect Pair for Aging Skin

Retinol and vitamin C complement each other beautifully in a skincare routine. While retinol focuses on renewal and collagen production, vitamin C adds brightness, protection, and antioxidant benefits. However, it’s important to use them correctly and introduce them gradually into your routine to avoid sensitivity. Incorporating retinol and vitamin C into your skincare regimen can significantly improve the appearance of aging skin, providing a more youthful, radiant, and even-toned complexion.

Up Your Pro-Aging Skin Game: Microneedling, PRP, and Power Peels

As fall approaches, it’s the perfect time to revamp your skincare routine with advanced treatments. In this section, we explore the benefits of microneedling, both with and without Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and power peels such as The Perfect Peel or Vi Peel. Discover how these procedures can stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance your skin’s texture and tone. We’ll also explain why winter is an ideal season to undergo these treatments, as reduced sun exposure minimizes post-procedure sensitivity. 

Microneedling with and without PRP

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves tiny needles that create micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. When combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), which is derived from your blood and contains growth factors, the results can be remarkable:

• Stimulates Collagen Production: Microneedling triggers the body’s natural healing response, leading to increased collagen production for smoother, firmer skin.
• Reduces Scarring and Wrinkles: It can improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines, and wrinkles, promoting a more youthful complexion.
• Enhances Product Absorption: Microneedling creates channels in the skin, allowing skincare products to penetrate deeper for better results.

Power Peels: Such as, The Perfect Peel and Vi Peel

Power peels are advanced chemical peels designed to exfoliate the skin, remove damaged outer layers, and stimulate collagen production. Here’s why they are skin game changers:

• Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Power peels can significantly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Evens Skin Tone: They help fade hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sun damage, leading to a more uniform complexion.
• Treats Acne and Scarring: Power peels can be effective in treating acne and reducing the appearance of acne scars.
• Enhances Radiance: The exfoliation process removes dull and dead skin cells, revealing a brighter, more youthful glow.
• Minimal Downtime: Winter is an excellent time for power peels as there’s less sun exposure, reducing the risk of post-treatment hyperpigmentation.

These treatments are performed by skincare professionals and can provide transformative results. However, it’s essential to consult with a licensed practitioner to determine the most suitable option for your skin type and concerns.

Wrap Up

Retinol and vitamin C are powerful ingredients in skincare, with retinol promoting skin renewal, reducing fine lines, and fighting acne, while vitamin C brightens, boosts collagen, fades hyperpigmentation, and protects against UV damage. Together, they create a perfect synergy for aging skin, offering renewal and radiance when used correctly.

Microneedling (with or without PRP) and power peels like The Perfect Peel or Vi Peel, which stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines, and improve skin texture, are a few tools you can incorporating into your routine. These treatments are particularly effective in the fall / winter due to reduced sun exposure, minimizing post-procedure sensitivity, but consulting a licensed practitioner is essential for personalized recommendations. You will be numbed and it should not be that painful at all. You will be red and look sunburned but super cute too. PRP ADD ON, it can be pricey so I don’t always do it but that the “vampire Facial” the nurse draws your blood spins it and uses the plate rich plasma (stem cells) to hell and inject an infusion of healing and collagen building. I Love it. REMINDER FOR PEEL! YOU WILL LOOK LIKE A LIZARD FOR A DAY OR 2! Then you will have the skin of a baby.

With all these treatments WEAR SUNSCREEN! Make sure you seen an experienced practitioner as there are a lot of good pricing and packages available now as its more mainstream. Do not use actives at the same time meaning use your Vitamin C during the day and Retinol at night. Also DO NOT USE THESE for a week after your bigger treatments.

If possible try this order:

1. Peel
2. 4-6 weeks later Microneedling
3. Another peel
4. Another Microneedling
5. Day or so downtime in terms of peeling or redness 
6. Don’t plan a blind date!

There are specific tinted moisturizers and makeup if you need coverage, formulated specifically for post treatment skin 😉 

Ask the Expert: Your Skincare Questions Answered

Have more questions about advanced skincare treatments like microneedling, PRP, or power peels? Send us your queries, and our resident skincare expert (me lol) (kidding I know people) will provide answers and guidance.

Here are a few of my favorite things for Fall!

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