Kittrina Jones,Licensed Skin Care Therapist/LMT

Changing seasons can be rough on your skin. This time of year, cool air pulls moisture from your skin and before you know it your skin is dry flaky and itchy. With winter fast approaching, this is not the way we want to start out. These 7 tips will help keep your skin smooth, beautiful, and hydrated. 1. Change your Moisturizer~ You've pulled out the sweaters, don't leave your skin in the cold. You need to layer skin with a rich moisturizer to help prevent moisture loss. Remember to reapply often! 2. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate~The time for warm comforting beverages is here and with that an increase in our caffeine and alcohol consumption. Our skin is a great indicator of dehydration, hydrate from the inside out by increasing your water intake. 3. Consider changing your cleanser~ Gel based cleansers are very effective, they remove excess oils from the skin. During the colder months our skin needs that extra protection. If you have dry, combination, or even oily skin you ma

As we say hello to fall, it’s a prime time to address the signs of damage accrued throughout the summer months. Despite the best efforts of diligent sunscreen-wearers, environmental assaults and UV radiation can cause the complexion to become visibly dry and uneven. Post-summer peels not only help repair this damage, but they also prevent accumulated damage. Chemical peels are designed to literally peel away the top layers of the epidermis by dissolving the bonds that hold our cells together. Post-summer peels are an excellent way to maintain the quality of your skin, as they exfoliate texture irregularities, reduce unwanted pigmentation and sunspots, evacuate clogged pores, and strip the skin of excess oil production.  We naturally avoid the sun and are often more compliant with post-treatment care during the fall and winter months, making these seasons an optimal time for chemical treatments. However, because chemical peels have the potential to unveil new, healthy skin, it

For many, getting a facial is a calming indulgence. But, getting routine facials from a trained, professional esthetician offers so much more than just a relaxing experience — most importantly, keeping skin healthy, clear, and glowing. Even if your at-home regimen is working just fine, visiting an esthetician could completely change the way you view your complexion, no matter your age or skin care woes. 1. Detailed Skin Consultation Where do you purchase your skin products? How do you know what your skin needs? When Purchasing products from department stores, pharmacies and from the internet your individual needs are not being recognized. In order to receive a proper consultation skin must first be cleansed and then carefully assessed with proper lights to reveal areas of weakness in the skin that cannot be seen with the naked eye. In addition, when you receive a complete facial your skin is assessed for a full hour to carefully watch changes during each step of the facial. 2.

For many people January is a time to reflect on ones health. Each year many people try to get in shape, loose weight and spend more time taking care of them selves, very few people actually succeed in achieving their wellness goals. Many of us set goals, few of us know how to achieve those goals. Smart Goal Setting S - Specific M – Measurable A – Attainable R – Realistic T – Timely Specific - by being specific we can focus our efforts and know exactly how we plan on achieving our goal. Questions you should be asking are What/Why/How. Try not to say “I want to loose weight” or “I want to be healthier”, instead be specific “I want to loose 1″ off my waist line” or ” I want to walk a mile a day”. Measurable - When setting your goal, set a goal that can be measured. By tracking your progress you can stay on track and motivate yourself to achieve your specific goal. If you cant measure it, you can’t achieve it. Attainable - Don’t make a goal that you cannot achieve.