Kittrina Jones,Licensed Skin Care Therapist/LMT

Not sure which order to apply your products? Does your skin feel heavy after product application? Are products pilling on your skin? Following these steps will ensure that products can penetrate properly for maximum benefit. 1. ALWAYs Cleanse!! AM and PM 2. Exfoliate/ Mask once to twice a week. 3. Apply toners and other products with a watery consistency. 4. Add antioxidants, vitamin C and any other serums here. 5. Take a Break. Give products a minute or two to soak into your skin. This will avoid pilling and that heavy feeling after applying multiple products. 6. Lock it Down with a moisturizer. 7. Add a finishing oil-- Sometimes skin needs a boost, especially in the dry winter months, adding a small amount of vitamin E oil will keep skin smooth and add an extra barrier. 8. Protect AM & PM. Always wear sunscreen! Add Protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, etc of you spend a lot of time outside.     At night, especially during the cold months, protect you...

Retinol is derived from Vitamin A. It offers many benefits for the skin. In the past, it is used only in nighttime creams and serums. Today, you’ll find a range of  skin care  products with retinol as one of its ingredients. If you’re looking for a product to add to your nighttime skin care routine, here are some reasons you should start using an anti-aging retinol cream: Corrects skin discoloration and evens out skin tone A popular benefit of using retinol creams and serums is that they even out your skin tone and correct any skin discoloration. This is due to retinol’s exfoliating properties, which removes dead skin cells, exposing new and healthier skin. Clears Acne and Shrinks Pores Dead skin cells do not only make your skin dull, but clogged pores do. The presence of dust, oil, and dead cells in your skin often lead to breakouts. As these things accumulate, your pores may stretch, making them look bigger. Retinol decreases acne breakouts by preventing dead ce...

Electrical Facial Treatments – Galvanic & High Frequency Have you ever wondered what kind of equipment is used inside a spa room? Or had a facial and wondered what kind of gizmo was being used on your face? Today’s topic is about some of those cool devices that enhance a facial. They are known as electrical facial treatments. These two treatments are added to a facial based on your skin needs at no extra charge. During my hour long Custom Facial, more than one machine may be added to your treatment.  GALVANIC CURRENT A Galvanic device is used to prepare skin for extractions and enhance product penetration. The Galvanic device emits a direct current that produces a chemical change in skin. (A direct current is different from an alternating current, which is used in electrical outlets.) How Does Galvanic Work? So how does a Galvanic device work? I will describe it briefly to keep ...