We want you to be vigilant about protecting your skin from the sun because the sun is truly the biggest ager you’ll ever face in life. The sun ages you more than Father Time or genetics! Your beauty is literally in your hands with the daily application of a broad spectrum SPF!
Preaching aside, we do provide skin rejuvenating treatments here at AVIE! that are suitable for even sun-exposed skin (gasp!). Here’s a look at five top skin boosters for a healthy summertime glow.
HydraFacial®
Just 30 minutes is all you need to experience this zero-downtime glow-getter. HydraFacial combines water with active ingredients along with patented vortex suction technology to exfoliate and clear away dead, dull skin cells and other impurities before infusing your dermis with potent restorative agents, depending on your particular needs. We’ll tailor your HyrdraFacial to your unique complexion, and you’ll love walking away feeling refreshed and radiant with smoother, brighter, luminous skin!
Vivace™ Fractional Micro Needle RF
We are so excited about this advanced microneedling treatment, we can hardly contain ourselves! Vivace is the treatment to beat for skin tightening and other complexion improvements. You’ll be amazed how much smoother, brighter, and more evenly-toned your complexion will be after just one treatment. Best of all, there’s almost no downtime, so you’ll be able to go out even the night of your treatment if you want!
Chemical Peels
The best thing about chemical peels is that they are ideal for almost every skin type and color. We’ll apply a special acid formulation to your skin, which gently penetrates to exfoliate your outermost layer, revealing your refreshed, youthful skin underneath. Depending on your needs, we may schedule a series of treatments to get your best results. And mild peels involve little to no downtime, so they are easy to fit into your busy schedule!
Dermaplaning
A fancy word for shaving, dermaplaning primes your skin for optimal absorption of medical-grade skin care products or our professional skin rejuvenation treatments. This gentle exfoliating treatment removes your dead, dull skin cells and fine peach fuzz, revealing a glass-like texture and radiance to your skin with zero downtime.
We are here to help you revive your dull summer skin! Get your glow on today by calling 703.870.3844 or request your personal consultation today!
— Kim
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Mother’s Day Gift Idea—Amazing Skin! Leesburg, VA
With Mother’s Day only a week away, we’re eager to share a gift idea that will keep on giving—professional skin care treatments and products! A recent survey in Global Cosmetic Industry reported that an astounding 71 percent of women aren’t satisfied with their skin care. That’s MOST women, and probably you and your Mom! If you are in need of a skin care overhaul or even just a pick-me-up, it’s time to check in with the skin care-obsessed and expertly trained staff at AVIE!
We’ve devoted our practice to bringing out your best skin, so you can relax knowing our recommendations are based on real results, not hype. Here are a few gift ideas for revealing gorgeous skin for Mom and you this spring!
Chemical Peels.
Recently deemed a “Most Worth It Treatment” by RealSelf, chemical peels are appropriate for almost every skin type—and they do it all, erasing dark spots, melasma and other pigmentation irregularities while delivering an overall brightening and smoothing effect for a younger-looking, healthier-looking complexion.
Results-Driven Skin Care
We know what works. Alastin®, SENTÉ, SkinMedica®, Image® Skincare…we have curated a variety of quality skin care lines because we want only the best results for you. Give Mom a gift card, and we can help her choose the perfect formulations to address her unique complexion needs during her personal skin care consultation.
Resurfacing
The name of the game is renewal! Out with the old skin cells, in with the new is the secret to a gorgeous, age-defying appearance. Our leading selection of skin resurfacing treatments will stimulate your skin’s natural healing response and spur new collagen and elastin growth for a dramatic range of improvements, including smoother, younger-looking skin with more even tone and vibrance. We get amazing results with every treatment on our menu, include Microneedling with PRP, Halo™ Laser Skin Renewal, ProFractional™ Skin Resurfacing, MicroLaserPeel™, HydraFacial™, and more.
We can’t wait to help you achieve your most luminous complexion yet! It’s easier than you think! To discover the ideal treatments and products for you or Mom, please call 703.870.3844 or request a free consultation today.
—Kim
Brides & Graduates, Party-Prepping Season Has Begun! Leesburg, VA
There’s nothing better than looking and feeling your absolute best during the special moments of life. It’s your time to shine! You’ve come a long way, and you deserve to glow on your special day, whether it’s a wedding or graduation ceremony.
There is a catch, though! Your skin takes time to renew itself, which means now is the time to start prepping. Advance planning is the key to achieving a head-turning glow weeks or months from now.
Here’s a look at common skin concerns and our recommended treatments and timing for your best results:
For blotchiness, redness, freckles, or uneven skin tone…
Try: BBL™ photofacials. Non-invasive photofacials are the industry standard for improving pigmentation irregularities. You name it, BBL can fade it, from dark spots and freckles to rosacea and broken capillaries. Best of all, BBL involves little to no downtime. Ideally, photofacials are a routine part of any results-driven skin care regimen. We recommend undergoing a series of BBL’s, scheduled about a month apart, for your best results. If you are interested in a photofacial to correct a specific concern before your event, we advise receiving treatment at least two weeks before you need to see results. (This is because dark spots like freckles will first darken before eventually sloughing off, which takes about two weeks.) Other treatments to consider include chemical peels, microneedling, and Halo™ laser skin renewal. We can help you choose the perfect treatment for YOU during your personal consultation!
To pamper yourself the DAY OF or DAY BEFORE your event…
Try: Signature HydraFacial! We love Signature HydraFacial because it’s a 30-minute indulgence for your cleanest and most intensely refreshed complexion without a lick of downtime! Truly! This multi-step skin resurfacing treatment uses patented vortex suction technology and water to clear away dull skin cells and debris while infusing your dermis with revitalizing peptides and nutrients. We are always amazed how such an effective treatment can be so gentle on skin!
For overall skin enhancement, including smoother, brighter tone and texture…
Try: Laser Skin Rejuvenation! Because we are driven to bring out your absolute best, we offer a full menu of award-winning laser skin rejuvenation treatments, including Halo™ laser skin renewal, ProFractional™ laser skin resurfacing, MicroLaserPeel®, and BBL™ photofacials. Each one of these skin rejuvenation treatments can be tailored to meet your skin’s exact needs, correcting pigmentation irregularities, brightening dullness, smoothing texture, and much more. We will help you determine the ideal treatment or combination treatment for you to realize optimal results.
Please note that we recommend undergoing laser skin resurfacing well before any special event. With Halo and ProFractional, we recommend undergoing treatment at least a month or two prior; with BBL and MicroLaserPeel, at least two weeks before your event.
In addition to laser skin rejuvenation, we offer microneedling, chemical peels, professional skin care products, and more! To discover the ideal treatments for you, please schedule a consultation with us today by calling 703.870.3844 .
—Kim
Ditch Winter Skin Problems Leesburg, VA
I know it sounds strange, but your skin is great at telling me what time of year it is. As soon as clients start complaining about their dry, irritated, or blotchy skin, I know it’s winter or soon will be. Forget about winter weather patterns! It’s time to tackle winter complexion patterns! If you’re ready to trade in dull, irritated skin for a luminous, dewy glow, listen up! Here’s a look at my favorite complexion rescuers!
Calm it down.
Dry, irritated, skin needs extra TLC during the winter months. In last week’s blog, I mentioned night-time product application, but the benefits are so great it’s worth repeating! Before bed each night, slather on an ultra hydrating, restorative skin care product like SENTE Dermal Repair Cream, which features heparan sulfate analog (HSA), an optimized form of a naturally-occurring healing molecule. Night time application is key because your skin goes into repair mode at night. Your parched skin will soak up every last drop of product to leave you looking refreshed and rosy come morning. That extra moisture packs a punch of benefits, taking you through the day with calmer, more resilient, and happier skin.
Schedule a BBL™ photofacial. Pronto.
A photofacial, also called BBL (for broadband light) is a proven anti-aging treatment. This non-invasive light therapy is the gold standard for correcting stubborn pigmentation irregularities like age spots, freckles, and redness. But it’s also clinically proven to reverse aging skin by stimulating new collagen growth. BBL photofacials are one of my all-time favorite skin treatments because they literally make your skin look younger! My clients who regularly undergo BBL photofacials are known to look younger than their age. I recommend scheduling a series of BBL’s to correct skin problems and undergoing periodic maintenance treatments throughout the year to maintain your age-defying glow.
Get your beauty rest
Beauty sleep is no joke! While you snooze, your skin is busy repairing and regenerating itself from the day’s damage. I absolutely adore SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum and Alastin® Skincare’s Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology®, but we offer so many effective skin care products, it’s hard to name just a few. We can help you choose the best products based on your unique concerns and skin care goals.
Don’t forget your greatest beauty weapon of all—SPF! UV rays do damage year-round, clouds or shine, so be vigilant about applying SPF 30 or greater every day of the year. I can’t wait to help you discover even more winter beauty tips and treatments for bringing out your best this winter. Call 703.870.3844 or schedule your personal consultation today.
—Kim
Got Acne? Tips for Keeping You Clear and Confident this Spring Leesburg, VA
I’ve seen my fair share of sad faces when it comes to pimples, whether it’s an unexpected breakout before a big dance or persistent, cyclical flare-ups that plague many of us well beyond our teen years (not fair!). So when I read about a recent study which found acne sufferers to be at higher risk for depression, I wasn’t surprised in the least.
If you struggle with acne, take comfort knowing you are in the best of company, alongside celebrities and countless others. The most important thing to remember is that you don’t need to suffer! Nowadays, we have more options than ever before for halting breakouts. Here’s a list of 5 research-based, totally proven things you can do to improve your complexion without a lot of work.
Non-comedogenic is your new best friend.
You’re different. You can’t wear every perfumed lotion or foundation in the Sephora sampler section. Your skin just won’t have it. To reduce your risk for the breakout blues, only use products on your skin that clearly state the words “non-comedogenic,” meaning it won’t cause comedones, or breakouts. This tip alone dramatically narrows the pool of cosmetics you can potentially purchase, saving you money while sparing you stressful breakouts.
Wash, but don’t over-scrub!
Acne isn’t caused by “dirty” skin, so scrubbing your dermis and overzealously exfoliating won’t decrease your breakouts or speed healing. However, over-scrubbing will irritate your skin, causing inflammation and redness—and who needs that on top of blemishes? Gently wash your skin before bed with an oil-free, non-comedogenic cleanser. To find a product you love, schedule a consultation with our skin care experts to learn about our extensive range of cleansers and products by leaders in the skin care industry, including Alastin Skincare®, SkinMedica®, and Image Skincare.
Embrace the All-Star “A.”
The best skin-renewing ingredient on the planet is the powerhouse vitamin A. This clinically-proven ingredient is the basis for retinoids (Retin A®), which speed cellular turnover to thicken skin, boost collagen, and reduce breakouts. With long-term use, retinoids can help reveal smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin. Shop our selection of vitamin A-based products and find out which one is best for you by scheduling a consult today.
See the light!
Have you considered scheduling a professional treatment like Forever Clear BBL™? Forever Clear is a light therapy that penetrates deep within to reduce bacteria, oil production, inflammation, and redness. Forever Clear has the added benefit of triggering new collagen growth to minimize acne scars and reveal a luminous glow.
Discover the HydraFacial®.
Another show-stopping complexion perfector is the HydraFacial, a multi-step skin revitalizer that exfoliates dead skin cells, extracts impurities, and infuses skin with nutrients for dramatic improvements, including diminished blemishes, redness, uneven pigmentation, and more.
Clear up and cheer up this spring! Schedule your free consultation today by calling 703.870.3844 or clicking here.
—Kim