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Fall Into Your Glow! Kim’s TOP 2 Skin Savers – Leesburg, VA

October 15, 2022

Woman smiling in a Fall setting It’s time for pumpkin-spiced lattes and colorful leaves and cozy sweaters! We LOVE everything about the fall in Northern Virginia! But we also know that the cooler temps are a call to action for us to update our skin care products ASAP. As the thermometer drops and indoor heat turns on, it’s almost like magic how our once radiant and dewy complexions become dry, flaky and irritated. It’s like a spell has been cast, and it’s NOT FAIR!

Well, it’s time to take your skin back, and we’re here to help! Here are Kim’s top two skin saving strategies to start NOW:

1. MEDICAL GRADE MOISTURIZER

No, it’s not rocket science, but you’d be surprised how many people forget to switch their moisturizer in the cooler months. We get it; once you find a moisturizer you love, you want to stick with it. Unfortunately, the moisturizer that works beautifully in humid and hot weather isn’t substantial enough for the drying winter months. We can help you make the switch during your next appointment, but in the meantime, the gist is switching from a gel or light moisturizer to a more potent hydrating product that’s formulated to provide intense and lasting hydration. A few good things to keep in mind: 1) Steer clear of abrasive exfoliating products or AHA’s, which can exacerbate dryness and irritate skin by disrupting your skin’s natural balance of oils; and 2) avoid scented products, which are irritating to skin. We at AVIE! recommend SkinMedica® TNS Ceramide Treatment Cream for extreme dry-skin conditions!

2. CONSISTENCY

Now that the cat is out of the bag, it’s time to remember to apply your new moisturizer daily! Your skin is your largest living organ, but it’s also quite helpless against the elements, and it depends on YOU to keep it looking and feeling its best. For example, after your morning shower while you are still a bit damp, slather on a rich body moisturizer to seal in that vital hydration. At AVIE!, we recommend Alastin® Transform Body Treatment with TriHex Technology to help with crepiness and SkinMedica® Firm & Tone Lotion. These not only help with hydration but help to prevent and correct aging skin on the body. These are Kim’s personal favorites!

Every night before bed, applying moisturizer should be your last step. The amazing thing about sleep is that it’s prime time for your skin to renew and repair itself. We LOVE beauty sleep!!! This is why bedtime is such a great time to apply all those results-driven and super replenishing medical-grade skin care products! While you slumber, your skin absorbs the moisture and is busy putting all those revitalizing and restorative ingredients to work so you can wake with skin that looks and feels renewed, supple and radiant.

For more tips on achieving your best skin, we are here to help! Discover glow-getting treatments, moisturizers that work overtime and so much more by calling 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online today.

How to Get Your Skin Glowing This Summer Leesburg, VA

June 24, 2021

While you’re making long-overdue plans with family and friends this summer, we want to remind you to take great care of your skin, too! You may feel like you already have your daily skincare regimen figured out, but did you know that your skin needs different kinds of care as the seasons change?

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We proudly provide medical-grade skincare because it has been clinically proven to deliver optimal results. When you schedule a personal consultation with us, we will work closely with you to evaluate your skin type and concerns and recommend the best products and regimen for you.

Here’s how you can achieve healthy, happy skin this summer while supporting our local female-owned and operated practice!

Protect and perfect with medical-grade sunscreen.

When you protect your skin from the sun by wearing sunscreen, your skin cells are free to do what skin cells do best: perfect your skin by clearing away damaged skin cells and stimulating the growth of healthy, vibrant skin cells. When your skin is left unprotected from sun damage and environmental pollutants, your skin cells are forced into stress mode, trying to repair all the damage as it’s being done. Give your skin a break by applying medical-grade sunscreen every day of the year, rain or shine! We recommend applying protective skincare products such as:
• Alastin® HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36
● SkinMedica Essential Defense
● Image PREVENTION+ Daily Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30

With these kinds of products, your skin cells are able to relax and focus on perfecting your skin instead of repairing damage, resulting in radiant, healthier skin.

In addition to medical-grade products, there are many simple ways to protect your skin on a daily basis! Block damaging UV rays and help your skin look healthier and younger for years to come by:
● Wearing a large brim hat
● Minimizing sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when the sun is strongest
● Sitting under an umbrella
● Reapplying sunblock every two to three hours (set a reminder on your phone if it helps!)

Now is the time to invest in your skin by taking great care of it, both at home and by visiting AVIE! for the highest quality care and products! Call us today at (703) 870-3844 or request a consultation online to learn more and get started.

Summertime Skin Health & Beauty Tips Leesburg, VA

June 3, 2021

This summer, we challenge you to invest in your skin, so you can enjoy beautiful, healthy, younger-looking skin for the long term! If you’re wondering “Great! How do I do that?”, that’s where we can help. Here are some of our favorite tips for anyone looking for a radiant summertime glow!

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#1. Medical-grade sunscreen all day, every day.

When people hear our advice to wear sunscreen every day (because harmful UV rays can penetrate clouds and windows), they often mention that they don’t enjoy applying sunscreen because it feels oily or greasy. Thankfully, when you invest in medical-grade sunscreen, that means not having to deal with those kinds of issues. Medical-grade sunscreen can actually IMPROVE the look, feel and overall health of your skin, in addition to the essential protection from damaging UV rays. If you have oily, acne-prone, dry or aging skin, we have a sunscreen that is ideal for your skin type!

We proudly offer medical-grade sunscreens from these leading results-driven brands:
● SkinMedica®
● Alastin Skincare®
● Image Skincare®

Did you know that regularly applying sunscreen can significantly prevent the signs of skin aging? This is because 90% of skin aging is really caused by sun damage over time, NOT the natural aging process!

#2. Natural rejuvenation with Vivace™ Fractional Microneedle RF

FDA-cleared Vivace combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy and LED light to stimulate the natural production of healthy, new collagen, resulting in:
● Diminished lines and wrinkles
● Tighter skin
● Reduced acne scars
● Improved skin tone and texture
Vivace treatments are suitable for all skin types and are well tolerated, with little to no discomfort or downtime. Vivace can tighten and smooth skin anywhere you need it, whether that’s on your face, chest, neck, upper arms, stomach, thighs or elsewhere. Vivace treatments can be done safely during the summer months, as well!

Each Vivace treatment is customized to your exact needs! We offer the Vivace Experience Package, which includes extra amenities to get the most out of your treatment. You can also combine Vivace with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) for added benefits! Your ideal treatment regimen will be determined during your personal consultation.

This month, try Vivace and SAVE while we’re offering 20% off a package of three treatments!

Take control of your skin’s health and aging today by reaching out to our team at (703) 870-3844 or requesting a consultation online. You deserve it!

Persistent SPF Myths We’d Like to Squelch for Good Leesburg, VA

May 13, 2021

It’s 2021. In this modern age, when facts are at our fingertips, just a Google search away, we are all intimately aware just how bad tanning is for our skin. Right? Well, apparently, we aren’t because “laying out” is still a thing for many people! Are you guilty of getting “some sun” or “color” because you think a little bit of sun won’t hurt?

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We hate to be negative, but when it comes to your looks and how fast you are aging, your first concern should always be sun exposure. Without a doubt, the sun is truly your skin’s worst enemy. While you may think you are getting a nice glow, the sun is busy destroying your skin from within, attacking your skin cells with a vengeance by breaking down collagen and elastin and raising your risk of skin cancer. The sun is responsible for more than 90% of your skin’s aging. Lines, wrinkles, age spots, redness, large pores, loss of elasticity, uneven tone and dullness: All these common skin concerns are signs of sun damage, not aging!

Do you still like the idea of getting a little color? To help you age like the rock star you are, here are a few expert tips for sun protection.

Physical SPF is ALWAYS SUPERIOR to chemical sunscreen!

Chemical sunscreens are the worst! For starters, they don’t block or deflect UV rays, they let them penetrate the skin before they are chemically disabled, so to speak. Chemical sunscreens also hurt when they get into your eyes. We hate that! To protect your skin properly, we carry several amazing medical-grade sunscreens, all of which provide a physical barrier to the sun with ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Alastin® HydraTint is one of our best-selling sunscreens because it multi-tasks as a skin enhancer, formulated with antioxidants and a slight tinted glow that works on most skin types. You’ll actually look forward to putting this sunscreen on because it leaves your skin looking and feeling dewy and glowing! For oily skin types, SkinMedica® has created a mattifying formula you will love.

Wear sunscreen every day of the year! We are not kidding.

Contrary to popular belief, the sun can damage your skin any time of year, even in the winter months. The sun’s intensity is definitely weaker in the winter but can still do a lot of damage. UV rays travel through windows, too, so just because you’re in a car or inside a building, you are not necessarily in the clear. For these reasons, your best bet is applying an SPF you love every day of the year as part of your daily skin care/makeup routine. This is where we can help because we are obsessed with medical-grade sunscreens and can help you find the perfect formula for your skin!

Face and body sunscreen formulations are NOT interchangeable.

Be sure to invest in two types of sunscreen: one for your face only and one for the rest of your body. Sunscreens for the face are specially formulated for delicate facial skin and help to correct common concerns like oiliness, acne, uneven skin tone or dryness. Another key reason to invest in a facial formula is that body sunscreens may cause your face to break out!

Are you ready to enjoy gorgeous skin at every age? Protect your skin and stick with us! We are skin care pros who can’t wait to help your skin glow. To learn more about medical-grade skin care products, please call (703) 870-3844 or request a consultation online today.

Introducing the New SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum! Leesburg, VA

August 6, 2020

As you know, we believe in the power of medical-grade skin care products here at AVIE! because we see their amazing benefits every day, both in ourselves and our clients’ skin. For your best possible complexion, you simply can’t beat the combination of professional skin rejuvenation treatments with medical-grade skin care products. This is why we are super excited to talk about one of our newest skin care products from SkinMedica^® — TNS® Advanced+ Serum!

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This next-generation formula is clinically proven to smooth coarse wrinkles and fine lines — and even address sagging skin! That’s right, TNS Advanced+ is the only growth factor product on the market that’s proven to address sagging skin! Study subjects saw significant improvements in the appearance of sagging skin after only eight weeks. Isn’t that amazing? It’s also colorless and odorless!

Other clinical results you’ll want to know about:

● A third party-validated psychometric scale revealed that patients felt they looked up to six years younger after 12 weeks of product use.

● Patients saw visible results in just two weeks.

● Subjects felt increasingly more satisfied with continued use over 24 weeks.

Appropriate for all skin types, TNS Advanced+ is colorless, fragrance-free and has a lightweight, matte finish, which is great for those of us who have oily skin! This month, we’re having a product special: when you purchase SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum, Lytera^® 2.0, HA5 or Lumivive^® (which are all amazing SkinMedica products) and one additional SkinMedica product, you’ll receive 20% OFF your purchase, PLUS a $40 rebate and SkinMedica travel bag, while supplies last.

To learn more about SkinMedica and our other results-driven, research-based medical-grade skin care products — and the treatments to pair with them — please call us at 703.870.3844 or request a consultation online today!

— Kim

Yes, You CAN Have Glowing Skin in the Winter! Leesburg, VA

January 16, 2020

Parched, red, irritated, inflamed, flaky, itchy, rashy…all these unpleasant adjectives have one thing in common: They perfectly describe your winter skin nightmares! Many of our clients struggle with these uncomfortable and unsightly skin concerns like clockwork, as soon as the indoor heat turns on. Are you one of them? Here’s a look at why your skin can go haywire in the wintertime, and what you can do to achieve a stunning complexion all year round.
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Save your wintertime skin with these easy complexion fixes:
• Reducing frequency of skin cleansing.
Many of our clients adhere to a strict skin care regimen that includes twice-daily face washing and medical-grade serums. This is what we want you to do! But sometimes, your routine can be overkill, depending on the season. In the winter, your skin is receiving dramatically reduced levels of moisture, so it typically needs less cleansing. The goal is to preserve your skin’s natural acid mantel. Instead of washing twice daily, you might consider washing in the morning shower only with water and in the evening with a gentle cleanser before applying your overnight serums.
• Applying a non-comedogenic hydrator, both in the a.m. and p.m. and throughout the day, as needed.
This solution is self-explanatory, but we recommend committing yourself to routine hydration by storing your favorite hydrator at your work desk or in your purse so you are never stuck with a dry-skin emergency. We recommend HA5 by SkinMedica^®.
• Taking a break from harsh, abrasive exfoliants, which can strip your skin of the essential oils it so desperately needs this time of year.
First of all, there’s no need for toners anymore. Toners strip your skin, and a good cleanser will have a built-in toner, so there’s never a need to buy a separate “toner” product. When it comes to dry skin, staying ahead of the game is key because it’s much easier to preserve your skin than repair it. Starting in the fall, it’s time to favor super hydrating, ultra-gentle skin care formulas. We love Image® Skincare’s Vital C Hydrating Cleanser, which cleans your skin while preventing dryness.
We love helping you choose skin care because we know first-hand what a difference it makes! Medical grade skin care, including SkinMedica^®, Alastin^®, Image and SENTE are formulated with results-driven ingredients and backed by years of research to help boost and maintain the benefits of your professional skin care treatments in the comfort of your own home. We can’t recommend them enough! And shopping for your favorite skin care products is easier than ever these days because AVIE! has two online stores for SkinMedica and Alastin products (for more information, visit our stores and check out next week’s blog).
Your skin is our passion at AVIE!, and we can’t wait to help you achieve luminous, head-turning radiance this season and all year long! To learn more about glowing skin, call 703.870.3844 or request a consultation online today!
AVIE! Medspa is proud to serve Leesburg, Ashburn and the surrounding communities in Northern Virginia.
—Kim

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