Category: Skincare, Page: 3

Spring renewal is the name of the game, from blooming flowers to busy bumblebees. Here at AVIE! MedSpa, my favorite form of renewal happens to be skin rejuvenation! What are you doing to refresh and revitalize your skin these days?
Your first step should be healthy skin care habits. Since May happens to be Skin Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a perfect time to share some of our favorite skin care tips for keeping your skin healthy, happy, and radiant this season. 

Tip #1

Get Diligent—about Sunscreen!
To prevent lines and wrinkles and preserve your glow, daily SPF application is the single-most important thing you can do for your skin’s health. If you’re jonesing to soak up some vitamin D, be sure to make it quick (your skin only needs a little) and use sunscreen. We carry broad-spectrum sunscreen by Elta MD®, which also includes free-radical-busting antioxidants. Another great choice is water-resistant Alastin Broad Spectrum SPF 30+ Sunscreen and
Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36, a pure, visible sunblock with moisture-infusing hyaluronic acid and antioxidants for pollution protection.

Tip #2

Make Shade Your New Bestie.
Being a tree hugger can save your skin big time. Avoiding direct sunlight, which is strongest in the middle of the day, will limit your exposure to harmful rays and lower your risk for skin cancer.

Tip #3

Check It Out!
The only good news about skin cancer is that it has a high cure rate when caught early. So be sure to regularly examine your skin for asymmetrical moles and suspicious spots, and schedule a skin exam once a year with a dermatologist.
For healthy, happy skin, remember the three S’s: SPF, shade, and screenings! To learn more about how you can keep your skin healthy, call us at 703.870.3844.
–Kim

It seems like a no-brainer—when grabbing your favorite skin care product at the drugstore or ordering it online because it’s a little less expensive than what you may shell out at a medspa or beauty salon. After all, who doesn’t love a bargain?
Unfortunately, you may not be saving a dime because there’s a good chance you’re getting a bogus product. You’ve heard of the black market, right? It turns out that there’s a “gray market,” too, for medical-grade skin care products! Here’s how it works. An unethical crew buys mass quantities of legitimate beauty products from legitimate salons, and then stows them away for years in a warehouse until the barcodes expire and the products can no longer be tracked. These expired—and less effective—products are then sold to drug stores and online vendors. Even worse are the gray market manufacturers who create fake copies of products that aren’t up to health code, using the cheapest ingredients without adhering to sanitation guidelines. Yuck!
Here are a few tips for protecting yourself and keeping your skin care products pristine:

• Stick to medspas like AVIE! Medical-grade skincare products are only available at authorized vendors such as medspas, doctors’ offices, and beauty salons for good reason. These products contain potent ingredients and often require expert advice, possibly even supervision, for attaining maximum benefits.
• Steer clear of new bar code stickers that have been slapped over the original bar codes (which are printed directly on the bottle).
• Do a little research. Go online to the manufacturer for a list of authorized dealers. For example, the skin care line SkinMedica® goes a step beyond to even provide a list of unauthorized vendors to avoid!

Being a savvy consumer is a cinch with a little help from AVIE! For more information, call us any time at 703.870.3844 .
–Kim

It’s awfully silly, but it certainly gets the point across fast! Dermaplaning at AVIE! Medspa is a fabulous way to effectively exfoliate your skin, leaving you with smoother, healthier-looking skin you’ll be excited to show off!
As you lay back and relax, we’ll gently pass a sterile surgical blade across your skin to remove the outermost layers of dead skin cells and the fine, vellus hairs on your face.
Dermaplaning in Leesburg is a great complement to any of our skin care treatments and products, from chemical peels to photo facials. Another bonus: Because it removes dead skin, it can also enhance your skin’s ability to absorb medical-grade skincare products.
Best of all, dermaplaning involves absolutely no side effects or downtime, so this gentle exfoliation technique is suitable for everyone! Call us to schedule a consultation at 703.870.3844.