Spring cleaning your skin care routine at AVIE! means tossing out what isn’t working for your skin and stocking up on what’ll leave your complexion happy, healthy and glowing! Even when we’re talking about the mecca of medical-grade skin care, Alastin® and SkinMedica®, there are some products that work better for certain skin types than for others.
To ensure you’re getting the best outcome for your skin’s unique needs, we’ve broken down product recommendations based on your skin type:
Dry skin
Dehydrated skin can plague any of us during the dry winter months, but only some experience the daily flakiness of having dry skin year-round. If this sounds like you, one way to combat dryness is with a targeted serum and a nourishing moisturizer. A pure hyaluronic acid (HA) serum and a noncomedogenic cream or ointment will help lock in hydration when used together. Look for products formulated with ingredients like jojoba oil, HA, shea butter and ceramides. One of our favorite serums is the Alastin HA IMMERSE Serum™. This daily product delivers instant hydration for smoother, more radiant-looking skin while helping to amplify your skin’s HA levels over time.
Oily skin
The daily struggles of oily skin can include blotting away excess oil, dealing with clogged pores and having a continuous battle with acne breakouts. Diminishing these issues takes the right combination of products to cleanse, treat and moisturize your skin. Using an exfoliating cleanser morning and night can help clear away dead skin cells and oils to ensure a fresh face every day. The SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cream or a nightly retinol can help keep your skin radiant. When it comes to moisturizers, it’s important to choose carefully as heavy creams can weigh down your skin. Opt for a lightweight, water-based formula that is noncomedogenic and oil-free, such as the SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer. This super light, sheer moisturizer made with antioxidants and HA is designed to hydrate oil-prone skin without leaving it greasy.
Sensitive skin
If you’re one of the many with sensitive skin who has gone through product after product, yet to find one that doesn’t cause irritation, you’ll want to pay attention to these no-go ingredients: alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate. To calm, soothe and lock in moisture, choose ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties such as HA, jojoba oil, ceramides, squalane and vitamin C. You may find your biggest irritant to be your cleanser. A non-irritating, gentle cleanser will be sulfate-free and pH balanced to keep your skin barrier hydrated and protected without being disrupted. The Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream is formulated to do just that: help balance and purify the skin while leaving it softer, more nourished and cleaner. This cleanser is great for sensitive skin as it is fragrance-free and rich in calming ingredients that help to reduce potential irritation.
All skin types
At AVIE! Medspa & Laser Center, we’re proud to offer advanced skin treatments that are safe and effective for all skin types. With their customizability, we can tailor these treatments to your skin’s specific needs so that you achieve the best possible results. Some of our top treatments for all skin types to enjoy include:
- Hydrafacial®
- Halo®
- Moxi®
Hydrafacials can safely and effectively cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate sensitive, oily and dry skin types — treating a wide range of concerns in a 30-minute, no-downtime treatment. Whether you’re dealing with oiliness and congestion, dehydration or redness, we can customize your Hydrafacial with personalized ingredients for a refreshing glow.
As the world-famous hybrid fractional laser for all skin types, Halo combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to deliver remarkable complexion improvements with minimal downtime. You can reap the benefits of improved sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, acne scars and more in just one or two treatments. When included in your long-term skin maintenance routine, Halo is designed to improve skin texture and clarity no matter your skin type.
Not only is Moxi fractionated laser safe for all skin types, but also for use all year round. Any season of the year you can get a Moxi to improve your skin tone and texture, reduce sun damage and stave off visible signs of aging. This gentle yet powerful treatment is also suitable for every skin age, providing a light complexion refresh or more intense skin renewal depending on your needs and goals.
To build your personalized skin care regimen of products and treatments at AVIE!, call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today!