Facials and Corrective Treatments
Products used during treatments are from Gifts From the Earth locally made in Vancouver Washington. A Natural Difference Skin Care is used for corrective treatment based facials.
Chemical/Organic Fruit Peels/Enzyme Peel
suitable for all skin types especially great for anti-aging and acne prone skins (even sensitive skin generally tolerates enzyme exfoliation very well)
1/2 hour $45
(includes face and neck. chest or hands additional)
Diverse levels of intensity create a profound change in the physiology of the skin. Chemical peels lift away dead skin cells, increase cell renewal, smoothes skin texture, evens skin tone, lightens and brightens skin, helps fade hyperpigmentation, firms and tones, diminishes fine lines, minimizes enlarged pores, reduces sebaceous activity, improves acne conditions, and promotes overall healthier skin and hydration. (Schedule a free consultation and skin analysis to determine which peel will be best suited for you.)
I use Organic Fruit Peels by Mychelle Dermaceuticals and A Natural Difference
TCA peels are also available and are excellent for those with hyperpigmentation (age spots,acne scars,and hormonal skin discoloration), It is also excellent for skin tightening and smoothing purposes.This peel does have downtime attatched to it depending on the strength used which includes mild flaking to extreme peeling.
This peel is also excellent on fading and decreasing the depth of stretch marks as well. Because this peel requires a follow up visit the cost is $120
Microdermabrasion -
anti-aging & acne prone skins, all skin types but the very sensitive skin
60 minutes $65
(includes face and neck)
Microdermabrasion is a mechanical form of exfoliation of the skin's surface. This skin restoration procedure is a non-invasive process that offers safe and controlled skin resurfacing that stimulates the production of new cell growth, collagen and elastin, and promotes skin elasticity and smoothness. Clients will see improvements in dry skin, age spots, acne, fine lines, clogged pores, sebaceous activity, sun spots, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and diminshed appearance of scars. With microdermabrasion you will feel the glow of newer, fresher skin that gives an overall improvement to your skin's tone, texture, and clarity. This treatment includes a double cleansing with the clarisonic face brush, extractions if needed, microdermabrasion of the face and neck, a hydrating mask, serum,moisturizer and sunblock.
For best results this treatment should be done in a series of 4-6 treatments
Please call for consultation.
Microcurrent Facial-
anti-aging
60 minutes $80
Microcurrent is completely non-invasive—no surgery, no injections. A single treatment tightens and lifts the face by stimulating the facial muscles that atrophy over time. With a series of treatments the results can last for years. Microcurrent is a low level of electricity that mirrors the body's own natural electric impulses. When used in conjunction with specialized system products and manual manipulations, these tiny microcurrent impulses stimulate the body's currents, which in turn triggers chemical reactions at a cellular level.
Treatments dramatically diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by introducing muscle re-education, improved skin tone and elasticity by stimulating an increased production of collagen and elastin through microcurrent impulses, lymphatic drainage, and circulatory benefits. Visible firming and smoothing is achieved, leaving skin revitalized, vibrant and younger looking. Instant results. Immediate satisfaction!!
This treatment includes a double cleanse,basic exfoliation,microcurrent treatment,hydrating facial mask with foot massage finished up with treatment and protection creams. Best done in 6-10, 2x weekly treatments and then Once monthly after to keep results.
6 treatments- $400 (save $80)
8 treatments- $520 (save $120)
10 treatments$625 (save $175)
Microdermabrasion, Peel and Microcurrent Facial
anti-aging
75 minutes $140
(includes face and neck)
This is the most popular facial treatment I offer because it really gets the job done! This facial offers dual exfoliation using organic fruit peels, and microdermabrasion followed up with microcurrent to lift and tone saggy facial muscles!
also included is a relaxing double cleanse with the clarisonic face brush,steam, complete facial analysis, peel, extractions (if needed),
microdermabrasion,microcurrent, soothing mask to calm skin followed up by treatment serums and protection creams.
Best done in a series with the microcurrent facial and for monthly up-keep.
Back Treatments
acne prone skins/ scar lightening
60 minutes $55
Perfect for in between back waxing treatments and for occasions when you will be showing more skin (perfect for brides to be)
This treatment includes a deep cleansing with the clarisonic brush, peel, extractions, and mask treatment.
European Facial
universal and tailored to any skin type
75 minutes $80
This facial is for those who want corrective treatments for various skin conditions as well as relaxing spa facial experience
This facial includes a double clarisonic cleansing treatment, steam, full facial analysis, facial peel suitable for your skin type and condition, extractions if needed, 20 minute neck, shoulder and facial massage, foot massage during mask treatment followed up by treatment serums and protection creams
30 Minute Express Facial
universal and tailored to ay skin type
$40
This Facial includes a double deep cleanse using the Clarisonic face brush and BT-Micro Skin Spatula for gentle yet excellent exfoliation. Also includes an enzyme exfoliant perfect for all skin types, as well as treatment serums infused into the skin with galvanic treatment and finished off with moisturizer and sunblock treatment.
Skin Care Q&A
Q. I have acne and no matter what I use/try it works for a week or so and my acne comes back what am I doing wrong? I have tried drugstore, department store, prescription etc!!!
A. The 1st thing I ask all my clients who suffer from acne is what is your diet like? Are you a Dairy, Wheat and or Soy eater? If you answered yes to any or all of the above Dairy being the HUGE acne causing food because of the hormones that are naturally secreted by lactating cows and also the amounts of iodine found in milk. You will notice a huge improvement in your skin just removing dairy alone. Next I ask about fabric softener use on sheets, towels and clothing like undergarments that result in the most friction against the skin. If you are prone to body acne get rid of the fabric softener (especially bounce and especially for those women prone to UTI's)
Next makeup use, With mineral makeup being a huge thing I can almost always guess when I see a clients skin under my exam light when they are using Bare Minerals, that is because those who are even slightly prone to acne who use the original Bare Minerals (not the new matte version) end to have the deep cystic acne as well as the millia "white heads", the reason behind this is the minerals contain Bismuth Oxychloride which under a microscope looks like tiny shards of glass, now take the buffing action it requires to get the minerals onto your skin with a brush that is most likely not the cleanest thing in the world now you have the perfect combination for a nice acne cyst (foreign object aka bismuth oxychloride buffed into your skin along with bacteria from your brush and skin and sticky sebum = Nasty Cyst!
Next makeup primers, I don't like them at all on acne prone skin unless you are doing a photo shoot and need your makeup to last all day stay away from them. The silicones clog the pores and make acne prone skin worse. Stay away from makeup's that are "mouse formulations, heavy in silicones, dimithicones etc" yes they make your skin feel good but they essentially are like putting saran wrap on the skin.
Next Hair Products, A lot of women and men go to bed with heavy hair products in their hair and then in turn get terrible breakouts. That is because you are literally grinding your dirty hair into your pillow cases all night long and in turn grinding your face into your dirty pillow cases. (I can always tell which side a client sleeps on based on how clogged up their pores are) So go to bed with clean hair and clean skin and wash your pillow cases weekly at minimum. The routine in which you wash in the shower plays a huge part as well ESPECIALLY if you are prone to body acne!!!! If you are a body acne suffer make sure if you use conditioner you shampoo and condition 1st and then Rinse and put your hair up in a clip (if it's long to keep off of your neck and shoulders) then clean your body at the end of the shower so that's the last thing you do. Some of my clients and myself who are prone to the occasional body acne have found that spraying bikini kitty on the affected areas 2x a day really helps a lot.
Makeup Brushes are another place people don't think about when they are having skin issues. If you have acne prone skin wash your makeup brushes and sponges once a week in anti-bacterial soap and warm water and lay to dry over night. I do mine on Sunday nights so they are ready to go for the week ahead
Q. I have freckles/ Age Spots and some fine lines and wrinkles what is the best thing for them.
A. My suggestion is always start using Sunblock if you are not already using one. I always suggest Mychelle Sunshield SPF 28 it's a Clear Zinc and Titanium Dioxide chemical free block so it's not going to aggravate even the most sensitive skins. My next suggestion is getting on a good routine first with an exam in office peels and microdermabrasion work excellent for aging skin as well as acne prone skin. Then getting on a retinol at night and a vitamin c treatment during the day these are necessary for collagen repair and antioxidant free radical protection. These products don't have to cost an arm and a leg however not all retinol and vitamin C products are created equal either. Vitamin C products should be over 10% in strength and coupled with another antioxidant to work efficiently it should also be packaged in a dark pump if you see that there is brown residue around or in any vitamin c product that you have it means that it has oxidized and is no longer stable and should be thrown away as it can actually introduce free radical damage to the skin which is exactly what you don’t want to do.
Thank you for visiting if you have questions regarding products, skin care, or anything else please feel free to write in to the "contact us" section and I will be glad to answer back.
Amber
