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San Marco Plaza, Lakewood Ranch

8209 Natures Way, Suite 221

Bradenton FL 34202

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The Life Cycle of a Facial

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By Nancy Brown, Four Pillars Spa Director

 

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Your face is visible to others and most often one of the first features people see. When you take care of your face by regular visits to an esthetician, you are also improving the condition of your skin. The advantages of a facial are many, including preventive care, appropriate skin care, and a deeply relaxing experience.

 

Your skin is your largest organ of your body. Adults carry some 8 pounds and 22 square feet of it. It is also your fastest-growing organ. Your skin grows really fast. In fact there are about 19 million skin cells in every inch of your body. And new skin cells replace old ones. Your body is always making new skins cells and getting rid of old ones. Your body gets rid of 30,000 to 40,000 old skin cells every day. Dead skin cells are on top.

 

As this relates to a facial—

 

  • Immediately Afterward: your skin radiates a healthy glow
  • 48-72 hours: skin is hydrated as circulation has been boosted
  • 28-48 days: cells regenerate and the long-term benefits of the facial kick in
  • 4-6 weeks: time to remove dead skin cells and rid the skin of impurities

 

Four Pillars Spa offers a wide variety of facial services to benefit your skincare regimen. Microdermabrasion, peels, anti-aging and enzyme treatments all help in the skin regeneration process. For that healthy glow!

 

Location: Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste221, Lakewood Ranch Call 941-373-3955 or FourPillarsFlorida.com

 

 

Winter Skin Care Tips

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By: Four Pillar’s Nancy Brown, Spa Director/Lead Aesthetician

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Winter is an excellent time to spend some extra attention on your skin. With cooler temperatures and less time in the sun, it’s a great time to work on specific skin issues and enhance your glow.

 

Exfoliation and Peels:

This time of year the skin can appear dull, dry, and lifeless. Deep exfoliation removes the dull and dead layer of skin. This can be done with Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, or a series of Peels. These procedures are quick and effective at removing the superficial dead layer of skin. Exfoliation helps to improve the overall texture of the skin, minimize fine lines, minimize pore size, and even out the skin tone. At home exfoliation will pick up where professional treatments leave off. Use of a gentle scrub or a rotating facial brush no more than twice a week will keep the skin clear and healthy. Just be mindful to not over exfoliate, which can cause irritation or dry the skin out.

 

Correct Sun Damage:

Winter is the best time of year to correct all those dark spots that haunt our skin from the sun. The best way to treat sun damage is through a combination of exfoliating facials or peels along with lightening products that contain ingredients like hydroquinone, kojic acid, or hexarestorsinol. These product ingredients work by penetrating into the skin to slow the production of pigment deep in the skin. These products usually take a few weeks to work, and often the spots may appear slightly darker before they lighten. This is caused by the pigment lifting out. It is important to remember to use SPF when using a lightening product to ensure its effectiveness.

 

Change your products:

The cool, dry, winter air offers a great opportunity to switch things up with your products. This is the time of year to really keep things gentle. Look for a cleanser that will be effective but won’t strip the natural oils your skin needs. It’s also a great time to add a richer, night-time moisturizer. Winter is a great opportunity to use Retinol products to repair the skin along Hyaluronic Acid to keep the skin hydrated.

 

Facials:

Facials are recommended every 4-6 weeks. In addition to the relaxation and stress relief benefits, the improvement in your overall skin health is priceless. Facials help to keep the skin clear, properly balanced and hydrated, improves circulation which helps to promote healthy cell growth. The anti aging benefits of regular facials will keep your skin firm, healthy, and glowing.

 

Your skin is the largest organ of the human body. Take care of your skin and love the skin you’re in!