Antioxidants are extremely important for skin health and are often overlooked as an important part of one’s daily skincare regimen. Antioxidants protect our skin by limiting the production of free radicals. Free radicals typically come from air pollutants, smog, lack of sleep and/or exercise, stress, illness, fried foods, tobacco, alcohol, pesticides and UV rays. All… Read More »
Sunscreen is the most important step that many people miss in their daily skincare routines. Sunscreen protects us from UVA rays (aging rays), UVB rays (burning rays) and most importantly, skin cancer. There are two common types of sunscreens….mineral and chemical sunscreens. Mineral Sunscreen Mineral sunscreens are typically made of either zinc oxide, titanium dioxide… Read More »
Often times when you leave a cosmetic medical office with three, four or even five new skincare products it can be a little overwhelming. Patients always want to know which order to apply their new products to help maximize their skincare benefits. Common skincare myths you’ve probably heard are, “always apply lighter, thinner products first”… Read More »
Our SkinCeuticals Micropeel Sensitive chemical peel, aka the “bridal peel”, is extremely popular with our patients because there is literally no peeling or downtime. What is a Bridal Peel? As mentioned above, our “bridal peel” is the Micropeel Sensitive from SkinCeuticals. It has Niacin and Lactic Acid with a Biomedical formulation. Niacin is a form… Read More »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and do we have some wonderful deals here in time for the holiday season. Save on Botox this holiday month! Botox is one of our most popular treatments at Utah Facial Plastics and will be available for $9.99 per unit during the month of December. Botox is… Read More »
We hear important words pertaining to skin care, but do we really understand why they are important and why we should use them? One big word that we hear a lot is antioxidants. They are in foods that are good for our body, but what is the importance of antioxidants for skin health? Antioxidants protect… Read More »
Sun protection is widely discussed now and with so many ingredient formulations there is no reason you shouldn’t be protecting your skin from sun damage. The FDA now requires that companies are very clear on their SPF labels about being a broad spectrum product and not all sunscreens are as effective as they appear. In… Read More »
It’s the largest organ of your body…your skin! It’s important to take good care of your skin both internally and externally. So who should you trust your this important organ to? We have some tips for how to choose a top skincare specialist in Utah to ensure you get the best outcomes possible. 1. Credentials… Read More »
Cold weather brings less humid air, overly hot baths, and stuffy indoor environments leaving you more likely to experience dryness and flakiness, especially if you are prone to dry skin conditions. There are steps you can take to keep your skin looking great during the winter months. Use a Humidifier. This is the number… Read More »
Does your skin need some serious TLC? Are you not even sure if it does? In all reality our skin could use some serious TLC after a hot summer. Cleansing and moisturizing just won’t cut it if you are trying to maintain youthful skin and and/or clear up unwanted blemishes or reverse damage. Now is… Read More »
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