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) Facials & Waxing Spa Works to Raise Proceeds for the Ronald
Skin Trade provides a variety of services that include customized euro-facials, a signature Skin Trade facial, euro back treatment, MediBac acne facial, multivitamin power exfoliate facial, pick-me-up intaglio peels, on-the-go facial, and a for-men-only facial. In addition to facials, Skin Trade provides full body waxing and specializes in male and female Brazilian waxing. Clients are swept away in a private beachside paradise while receiving specially focused care from a registered nurse, Barbara Galagusz, who performs all the services. For more details on Skin Trade, visit www.skintradespa.com. For more information on the Ronald McDonald House, visit www.rmhc.com. . More>> - (
) Laser therapy combo to clear acne
"Laser technology has made great inroads in the treatment of acne, which until recently has been treated almost exclusively - and with varying degrees of success - with topical, systemic and hormonal medications," said Alexiades-Armenakas.
She added: "Now, we have solid evidence-based medicine supporting the effectiveness of certain laser therapies as a long-term solution for treating active acne. The key is to distinguish the benefits and limitations of these available technologies and select the most effective treatments for each acne patient."
In a preliminary study, Alexiades-Armenakas examined whether a combination of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with a photosensitizer known as
topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and activated by long-pulse, pulsed dye laser could safely and effectively clear mild to severe cases of acne. More>> - (
) Health & ImmunityMother Nature’s Natural Germ Fighters
Acne can be helped with 3 tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon applied overnight and washed off of the next day. Do this daily for 2 weeks and to get deep inside the skin where acne starts.It's phenomenal that olive leaf can fight almost any type of infection — bacterial, viral, fungi and parasites. Use olive leaf extract capsules, 250 mg, three times per day with meals to treat the flu, colds, sinusitis, herpes, psoriasis and allergies.
Wild Indigo is a powerful natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory herb. It will help your sore throat, swollen glands, tonsillitis, bronchitis and mouth sores. Take 30-40 drops of the liquid, 3-4 times per day for up to 6 weeks. It also can be combined with echinacea.
In Part 2 of this article, I'll tell you about some natural substances that have amazing healing properties when applied to the skin or mouth area. More>>
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) Say bye-bye to blemishes, part 3
In Part 1 of my series on acne, I took a look at small, powerful spot treatments to help heal blemishes, while in Part 2, I focused on supplements for clear skin. Now in Part 3, I want to discuss spa-inspired treatments which will help you achieve (and maintain) a gorgeous complexion.High-Frequency: Regular facials are very helpful for acne sufferers. In addition to the basic steps of a facial (cleanse, steam, extractions and a mask), the esthetician can layer in an extra-care step called high-frequency. High-frequency is a process that utilizes high-frequency waves and UV light to help treatment products penetrate the skin, improve circulation and kill bacteria.
Clarisonic: The Clarisonic cleansing brush is a system that uses sonic technology to cleanse the skin. More>>