WHY SAY YES TO A PCA SKIN PEEL?

PCA Skin (Physician’s Care Alliance) developed the very first peel formulation that was used professionally to treat acne, the Jessner’s Peel. Founded in 1990, the company continued on their mission, devoting over three decades to the development of highly effective peels that safely treat all skin types and skin conditions. If you want to correct more serious skin irregularities, you may want to consider one of the PCA heavier peels, such as a blended TCA, Jessner’s or Pure Retinol Peel. These irregularities may include conditions related to age, wrinkling, texture, pigmentation, acne and scarring. Essentially, the peels cause little to…

A Message from Babor…

All BABOR products are manufactured under strict cosmetic standards and comply with European guidelines. Our products at minimum contain 80% natural ingredients. Science and research are part of BABOR’s DNA: We conduct our own research at our company headquarters so that every product – from the original idea through to the finished jar – is made in Germany. Interdisciplinary teams of scientists and collaborations with renowned universities and other leading scientific institutions ensure that BABOR achieves groundbreaking research results and the highest active ingredient performance levels. We create sustainable products that are gentle on resources – with maximum respect for…

Avoid Touching Your Face!

Avoid Touching Your Face!

She comes in for her first skincare consultation at Esthetics by Roxanne in a panic and on a mission. Her skin is covered with red acne lesions and she “HAS NEVER” had problems with her skin before. Acne is sooooo inconvenient and disruptive to one’s daily life, especially in the world we now live in where face-front consulting is a standard practice. This is not vanity! This is your life, and the need to keep the focus on your initiative and abilities in all aspects, whether at work or play, does not need to be complicated with the constant dread…

Natural Skin Care Products vs Synthetics

There are many resources on the web about the type of skincare you should be using, and they often have conflicting opinions.  It’s hard to navigate what’s true and what’s not, and what’s actually the most beneficial and safe.  We’re breaking down the top five myths about all natural versus synthetically produced products. Myth # 1 Something made with chemicals is always bad for you. Truth:  All matter is made of chemicals – water is a chemical.  Saying something is a “chemical” does not make it dangerous. Myth #2 Something made with natural ingredients is inherently good for you. Truth …

Wait, that doesn’t sound natural!

In the world of beauty, ingredients often have complex and technical sounding names, tempting you to run and hide rather than try them out.  Take Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate, for example.  Breaking it down:  Poly = many + Glyceryl = glycerine (moisture binder).  Basically, “many glycerine molecules” joined together to result in a more moisturizing molecule.  Laurate = lauric (fatty acid).  Fatty acids contain long tails which are oil loving.  Marrying up both phases of your formulation Moisture + Fat = Emulsion.  All skin care creams are classified as emulsions. Doesn’t sound so “chemical” now, does it? You can make yourself crazy analyzing every…

Everything You Need To Know About Chemical Peels

Just about everyone can benefit from a chemical peel—and the experience is easier than you’d ever imagine. If you’ve never had a chemical peel, you might imagine it would make your skin look like beef carpaccio a la Samantha in the old “Sex and the City” series. But the truth is, chemical peels have come a long way in the last 15 years. Now, thanks to buffering ingredients and customizable treatments, there’s minimal downtime. Even though you’re peeling, exfoliating, and flaking…you can still get out and about and do your thing.  And regular chemical peels can be used to treat…

New Hydrating Product We Love!

Epidermal dehydration is something just about every client has an issue with whether their treatment is acne or anti-aging based, so it makes sense that at Esthetics by Roxanne our biggest selling product continues to be Hydrating Serum.  This go-to hydrator works well to replenish moisture lost from the application of products that lower the pH level. Understanding pH and how it affects the skin is worth mentioning.  pH stands for power of hydrogen, which is a measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in the body.  4.0 – 7.0 is considered a balanced pH.  This is an acidic level and anything over 7.0 is alkaline.  Bacteria thrives in…

30+ Beauty Crash Course for Skin

28 is a big year when it comes to skin.  It is at this age that we stop producing our own natural collagen, a significant protein that reduces wrinkles.  By about age 30 it is not uncommon for the mirror to stare back with ever-so-slight changes. This is often when people schedule their first “anti-aging” consultation. The good news is that science has come a long way since our mother’s days of Oil of Olay.  The advances in skin care have given us many topical applications:  Stem cell growth factors which cause a proliferation of new healthy cells, retinols which stimulate the production of collagen and cause an…

No Makeup Required!

Here are the basic steps Roxanne recommends for getting the skin you feel proud to wear without a cover-up. Start with a clean palette.  Stick to a gentle cleanser that removes all impurities such as Babor’s Gentle Cleansing Cream or PCA Skin’s Facial Wash.  Then swipe away any remaining residual makeup with a splash of toner.  Babor’s Smoothing Rose Toner is our most popular. Exfoliate away dead-skin dullness with a weekly at-home peel containing glycolic to reveal an immediate glow.  Our go-to product is Refine Cellular AHA 10+10 Peeling Gel by Babor. Hydrate.  Supercharge your skin with a boost of…

Relieve + Prevent Redness

This is big!  PCA Skin, proudly represented at Esthetics by Roxanne, has a powerful corrective that provides instant and long-term relief from redness and sensitivity while improving the skin’s barrier function. Starts reducing redness and inflammation on contact with the skin Improves the skin’s barrier function for long-term relief from redness and sensitivity Calms and soothes compromised skin, even after professional treatments Uses the 10-hour time-released OmniSome delivery system, key ingredients are carried deeper into the skin for better recovery results in soothing and calming irritated skin. There is a lot more to learn about Dual Action Redness Relief in skincare therapy.  For the…