Category: Skin & Nails

How to Reduce Uneven Skin Tone

As children, our skin is new, fresh, and vibrant. Not yet marred by time, gravity, sunlight, acne, or hormones, the tone remains even and bright. However, as the years pass, our skin can become blotchy, spotty, and uneven. Hormones are often to blame, but sunlight is another likely culprit if you often neglect or ignore sunscreen. Splotchy skin can also result from acne scars, especially if you like to pick at your blemishes. Luckily, you can address these skin care concerns with a variety of treatments and products. Scroll down to learn how to reduce uneven skin tone.

How to Reduce Uneven Skin Tone

LASER TREATMENTS

Laser treatments target specific spots on the skin with a beam of light, destroying that area’s darker pigment. There are a variety of lasers used in skin care clinics these days, but not all of them will work well on your skin. Look for a clinic that offers multiple devices, so that your consultant can choose a laser that will address your problem without damaging your skin. To target uneven skin tone, we use Sublative Rejuvenation™, Fotofacial or SRA, CO2RE™, and GentleMaxPro at DermaHealth. At your consultation, the technician will assess your skin type, ask about your concerns, and recommend a specific laser from there. To learn more about our laser treatments, please click here.

CHEMICAL PEELS

A chemical peel exfoliates the epidermis of the skin, removing dead skin and allowing new skin to take its place. Over time, regular chemical peels can reduce the appearance of sun damage and help age spots disappear. After a peel, your skin’s tone and texture should improve, giving your skin a younger and brighter look. Your skincare consultant will select the type of peel based on your skin type and your concerns. Chemical peels are available for all skin types, but it’s crucial that you find a peel that works well with your skin’s color and texture to prevent damage.

PRODUCTS

If you would rather start with topical products and cosmetic concealers that you can apply at home, you’ll be happy to know that there are a number of effective creams, gels, and serums available. All can be applied on their own, but some can also be combined with other skin care services for a multi-faceted approach to treatment. You might be interested in:

• Elure (an enzymatic skin lightening treatment)
• MelanoLyte Tx (a powerful treatment that corrects irregular pigmentation)
• MelanoLyte PRO Mask (a professional-strength mask that reduces uneven tone)

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Would you like to reduce your skin’s uneven tone and improve its texture? If you live in or near Springfield, Missouri, contact DermaHealth. We offer a variety of skin care treatments that can reduce uneven skin tone, including laser treatments, chemical peels, and powerful products. Our consultants can help you decide which services and products will work best for your concerns. To learn more, please give us a call at 417-447-7777 or click here to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

How Does Microdermabrasion Work?

Who doesn’t want softer, smoother, and more radiant skin? There are a variety of ways to accomplish this skincare goal, but microdermabrasion is one of the best. It’s safe, effective, and very quick. After a brief 30-minute treatment, most patients already notice an improvement in the texture of their skin. The process isn’t painful, it doesn’t require a lengthy recovery time, and it can be performed on a variety of areas including the face, neck, chest, arms, elbows, and knees. So how does microdermabrasion work? Scroll down to learn more about this effective exfoliating technique . . .

How Does Microdermabrasion Work?

THR PROCESS

Microdermabrasion is sometimes called an “instant facelift” or a “lunchtime peel” because it can improve the appearance and texture of your skin in less than an hour. The key is exfoliation.

During the microdermabrasion process, a skincare technician will use a specialized tool to buff away the outer layer of your skin. This layer of skin (the stratum corneum) is covered in dead skin cells, which are polished away, as well as minute’ imperfections like fine lines and blemishes. After the microdermabrasion tool cleans the top layer of skin, the body interprets this as a minor injury and rushes to replenish the skin. New and healthy skin cells replace the dull, aged skin cells that were removed.

The microdermabrasion tool also includes a vacuum, which has several functions: it lifts the section of skin being treated, it pulls impurities to the surface of the skin, and it collects the dead skin cells. The combination of the varying coarseness of the wand and the vacuum is what makes microdermabrasion so effective.

THE BENEFITS

Microdermabrasion is typically used for a very simple reason: to make skin appear more radiant, bright, and beautiful. However, it can also be used to treat specific problems like sun damage, hyper-pigmentation, keratoses, uneven skin tone, acne, acne scars, enlarged pores, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. If you have a specific skincare concern, be sure to discuss it with your technician during the consultation as it may affect the procedure.

THE PROCEDURE

A microdermabrasion procedure typically only takes 30 minutes or so, but it’s important to note that your skin will likely be reddened and swollen afterward (it will also immediately feel smooth and soft). Because of this, you should avoid scheduling your treatment before an important occasion, especially if it’s your first time receiving microdermabrasion and you aren’t sure how your skin will react. Also, be sure to apply a very moisturizing cream afterward, as your skin will be very dry and deprived of moisture.

The procedure can be repeated every two weeks, but the frequency should depend on your skin’s type and condition. Your skincare technician will have more specific instructions and tips.

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If you’re interested in using a non-surgical, non-chemical, and non-invasive treatment to improve the appearance and health of your skin, microdermabrasion might be the prefect solution. It’s safe, it’s effective, and it doesn’t require any downtime. Interested? If you live in or around Springfield, Missouri, contact DermaHealth. In just 30 minutes, we can exfoliate your skin with microdermabrasion, revealing smoother, healthier, and younger-looking skin. To learn more, please give us a call at 417-447-7777 or click here to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits of Chemical Peels

Although they sound somewhat scary, chemical peels are a great way to improve the texture and appearance of your skin. An acid is applied to the skin, exfoliating the epidermis and allowing new and more beautiful skin to form in its place. This process may take a bit of time (don’t schedule a deep chemical peel the day before your wedding!) and several treatments may be necessary, but in the end, you’ll be left with smoother, softer, and clearer skin. Plus, there are many benefits of chemical peels, making them a popular solution to a number of different skincare woes. Scroll down to learn more about what this common skincare technique can do for you and your complexion . . .

Benefits of Chemical Peels

Chemical peels can improve uneven skin tone. Age, sunlight, hormonal imbalances, and acne can all leave your complexion looking blotchy and uneven in tone. Luckily, acne scars, sun damage, Melasma, age spots, and more can all be treated with a chemical peel, which reduces the pigment in the affected areas, creating a more consistent skin tone.

Chemical peels can reduce the appearance of large pores. Everyone has pores, but some people have noticeably larger pores than others. If you’re bothered by your large pores and the way they mar the smoothness of your skin, try a chemical peel. When you remove the sun-damaged and aged top layer of skin, you can tighten your pores as well, reducing their appearance.

Chemical peels can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. If you want to combat your skin’s signs of aging, you might use a chemical peel to take the edge off your wrinkles. You can blur them and reduce their depth, creating a softer and more youthful complexion.

Chemical peels can reduce acne breakouts and fade acne scars. In removing the top layer of skin, chemical peels also remove dead skin cells and clean clogged pores. Depending on the type of acne and its severity, this can reduce skin inflammation and acne breakouts. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels are the most common chemical peels for acne sufferers.

Chemical peels can make skin appear brighter, fresher, and smoother. Chemical peels are also beneficial for those who simply want better skin. If you feel that your skin is dull, damaged, or discolored, a light chemical peel could be a great option. It will rejuvenate your skin and may even seem to reverse the toll that age has taken on your skin over the years.

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Chemical peels are a tried-and-true solution for a variety of skin concerns. They’ve been performed since the days of ancient Egypt, though skincare technology has come a long way since then! Before you sign up for the procedure, be sure to discuss the treatment, side-effects, and recovery process with your skincare technician. It’s also important to research the different types of chemical peels available, which vary in their strength and objective.

If you’re interested in receiving a chemical peel and you live in Springfield, Missouri, contact DermaHealth. No matter what your skin type or concern, we can help you select an appropriate chemical peel. To learn more, please give us a call at 417-447-7777 or click here to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!