Northern Virginia Skin Care | Makeup
The skin is a living organism—designed to restore itself. The aging process, however, interferes with skin’s ability to rejuvenate. We look at skin care as restoring and maintaining skin health by stimulating the natural rejuvenation process that has been compromised by time and exposure to the environment. Because we see skin care as an aspect of health care, we offer only products that are developed in a scientific manner and that are laboratory tested. This means that ingredients, formulations and procedures are proven effective before they are offered as skin care solutions to you.
The real transformation to healthy, glowing, young-looking skin happens well below the surface. Only skin care products designed to deliver ingredients at this therapeutic level can truly promise younger-looking skin. No conventional, department store skin care products, however expensive, can deliver this deep penetration for ongoing skin health.
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WASHINGTON DC CUSTOMIZED SKIN CARE
While we tailor our recommendations to your unique needs, our standard of care always includes:
- Maintaining the skin’s natural pH
- Encouraging exfoliation of the top layer of damaged skin
- Treating skin at the deep level of the dermis to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin cells
- Moisturizing as needed
- Protecting the skin with anti-oxidants and using clinically proven sunscreens to provide broad-spectrum protection from burning UVB and UVA rays, which are proven to be responsible for premature signs of aging
WASHINGTON DC JANE IREDALE MINERAL MAKEUP
Our discerning clients in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia agree that Jane Iredale’s “Beauty with Benefits” makeup combines up-to-date colors with skin health care benefits unrivaled by any conventional makeup lines. These include:
- Non-comedogenic formulas that will not block pores
- Virtually no allergy risk
- Broad-spectrum UVB and UVA sun protection—SPF 20
- Anti-inflammatory agents that help calm and soothe irritated skin
- Highly water resistant rating by an FDA-approved lab
- Complete coverage for skin conditions like acne, rosacea and redness following treatments such as chemical peels and laser resurfacing
- No fillers
- Inert mineral composition that cannot support bacteria
- Environmentally sensitive formulation, not tested on animals
SOPHISTICATED AND STATE-OF-THE-ART SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Known as “The Skin Care Makeup,” the Jane Iredale line is so safe and beneficial to use that it is recommended by plastic surgeons and dermatologists throughout the world. This line is a highly sophisticated blend of minerals and pigments, which are micro-pulverized, using proprietary technology and processes to form microscopic flat crystals. These crystals overlap each other on the skin and form a filter that allows the skin to breathe and function normally while still protecting it from air-borne pollutants. The staying power of the minerals is so great that makeup rarely needs a touch-up during the day. And because these silky-feeling powders are water resistant, they won’t crease or smear even during the most strenuous exercise. These state-of-the-art minerals are available in so many colors that there’s one for every complexion.
WASHINGTON DC OBAGI NUDERM® SKIN CARE
The Obagi NuDerm® Cream Program for Skin Health Restoration delivers medically proven results and is available only through physicians’ offices with professionals specially trained in the practice of skin health care and fitness. Our Washington, DC-area clients often use Obagi NuDerm® in conjunction with the Obagi Blue Peel® to enhance the effects of the peel and to sustain healthier, younger-looking skin. Obagi NuDerm® is a comprehensive program used to treat skin care problems on most areas of the body. It is effective in treating men and women of all ages and all types and colors of skin. Each patient receives a customized skin care regime. The program is specifically designed to correct:
- Uneven pigmentation
- Unsightly blemishes
- Sun damaged skin
- Some fine wrinkles
- Photo-aged skin
- Outcomes due to acne
- Age spots
WASHINGTON DC PHYSICIANS’ CHOICE™ SKIN CARE
Physician’s Choice of Arizona (PCA)™ skin care program provides the most technically researched, results-oriented formulations available today. Biochemically compatible to human skin, most Physician’s Choice products contain a unique blend of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in an aloe vera base. PCA skin care products are all natural. They are free of dyes, color additives, fragrances, comedogenic oils, waxes and other ingredients known to cause irritation or other sensitive reactions. PCA skin care products are available only through physicians’ offices. Our skin health care specialists will recommend and customize a program to help you achieve your personal skin care goals and to ensure that your home skin care regime supports your clinical care program.
WASHINGTON DC SkinCeuticals SKIN CARE
To maintain and improve skin health, an effective skin care regime must contain three fundamental elements—prevention, protection and correction. SkinCeuticals products are built around these principles. Their line of advanced skin care products is designed to prevent future damage, protect healthy skin and correct previous damage. With SkinCeuticals, achieving results means more than restoring youthful, radiant skin—it means preventing serious skin conditions, and future skin damage. SkinCeuticals formulations are based on optimal concentrations of active ingredients elegantly crafted into functional products—designed, formulated and tested for effectiveness. We use pure, pharmaceutical-grade ingredients with proven scientific results in our Washington DC-area plastic surgery offices. Our entire skin care program works as a complete system for maximum improvement to skin health.
