debbiedavis, Author at Sleekskin® Aesthetics of Scottsdale AZ offers facials, waxing, make-up applications, and skin care products. • Page 51 of 56

The One Drink Recommended For Balanced Hormones: A Doctor Explains

February 3, 2017 by debbiedavis

Taz Bhatia, M.D., is a board-certified physician and professor at Emory University who specializes in integrating mainstream medicine with holistic practices. To learn more, check out her NEW mindbodygreen class, The Doctor’s Guide to Hormonal Imbalance.

I love many different types of tonics, smoothies, and teas; the healing potential that we can capture through what we drink is fascinating. But if I were forced to pick just one drink that helps hormones the most, I’d choose my green smoothie. READ MORE

Customer Highlight: Susan B.

January 26, 2017 by debbiedavis

Susan Boresow just had her first Red Carpet Facial. She loved it and bought all the Sleekskin products that were recommended. She left happy, looking good, and feeling great.

Beauty Sleep Explained by Debbie Davis of Sleekskin Aesthetics

January 24, 2017 by debbiedavis

It’s the New Year and you no doubt have many ideas about what you’ll improve upon in 2017, do more of this and less of, that etc. Many of you reading this are high achievers, your minds and bodies constantly “on the go”! This is a way of life in 2017. But do know how to “power down” when it’s time for sleep? Do you suffer from what the yoga community calls “monkey mind”, your thoughts a constant chatter going from one thing to another when you settle in for the night, or worse, when you wake in the middle of the night? Special care should be given to your nighttime rituals and skin care regimen to maximize your body and skin’s natural healing time.

Let’s start by talking about this “8 hour beauty secret” called sleep and how it relates to your skin. Rest allows the body to relax, detoxify, regain its strength, to re-set and to re-order the brain. The hot topic of sleep deprivation is more relevant now than ever. Research is showing that lack of sleep is linked to signs of aging and more serious health problems that include high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. A trend report article in this month’s American Spa Magazine speaks of the unique processes that happen in skin during the day (protection -oriented) versus the night (repair- oriented). This is a good time to emphasize the importance of makeup removal and using superior products at night to optimize the time when the skin heals, repairs and detoxifies!! A common complaint that I hear is that fatigue wins out over nighttime skin care. My suggestion is to keep it simple and don’t wait until you are settled in for the night. After you finish some nightly chores, go right in and cleanse your face. You don’t want the free radicals from all the air pollution to “have a party in your skin”, damaging your healthy cells!

During sleep the ingredients in your products actually absorb better as the permeability barrier is lowered. The skin uses moisture when we sleep and the body flushes toxins through perspiration. This dehydration is why we need a richer cream at night to make up for this water loss. If we don’t get enough hours of sleep, the skin will show this poor water balance with the ever-popular under eye circles and bags, and dryness that only accentuates visible wrinkles! This brings us to the fact that uninterrupted sleep is crucial for repair and the manufacture of collagen. Remember last month’s article on collagen? Our youthful look is directly related to this protein found in our connective tissues, which does reduce as we age. If we miss even two hours of sleep, this boosts two influential hormones (cortisol and insulin) which signal a stress response in the body that will impair our collagen production. We make the most collagen at night during SLEEP! Stress hormones raise inflammation and lower immunity. This can increase skin sensitivity and even give way to conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. There is actually a new term in the aesthetics world called “inflammaging”- get the picture?! Tissue renews at a faster rate when the brain releases human growth hormone, which is at its highest level during sleep. You want to get as much of this hormone as you can, as it is called the youth hormone! Getting 7-8 hours of as much uninterrupted sleep will be the best boost for HGH (human growth hormone) levels.

If you’re interested in trying an exceptional night cream, Sleekskin’s Telomere Intensive Moisturizer includes three rich butters-shea, cocoa, and mango to feed the lipids in your skin as you sleep. This remarkable “Fountain of Youth” moisturizer stimulates elastin, smooths fine lines, tightens, firms, and fortifies. This cream contains three TM ingredients to extend your skin cell’s lifespan, stimulate collagen, and resist the natural aging process. To read more you may go the products section of this site.

Tips for Good Sleep Hygiene

1) Try to establish regular hours for sleeping and waking.

2) Get as much natural sunlight as possible.

3) Get moving and don’t sit for more than an hour.

4) Limit caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and big meals at night.

5) Establish relaxing bedtime rituals-warm baths, soft music, reading, light stretching,or drinking a warm beverage (terrific recipe link for this at the end!)

6) Create a calm and tranquil sleep environment. Darkness is best as is omitting electronic devices from the room.

Sleep deprivation, whether chronic or intermittent will lead to a dry and lifeless complexion. So this year vow to get better sleep, because in the words of skin care director Michael de Stephano, “Exhausted is never anyone’s best look”. !

Please see this wonderful article on the newest “it” drink for health-Golden Milk, here. Not only will it relax you ,but it will enhance your health in many ways.

How And When To Have Sex For Optimal Skin: A Dermatologist Explains

January 20, 2017 by debbiedavis

Patients at our office often ask me about behavioral modification when trying to control various skin conditions ranging from acne to eczema, and invariably, sex comes up. Can sex improve your skin health? How often is optimal? What time of day? Does masturbation count?

Without a doubt hormones have a powerful effect on the skin, lasting from days to weeks, so it is feasible to suggest that the increased release of certain hormones during sex will affect your skin. The three main hormones released at the time of orgasm are Serotonin (5-HT), nitric oxide (NO), and oxytocin. We’ll review each one’s affects on the skin. READ MORE

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

January 15, 2017 by debbiedavis

Don’t take it from us, take if from our happy customers who describe their experience with Debbie Davis at Sleekskin Aesthetics! Come check out our services and maybe you will be the next customer leaving a raving review! #CustomerSatisfaction #SleekSkin

“The facial I received from Debbie Davis at Sleekskin Aesthetics was pure magic! She provides a beautiful, deeply relaxing and energetically uplifting experience while giving her clients the highest quality of skin care. And then I took home her Overnight Facial Exfoliant, and I swear my large pores and teenage acne scars are noticeably diminished. Her Cranberry Quench Cream feels elegant and luxurious. Thank you Debbie for your exquisite service.” – Barbara M. Scottsdale, AZ

“Debbie is by far one of the best aestheticians in the Valley of the Sun! She’s so professional and has her very own skin care/product line that works wonders! I have been using the Stem Cell Reactivation Serum for only 4 weeks and have received numerous compliments on how great my skin is looking. Most importantly I am seeing the difference! My skin looks and feels so much better using her natural face washes, toner, serum and eye cream! An added bonus is how great they smell. My husband loves the scent of all her products. I can’t rave about Debbie, her facials and products enough. She’s just wonderful & so is Sleekskin Aesthetics!” – Adub H. Northsight, AZ

“Love this place! I was hesitant to go as I’ve never enjoyed a facial before – this was not just a facial but a grand experience!
Debbie not only knows how to create a great environment & service, her love for the science & knowledge of our skin is phenomenal.
What a treat to be handled by a woman with a passion for her business and the client! I have been converted – I love Debbie Davis facials!” – Kate S. Phoenix, AZ

“Debbie at Sleekskin Aesthetics is simply amazing! A true professional who is educated in her field. Debbie customizes each treatment to your budget and your lifestyle! You will leave feeling beautiful, relaxed and informed! I always look forward to my next session.” – Patti S. Scottsdale, AZ

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