I think we can all agree that we are over the moon, finally seeing lower temperatures outside. Cool evening breezes, fall decor and soup are all things that we have to look forward to! Just like the seasons change, so does our skin, and therefore so should our skincare routine. Consistently reevaluating your skincare routine as well as your own skin’s needs is an important part of maintaining a clear and age-defying complexion as time goes on. 

Your skin is constantly trying to communicate with you, so first and foremost pay attention and listen to the signs and signals that it sends!

Ways your skin might be trying to talk to you: 

If you are breaking out easily – If you have become way more breakout prone and you know your hormones and diet aren’t to blame, the cause might be a damaged skin barrier. This may be a sign that you are overdoing it with a certain product or that you are using something too harsh for your skin. 

Trying to reinforce your skin barrier might need to be prioritized over cleansing. If this is the case, I highly suggest the Sleekskin® Arnica Barrier Serum as an addition to your skincare routine, thanks to an infusion of 15% Arnica. 

If your skin has lost some elasticity and you’ve noticed more fine lines and wrinkles – Your skin might be lacking in hydration. 

Incorporating a product containing hyaluronic acid, like Sleekskin® Telomere Intensive Moisturizer, might be just what your skin needs. Hyaluronic acid helps the skin cell hold onto moisture, making skin appear plumper and firmer. As a bonus, this product is also rich in peptides, another way to promote healthier skin 😉 

If you have been noticing more dark spots and pigmentation, your skin might be under increased oxidative stress – Give your skin vitamins and nutrients is important to keeping it healthy, just like the rest of our body. 

Try adding Sleekskin® Brilliance Antioxidant Serum to give your skin a literal multivitamin! It is packed with antioxidants that protect your skin as well as lightening agents like vitamin C to visibly correct dark spots from acne scars, sun damage and more. 

Whatever changes you have noticed in your skin, remember that just like our weather, it moves in seasons. It needs change and to evolve, so we must change how we care for it accordingly. If you need help learning how to adapt your skincare routine to the current season of your skin, or which products are best to accommodate it, get in touch with Sleekskin® Aesthetics in Scottsdale today! 
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The skincare world is always evolving thanks to constant research and innovative products emerging every day! One of the latest and greatest facial treatments to make its debut is Microchanneling!

What is Microchanneling?

Microchanneling is a non-invasive and pain-free service that essentially produces a small, microscopic wound in the top layer of the skin to produce a natural and healthy healing response. It also allows deeper penetration of serums and other topicals used during your facials! A few other benefits of microchanneling include:

• Exfoliating the skin
• Increasing collagen production
• Improving elasticity 
• Reducing scarring
• Minimizing fine lines and wrinkles

What is the difference between Microneedling and Microchanneling? 

The primary difference between microneedling and microchanneling is the process in which the microscopic wound is created. Microneedling uses just that, very fine needles. Microchanneling, on the other hand, uses small hair-like silicon tips. Because needles used in microneedling are more aggressive on the skin they definitely have a few cons, including: 

• Requiring more downtime after your treatment
• Irritation to skin prone to redness
• Possible breakouts, especially if your skin is acne prone
• Not being the most relaxing form of  treatment

Microchanneling is far less aggressive in its approach while still providing comparable results. It is so gentle, in fact, that it is safe to use around the hard-to-treat lines around the eyes and lips, making it a great alternative to treatments that require injections as well. Now you can get a little something done to spruce up your appearance before an upcoming event, without having to pencil in healing time afterward. It is also a fabulous way to truly get a bang for your buck with all of the products used during your facial, as it promotes product penetration unlike ever before! 
Find out for yourself why this non-invasive and pain-free skin procedure is now one of Sleekskin® Aesthetics’ most sought after facial services by scheduling yourself a visit today!

Sleekskin Aesthetics® prides itself on staying up to date on the best skincare ingredients in order to provide our customers with the results beyond their wildest dreams! One type of ingredient found in quite a few of Sleekskin Aesthetics® at-home skincare products, as well as facial treatment products, are peptides. And for good reason! If you’re unsure exactly what peptides are, or what the benefits of using them might be, but still prioritize your complexion, then I can assure you that you’re in the right place and reading the right blog 😉 

What are Peptides?

Simply put, peptides are chains of amino acids linked together. Amino acids are building blocks of proteins such as the collagen and elastin in our: 

• Hair
• Skin
• Nails 
• Teeth
• Muscles 

These amino acids are crucial for the structure and function of the cells that make up our body, maintaining integrity to keep us strong, healthy and beautiful. 

The benefits of incorporating peptides into your skincare routine

There are several different types of peptides and multiple ways to incorporate them into your skincare routine. Sleekskin Aesthetics®, for instance, features four different products containing peptides that are suited for different skin types and desired results.

• Sleekskin® Factor 10 Cream: A go-to for most clients looking to encourage cell turnover, producing youthful, dewy skin. 
• Sleekskin® Telomere Intensive Moisturizer: Ideal for clients really looking for an extra boost in elastin to smooth and tighten fine lines and wrinkles. I highly recommend this to my clients with a more mature complexion.
• Sleekskin® Rapid Restoration Serum: The perfect skincare product containing peptides for both dehydrated and oily skin, delivering everything it needs to restore balance. 
• Sleekskin® Vibrant eye serum: A perfect option that is a more targeted treatment for the sensitive and harder to treat skin around the eyes, addressing chronological aging for firmer skin. 

Whatever Sleekskin® Aesthetics peptide containing product you decide to go with, you can look forward to countless benefits. You can get excited about: 

• Protecting the skin from environmental stress and damage
• Increasing collagen production
• Eliminating acne-causing bacteria
• Improving the skin’s texture 
• Strengthening the skin barrier
• Calming irritation
• Reducing damage from free radicals with anti-inflammatory properties 
• Soothing irritated and dry skin

With many other additional benefits. There is no question whether it is worth it or not to incorporate peptides into your skincare routine. Instead, the question is simply, Which Sleekskin® Aesthetics skincare product is best for your skin type and desired skin complexion goals?

To get matched with your perfect peptide-containing product, schedule a facial with Sleekskin® Aesthetics or head straight to our online store to shop all of our skincare products today!