It is no secret that this time of year can be harsh on our skin. Between the dry air and cold temperatures our skin can appear increasingly dry and lack-luster if we aren’t careful. Fortunately, with the right care and products, winter skin can be a thing of the past. If you take the initiative to follow the below steps, your skin will be gorgeous and glowing all year round! 

Adjust your skincare routine to the season

First and foremost, make sure that your skincare matches the conditions to which your skin is exposed. One product that is a true fountain of youth year-round is Sleekskin® Aesthetics Telomere Intensive Moisturizer. This product is ultra-hydrating and will seal in moisture during any season!

Stay hydrated even if it isn’t hot

While hydration through the hotter months might come easier to us, the importance stays the same as the temperatures go down. Our hydration directly affects the overall appearance and texture of our skin. Dehydration results in our skin appearing dull, dry and even lacking in elasticity. Drinking plenty of water and eating hydrating foods is the best way to keep your entire body hydrated, no matter the time of year! 

Be proactive with your skincare rather than reactive

Don’t wait around for your skin appearance to be less than ideal to do something about it! Instead, be proactive with your skincare. Two things everyone should have in their medicine cabinet to do so would be a high-quality product for around the eyes and a serum, of course.

 For a product to address fine-lines around the eye, you can’t go wrong with Sleekskin® Aesthetics Vibrant Eye Serum. Based on clinical studies, skin became firmer and more elastic in appearance in as little as 8 weeks with the use of it! As for a top-notch serum, Sleekskin® Aesthetics Stem Cell Reactivation Serum is ideal for season-round use. This serum addresses things like: 

• Collagen production 
• Elasticity 
• Vibrance and brightness 

All while leaving your skin protected and glowing. 

Stay up on your routine facials 

Last but certainly not least, staying up on your monthly facials, not just in the winter, but year round will help your skin maintain its integrity even during harsher conditions. Just like our car needs routine maintenance, so does our skin. In addition, it also gives us the opportunity to perfect your at-home skincare routine, ensuring that your skin is having all of its needs met. 
So what are you waiting for?! Let’s get you gorgeous and glowing skin this winter. To schedule an appointment with the expert esthetician, Deb at Sleekskin® Aesthetics in Scottsdale Arizona simply head to www.sleekskinaz.com/contact today!

Safe and effective exfoliation is one of the best ways to promote gorgeous and glowing skin. In fact, many skincare experts rely on exfoliation to help: 

• Promote collagen production
• Stimulate blood flow to encourage healing
• Reduce dark spots and pigmentation
• Eliminate dead skin and impurities

These days though, there are so many different types of exfoliation that you can offer, you could be asking yourself, which is the best?! While there are many benefits to several of the different exfoliant methods, some will argue that one is the best, and I might happen to agree with them. 

The best way to exfoliate… A Chemical Peel!

What is a chemical peel? 

A chemical peel is a professional technique used to remove the outermost layer of the skin for a rejuvenated and luxurious appearance. Overtime, they help the skin appear more conditioned, even and smooth. Not all chemical peels are created equal though. Some peels only target the surface levels, while all of the peels offered at Sleekskin® Aesthetics treat the underneath layers as well

What are the benefits of chemical peels? 

Since a chemical peel eliminates the outermost layer of skin, it provides a service that is abundantly ready to receive all the products during your facial for maximum results. They also remove dead skin and impurities that cause your skin to appear dull and have breakouts. Since chemical peels also promote cell turnover, they have a list of anti aging benefits that goes on and on as well, including: 

• Reducing fine lines and wrinkles 
• Improving elasticity
• Increased collagen production

…And more! 

Is there a lot of recovery time? 

Another huge pro about chemical peels, especially ones done at Sleekskin Aesthetics in Scottsdale, Arizona, is that can be minimally invasive. Unlike other procedures that can leave you peeling and flakey for weeks, the BioRepeel used by Sleekskin® Aesthetics leaves you with perfect skin without any downtime. 

Who should consider a chemical peel? 

If you’ve noticed that your skin has been quite lack-luster lately, whether it has appeared: 

• Dry 
• Dull 
• Saggy
• Dehydration

…then this is a service worth considering! To find out if a chemical peel is right for your skin and to schedule your appointment with Sleekskin Aesthetics, simply head to www.sleekskinaz.com!

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!