Sleekskin® Aesthetics of Scottsdale AZ offers facials, waxing, make-up applications, and skin care products.

Full-service personal custom skin care management and skin care treatments for women, men, and teens.

Bovine Collagen: Everything You Need To Know About The Gut-Healing, Skin-Clearing Protein

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We probably don’t have to tell you: Collagen is trendier than ever. Once an ingredient relegated only to the skin care world, it has been quickly gaining steam since early 2016 as a functional supplement to aid in injury recovery, ease joint pain, improve gut health, and boost the appearance of hair, skin, and nails. Not to mention, it’s a convenient way to boost your protein intake.

Why so popular? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body—found in our tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, bones, and blood vessels—and plays a vital role in maintaining its structural integrity. But unfortunately, our bodies produce much less collagenas we age, and we’re consuming far less of it from natural sources than we used to, which is why dozens of food and supplement companies are now looking to help you fill the void. READ MORE

Flaxseed Oil: This Anti-Inflammatory Oil Is Great For Blood Sugar & Skin Health

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Olive oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, avocado oil, canola oil—the list of all the different types and forms of oil goes on and on and on (and on!). Admittedly, sometimes it can feel overwhelming to separate the healthy fats and oils from the unhealthy ones so that you can make the best choice for your health. With so many options in front of you, where do you even start?

Well, I have some good news: You don’t have to be a world-renowned cardiologist to know healthy oils from unhealthy ones. It’s all about identifying your favorite healthy oils, learning to use them the right way, and then sticking to those habits. And one healthy oil in particular, called flaxseed oil, is worth learning about in more depth because of its exciting health benefits. READ MORE

The Future Of Skin Health Has Everything To Do With Bacteria

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It seems we learn more and more about the microbiome every day. And these days, it’s about way more than just the gut microbiome—it’s about the skin, mouth, and even the lung microbiomes, too. In their new book, The Whole-Body Microbiome, Jessica Finlay, Ph.D., and Brett Finlay, Ph.D. share the latest science on the bacteria that inhabit all areas of our body—and what that means for our health. Here’s some of what they had to say about the skin microbiome and how it influences the health of our skin, especially as we age. Read More

Please call 480-315-1364 (no texts to this number) to come in for your complimentary consultation about a customized recommendation for your at home regimen. —Deb

Sleekskin® Aesthetics
10900 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 207
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254