FACIAL Archives • Page 4 of 8 • Sleekskin® Aesthetics of Scottsdale AZ offers facials, waxing, make-up applications, and skin care products.

This Energy Face-Lift Is The Ultimate Pre-Party Beauty Trick

May 7, 2017 by debbiedavis

Your face and skin are essentially mirrors of everything happening inside your body and mind, so addressing any blockages and working on energy meridians can prove to be fruitful for your complexion: Think glowing, juicy, radiance!

An acupressure facial (otherwise known as an acufacial) fine-tunes your emotional and physical states. Facial acupuncture dates back hundreds of thousands of years to the ancient Chinese royals who used it to preserve youth. Acupressure frees and balances energy or qi, which runs through your body in specific channels called meridians. Like veins bringing blood and nutrients to all the parts of your body, the meridians bring vital energy to your organs, muscles, and other tissues including your skin. READ MORE

The Adaptogenic Green Juice You Need For Thyroid Health

April 12, 2017 by debbiedavis

I can’t tell you how many questions I get from my clients—is green juice the devil if you have a thyroid condition? Many of us have heard that cruciferous vegetables can cause goiters, or that you shouldn’t eat raw cruciferous vegetables if you have hypothyroidism. Meanwhile, research has shown that broccoli, kale, spinach, and leafy greens help to boost glutathione levels, which support thyroid function.

No wonder people think navigating nutrition for thyroid balance is confusing!

Back in the 1950s, scientists looked into the goitrogenic properties of certain foods, or their ability to produce a goiter by suppressing thyroid function. Cruciferous vegetables were implicated because their raw glucosinolates (the precise phytonutrients that are cancer protective) might inhibit the intake of iodine. If that’s the reason, you’re missing out on a whole host of benefits from eating cruciferous vegetables on the possibility that they might knock out iodine. The far more sensible approach is to ensure sufficient iodine levels. READ MORE

A New Way To Detox: Eat To Support 6 Organs Of Elimination

April 5, 2017 by debbiedavis

Did you know that there are six organs that support your body’s natural detoxification process? The body’s six organs of detox are the liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph, colon, and skin.

Each organ works daily to eliminate excess waste that’s produced from our natural metabolic process. Waste products and metabolites, generally referred to as toxins, are also known officially as xenobiotics. READ MORE

You’ll Never Believe What Stress Can Do To Your Skin: An M.D. Explains

March 7, 2017 by debbiedavis

Without even seeing you in my office, I can accurately diagnose one thing: You’re stressed. The truth is we all are.

In today’s always-on world, we are faced with tremendous demands that our bodies have not evolved fast enough to handle. We are exceedingly digitally connected yet less human-to-human connected than ever before. This stress of modern living, what I refer to as “cultural stress”, is wearing us down and it’s negatively affecting our skin and overall health in profound ways. READ MORE

Customer Highlight: Taylor

February 22, 2017 by debbiedavis

Who says men can’t enjoy facials too? Taylor was glowing after his Sleekskin Aesthetics treatment. As a busy realtor, it’s hard for him to find time for himself. He enjoyed deep relaxation and some much deserved “me time”. Sleekskin Aesthetics is all about providing the best products and techniques for your skin type.