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Treating Post-Summer Skin Issues
We love being outdoors all summer but our skin pays for it dearly. Summer’s sun, heat, and humidity can result in sunspots, dry skin, acne, and exacerbation of rosacea and melasma. Our skin care specialists at Simply Skin Med Spa will assess your summer damage, and we have the perfect
Botox vs. Fillers: Which is Right for You?
With selfies and zoom calls, we have all become more focused on our faces, analyzing our skin and every line and wrinkle. In addition to all the anti-aging products on the market, welcome to the world of facial injectables. Botox and Dermal Fillers are medical cosmetic procedures that are similar in that they
The Skinny on Sunscreen: Types and How to Choose
The skin is the armor that prevents moisture loss, regulates body temperature, produces Vitamin D, and reduces ultraviolet (UV) damage. However, the skin is susceptible to damage caused by UV radiation, pollution, and high-energy visible light (blue light) which cause DNA damage, photoaging, and disorders such as actinic keratosis, basal
Simplifying Men’s Skincare
Do men really have different skin than women? Although there are some similarities, there are some key differences. Men typically have: Thicker skin (20-25% more than women) More Sebum Larger pores More facial hair Higher sensitivity A different hormonal make-up Higher pH Just because a man’s skin is thicker does
Is Retinol Really the Foundation of Youth?
We all want that “magic serum, lotion, or potion to get rid of or prevent wrinkles, but how do you know what really works? Every person who comes to Simply Skin and inquires about wrinkles is advised to begin treatment with Topical Vitamin A or Retinol. Retinol is a product
Sun Spots, Age Spots, or Liver Spots?
Every day, I have clients come into the spa and say, “These brown spots popped up overnight, and I wear SPF every day!” It can appear that they come out of nowhere, but it’s actually cumulative sun damage that started in childhood. In fact, most people acquire 23% of their
