The Skincareapist

The sun is strongest in June and I take care of my skin accordingly! ☀️
Love morning sunlight for mental wellbeing and circadian health, and when it comes to midday sun, I cover my skin while enjoying the heat. I’ve been wearing long sleeve rash guards for years, and when I notice my neck is exposed, I add a scarf or sarong. I am also careful to avoid midday sun as much as I can. Even with all of this, I will still get a little color, which boggles my mind.

The Skincareapist will be closed June 25 - July 5. If you need any product pickups, please reach out before June 21! Any pickups not arranged before then will be available after July 6.

I ❤️ microcurrent, probably more than red light, and that’s saying something. It’s a gentle workout for your facial muscles that you can do at home and with consistent use, see beautiful results.

If you have:

Laxity
Early signs of sagging
Visible nasolabial folds
Dull skin
Inflammation
Pale or sallow skin

Your first thought is red light, right? Yes, red light is nice, but if you want noticeable results for any concern with musculature or changing structure of your face, I am a big fan of microcurrent. It will feed the mitochondria of your skin cells, help lift sagging muscles, counteract early signs of laxity, and give you a lovely glow. Use it 3-4x a week and you WILL notice a difference. It’s like going to the gym - for your skin. 🫶🏼

Must be used with appropriate conductive gel; not safe for anyone currently pregnantor who has a pacemaker.

Gentle corrective products, progressive treatments, and patience all add up to steady and beautiful results ✨

In-clinic treatments with

This mask is amazing for creating compression in the skin. Compression for -

Blood flow
Nutrient delivery
Firming and tightening effect
Oxygenation

I love to use it during my Level II appointments, especially when paired with red light. The skin feels lifted, hydrated, toned. Safe for all skin types, and exceptional for skin that looks dull, lackluster, missing that pizzazz. Excellent for sagging and signs of aging to create a glowing, radiant effect.

Your face spans from your hairline to your décolletage and nothing can convince me otherwise. Please treat your skin below your chin accordingly! I recommend applying the same routine you use for your face all the way down over your chest. 💕

A little evening microchanneling. Practicing technique, speed, pressure, all the things! My face was feeling spicy at the end, and this cooling sheet mask that comes with felt sooo soothing.

Microchanneling is a form of collagen induction therapy used to minimize the appearance of uneven texture, pigment, acne scars, fine lines, and more. I love it in a series for ice pick scars, acne marks leftover from years ago, uneven pigment, and when I’m just feeling a little blah. Instead of a peel where flaking can occur, microchanneling works from the inside, supporting the maintenance of healthy collagen and stimulating short term inflammation to produce a healing response. My skin will feel a little tight and sensitive for the next few days, but nothing a little moisturizer and sunscreen can’t manage. I will of course avoid heat for 48 hours and direct UV for the next week or two.

I like to alternate treatments like this with other facial skincareapy like lymphatic drainage, peels, spicules, microcurrent, and facials. 💗☺️

New product alert 🚨 ANFISA ÂN-GLOSS Ceramide Lip Tint

The award-winning ÂN-GLOSS formula is available now at The Skincareapist in two shades: Angel Food Cake and Berry Crumble. More than a lip gloss, this is a glistening, softening, lasts-all-day treatment. 💋

Powered by CeraBind Technology™ and infused with five skin-identical ceramides and two plumping peptides, this gloss deeply hydrates and enhances fullness, while the applicator’s Cooling Tip Technology™ soothes on contact.

There are a lot of glosses on the market, so let’s talk about why this is unique: the CeraBind Technology! A mix of carefully curated ceramides and peptides, let’s get into the details. Each tube of ÂN-GLOSS contains:

1. CERAMIDE EOP
Supports the integrity of skin layers, serving as a vital connector.

2. CERAMIDE NP
Locks in hydration to maintain a supple and smooth like complexion while preventing moisture loss.

3. CERAMIDE NS
Captures and binds water, preserving the integrity of the skin.

4. CERAMIDE AS
Shields skin from external factors.

5. CERAMIDE AP
Helps reveal fresh and radiant skin underneath.

6. VEGAN CHOLESTEROL
Cholesterol isn’t just a buzzword – it’s skin’s superhero: essential for maintaining the proper skin protection, it reduces transepidermal water loss and increases water retention.

7. ANTIOXIDANT SYNERGY
Fortifies skin’s protective layer, sustaining its youthful vitality, helping alleviate issues like flaking.

8. FREE FATTY ACIDS
Ensuring the skin stays strong and resilient by supporting the integrity of its protective layers.

Feels and looks amazing on, flatters all skin tones, and slips easily into your pocket or purse and displays beautifully on your night stand. My new favorite. 💋💄

🥝 Two kiwis are even better. 🥝 For my clients working on their skin texture, collagen maintenance, acne scarring or anti-aging, I always suggest reviewing their intake of Vitamin C.

So why kiwi? Two kiwis contain more than 100% of your daily needs for Vitamin C and also more Vitamin C than an orange. For many people, they are easier than taking supplements, and tastier too.

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin and as such, it’s not stored in the body. But what vitamin is needed for collagen support as we work on skin texture and to inhibit glycation? What is glycation?

Glycation is the natural process by which sugar molecules attach to proteins, lipids, or DNA, forming harmful compounds called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs). This process causes tissue stiffening and damage, significantly accelerating aging, especially in collagen, and it also contributes to chronic diseases.

Glycation is one of the key processes in your skin that causes visible aging and it is strongly accelerated by sugar consumption over time. How? Sugar molecules bond with collagen and elastin, causing them to become stiff, brittle, and dysfunctional. Over years of this process repeating, glycation will cause visible aging, thickening, and cross-hatching of the skin. It is very difficult to treat.

However! What strongly inhibits glycation? What supports collagen? You guessed it ➡️ Vitamin C.

And what is a simple and easy way to get enough Vitamin C? Two kiwis a day. 🥝🥝

Eat your kiwi. Increase your daily Vitamon C. Support and maintain your collagen. Reduce glycation. 🥝

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