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Hello Julie. I'm visiting your website for the first time. For mild to moderate acne scarring, would you recommend the diamond microdermabrasion as a better tool than the ultrasonic spatula, to reduce the appearance of scarring? Or are the effects similar for both facial devices? Thank you.
I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner. My blog was not sending updates to me. To answer your question it depends on skin typing for the client. Micordermabrasion is used to help diminish acne scars, pigmentation, creates a controlled wound stimulates collagen and elastin and remove the dead cell build up in the epidermis. If you are not having acne breakouts anymore have no contraindications microderm is a better choice for you. Microderm helps stimulate cell turnover and because it has vacuum suction it also stimulates circulation in the skin. I like to alternate my clients with microderm and chemical peels for scars and pigmentation from acne. I use an ultrasonic spatula on clients that have active breakouts, black heads and need deep pore cleansing. Ultrasonic facials helps remove dead skin cells, works better on sensitive skin, rosacea skin and works fantastic with clogged pores and helps with extractions. Speeding up cell turnover is one thing they have in common but I would choose something stronger than ultrasonic spatulas for scars. Microderm and ultrasonic spatulas work in different ways. Now I will use ultrasonic spatulas with peels on the same day. But if I am trying to reduce scars I pull out the bug guns with chemical peeling, microderm and home care products. I hope this helped and sorry again for the late response.
Many OTC dept. store high-end brands w/ Dr. names on the label are called cosmeceuticals. These products are not the same as medical grade products (i.e. skinceutical, skinmedica, etc.) correct? I was a little confused when I read your explanation describing the difference between cosmeceuticals vs. OTC. Please set me straight on the terminology. Thanks so much!
Even if there is a doctors name on it that does not mean it is a pharmaceutical or cosmeceutical grade products. They have thousands of dollars to market and advertise with and they are smart! Thats why people are spending tons of money. So they will put anything on a label to make consumers think it is something more than what it is. So yes Skinceutical and SkinMedica are cosmeceutical/pharmaceutical grade products. SkinMedica has human growth factor in most of their products and that should be purchased through a medical professional. Most of the products that are purchased through aestheticians, doctors, and medspas have larger doses of active ingredients, 4% or higher prescription hydroquinone, AHA's, BHA's, and other lightening agents which should also be dispensed through a medical or skin care professional. OTC products have fillers and low doses of ingredients in them. There are regulatory agencies that monitor strengths of products and how strong they can be OTC. It would be law suit city if anyone could just walk off the street and say hey I would like a 40% glycolic product or I want a bleaching cream. We are professionals and take it very seriously when we prescribe skin care products. We should always make sure they patient or client will be using a product safely. It takes communication and sometimes adjusting home care products. Staying on contact with our clients and making sure they are doing well with what they are using. Also we are talking about many people who could have allergic reactions. I am sorry it took so long to answer this post. I hope I helped answer your question.
do you have a website were i can look threw all your products and prices please, just been watching Jaqlyns video about her skin care and found it helpful thanks
You have to purchase professional skin care products through an esthetician or skincare professional. I would recommend not buying products online unless it is from a professional due to counterfeit products being sold.
Hello, This is my very first time reading your blog which gives very good information. I am on the hunt for good skincare products. I don't have pimples, but suffer with a lot of tiny bumps on my cheeks and some on my chin. They don't go away on their own and even if i take them out i still get them. My dermatologist put me on accutane which i am on my 5th month and still suffer with the bumps. What would you recommend?
Hi, Im not sure what type of bumps you have. It could be so many different things. I would have to actually look at your skin to determine what the bumps are. Unfortunately until you finish with the accutane you will not be able to have any treatments done.If you would like to email a picture of your skin I could take a look for you! Thanks for reading!
Hello Julie. I'm visiting your website for the first time. For mild to moderate acne scarring, would you recommend the diamond microdermabrasion as a better tool than the ultrasonic spatula, to reduce the appearance of scarring? Or are the effects similar for both facial devices? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry I did not get back to you sooner. My blog was not sending updates to me. To answer your question it depends on skin typing for the client. Micordermabrasion is used to help diminish acne scars, pigmentation, creates a controlled wound stimulates collagen and elastin and remove the dead cell build up in the epidermis. If you are not having acne breakouts anymore have no contraindications microderm is a better choice for you. Microderm helps stimulate cell turnover and because it has vacuum suction it also stimulates circulation in the skin. I like to alternate my clients with microderm and chemical peels for scars and pigmentation from acne. I use an ultrasonic spatula on clients that have active breakouts, black heads and need deep pore cleansing. Ultrasonic facials helps remove dead skin cells, works better on sensitive skin, rosacea skin and works fantastic with clogged pores and helps with extractions. Speeding up cell turnover is one thing they have in common but I would choose something stronger than ultrasonic spatulas for scars. Microderm and ultrasonic spatulas work in different ways. Now I will use ultrasonic spatulas with peels on the same day. But if I am trying to reduce scars I pull out the bug guns with chemical peeling, microderm and home care products. I hope this helped and sorry again for the late response.
DeleteMany OTC dept. store high-end brands w/ Dr. names on the label are called cosmeceuticals. These products are not the same as medical grade products (i.e. skinceutical, skinmedica, etc.) correct? I was a little confused when I read your explanation describing the difference between cosmeceuticals vs. OTC. Please set me straight on the terminology. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteEven if there is a doctors name on it that does not mean it is a pharmaceutical or cosmeceutical grade products. They have thousands of dollars to market and advertise with and they are smart! Thats why people are spending tons of money. So they will put anything on a label to make consumers think it is something more than what it is. So yes Skinceutical and SkinMedica are cosmeceutical/pharmaceutical grade products. SkinMedica has human growth factor in most of their products and that should be purchased through a medical professional. Most of the products that are purchased through aestheticians, doctors, and medspas have larger doses of active ingredients, 4% or higher prescription hydroquinone, AHA's, BHA's, and other lightening agents which should also be dispensed through a medical or skin care professional. OTC products have fillers and low doses of ingredients in them. There are regulatory agencies that monitor strengths of products and how strong they can be OTC. It would be law suit city if anyone could just walk off the street and say hey I would like a 40% glycolic product or I want a bleaching cream. We are professionals and take it very seriously when we prescribe skin care products. We should always make sure they patient or client will be using a product safely. It takes communication and sometimes adjusting home care products. Staying on contact with our clients and making sure they are doing well with what they are using. Also we are talking about many people who could have allergic reactions. I am sorry it took so long to answer this post. I hope I helped answer your question.
ReplyDeleteHello Julie,
ReplyDeleteI have normal-dry skin, i wanna ask you if you can advise me the best skin care for me!
would appreciate for your recommendation :)
Love,
I would be more than happy to recommend some products for you. I would need a little more info about your skin type.
Deletedo you have a website were i can look threw all your products and prices please, just been watching Jaqlyns video about her skin care and found it helpful thanks
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading! You can view my website below.
Deleteallaboutskincarenc.com
Hello Julie, Can anyone purchase and try these products without a professional?
ReplyDeleteYou have to purchase professional skin care products through an esthetician or skincare professional. I would recommend not buying products online unless it is from a professional due to counterfeit products being sold.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThis is my very first time reading your blog which gives very good information. I am on the hunt for good skincare products. I don't have pimples, but suffer with a lot of tiny bumps on my cheeks and some on my chin. They don't go away on their own and even if i take them out i still get them. My dermatologist put me on accutane which i am on my 5th month and still suffer with the bumps. What would you recommend?
Hi, Im not sure what type of bumps you have. It could be so many different things. I would have to actually look at your skin to determine what the bumps are. Unfortunately until you finish with the accutane you will not be able to have any treatments done.If you would like to email a picture of your skin I could take a look for you! Thanks for reading!
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