Archive for November 2018
Peels vs. Facials: Part 1 of 3 – Salon Facials
Many of you have had a facial, either at home or in a salon. Far fewer people have had a chemical peel, despite the increased effectiveness in renewing your skin. So if you’ve been wondering about the difference between these two common salon treatments and the benefits of each, read on. Facials: What They Do…
Read MoreThe Science of PRP Skin Rejuvenation
PRP, or Platelet Rich Plasma, can work wonders for our skin. But how? What is the procedure and how does it work? First, we need to know what platelets are and what they do. Unlike our red blood cells, which are actually quite large microscopically speaking, and which have cell nuclei that contain DNA strands,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Drugstore Brand and Pro Skin Care Products?
A couple weeks ago I posted an article on . At MagnifaSkin, we understand that not everyone has the budget for the products we carry. Medical grade skin care products, also called cosmeceuticals, are not available in drug stores and typically are more expensive. So what’s different about them, and are they worth the extra…
Read MoreThe Science of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL): Why it Works
Just as we are all unique, so is our skin. What works for one person may not work for another. Two weeks ago we looked at the science of non-ablative laser skin rejuvenation and explored exactly how it reverses the aging process in our skin. But laser treatment isn’t what’s best for all skin types,…
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