Summer skincare is more than just sunscreen and wide-brimmed hats — though both of these are obviously crucial to your skin’s summer health. Once you find your optimal sunscreen and the floppy hat that suits you best, it’s time to think about these other ways to ensure healthy skin straight through the warmest of seasons. […]
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The Evolution of Laser Hair Removal
The first ruby laser was developed in 1960 and was a treatment that claimed to erase birthmarks, tattoos, skin conditions, tumors, and, last but certainly not least, unwanted hair. The ruby laser was not successful as a definitive treatment for the many maladies it claimed to treat, but less than a decade later non-laser photo […]
Hydration Nation — 3 Agua Fresca Recipes That Will Make Your Skin Glow
For those not in the know, agua fresca (Spanish for fresh water) is an authentic Mexican cold beverage and an excellent alternative to overly sweet drinks many of us colonized Americans typically associate with summer, like lemonade or sweet tea. Agua frescas are remarkably easy to create at home, offering a healthy, refreshing, and hydrating […]
3 Supplements for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Healthy skin, hair, and nails all start with nutrition. Most often, brittle nails, dull lifeless hair, and sullen skin tone are all common results of poor nutrition or insufficient hydration. This season, make a concerted effort to break patterns of unhealthy eating for the sake of bright skin, healthy hair and strong fingernails. These natural […]
How Meditation Can Support Skin Health
Meditation is quite common and widely practiced in the Pacific Northwest. Its benefits include lowered stress levels, increased mindfulness, and better overall health, especially for your skin. Dermatologist Jennifer Chwalek, M.D. of Union Square Laser Dermatology, explains how she realized the major skin benefits that can come with meditation, “I noticed everyone I knew who […]
3 Alternative Beauty Treatments We Love
Lotions, potions, and creams can have fabulously positive effects on your skin, as can healthy eating and regular exercise, but it’s not uncommon to want to ratchet your skincare routine up a notch. Consider these few alternative skincare treatments that we love: Cosmetic Acupuncture This localized acupuncture treatment triggers an increase in blood flow and […]
Our Favorite Skin Supporting Yoga Poses
Yoga did not arrive in the western world until the late 19th/early 20th century, but still did but gain prominence until the 1980s. Yoga is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core. One of the most widely proclaimed benefits of yoga is improved circulation. Healthy circulation is crucial for healthy, luminous […]
Vacation Plans and Laser Hair Removal – What You Need To Know
Planning your laser hair removal treatments to coincide with travel plans can be tricky, to say the least. Knowing these few simple facts about your laser hair removal procedures could potentially make your travel plans far easier to nail down. Consider these few tips to make sure your skin is soft, luminous, and free […]
How To Know You’re Ready For Laser Hair Removal
Whether laser hair removal is something that been on your mind for a while, or if you’ve just recently begun to consider the treatment, there are likely a few questions you’re asking yourself, including, “How do I know if I’m ready to undergo a series of laser hair removal treatments?” Ask yourself these three questions […]
3 Ways To Keep Your Skin Glowing This Spring
With the Portland area’s erratic weather challenging our skin daily and temperatures riding a roller coaster of highs and lows, it can be exceedingly difficult to successfully achieve perfectly luminous skin every day. Adapting your skincare routine to barometric changes (especially in Portland where a popular town motto is, “If you don’t like the weather, […]