by Nate Brigham | Apr 29, 2022 | Skin Surface, Skincare Tips
Most of us know that ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB rays) causes wrinkles and excess pigmentation. But did you know that ultraviolet wavelengths damage DNA in the cells and create reactive oxygen molecules? These molecules, in turn, increase the activity of...
by Alumapdx | Feb 16, 2021 | Skin Surface, Skincare Tips
Cold air holds less water, which translates to less hydration for the skin. Skin hydration relates to the amount of water in the epidermis. On average, the skin contains 64% water. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration, holding 1,000 times its weight in water....
by Nate Brigham | Oct 14, 2020 | Skin Surface, Skincare Tips
Top Trend — Thick Lashes. The appearance of the eyes is central to the perception of beauty. Long, thick eyelashes and full eyebrows are widely regarded as desirable attributes of the eyes. Through the natural aging process, eyebrows and eyelashes frequently become...
by Alumapdx | Oct 14, 2020 | Cosmetic Injectables, Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF), Skin Surface, Skincare Tips
Today, the buzz in the aesthetic world is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF). Both PRP and PRF are blood concentrate therapies. PRP and PRF harness the body’s regenerative processes promoting cell turnover, collagen production, elastin...