Combat Aging + Pigmentation
What is the #1 Must-have ingredient to prevent aging?
IF YOU GUESSED SUNSCREEN, YOU ARE 100% CORRECT.
We honestly don't love to use the term “anti-aging”, we prefer age management. Because a big part of total body wellness is the way we speak to ourselves. Aging gracefully is the goal, in whichever way you decide.
Did you know that 80% of all aging concerns come from environmental aggressors? That means that the very things we can't escape from are exactly what is aging us all. The sun, UV rays, automobile exhaust, the smoke from these wildfires – these all count as environmental aggressors and they work to effectively suffocate the skin and cause a breakdown in skin functioning.
The only way to combat this is to protect your skin using your sun protection and an antioxidant serum (Vitamin C is our fav!) Think of your antioxidant serum as a beach umbrella or a sun visor, giving you a little bit more protection from the sun and combating collagen-destroying free radicals.
Here at Aurum, we sell 3 different types of sunscreens. We are very particular in which SPFs make it to our shelves, and each of them have gone through extensive research to ensure it measures up to our standards of excellence. We have a daily SPF 30, a tinted SPF 30, and brush-on sunscreens to assist with easy reapplication!
summer skin tips
Keeping Pigmentation at bay this Season
Summer is here, and for most of us that means: pool days, cookouts, vacations, beach trips! Here are a few tips to keep in mind to manage your skin goals and still have fun!
Double up on your pigment inhibitor and Vitamin C. (Our fav combos are DMK Melanotech Drops and Direct Delivery Vitamin C; and Lira Clinical Infused C and Pro Lite Serum.) These duos are *chef's kiss* depending on the degree of pigmentation!
Pull out your fun hats! Ladies, this is the time to let your fashionista side out! Buy that large floppy hat. PRO TIP: Always wear your large floppy hat on the plane, instead of trying to figure out how to pack it. For the guys, baseball caps are your friend. Sun damage can be relentless!
Focus on internal support. Melasma, which can be caused by hormonal factors but aggravated by heat, has a strong internal connection to the liver. Consider a daily EFA supplement (we love DMK's, available for purchase in clinic $66).
Stay consistent with in-clinic treatments! We have tons of summer safe options. We know that people have busy lives so consider a quicker treatment, instead of skipping altogether! You could do an Express Hydrafacial, Express Dermaplaning, or a Quick Glow. These treatments are all 45 minutes or less!