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What is collagen, and can you rebuild it?
Collagen is the protein that keeps skin firm and smooth. Here's why we lose it, and the treatments that help your skin make more.
01Your skin's scaffolding
Collagen holds skin up and keeps it firm and smooth. When it thins, we see fine lines, crepey texture and sagging.
02Why we lose it
From our mid-20s, production slows a little every year. Sun exposure, which we have plenty of in Southern Utah, breaks it down faster.
03How to rebuild it
Controlled micro-injury and heat signal your skin to make more of its own collagen. That's how Morpheus8, microneedling and Forma work.
04Protect what you build
Daily SPF is the single best thing you can do to keep the collagen you have.
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IPL or chemical peel: which one is right for you?
Both can fade sun spots, but they work very differently. Here's how to choose.
01IPL targets pigment and redness
Light energy is absorbed by brown spots and broken capillaries. Spots darken, then flake away over about a week. Little downtime.
02Peels resurface the whole skin
A chemical peel brightens tone and texture across the whole face, and helps with breakouts and dullness.
03Melasma is different
Melasma usually responds better to a carefully chosen peel than to IPL.
04Not sure?
That's what a consultation is for. Jessica will look at your skin and recommend the right one.
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How to prepare for laser hair removal
Four simple rules that make your treatment more comfortable and more effective.
01Shave the day before
The laser targets the root, so the hair on top should be gone.
02No waxing or plucking for about 4 weeks
Those remove the root the laser needs to find.
03Skip the tan for 2 weeks
No sunbathing or self-tanner before your appointment.
04Come clean
No deodorant, lotion or oils on the area the day of your treatment.
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Morpheus8 aftercare: the first 72 hours
What to do (and skip) after your treatment for the best possible results.
01Hands off
No makeup for 24 hours, and don't pick or scrub.
02Gentle only
Use a mild cleanser and the post-care Jessica sends home with you.
03Skip the sweat
No workouts, hot tubs or saunas for 48 hours.
04SPF, always
Your new skin is extra sensitive to the sun.
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Why fall is the best season to treat your skin in St. George
October through February is prime time for IPL, laser hair removal, peels and Morpheus8.
01IPL
Less sun means spots fade with less risk of coming right back.
02Laser hair removal
Start now and you'll finish your series before swimsuit season.
03Peels and Morpheus8
Skin heals under cozy sweaters, with less sun exposure.
04Make a plan
Book a consultation and we'll map out your season.
