Archive for August 2021
The Importance of Vitamin C
If you’re looking for products that will help to brighten your skin and address the signs of aging, look no further than Vitamin C! Also known as ascorbic acid and L-ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is not naturally produced by your body, but instead comes from various sources such as supplements or additions to your diet.…
Read MoreWhat is Botox?
So you’ve decided to finally see what Botox is all about. You’ve found an esthetician. You’ve decided which areas you want to be done. You’ve booked your appointment. You’re all set, right? Even if you’ve done some research on your own, you still might have some questions, so let’s talk Botox basics! Botox ( read…
Read MoreThe Perfect Skincare Routine!
Some of us love our skincare routine, some of us dread it, and some of us are stuck scratching our heads in the Target aisle as we scan shelves and shelves full of products. At its most basic level, healthy skin comes from a healthy body, and our skin is literally a map of our…
Read MoreHyaluron Pen vs Filler
So, you want to get your lips done. What are your options? Which service is best for you? Let’s figure it out together! The best place for us to start is by explaining the lip filling services that we offer here at Skincare & Moore: traditional dermal fillers and the Hyaluron Pen. Let’s take a…
Read MoreThe Fitzpatrick Scale – All About Your Skin Type
Dry skin. Oily skin. Sensitive skin. When you built your skincare routine, you probably based it around what you thought your skin type was. The above descriptions, however, aren’t actually dermatologically recognized skin types. Thomas Fitzpatrick, the “Father of Modern Academic Dermatology,” developed a scale to classify skin types in relation to their tolerance to…
Read MoreEstablishing a Skincare Routine
Some of us love our skincare routine, some of us dread it, and some of us are stuck scratching our heads in the Target aisle as we scan shelves and shelves full of products. At its most basic level, healthy skin comes from a healthy body, and our skin is literally a map of our…
Read MoreSkincare for Aging Skin
Try to avoid it as we might, none of us are immune to the hands of time. Aging is perhaps the most natural process we face as humans, and it is often most visibly marked by the changes in our skin. Our skin is composed of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous…
Read MoreWhat is Acne and how Can I treat it?
We’ve all been there. It’s the night before a big presentation, the morning before a first date, the week we’re supposed to be enjoying our vacation, and suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, a break-out strikes. Our skin, irritated by something, revolts and refuses to cooperate, no matter how many tips and tricks we try to…
Read MoreWhy is Exfoliating important?
You could be cleansing, using all your serums, and putting on sunscreen, but if you don’t exfoliate, you’re not doing skincare correctly! What Does Exfoliating Do? Our Skin is a living barrier between the inside of our bodies and the outside world. This living barrier has many layers to it, each layer works to replace…
Read MoreWhat is Filler?- A detailed explanation
Two of today’s most popular cosmetic procedures are dermal fillers and Botox, and while the two are both minimally invasive and effective in treating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, they are vastly different. Dermal fillers are gel-like substances, often composed of Hyaluronic Acid, that are injected beneath your skin’s surface to add volume…
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