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When Is Your Next Educational Seminar?
As part of her commitment to the local community, Mindi hosts educational seminars which address specific anti aging issues and often she has guest speakers that are industry leaders in their fields. To become a beauty VIP, please sign up for our newsletter which will enable you to receive announcements and invitations.
Anti Aging Secrets Revealed
With so much media hype surrounding the latest and greatest in skin care evolution, it becomes difficult to navigate towards a clear cut solution to great skin. No matter where in life you are beginning your skin wellness journey, by looking closer at these aging factors, you will begin to unlock the key to achieving flawless skin.
Aging Factors:
1. What you eat: Nutrition plays a major role in how you will age. Avoiding refined carbohydrates, sugar and alcohol and increasing fruits, vegetables and pure distilled water.
2. What you drink: Do you consume a lot of soda? diet soda? energy drinks? coffee? These all contain sugar, chemicals and caffeine and will dehydrate the skin, making you appear tired and fatigued. Aim to incorporate pure distilled water and herbal teas.
3.What you breathe: Be conscious of how you breathe. Incorporating oxygen into the body improves cardio vascular health as well as reduces stress and imparts a healthy rosy glow to the skin. Specific exercises such as Yoga will teach you how to breathe properly.
4. How you sleep: Every body is different and each of us require a different amount of sleep each night, however what is the same for all of us is the quality of the sleep we get as well as the number of hours we sleep before midnight.
5. What you think: A little stress can be good an act as a motivator but too much stress or negative thinking can accelerate the aging process. Meditation, massage, journaling and exercise are all great examples of ways to reduce stress.
The Best Kept Cosmetic Secret
Rejuvenate Your Skin is happy to be a distributor of Colorescience Mineral Makeup. We recommend it as a makeup but most importantly, as an excellent chemical free sunblock. While makeup trends come and go, great looking skin is always in fashion!
What is the difference between the makeup available at the department or drug store and mineral makeup?
Colorescience Mineral Makeup is recommended because of what is doesn't contain: No chemicals, dyes or fragrance. Traditional cosmetics are only 7-12% pigment and the rest of the ingredients are fillers. That is why traditional cosmetics only look good for about two or three hours - whereas mineral makeup can last for up to twelve hours.
What is mineral makeup exactly?
The term mineral makeup was coined in 1977 by Diane Ranger, the matriarch (and creator) of mineral makeup. After the FDA changed regulations in the mid seventies that required cosmetic manufacturers to label ingredients on the package, Diane set out to find a makeup line that did not contain any chemicals, dyes or fragrance and quickly found out that they did not exists. So she did searched the history of makeup going all the way back to the Egyptian days of Cleopatra and discovered that they used minerals for sun protection and that is what gave her the creative spark to use minerals for makeup. Minerals (rocks from the earth) and provide the most stable form of sun protection, are anti inflammatory and anti microbial (which make them great for acne skin conditions).
Is all mineral makeup the same?
Absolutely not! What makes mineral makeup different is the quality of the minerals themselves (the clarity and color) and the recipe. Diane has been refining and perfecting minerals for the past thirty years. (her first brainchild was Bare Escentuals).
I tried mineral makeup once and it looked chalky and heavy, why did this happen?
Again, the secret to perfect mineral makeup is the recipe. Too much of one ingredient or another is a recipe that can be heavy or shiny. In addition, most other mineral makeup is in a container jar with a sifter screen that will release too much pigment, resulting in a heavy look. Colorescience minerals are housed in their own dispensing brush which prevents too much product from releasing- resulting in a beautiful, sheer application.
I don't wear any makeup, so why would I want to apply minerals?
When used properly, minerals will replace your traditional lotion sunscreens. In addition, they are inert, which means they wil not absorb into the skin, so they are perfect for sensitive and acenac skin types. In addition, by using minerals, you are wearing a protective veil against environmental polution. Rejuvenate Your Skin recommends Colorescience to support the age management services you receive - it is the best insurance policy for aging.
For a medical review of Colorescience by acclaimed Dermatologist Zein Obagi M.D., please click on the link: www.csminerals.com/obagi.pdf
What Is The Difference Between Peels and Microdermabrasion?
Peels and Microdermabrasion are forms of exfoliation. Peels utilize natural or chemical acids (at a low Ph level) to exfoliate the skin whereas microdermabrasion is classified as a manual exfoliation.
Rejuvenate Your Skin uses peels which utilize Tri-chloracetic Acid (TCA), glycolic, salicylic and vitamin A therapies to effectively exfoliate the skin.
In addition, Rejuvenate Your Skin uses exclusively the New Apeel microdermabrasion system. It uses a diamond encrusted wand to vacuum the skin, so you get a more even abrasion without the gritty residue of sodium bicarbonate crystals. Geared to offset the negative affects of sun exposure and the aging process by minimizing lines, wrinkles, and changes in texture and color, microexfoliation can improve the face, neck, chest, cleavage, arms and hands by removing the topmost layer of skin leaving remaining layers more supple and vibrant. It also stimulates the elastic tissue beneath the surface resulting in a healthier and firmer appearance.
The length and number of treatments vary depending on skin type and condition. Results are gradual but highly effective. Most people experience softer, smoother skin after just one treatment.
After a thorough skin analysis, Mindi can assist you with the best exfoliation system to get you desired results.
Do You Offer Services For Men?
Absolutely! Rejuventate Your Skin caters to busy professionals and makes them feel comfortable in a no nonsense medical environment. Whether he is a married father of three or on his third trophy wife, we offer discreet age management solutions for any Baby Boomer - complete with a home care plan that is as easy to use as shaving. He won't notice the procedures, only the results!
Spa Ettiquette
CANCELLATIONS
Your spa appointments are reserved exclusively for you. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required for single spa services or a $25 dollar cancellation fee will apply.
PRODUCT PURCHASE & RETURNS
Our skincare product lines are key elements in maintaining the experience at home. Trial sizes are given at the first consultation to ensure against allergic reactions. For your convenience, we also gladly accept orders by phone. We are sorry, but due to sanitary conditions, we are unable to accept returns or refunds on opened retail items. Thank you for your understanding.
CELL PHONES AND PAGERS
In order to maintain our peaceful atmosphere, we request that you turn your cell phone and/or pager off when visiting the spa.
VALUABLES
Please leave your valuables at home. Many of our treatments require removal of jewelry. We regret that we cannot be responsible for loss or damage to personal articles including clothing and accessories.
SHOULD I SHAVE PRIOR TO MY SPA SERVICE?
We recommend you do not shave before any of our exfoliating services. We suggest that men shave two hours prior to experiencing a facial.
GRATUITIES
Gratuities are not included in any of our pricing. However gratuities are greatly appreciated.
WEB FRIENDLY?
Are you Web friendly? Be sure to provide us with your e-mail address. We will notify you of last minute appointment changes or availabilities and special discounts and promotions.
REFERRALS
The confidence you show by referring your friends is the greatest compliment, for which we are extremely thankful. We offer you specials, promotions and other incentives to extend our gratitude.
How Do I Arrange A Private Educational Workshop?
Rejuvenate Your Skin offers our clients the opportunity to host an educational seminar at their place of business or home. You provide the client list and we do the rest! Whether an intimate gathering of 10 or a conference of 30, an educational seminar will entertain and inform your guests of the cutting edge trends and techniques in skin care and makeup and give them an opportunity to ask questions and receive a mini makeup application. Samples and literature provided. Please contact Mindi directly at (954) 752-9673 to reserve a date.
Do You Have Gift Certificates?
Yes. Gift Certificates are available in any amount for services or products and make wonderful gifts. They can be purchased either in person or by calling (954) 752-9673. Gift certificates are good for one year from date of purchase and are non refundable.
Am I A Good Candidate For Leg Vein Removal?
How is sclerotherapy done?
Sclerotherapy is performed in a doctor’s office. In most cases, a 23 percent sodium chloride sterile solution mixed with lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and heparin is injected into a very fine needle directly into the blood vessel, using a very fine needle. A solution without lidocaine is available for people who are allergic to lidocaine. The number of varicose veins injected in one session is variable, depending on the size and location of the veins, and the patient’s overall medical condition.
Mild discomfort may occur, and a cramping sensation may be felt for 1 to 2 minutes when larger varicose veins are injected. The procedure itself takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
How successful is sclerotherapy in treating varicose and spider veins?
Sclerotherapy works well for most patients with varicose veins. It is estimated that as many as 50 percent to 80 percent of injected veins may be eliminated with each injection session. A few (less than 10 percent) of the people who have sclerotherapy on their varicose veins do not respond to the injections at all. In these instances, different solutions or a different method, such as laser therapy, may be tried.
In general, spider veins respond to treatment in 3 to 6 weeks, and larger veins respond in 3 to 4 months. If the veins respond to the treatment, they will not reappear. However, new veins may appear over time. If needed, you may return for injections.
What you need to do before the procedure
Prior to sclerotherapy, certain medications should be avoided. Tetracycline or Minocin, both antibiotics, may possibly cause a staining of the skin if taken 7 to 10 days before or after sclerotherapy. Ask your doctor about other antibiotic medications you may take, or ask for safe guidelines for discontinuing these medications. If you are required to take an antibiotic before any invasive procedure, such as dental procedures, colonoscopy or surgery, please inform your physician.
Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen (i.e. Advil and Nuprin) or other antiinflammatory medications for 48 hours before and after sclerotherapy, because these medications may interfere with the action of the sclerosing agent. Tylenol is permitted. Ask your doctor for specific guidelines before discontinuing any medication.
Prednisone also decreases the effectiveness of the sclerosing agent. Ask the doctor who prescribed your prednisone if it can be safely discontinued for 48 hours before the sclerotherapy procedure.
No lotion should be applied to the legs before or after sclerotherapy. It is recommended that you bring a pair of shorts to wear during the procedure.
If you have compression hosiery from previous treatments, please bring them with you so we can make sure they will provide adequate support after the procedure.
What are the side effects of sclerotherapy?
Certain side effects may be experienced after sclerotherapy. Larger injected varicose veins may become lumpy and hard for several months before resolving. Raised red areas may appear at the injection sites and should disappear within a few days. Brown lines or spots on the skin may be noted at the site of the injection, possibly caused by a form of iron that escapes from the injected veins. In most cases, they disappear within 3 to 6 months, but can be permanent about 5 percent of the time. Bruising may occur around the injection site and can last several days or weeks.
Other side effects rarely develop after sclerotherapy. If you have any of these side effects, please contact your physician immediately:
- Inflammation within five inches of the groin
- Sudden onset of a swollen leg
- Formation of small ulcers at the injection site
- Red streaking, especially in the groin area
- Allergic reactions to the sclerosing agent may occur at the time of the injection and are rarely serious.
Call your physician with any concerns or questions you may have after the procedure.
What happens after the treatment?
After the treatment you will be able to drive yourself home. You may resume your regular activities and are encouraged to walk. You will be instructed to wear support hosiery or compression wraps to “compress” the treated vessels. All support items can be purchased at The Cleveland Clinic. Support stockings purchased from a department store may not be adequate if a heavy compression stocking is prescribed.
After the procedure, avoid aspirin, ibuprofen and other antiinflammatory medications for at least 48 hours. Tylenol may be used if needed.
Do not take hot baths or sit in a whirlpool or sauna, nor apply hot compresses or any form of heat to the injected areas for 48 hours after treatment. In addition, avoid direct exposure to sunlight (sun bathing and tanning beds)jogging, high-impact aerobics and swimming for 7 to 10 days after the procedure.
Showers are permitted, but the water should be cooler than usual. The injection sites may be washed with a mild soap and lukewarm water.
How will I know if I am a candidate for sclerotherapy?
Prior to the procedure, you will have an initial consultation with a vascular medicine specialist who will tell you if you are eligible for sclerotherapy. You are not eligible for sclerotherapy if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are bedridden. You must wait at least three months after birth before you can be considered for this procedure. You can have sclerotherapy if you take birth control pills. If you have had a blood clot in the past, your eligibility will be decided on an individual basis, and will depend on the extremity and the reason for the clot.
Veins that are potentially usable for future surgical bypass procedures (such as the saphenous vein for coronary artery bypass graft surgery) will generally not be considered for injection, unless they are already deemed unusable for bypass procedures.
Will my insurance cover sclerotherapy?
Insurance does not cover sclerotherapy when performed for cosmetic reasons. Some insurance companies cover sclerotherapy for specific medical conditions. Your insurance company may request a letter from your physician concerning the nature of your treatment. You may want to contact your insurance provider to verify coverage before you consider the procedure.
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