Estheticians at Adonis Aesthetics are encouraging clients to focus on increasing hydration in the skin (face and body) to prepare for the winter.

Our estheticians are highly committed to educating our clients about their skin. They encourage home care regimes for the skin because there is a purpose for it: Protection, Rejuvenation and Prevention.

September Skin Care Specials and Gifts with Purchase

• Advance Deep Resurfacing Profractional and MicroLaser Peel Combo - $550 off
  Receive 10% off any Young Pharmaceutical skin care product with your purchase of this combo.
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  Get glowing, healthy skin at Adonis Aesthetics.

• Microderm and Mini-Melanage Combination (for exfoliation and pigment issues) only $375
  $475.00 value

• Any clients who visit Adonis for a Complimentary Skin Consultation/Analysis or Cosmetic Surgery Consultation will receive a gift certificate for two complimentary - One-Zone SmoothShapes Sessions! Valued at $237 each.

  SmoothShapes has proven itself as the FIRST medical approach to treating cellulite that delivers long lasting, visible changes and creates smoother, tighter looking skin. Learn more.

• Get a fresh look for fall!  Book a Complimentary Makeup consultation and receive 15% off you mineral makeup purchase of $50 or more.

  Be striking in this fall’s velvety shades from gloMinerals.

• All Cosmetic Surgery Consultations are only $50 during September.
  Savings of $50.

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We found a helpful blog article by Dr. Obagi.

Certain skincare tips, like drinking plenty of water, are now common knowledge. But, every once in a while you come across a true treasure. The kind of rare tip you haven’t heard before but wish someone told you years ago. They usually come up when you least expect it, but we decided to go looking for them. We asked our Facebook and Twitter followers to share the best, rarely-heard-before skincare tips and they answered with some treasures. Take a look:

1. Liz says DON’T drink with a straw. When you tighten your lips to suck from a straw, you’re using the same muscles it takes to smoke a cigarette. And, we all know what smokers’ lips, and the wrinkles around them, look like.

2. Victoria recommends you DO use a hands-free headset for your cell phone. Think about it. If your cell phone is ridden with makeup and oils after a long call, guess what transferred to your face? Bacteria, acne’s faithful ally.

3. Dawn advises you DO apply more sunscreen to the left side of your face and upper body. Not because she has something against your right side, but because she realizes we spend a good chunk of time in our cars. And where does the sun hit us when we’re behind the wheel? You guessed it, our left sides.

4. Teresa suggests you DO cut your TE Pads in half. The faithful ZO Skin Health customer does this to make them last longer and thus gets more bang for her buck. You know what they say, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Kudo

   s to Teresa for coming up with this one.

5. Xavier thinks women who DON’T own a magnifying mirror are doing their skin and themselves a favor. Looking at our pores that close-up can cause unnecessary obsession and, in many cases, lead to picking, prodding and popping. Put the magnifying mirror away. Your skin, and sanity, will thank you.

What’s your favorite skin are tip?

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1. Avoid the sun or at least use a sunscreen during the day. UV Rays age your skin. Sunning yourself is the surest way to get wrinkles before your time.

2. Quit smoking. Smoking ages you. A smoker has more wrinkles than a non smoker of the same age. Take a look at a heavy smoker in her forties (sans face lift/Botox) and you’ll see the skin damage.

3. Aim to get at least 8 hours of sleep at night. Your body (including your skin) regenerates itself at night. Skip your sleep and you’ll age faster.

4. Botox. Used occasionally and skillfully, Botox can be used as a preventative measure on fine lines that are just beginning to develop.

5. Use a good moisturizer day and night for your skin type. Look at the ingredients list. Hyaluronic acid’s a potent moisturizer that really hydrates your skin. AHAs slough off the old, dead skin, revealing the younger skin beneath. Antioxidants like vitamins A, C, E, pycnogenol, green tea neutralize the free radicals that age your skin.

6. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Besides putting moisturizer on your face, internal hydration will help keep your skin supple and healthy.

7. Eat a variety of skin healthy foods. Walnuts and olive oil are excellent for dry skin. Antioxidant foods that stop free radicals from damaging the cells of your body include tomatoes (they contain lycopene) and blueberries. Red peppers have loads of Vitamin A and Vitamin E, as well as bioflavonoids, which moisturize and heal the skin. Also rich in antioxidants, kale contains iron that helps bring oxygen to the skin and vitamin A that wards off premature aging. And finally, salmon contains a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids that reduces inflammation and lubricates the skin.

8. If you use a toner, go easy on the alcohol, as it dries your skin. gloMoist Hydration Mist from glominerals is a blend of antioxidants and anti-aging benefits in a mist that hydrates instantly. It will allow your foundation to glide on more smoothly. Spritz the skin before or after makeup application and to refresh the skin throughout the day. Use when skin feels dry, when exposed to dry climate conditions or when skin needs an instant burst of hydration.

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This summer, whether you’re walking down the aisle or eagerly R.S.V.P.-ing (Cider-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples, check) Aestheticians at Adonis Aesthetics can get your skin fully prepped.

You’ll have nothing to hide as you lift that veil or soar sky-high for the bouquet.

Oily skin:

MicroPeel: Microdermabrasion with peel combination includes exfoliation and a salicylic acid peel to absorb the oils that cause bacteria. Have a breakout free wedding!

Dry skin:

Microdermabrasion with Infusion: combination of exfoliation, hydrating, and a Glycolic Peel to maintain the moisture. It will “wake-up” your collagen and keep your skin supple through-out the event!

Combination skin:

Jessners Peel: combination of salicylic acid and a Lactic peel for a well balanced skin texture and tone. Let’s talk healthy and clean skin!

Call Adonis Aesthetics at 719-543-5000.

“Cleansing twice a day with a foaming cleanser will help penetrate your sunblock.  Reapply Obagi healthy skin protection with SPF 35 twice a day.”
Shonna Dent

“Use the Obagi C- RX system. This daily regimen will restore the natural SPF in your own skin.”
Stacey Kelley-Berman

Learn more about Shonna and Stacey.

Taking care of your skin this summer has never been so easy!

At Adonis Aesthetics we realize that not everybody have the same skin issues.  One thing is certain; we all want healthy and brilliant skin. This month, maintaining a glow, throughout the summer, is our mission for your skin.

Adonis Aesthetics has formulated these specials to help you with summer skin maintenance:

Oily skin:

MicroPeel: Microdermabrasion with peel combination includes exfoliation and a salicylic acid peel to absorb the oils that cause bacteria. Have a breakout free summer!

Dry skin:

Microdermabrasion with Infusion: combination of exfoliation, hydrating, and a Glycolic Peel to maintain the moisture. It will “wake-up” your collagen and keep your skin supple through-out the summer!

Combination skin:

Jessners Peel: combination of salicylic acid and a Lactic peel for a well balanced skin texture and tone. Let’s talk healthy and clean skin this summer!

Buy any package of 3 treatments and get the fourth free!

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By now, we all know that a “healthy tan” is not so healthy after all. Sun worshipping is out, but despite dermatologists’ best efforts, much of the population still doesn’t lather on the sunscreen before heading out to the lake or the golf course, - or simply to the mailbox. Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Skin cancer is dangerous and deadly. It is also highly preventable.

With the sunny days of summer, (especially in our high altitude), it is a fitting time to take a look at the options for treating sun damage, and learning how to protect your skin against the sun. There is no excuse to suffer from sunspots, and wrinkles, let alone cancer.

Adonis Aesthetics skin care recommendations:

Obagi: medical grade skin care product. This is at the top of the list for restoring your skin from sun damage and helping to protect the fight against skin cancer. It has the American Cancer Society seal.

NeoCutis: Swiss medical grade skin care product. This product has processed skin cell proteins (PSP). The power of PSP combined with environmental protection help fight photoaging.

Young Pharmacueticals: medical grade skin care product. Retinoids used in the Young Pharmaceutical products are used to treat photo damage.

Colore Science: Medical grade mineral powder. This make-up line helps protect your face and body with one of the purest mineral make-up lines around. This powder has an SPF 20 and has the American Cancer Society seal.

“The Color of Summer”

By GloMinerals

This season is for lightness and airiness. The natural look is in, which means no heavy foundations and letting the skin shine through. “One word – Bronzer”. The key is not to change the structure of the look but to give it depth and warmth. Think of your favorite look for spring, fresh and bright; now imagine it kissed by the sun.

“Peel and Glo Facial”, with Glo’s Brightening polish. This treatment is all about giving your face a clean, fresh and glowing look.

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When you think of the idea of “bright” skin, what image comes to mind?  The look of your cheeks after a brisk walk?  Or the sun kisses glow after an afternoon at the lake?

According to the beauty industry skin brighteners are those that make your skin look “luminous,” “younger,” “glowing,” “younger,” “radiant,” “younger,” “brighter.”

We all know the term “younger” is consistently used to describe the outcome of beauty regimens.  When we were “younger” we didn’t have the stress, hormones, work and sleep deprivation that leads to dull skin.

Skin brightening, not to be confused with lightening or whiting, is about combating the things that dull the skin – oils, dead skin cells, dryness and so forth.

Skin brighteners are designed to lighten the pigment of your skin, removing discoloration, dark spots, and other dark blemishes.  If you have acne scars or other troublesome spots that are making your skin look blotchy, a skin brightener can be a valuable asset to your makeup routine.  These illuminating skin treatments also have anti-aging properties.  These can help minimize the appearance of fine lines, and ingredients can help to promote healthy cells and a smooth skin surface.

The happy news is that you can recover your healthy glow with a variety of options that work to help reveal a fresher complexion.

June is Brighten, Lighten, Tighten Month at Adonis Aesthetics!

Two ways to “Lettuce BLT your Skin“

BLT Treatment

This treatment begins with our MicroLaser Peel which improves skin texture, fines lines, scars, sun damage, and pigment irregularities.

We then follow this treatment with our fantastic home care regimen called Obagi - C RX system.

This is a prescription strength Vitamin C System that uses 10% Lactic acid along with 4% hydroquuinone to significantly improve skin discoloration.

In addition, this system improves skin tone by preventing future sun damage due to environmental factors such as sun damage, stress, and personal life style.

Obagi C will improve the overall health of your skin like no other!

This month, make an investment on your skin’s health with this great regimen!

BLT Package Special: $1,120

($200 Savings)

MicroPeel Appeal

We incorporate the use of Obagi C System into our MicroPeel treatments. We exfoliate the skin with our Diamondtone Microdermabrasion machine, followed by a lighten peel, (to help with the skin discoloration that we have seen pop up on our faces lately from our wicked days of tanning.)

Afterwards, we do a relaxing infusion of Obagi - C serum to condition, brighten, tone, and protect the skin as vitamin C is a great antioxidant.

MicroPeel is $130 (Savings of $20) or a package of 3 for $450 + Get 1 treatment free! ($150 savings)

Learn more about our skin care treatments.

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Summer is a great time to simplify beauty routines. Many people become more active in the summer months and do not have time to adhere to a makeup routine that takes more than ten minutes.

Summer is also the perfect time of year to switch it up when it comes to your makeup.

Summer Makeup trends for 2010 are designed for the person who wants to look fresh and complete in just a few minutes. Here’s how to look hot this summer while cooling off pool-side.

Summer Makeup Trends

Cool and electric blues for the eyes are in this summer. Bold, blue lids and turquoise liner.

TRY: gloPrecision eye pencil from glominerals in twilight. Glides on like silk and never runs.

glo Eye Shadow from glominerals in ocean or blue suede delivers crease-free coverage in a base loaded with antioxidants perfect to highlight and contour all eye shapes.

For added variety: Purple is also in this summer, Play around with looks that mix and match blues and purples for a look that’s all your own.

TRY: glo Eye Shadow in lilac or eggplant.

Pink, Flushed Cheeks are Gorgeous

Nothing’s more natural in summer than pink, flushed, “just-back-from-a-run” skin.

Summer Is All about Shimmer

Capture a bronzy, sunkissed glo without letting damaging rays have their way. Glisten, bronze and glo with the gloUltimate body bronzing kit which includes a self tanner and body bronzer.

Foundation Is Out, Tinted Moisturizer Is In

Lighter than foundation, tinted moisturizers still cover flaws but feel less “cakey.” And while foundations can feel as if they’re melting off your face, tinted moisturizers won’t.

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5 Beauty Tips for Dad

For many men, skin care and cosmetic surgery are a mere afterthought. Beyond the world of shaving their faces, very rarely do they take care of their skin. While some men may grow more “distinguished” with age, others may feel self-conscious about the signs of aging like wrinkles, sagging skin, love handles, and neck ripples.

All of dad’s wisdom hard work, late nights and long days can take a toll on his skin and body.

Below we share some simple tips for dads to care for their skin and keep them looking young, cool and handsome. We also present popular cosmetic procedures to help dad achieve a more youthful appearance and more self confidence.

1. Clean Your Face - No matter what skin type you have, clean your face every day. Men have approximately 20% oilier skin and significantly larger pores than women. Basically, this means you get dirtier. A good skin cleanser is a great start to healthier skin. Keep it in the shower to easily remember to wash your face.

TRY: Obagi Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser is a soap-free gentle cleanser formulated for sensitive or normal to dry skin.

2. Moisturize - Moisturizing is no longer just “a girl thing.” Moisturizing your face on a daily basis will help promote hydration, skin cell regeneration, healing, and prevent damaging effects from external forces and weather conditions that lead to premature wrinkles and fine lines.

TRY: Colorscience Post Shave Shield SPF 20 - An invisible skin protector with the most effective SPF 20 sunscreen available. It is packed full of powerful Anti-oxidants and Rice Peptides to leave skin feeling soothed and protected. Formulated with Oat and Beta Glucan to moisturize, while improving skin texture and protecting from sun damage all in one easy product.

3. Turkey Waddle - A neck lift can remove excess fat and muscle in the jaw or chin area. LipoTherme laser is a procedure that uses a laser to liquefy and remove unwanted fat in targeted body zones that traditional liposuction cannot treat. Lipotherme’s thermal effect causes the skin to contract, resulting in firmer, smoother skin that further enhances body shaping goals. Learn more.

4. Love Handles & Beer Belly - Men tend to accumulate fat around their midsection. This fat can be notoriously resistant to diet and exercise. Body Jet Water Liposuction is the most gentle form of lipo that uses a thin, fan shaped water jet to flush the fat, causing it to lose its structure be released. Because of the minimal damage to the surrounding tissue, which results in reduced pain, swelling and bruising, recovery is quick.  Learn more.

5. Body Hair Everywhere - In the past, unless you were a bodybuilder, cyclist, swimmer, or male exotic dancer, most body hair on men remained untouched. Increasingly men want the hair on their back and chest thinned out. With the help of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), unwanted hair from any part of body can be thinned out or removed. The energy from the IPL is absorbed by the shaft and follicle of growing hair and the residual hair will fall off.  Learn more.

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