My Secret to Better Skin Care

Is there really a secret to better skin care? I never had to worry about acne in high school. Actually, it wasn’t until I entered college when I noticed whiteheads popping up all over my face. It just so happened I was going through a bad breakup and entering the adult phase of my life.

At 18, I thought this would be a temporary thing. But boy was I wrong. What I thought would last a few weeks ended up lasting throughout my adult years. It’s been like 20 years and I’m still dealing with pimples, and that’s why I try treatments like the best chemical peels in Arlington that totally help me with this.

I’ve tried just about everything to zap those bad boys away. The invaders even stunted my modeling career. Needless to say, my dreams of landing a major cosmetic deal was thwarted.

After trying everything from over-the-counter acne cleansers to prescription creams, nothing seemed to work. I learned that stress, along with hormones, might have had a lot to do with the cause of my acne. Fortunately, periodic facials, Westlake skin resurfacing, and doing age spot treatment, using mild cleansers, and changing my eating habits have helped my condition. Additionally, incorporating a soothing eczema cream for face into my skincare routine has been a game-changer in maintaining healthy and clear skin. 

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Now that my pimples are under control, I have acne scars and hyper-pigmentation, which has a become a whole other problem.

The blemishes are tough to hide under even the heaviest foundations, and wearing makeup everyday is a part of my job as an on-air meteorologist. That means dealing with clogged pores all the time; not to mention my uneven skin tone also makes matching the right foundation challenging. Then, this is when I decided to go to a professional like this med spa in Tacoma, WA to get a consultation.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Dear pimples, I think I’ve popped you enough to make you realize that I don’t like you! P.S: get out of my face! P.P.S: Thank goodness for makeup 💄 MUA: @chelseavenneri @blackopalbeauty Hair: @merrelldalybeauty @modimel_weddings 👗 @tiasplace

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So, I’ve committed to taking better care of my skin (including my scalp, which I’ll get to in a later post). For starters, I started getting facials at medical spas like BodyBright Bayside in Queens, NY and this med spa in Honolulu, HI to get rid of the acne blemishes. I have also learned how botox injections like Botox in Cedar Rapids, IA can help reduce visible lines and wrinkles. Botox is a non-invasive procedure so it has become a very popular anti-aging cosmetic option.

After consulting with a master esthetician, Elena Duque, we decided on microdermabrasion combined with something like an IPL photofacial in Merritt Island, FL to remove dead skin cells to reduce acne scarring followed by the oxygen facial for an ageless glow. After just one visit, I’ve already noticed a huge difference. My skin feels much smoother and brighter with or without makeup.

I know that my skincare journey is far from over, but with the help of treatments like the aqua facial machine, I am on the right track.

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