Is Laser Hair Removal Suitable for Sensitive Skin?
Hair-free skin has led us to explore various hair removal methods. The options, from traditional shaving to waxing and threading, are diverse, but they often have drawbacks, particularly for sensitive skin. Laser hair removal has recently emerged as a popular and efficient solution, promising a hair-free existence and smooth, irritation-free skin. But the question remains: Is laser […]
Hyperhidrosis: What Is It And What Are Some Ways to Prevent It?
It’s natural to sweat. In reality, sweating is necessary for humans to control their body temperatures. Hyperhidrosis, however, affects some individuals. Therefore, they are sweating more than is required. Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life. Problematic sweating can occasionally be isolated to one part of the body, […]
Do Silicone Patches Really Work?
LOURE LESSONS: Silicone Patches for wrinkles I have had quite a few patients ask my opinion on silicone wrinkle patches. Silicone is a rather benign substance that will not cause much skin reaction and has properties that promote collagen production when worn daily, best is overnight. That being said, the real mechanism by which […]
Loure Lessons: Wrinkle Relaxers 101
Wrinkle Relaxers, like Botox and Dysport, block signals from the nerves to the muscles. Kind of like when you tune out your spouse or your kids or your barking dog… the muscle is still working, the nerve is still working, they just aren’t listening to each other. The injected muscle can’t contract., which makes wrinkles […]
Loure Lessons: Chemical Peels 101
What is a Chemical Peel? Here at LOURE, we are PCA Peel Certified. The peels that we use are considered mild and medium, meaning there is little downtime (redness and dryness). Like other chemical peels, PCA peels are intended to reduce signs of acne, hyperpigmentation, and aging by exfoliating dead skin cells and revealing a […]
Loure Lessions: Skincare 101
Skin… We all have it but few of us actually give it the love and attention it truly deserves. Did you know that the skin is the largest organ of the body? The skin and its derivatives (hair, nails, sweat and oil glands) make up the integumentary system. Skincare 101: 1. Wear sunscreen daily. Year […]
Loure Lessons: Laser 101
Let’s be honest… Laser hair removal was not all created equal. Traditional lasers for hair removal are painful. They incinerate one hair follicle at a time while you feel the snapping. Some cannot be done during sunny months. Some take HOURS per treatment. When Nikki + I were deciding what services to provide at our […]