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Is Botox® For Me?

noreply@blogger.com (Nu2) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:58:00 PDT

Although Botox® injections are very popular and have a safe & proven track record, many patients still have concerns with the use of this product.

As with any product, there are some risks, although minor & usually very temporary. The injection of this product just below the skin surface could cause minor swelling at the injection site & occasionally bruising is noted. Both of these symptoms usually resolve in a matter of days.

Botox® works by blocking the receptors on nerve endings that keep the associated muscles from contracting. When the muscles stop contracting, the skin over these muscles subsequently stops folding- no folding, no wrinkles...yeah!!!! This has a cumulative effect over time. In other words, the more consecutively Botox® is placed, the more those wrinkles are likely to diminish & hopefully disappear.

The goal of any Botox® treatment is to relax the muscle long enough so that it will stop the skin over it from wrinkling. Because Botox® usually lasts only three to four months in most patients, several treatments are recommended in the first year. Once the wrinkles diminish or disappear, the treatments can be extended from 4 to 6 months. This treatment along with a good home care regimen to prevent the further breakdown of collagen will give you beautiful, radiant skin for years to come.

For best results, consult your skin-care specialist who can give you a skin care regimen to follow. Ideal treatment should include a combination of in-office treatments with a comprehensive home care regimen. Be sure to present your budget to your specialist. Most are willing to phase out your treatment to fit into your budget.

Botox® treatments run from $200 to $500 dollars for most patients depending on how many areas are treated. The treatments last generally three to four months. For best results, it is recommended that most patients keep up their quarterly recall especially in the first couple of years of treatment.

At Nü|2 skin care all initial consultations are free. Our goal is to discuss the patient's concerns, determine their current condition, evaluate their habits & determine their budget. Upon a comprehensive evaluation, a treatment plan is developed & presented in phases to meet each patient's goals & stay within their budget.

For more information on the various cosmetic treatments we use and their indication, please visit us at www.nu2skincare.com. For a free consultation in Miami, Florida, please call 305-456-2412. We are conveniently located on Biscayne Blvd. between 23^rd & 24^th St. (see map).

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Your Eyes Tell the Story

noreply@blogger.com (Nu2) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:12:00 PDT

It has been said that your eyes are a window to your soul. But is your soul looking tired, baggy and puffy? We may feel young inside, but our eyes may be telling a different story.

Many people complain of tired-looking eyes. They rub all kinds of creams and hope for the best. The answer is much more comprehensive. Excess skin around the eyes may be hereditary or just due to bad habits. How many times have you rubbed your eyes after a long day? The fact is that the skin around our eyes is extremely delicate. It does not bounce back after being pulled and stretched like the rest of our skin. This is because the skin under the eyes has fatty tissue underneath, not collagen and elastin fibers that help the skin bounce back. For this same reason, we cannot treat this area with the same creams and lotions we use on the rest of our face.

Common problems reported around the eyes are excess skin, dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles. Excess skin can be prevented by placing creams on the orbital bone around the eye and never pulling on the skin just below the eye. If it’s too late for that, then only two treatments are effective. First, surgery (blepharoplasty) is extremely effective in removing excess skin. Laser resurfacing is the other treatment used commonly to treat this problem. Visit a plastic surgeon or dermatologist that performs these procedures frequently to determine which is the best for you.

If your chief concern is dark circles, try a lifestyle change. Dark circles around the eyes may also be hereditary but are commonly caused by lack of sleep and dehydration. Dark circles form when blood leaks from capillaries and pools around the eyes. Lack of sleep and dehydration weakens the capillary walls and cause this leakage to occur. Vitamin K can be used topically to strengthen capillary walls. However, nothing beats a good night sleep and a well-hydrated individual.

Puffiness around the eyes can definitely be treated with creams and lotions. Soothing and cooling ingredients are very common in eye creams to help treat puffiness. Otherwise, try placing two wet tea bags over your eyes for 5 – 10 minutes. Green and black teas have astringents that pull skin taut around the eyes.

Wrinkles, on the other hand, are due to a breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers around the lateral borders of the eyes. The loss of elasticity in combination with the contraction of the muscles around the eye will cause the infamous “crow’s feet.” To prevent these, use eye creams twice daily that contain powerful antioxidants that help combat the breakdown of collagen caused for the sun’s UV rays. Also, be sure to use a sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection daily. Wearing sunglasses outdoors will also prevent you from squinting and help shield you from the sun.

To treat wrinkles, try Botox. This is the gold standard of wrinkle reduction around the eyes. Botox works by relaxing the muscle and therefore preventing the overlying skin from folding or wrinkling. Treatments usually last three to four months. For best results, do treatments consecutively. Keeping those crow’s feet from popping up for an extended period of time (1 year= 3 to 4 treatments) will actually help almost completely eliminate most wrinkles when the muscles are not contracting.

To maintain those youthful eyes, start preventative treatment early. Maintain a skin care regimen twice daily that includes an eye cream formulated to treat the problems you suffer from most. Try Nu|2’s Eyelighten Cream specially formulated to treat dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles. Additionally, make sure to stay well hydrated and get a good night sleep. If all else fails, try Botox, laser resurfacing or surgery. It’s not too late to make the window to your soul reflect the real you.

For more information visit www.nu2skincare.com. You may also visit us 350 NE 24 ST. Suite 105 Miami, FL 33137 (see map)

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There Is No Such Thing As Sun Block

noreply@blogger.com (Nu2) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:07:00 PDT

Sun Block is actually a misnomer and now a word regulated by the FDA. The correct term is Sunscreen because no product truly blocks the sun’s damaging UV rays.

The designation of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is actually misleading with little difference between SPF 15 & 25 each filtering 93% & 96% of UVB rays, respectively. SPF applies only to UVB rays which cause sunburn. However, UVA rays can damage skin too, causing collagen & elastin breakdown. Products containing Zinc offer the broadest UVA protection.

Another misnomer on sunscreens is waterproof. No sunscreen is truly waterproof. Rather, many are water-resistant up to a certain amount of time in the water.

So be careful with misleading ads or claims on sunscreens. The general rule is to know what you’re buying & apply liberally & often. The truth is that most sunscreen studies done to measure SPF were used on subjects who applied a liberal amount. Most people don’t apply enough sunscreen & usually don’t reapply. Sunscreen must be applied every 90 minutes to offer the protection stated on the bottle.

When selecting a sunscreen, get more bang for your buck by selecting a sunscreen with UVA & UVB protection and also containing antioxidants like Vitamin A which may offer the additional benefit of hastening the development of skin damage & tumors & fighting free radicals. Products containing Zinc may also give the added benefit of its anti-inflammatory action which can be beneficial for those who experience breakouts using sunscreens.

Two fantastic sunscreens that offer all the above –mentioned benefits are Nu2’s Sun Protection 15 & Minus Sol (available in White or Ivory).

Nu2’s Sun Protection 15 incorporates the latest technologies for UVA/UVB sun protection. Our formula includes Z-Cote®, a transparent zinc oxide and Sun Caps® technology, in which the organic sunscreen, octinoxate, is encapsulated. Additionally, Photolyase, derived from sea plankton and presented in a liposome delivery system called Photosomes®, fortifies the skin by reducing inflammation from UV exposure.

Minus Sol (White & Ivory) is a unique product providing high protection against UVA and UVB rays due to the combination of chemical filters and physical blockers: Octyl-methoxycinnamate: UVB, Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide: UVA 1 & UVA 2. Minus-Sol is oil free (non- comedogenic) and will not clog pores. This SPF is safe to use on children older than six months. Minus-Sol is water and sweat resistant and retains its SPF for more than 80 minutes of activity in water or sweating. In addition, the tinted SPF (Ivory) can be used in place of foundation under make-up.

For more information on this you can visit our website at www.nu2skincare.com. Or better yet, visit us in person at our beautiful new location in Miami, FL. We are located on Biscayne Blvd. between NE 23rd & 24th Street at 350 NE 24 ST. Suite 105 Miami, FL 33137 (see map).

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Say No to Turtlenecks!

noreply@blogger.com (Nu2) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:45:00 PDT

Say yes to V-neck sweaters. Fall season is upon us. It’s time to show off your neck & décolleté. However, if you’re concerned about uneven skin tone, discoloration, or age spots in this area, tries a new skin care regimen.

Topical Vitamin C is a natural skin brightener. It is an antioxidant that works to fight off free radical damage that breaks down collagen. Vitamin C and E combined in our Super C Serum, work synergistically by trapping free radicals and removing them from the cell. Vitamin C can be used alone or in combination with other products for maximum results.

The combination of Vitamin A (Retinol) & hydroquinone has been used for years to help improve the décolleté area. Together, Retinol works to improve the penetration of the hydroquinone. Although hydroquinone remains the gold standard of lightening treatments, it has received some bad press about possible dangerous side effects. Nonetheless, it is still one of the most popular skin lightening ingredients used today. For best results combine Retinol with hydroquinone at night to improve both collagen & elastin production as well as reduce pigmentation.

As an alternative to hydroquinone, try mixing Lumixyl™ with Retinol. Lumixyl™ is a skin brightening peptide that is non-irritating or allergenic, non-toxic and is safe for prolonged use. Additionally, Lumixyl™ is effective for all skin types and will not increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun. Most clients report a visible improvement in about three weeks.

If three weeks is longer than you’re willing to wait, try an in-office chemical peel treatment. Chemical peels still remain the most cost effective way to treat many skin conditions including pigmentation disorders. However, strong peels are contraindicated for darker skin types. Alternatively, these patients could be treated with enzyme peels instead.

After cleansing and toning, follow steps one and two below twice a day. Be sure to follow your morning regimen with a good sunblock that protects against both UVA and UVB damage. Add step three only in the evening. Step four can be used periodically for additional exfoliation.

Home Care Regimen:

1. Super C- 20% Vitamin C Serum

2. Skin Lighteners: (use one or the other)

a. Lumixyl- non-irritating skin brightening peptide

b. Lightening Perfection Crème- contains 2% hydroquinone

3. Re-Nü Vit A Milk Lotion- contains 0.3% Retinol

4. Fruit Enzyme Peel- can be used as a masque once or twice a week for five to ten minutes

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Vitamina C: Qué realmente puede hacer por mi piel?

noreply@blogger.com (Nu2) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:11:00 PDT

El propósito de cualquier tratamiento facial es darte una apariencia fresca y juvenil todo los días. La meta es rejuvenecer la piel de tal forma que mantenga su brillo y salud.

Uno de los ingredientes más importantes en los tratamientos faciales es la vitamina C. La vitamina C es usada en el cuidado de la piel por varias razones.

Cuando es aplicada tópicamente, sirve como antioxidante. Los antioxidantes protegen la piel de los daños causados por los efectos a la exposición al sol y a los factores ambientales que causan envejecimiento prematuro, como lo son el fumar y la polución. La vitamina C puede proteger la piel de la exposición prolongada al sol, pero no obstaculiza los rayos UV, como lo hacen los protectores solares. Por lo tanto, tiene que ser usada en combinación con un buen protector solar y el uso continuo de un protector es recomendado.

La vitamina C es especialmente beneficiosa para pieles con problemas de pigmentación o descoloración. Si este no es su caso, entonces puede escoger cualquier buen antioxidante para su tratamiento anti envejecimiento. Pero si es su caso, le recomiendo tratar la vitamina C. Esta le ayudará a inhibir la producción de melanina y tiene propiedades aclarantes.

Estudios han demostrado que la vitamina C realmente estimula la producción de colágeno. Colágeno es una proteína que provee soporte y elasticidad a la piel. En nuestro proceso de envejecimiento, la producción de colágeno disminuye. Con el tiempo, las fibras de colágeno entre la piel se deterioran. Es cuando la piel comienza a lucir cansada, y a demostrar los signos de la edad, como las líneas finas y arrugas.

Pero la buena noticia es que estimulando la producción de colágeno, el proceso de deterioro de la piel pudiera revertirse, por lo menos temporalmente. Asi que mi recomendación es comenzar inmediatamente a incorporar vitamina C de forma diaria en su rutina facial.

Ahora la pregunta es: Qué forma de vitamina C es más efectiva?

Las formas de vitamina C que se han probado su estabilidad y efectividad son: ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinyl ascorbate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Siempre acostumbre a leer las instrucciones de uso y el por ciento de efectividad.

Nu2’s Súper C, es una vitamina C al 20% que contienen pura vitamina C, y no cualquier otra forma de vitamina C. Nuestro producto usa un inovado proceso en frío y se le añade estabilizadores a la vitamina C para evitar su degradación, algo que sucede cuando no esta formulada de manera adecuda, perdiendo así su efectividad.

Así que recuerde lo que una buena fórmula de vitamina C puede hacer por su piel:

· Proteje las células a la vez que refuerza la estructura de la piel de los daños causados por los rayos UV

· Mejora la apariencia de la piel dañada por el sol

· Refuerza la piel

· Reduce la inflamación

· Promueve la producción de colágeno

· Aumenta la efectividad de las exfoliaciones químicas y la microdermabración

· Disminuye la hiperpigmentación a un nivel de un 5% o más

· Aumenta la eficacia de los ingredientes activos del protector solar.

Para más información contactar a Rosa De Jesús (Esteticista) al 305-456-2412, escribir a rosa@nu2skincare.com, o puede visitar nuestro website a www.nu2skincare.com . Mejor aún, nos puede visitar en persona a nuestra nueva oficina localizada en Miami, FL. Estamos localizados en Biscayne Blvd. Entre el NE 23rd & 24th calle en 350 NE 24 ST, Suite 105 Miami, FL 33137 (ver mapa).

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Que es exfoliación y por que es importante?

noreply@blogger.com (Nu2) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:06:00 PDT

La mejor forma de mantener una piel radiante y saludable es atraves dela exfoliación. A medida que envejecemos el proceso natural de renovación celular disminuye. Las células comienzan a acumularse en la superficie de la piel de una forma irregular, dándonos una apariencia seca, áspera y opaca.

Por lo tanto, la exfoliación es beneficiosa porque remueve esas células acumuladas en la superficie, revelando así, una piel más fresca y juvenil.

La exfoliación es para todos, desde una piel madura a una más joven. En una piel madura podemos tratar alguna condición especifica como manchas de sol, líneas finas y arrugas o solo para tener una apariencia más juvenil y radiante. La piel joven se beneficiara grandemente de una exfoliación correcta por que limpia los poros, mantiene la piel limpia y reduce el problema de brotes de acné, minimiza las marcas de acné y los puntos negros.

Otra razón muy importante es que prepara la piel, de esta forma los productos como sueros u otros tratamientos tienen una absorción más efectiva.

Hay 2 tipos de exfoliación: Mecánica y Química

La mecánica es cuando usamos un material abrasivo, sea natural o “man-made” (microdermoabrasión), para físicamente remover la capa superficial de células muertas.

Hay muchos exfoliantes para escojer, pero si va a tartar alguna cicatriz, manchas de sol o envejecimiento o piel severamente dañada por el sol, necesitaría una exfoliación más agresiva como lo es la microdermoabrasión.

Un excelente exfoliante que recomiendo para uso en casa de 2-3 veces por semana seria Nu2’s Fine Polish Beads, un efectivo pero suave exfoliante que contienen salvado de arroz para absorber la grasa y salicílico, para todo tipo de piel. Para una piel más gruesa como la masculina, recomiendo Nu2’s Foaming Skin Polish, un exfoliante más grueso que combina el salvado de arroz con cascara de nuez molida y bambú. Su uso de 2-3 veces por semana no solo exfoliara su piel, también la balanceara y tonificara con sus extractos de raíz de jengibre y ginseng.

La exfoliación Química es una técnica muy conocida, en la que se aplica una solución química sobre la piel del rostro. Las exfoliaciones químicas se diferencian en sus ingredientes y en la concentración de sus propiedades exfoliantes. Estas, tienen como objetivo reducir drásticamente las arrugas, líneas finas, la pigmentación y estimulan la producción de colágeno. Este tipo de exfoliación debe ser realizada por una Esteticista capacitada o un Dermatólogo certificado.

Existen productos para uso en casa a base de enzimas, el cual puede usarse 2-3 veces por semana. Nu2’s Fruit Enzyme Peel, es un exfoliante químico (no abrasivo) que reduce la acumulación de piel muerta, exponiendo una piel radiante y clara.

Para más información contactar a Rosa De Jesús (Esteticista) al 305-456-2412 o puede visitar nuestro website a www.nu2skincare.com . Mejor aún, nos puede visitar en persona a nuestra nueva oficina localizada en Miami, FL. Estamos localizados en Biscayne Blvd Entre el NE 23rd & 24th calle en 350 NE 24 ST, Suite 105 Miami, FL 33137 (ver mapa).

You are what you eat!

noreply@blogger.com (Nu2) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:00:00 PDT

What you eat may not define you but it can certainly affect how you look especially how your skin looks.

You’ve heard it all before. Eat a well balanced diet & drink plenty of water. But what does it all mean. A well-balanced diet has an adequate amount of:

· Lean protein,

· Healthy carbs (whole grains), and

· Fruits & veggies (antiox & phytonutrients)

Fruits & veggies are especially important in protecting the skin & providing a healthy glow. The few of the important nutrients, their effects & the fruits & veggies they are found in are listed below.

Nutrient:	Found in:	Role:
Vitamin A	-Low fat dairy -Dark green -Yellow /orange fruits & veggies	-Maintenance & Repair of skin -Thickens skin -Improves elasticity of skin
Vitamin C	Citrus fruits, melons, berries, broccoli, pepper & tomatoes	-A water soluble antiox -Reduces oxidation & free radical damage -Strengthens capillaries improving skin color/tone -Stimulates collagen = firm, tone skin
Vitamin E	Nuts, seeds, healthy oils, wheat grain, whole grains, spinach	A lipid soluble antiox that works synergistically with Vitamin C to remove free radicals.
Selenium	Whole grains, seafood, garlic, eggs	Protective from skin cancer
Omega 3’s	Salmon, sardines, trout, seafood, flax, canola oil, olive oil, walnuts	-Decrease inflammation -Prevent white & black heads & dry skin

Fluids are also very important in maintaining healthy-looking skin. Although there is no scientific data to support eight glasses of water per day, it is still a good rule of thumb. Green tea is also excellent because of its antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties. It also may decrease risk of cancer.

Simply defined, aging occurs as our natural repair system becomes less efficient. There is a constant cycle of breakdown & repair. As we age, our repair mechanisms are slowed down or destroyed.
Anti-aging is a way to slow down the aging process. Proper nutrition is the important for the anti-aging battle. However, nutrition alone cannot give us beautiful, healthy skin. Topical applications of some of the same Vitamins are also needed. Some of the most important topical vitamins are:
Topical Vitamin A- increases collagen formation.
Topical Vitamin C – must be effectively absorbed to work. Topical Vitamin E –works best when combined with Vitamin C

Topical Vitamin A, C, and E can be found in a couple of our top selling products. Nü 2’s Re-Nü Milk Lotion improves the appearance of dark circles, around the eyes, puffiness, lines and wrinkles. It contains retinol, anti-oxidants, skin lipids, and amino acids. It was uniquely formulated at room temperature to eliminate degradation of retinol, amino acids, etc. Heat free process eliminates degradation of this product. Our Super C 20% Vitamin C Serum protects skin cells from UV-related damage (free radicals), improves the appearance of sun-damaged skin, strengthens skin’s barrier response, reduces inflammation, promotes collagen production, enhances effectiveness of peels and microdermabrasion, lessens hyperpigmentation, and boots the efficiency of sunscreen actives. It is formulated with Vitamin E to improve the efficacy of Vitamin C.

Therefore the answer to healthy, glowing skin is to eat a balanced diet high in fruits & veggies & Omega 3. Drink plenty of fluids & augment with good skin products & protect with sunscreen.

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Hidratacion! Hidratacion! Hidratacion!

noreply@blogger.com (Nu2) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:09:00 PDT

Esta es la clave para tener una piel lozana, radiante y mas juvenil.

Hay algunas cosas que puedes hacer para alimentar e hidratar tu piel y retrazar el envejecimiento, como por ejemplo, tomar suficiente agua y consumir alimentos altos en antioxidantes.

De esta forma le das a tu cuerpo lo que necesita para auto- repararse.

Encontrar una excelente crema humectante que ademas de ayudar a tu piel a mantener la hidratacion, contenga antioxidants los cuales protejeran tu piel de los radicals libres, producidos por la exposicion al sol, polucion y quimicos, asi como otros factores externos. Algunos antioxidants son incluidos en las cremas humectantes por sus efectos hidratantes. Estos juegan un rol importante en la proteccion de la membrane celular de la piel. A esto se le puede incorporar sueros con las mismas propiedades restaurativas.

Por ultimo y no menos importante, PROTEJETE!! Use proteccion solar todos los dias. La exposicion a los efectos daninos del sol pueden crear mas arrugas, como también descoloracion y manchas de sol.

Asi que si esta en proceso de hidratar su piel para tener una apariencia mas juvenil, no te olvides de aplicar proteccion solar diariamente.

Para mas información puede visitar nuestro website a www.nu2skincare.com . A un mejor, nos puede visitar en persona a nuestra nueva oficina localizada en Miami, FL. Estamos localizados en Biscayne Blvd. Entre el NE 23rd & 24th calle en 350 NE 24 ST, Suite 105 Miami, FL 33137 (ver mapa).

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