Is the procedure painful?

Unlike other invasive cosmetic procedures, microderm treatment is gentle and safe. Numbing cream is available if needed. However, most people tolerate the procedure well and experience little to no pain.

How many sessions are needed to see results?

Most people see improvements in their skin immediately after the first treatment. For long-lasting results, Angel recommend a series of at least six treatments.

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Regardless what time of the year it is, we make sure you always get the perfect facial treatment

While skin care is important year round, there are seasonal considerations. Regardless what time of the year it is, we make sure you always get the perfect facial treatment. First, we thoroughly assess your skin to determine it condition and the best care to provide. Typically, we begin a skin treatment with a relaxing massage of the neck and shoulders before moving onto cleansing care.

With each seasonal change, we’ll reassess your skin and provide you with the perfect antidote to the elements.  When the rain and hail tap holes in the frost on the street outside, we take your mind and soul into a garden of healing plants and fragrant scents.

During the winter, the skin needs regular treatments to combat wind, cooler temperatures, and drier air.

During the fall and winter:

• Skin becomes dry so use products that will add moisturize to your skin and lips
• Look for products with SPF. The sun’s rays still can do damage during these seasons
• Don’t smoke – Smoking also damages collagen and elastin

On sweltering hot summer days:

• Use products with SPF including foundation, powders, and moisturizers
• An SPF 30 or higher sunscreen should be worn everyday when spending time outdoors during the daytime
• Too much sun can dry out skin, so don’t forget to exfoliate to remove dead skin cells
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day
• Don’t smoke – Smoking also damages collagen and elastin

Our refreshing facial treatments will help you regain your cool and come back into the sun with skin that radiates.

One treatment will reveal the power of skin care, but for maximum effect, you should schedule regular visits throughout the year. Your skin will respond differently to each season, and with routine treatments, you’ll create a foundation of healthy skin that’s soft, smooth, and free of blemishes and impurities.

>> Click here to schedule your free consultation now or call 650.572.4733.

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Washing your face the right way, everyday for beautiful, glowing skin

While you might think the main purpose of facial treatments is to create clean and young looking skin, there are actually deeper effects. Each facial treatment uses a unique combination of cleansing oils that soothe and energize your skin. Impurities are removed, giving your skin the opportunity to breathe, while correcting and healing blemishes and discoloration.

The key to the right facial is to know your skin type.

Is your skin type dry, oily, normal, combination or sensitive? Knowing your skin type matters more than you’ll ever know.  If you are not sure what your skin type is, try this amazing at home Do-It-Yourself test.

1. Wash Your Face. Wash with a gentle cleanser and pat dry. Remove make-up. This cleans away oils and dirt that may have accumulated during your day, giving your skin a fresh start. Do not over wash though.
2. Wait an hour. During this time, your skin should return to its natural state, the characteristics of which will determine your skin type. Act normally and, please, don’t touch your face.
3. Dab your face with a tissue. Pay attention to the ‘T-zone’–the area of your forehead and nose.
4. Determine your skin type. Skin falls into four types–normal, oily, dry and combination.
   • Normal skin shows neither oil nor flaking skin. It should feel supple and smooth. If you have it, consider yourself lucky 🙂
   • Oily skin is characterized by the grease on the tissue. It is also common for a person with oily skin to have large pores and a shine.
   • Dry skin may feel taut or show flakes of dead skin. It is associated with small pores. Moisturizing is important for this skin type.
   • Combination skin is most common. It exhibits traits of all three of the above skin types. Usually, the skin is oily in the T-zone and normal to dry elsewhere.
5. Know what problems your skin might have. There are usually two ‘problem’ categories that your skin may fall under, as well as your skin type. These two categories are
   • Sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, your face reacts easily to regular skin products. This means that when you use regular skin products, your face will get red, itchy, or a rash could form.
   • Acne-Prone skin. Even if you’re not a teenager, you may still get pimples/acne, especially if you have an oily skin type. If you have acne-prone skin, look around for a good acne products.

If you are still unsure about your skin type even after taking the DIY test, I am happy to provide you with a free skin consultation. During the consultation we will determine your skin type and I will recommend a beauty care routine designed to help keep you feeling and looking your best.

While facials and the right skin care products enhance your skin, we know that true health comes from the inside. So while your face is being exposed to essential oils, we gently massage the skin to stimulate the blood circulation, which promotes healthy skin to your face and all parts of your body. It feels magical, but our facial treatments are as real as it gets. Your health and your face deserve to experience the transformation of our soothing facial treatments. Walk in stressed and tired, and you’ll walk out relaxed, with a healthy glow on your cheeks and all over your body.

>> Click here to schedule your free consultation now or call 650.572.4733.

Online resources: https://www.wikihow.com/Determine-Your-Skin-Type

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Sunscreen prevents sunburn, and it limits the damage that exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause to skin over time. Because all skin is vulnerable to damage caused by the sun, sunscreen is important for those who have fair skin or dark skin. Sunscreen prevents the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays from penetrating the skin, and it increases the length of time that can be spent outdoors without suffering from the harmful effects of overexposure.

Ultraviolet B rays, also known as UVB, are shorter wavelengths that commonly cause painful sunburns, while ultraviolet A rays (UVA) cause damage below the skin. Both age the skin and have the potential to cause health problems.

Reducing the harmful effects of these UV rays by applying sunscreen will help keep the skin burn and wrinkle free. The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) in all sunscreen products reveals the level of protection it provides. The greater the SPF, the more protection and the longer you can be exposed to the sun without harming your skin. It’s also helpful to reduce exposure to the sun and its rays by limiting the amount of time spent outdoors, even on cloudy days or in cold weather. Shielding your body and face from the sun by wearing sunglasses, hats, and protective clothing also helps.

Sothys offers a line of sun care products

Regardless of your age and the sensitivity of your skin, there is a sunscreen for you. Use it daily to keep your skin healthy and moisturized—your skin will thank you with a smooth, supple glow that looks younger than your years.

Sothys has created a new generation of sun care: the exclusive association of Cellu-guard® and jasmine flavonoids provides both dual tissue protection and triple cellular protection, while also enhancing the natural protection system of the skin against free radicals.

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Sexy Skin Is In – Don’t Neglect Your Back

Don’t turn your back on your back! Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and a great deal of it covers your back. While it’s difficult for you to keep an eye on the skin covering your back, it’s easy for others. Dry, uneven skin or embarrassing pimples and blemishes can prevent you from wearing stylish clothes and revealing a part of your body that can be one of your greatest assets. Because the skin on your back is a reflection of your general health and well being, it should never be neglected. If your back is dry or damaged, or you simply want to improve the circulation, cleanliness, and hydration of your skin, you’ll love a relaxing and invigorating back treatment. Our products and techniques will make you, and your back, look good and feel great. After just one back treatment,  we think you’ll agree—we’ve got your back!

A Healthy Back with Back Treatments in San Mateo

You might not be able to see it, but the skin on your back is no less important than the skin on your face, or any other area where skin is more exposed and visible. The condition and tone of your back’s skin is an important part of your overall skin regimen. Everything in your body is connected, and your back and its skin are no exception. If your back is not healthy, hydrated, clean, and clear, it will impact your general well being an overall attractiveness. A healthy back begins with a back treatment from Angel Skin Care. We’re back specialists, soothing you while treating your skin with a cleansing massage and providing you with a deep massage that stimulates circulation to promote healing in your back and other parts of your body. While you bask in relaxation, you’re eliminating tension and restoring health and energy into your back. It’s more than a back treatment—it’s a comprehensive regimen that provides your back, and your body, with improved health and glowing skin that looks and feels younger.

Long-lasting Effects

After just one back treatment from Angel Skin Care, you will feel the benefits. As you succumb to the deep relaxation techniques, any tension and anxiety leave your body, leaving you feeling calm and serene. You’ll bask in the invigorating smells of the oils and the therapeutic mask, which will follow you for the rest of the day. Your back will feel better and look better, and the healthier skin will respond to the invigorating new energy that has been restored. The effects are immediate and long-lasting. To maximize the effect, you should avoid the pool or beach for one day following treatment. While cleansed and peeled skin does produce better tanning results, you should let your skin rest for 24 to 48 hours after care. It’s also true that you will see immediate results from just one treatment; however, maximum results come with regular treatments that will keep your skin healthy and free of blemishes and impurities.

The Perfect Gift for a Man!

Men have backs, too! Do you know a guy who complains of overworked muscles, skin that’s been over exposed to the elements, or the occasional blemish on his back? Give him the ultimate gift and treat him to a back treatment in San Mateo. Not only will you give him smooth skin that’s clear and free of blemishes, but you’ll also introduce him to the relaxing elements of a back treatment that restores his back to a healthy state and leaves him feeling like a brand new man!

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Water is the natural and inexpensive way to keep the body healthy and provide your skin and hair with the moisture they need and the youthful glow you want.

Water – It’s the natural and inexpensive way to keep the body healthy and provide your skin and hair with the moisture they need and the youthful glow you want.

Did you know that 60 to 70 percent of the adult human body is composed of water? Water is the main ingredient in all of our organs and tissues, as well as our blood. We need an adequate supply of water in order to keep our bodies healthy and functioning properly. That’s because water is the vehicle that transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. It moves waste out of the body and keeps our joints moving freely. Water even moisturizes our skin and hair, keeping them looking young and supple. A lack of water leads to dehydration, and even mild cases of dehydration can cause pain, headaches, constipation, and thirst.

Our bodies lose water regularly through sweating, urinating, and even breathing. In order to look, feel, and be our best, we need to replenish our water supply daily. It’s been said that we should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. That is a good rule of thumb, but you can also divide your body weight in two to determine how much water you need. For instance, a 150 pound woman would need 75 ounces of water a day. In hot climates and during periods of strenuous exercise, that amount increases.

Keep in mind that some of the water we get is through food and other beverages, as well. However, they often contain additives that have no nutritional value. For example, soft drinks do contain water, but they’re loaded with sugar. Sports drinks are also high in calories and sugar, but they do replenish minerals lost during exercise. Coffee, tea, and other drinks that contain caffeine also contain water, but caffeine is also a diuretic, which causes the body to lose more water than it normally would.

For health purposes, water is the best drink choice. It’s inexpensive, readily available, and has all the vital ingredients your body needs to function properly, without adding any calories or other ingredients. So the next time you’re thirsty, reach for a cool glass of water.

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