Summer skincare
Thinking about your summer skincare? Eyes are the windows to the soul, isn’t that how the old saying goes? Well, if you’re not using the right eye cream it can really impact how you look and feel when you look in the mirror.
Why can’t I just use my normal moisturizer around my eyes?
The skin around the eye area is the thinnest on the entire body and needs special care. Many eye creams are specifically formulated to be lighter and gentler around the eyes. If you use a product that is too heavy it can cause you to retain moisture […]
Summer Skin Care
Its time for Summer skin care. Summer is a time of joy and celebration, especially living in a culture that celebrates “lake life” like we do here at Lake Norman. Carolina Age Management and Dr. Giordano would like to remind you of some helpful habits that can keep your skin healthy and glowing even during the summer months when you are exposed to high levels of UV skin damage.
Tip 1 – Wear Sunscreen
Not only is the 1998 hit song, “Wear Sunscreen” by Baz Luhrmann a fan favorite, it is also excellent advice. Not all sunscreen is equal, and […]
The difference between UVA/UVB Exposure?
Are you worried about UVA/UVB Exposure?
UVB: Also known as the “burning” rays, UVB rays penetrate the surface layers of the skin. The reaction causing our skin to tan and/or burn. Have you ever gotten sunburned on a cloudy day? UVB rays have the ability to make their way through those deceivingly protective clouds and right into your skin.
Let’s not forget their ability to “bounce and burn”. Remember that weekend you spent on the lake only to return home with one of the worst sunburns in your life! That was likely due to the fact that those […]
How to choose the Right Aesthetic Medical Practice
Want to choose the Right Aesthetic Medical Practice? Here at Carolina Age Management, we find that it is increasingly difficult for patients to “Google” a practice they can rely on to get safe and aesthetically pleasing treatments. The following is intended to be a guide in helping you find the right practice and physicians—
Who are the players and what are the general training requirements?
Physician – A physician is a healthcare provider who is required to have a bachelor’s degree, usually in a field of science, before they complete years of intensive clinical […]
GentleMax for Broken Capillaries
GentleMax is great for Broken Capillaries. Have you ever noticed those tiny blood vessels that are mainly around the corners of the nose, cheeks, and chin….? These are called Telangiectasia.
What are Telangiectasia?
This is a condition in which widened venules (tiny blood vessels) cause threadlike red lines or patterns on the skin. They normally form gradually and often in clusters.
What causes Telangiectasia?
The real causes are unknown but researchers think it may have something to do with genetics, environmental or a combination of both. It is also believed that common causes are from sun exposure and extreme […]
Want to learn habits of healthy skin?
Habits of healthy skin rely on basics:
Cleanser: WASH YOUR FACE!! Morning AND Night. Choose a cleanser that is gentle, PH neutral, a non fragrance non soap cleanser! I recommend PCA Creamy Cleanser. Keep it simple!
Exfoliate: We shed millions of skin cells daily. This is why it’s so important to slough them away by exfoliating. Keep it mild! No scrubs that contain rough grit. Instead, purchase glycolic pads. Clean out your pores without causing damage to pore size and scarring. Two to three times a week is all you need.
Moisturize: Fragrance free!! Also, skip […]
Your hands
Your hands are an important part of you. It seems that we often don’t notice how our hands age us until that fateful day we see them as they really are. It might be easy to ignore those brown spots, wrinkles or large veins until you see them in a photo or someone, usually a sweet honest child asks why do your hands look like that. Don’t despair, we can help you here at CAMI! It could be as simple as chemical peels or moving up to BBL/IPL, dermal fillers, or a laser peel.
For example if the appearance of […]
In our fast-paced lives, we do our best to eat healthy and take care of our bodies but sometimes we don’t consider the products we pat, rub and force into our skin. Deciding what product to choose can be confusing but making the choice between medical grade skincare or over the counter products should not.
OVER THE COUNTER SKINCARE PRODUCTS:
Over the Counter (OTC) Skincare Products may seem like a bargain to your bank account, can easily be found in department stores, come in attractive packaging and always smell so so good! BUT, have you ever analyzed the ingredients or really read […]
I’m here to lay to rest some myths that many skin issues and treatments are off limits during the hot summer months. Forget most of what your mama told you and reinvent your summer skincare regimen!
You don’t use melanocyte suppressors in the summer.
False. And to take that one further. SUN is not the only factor that makes hyperpigmentation pop up. Believe it or not heat does too! So, not only should you use your hydroquinone religiously, but you should always wear a good zinc based SPF product ( i.e. Elta MD Elements) but, also keep the skin temperature down.
You […]
Want to know the 3 Essential products you need in your daily skincare routine?
There truly are 3 Essential products:
Broad Spectrum SPF- It is very important to go with a Broad- Spectrum because it is protecting you from UVA/UVB rays. UVA is the (aging) rays which account for 95% of our sun exposure. UVA penetrates deeply into the skin layers, damaging collagen and cells which leads to wrinkling. UVB is the (burning) rays which mostly affect the outer layer of the skin. They cause sunburns and tanning that increases the risk of skin cancer and other disorders. Wearing a daily broad-spectrum […]
