Why Your Skin Complexion Changes With Seasons

Now that fall has arrived, you probably notice a slight change in your complexion. That’s because it’s easy for your skin to change in accordance with the seasons. In other words, your skin has a way of telling you whether it’s hot, cold, humid, or dry. Here’s how:

Fall & Winter

Between the cool temperatures and blistering winds, it’s not uncommon to look a bit more pale and feel more dry during the cooler months. The primary reason you lose color in your skin is likely due to wind. Not only can cool wind take away your skin’s natural moisture, but it can also cause redness, dead skin cells, and clogged pores - the likely cause of acne during the fall and winter months. As a result of such dry conditions, we tend to apply extra amounts of facial moisturizer and body lotion to counteract the harsh wintry weather.

Spring & Summer

Warmer weather usually restores moisture, which improves your complexion and brings more color to your face. However, the most obvious reason that your complexion changes around this time of year is due to increased sun exposure. The more sun you’re exposed to, the more the pigment in your skin changes. But like anything else, there are a few drawbacks to summer weather as well. For instance, your acne could get worse as a result of increased sweat production and clogged pores. In addition, the heat and humidity that you experience more during warmer months can also cause bacterial and fungal infections, which could very likely change the you skin’s complexion.

Don’t let the cool weather leave your skin feeling dull! At Radiance Medspa, we offer a wide array of facial treatments and advanced combining technologies to help keep your skin looking radiant all season long!

Established in 2006, Radiance Medspa is located in Wheaton, IL. Visit our website for more information or connect with us on social media.

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What is an Ultrasonic Facial & What are the Benefits?

Want to look young again, but don’t want to deal with surgery? Don’t fret - at Radiance Medspa, we offer Ultrasonic Facials to help boost the production of your skin’s collagen. Here’s how it works:

The ultrasonic facial is one of our custom facials. It is non-invasive and customized to your personal skincare needs. This treatment allows us to get below the epidermal layer of the skin, promoting healthy cells to grow and stimulating collagen. We first use heat to penetrate skin and then use high speed vibrations to massage the tissue below the surface.

One of the major benefits of the ultrasonic facial is that it creates more elasticity of the skin, restoring that youthful appearance you were hoping to get back! It also helps your body and your skin in the following ways:

• Reduces pores and bacteria, which is great for those who suffer from acne
• Diminishes noticeable fine lines and wrinkles, and gives you an overall healthy glow
• Improves the texture and tone of your skin
• Removes toxins and waste from the body through vibrations in the lymph system

To learn more about what ultrasonic facials can do for you, click here.

If you’re tired of procedures that don’t work for your skin, then come see what Radiance Medspa has to offer! Our customized Ultrasonic Facials give you effective results through the use of advanced technology.

Established in 2006, Radiance Medspa is located in Wheaton, IL. Visit our website for more information or connect with us on social media.
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Why Do People Have Freckles?

Like many other facial features, freckles are unique. And while people develop these spots in various stages of their lives, they are often caused by similar factors. Below are a few reasons you or someone you know might develop freckles:

Genes. Comparable to other family traits, freckles are a common genetic trait carried down from parent to child due to shared skin types. So if your mother or father have noticeable freckles on their face, arms, or legs, chances are you will have them too.

Skin Tone & Hair Color. Typically, those with fair skin and red hair are likely to develop freckles at some point in their lives. But don’t be fooled - blondes and brunettes can have freckles too! Not to mention, people with light-colored eyes, like blue, green, or hazel are also more likely to carry this trait.

Sunlight. Ever notice how more defined spots show up after a day at the beach? Especially for those who have sensitive skin, being exposed to the sun can cause you to develop freckles (or sunspots) - even the faintest ones. That is why we, at Radiance Medspa, encourage you to cover up by reapplying sunscreen as often as every hour!

Do you have sunspots from prolonged sun exposure that you would like to banish? If so, consider photorejuvenation - a non-invasive treatment designed to remove sunspots and other imperfections with a Palomar RejuveLux™ photofacial.

See how Radiance Medspa can help you achieve radiant looking skin with photorejuvenation! We offer this treatment along with other combining technologies that can address all of your skincare concerns.

Established in 2006, Radiance Medspa is located in Wheaton, IL. Visit our website for more information or connect with us on social media.

What You Need to Know About Stem Cells in Skin Care

Anti-aging ingredients in medicine, such as retinol, has changed the way many of us look in the mirror. But now medical researchers are studying an alternative way to reverse signs of aging: stem cells. In fact, there are several skincare brands that offer stem cells in hopes that they deliver the same results as other medicines. But before you buy one of these products, here’s what you need to know about stem cells.

1. Skin care contains either plant or human stem cells, which are derived from unfertilized eggs.

2. Plant and human cells operate similarly. In other words, plants and animals both function comparably to sustain growth and repair tissues (in the skin). In fact, stem cells unlike other cells are able to replicate themselves over a long periods of time.

3. Stem cells contain two major components: growth factors and proteins. Growth factors are involved in cell division, the development of new cells, and the production of collagen in your skin. Proteins, on the other hand, regulate stem-cell division. In essence, these two components help to firm wrinkles and slow the process of aging.

4. While evidence shows that human stem cells can thicken the skin, there is no evidence that proves plant stem cell growth factors work the same way. However, plant stem cells still have benefits, like fighting off free-radicals and boosting antioxidants in the body.

5. The amount of stem cells in the product you use does matter. So, don’t be deceived by labels - avoid spending money on products that say they are stem-cell derived when they’re not. Your best bet is to check the ingredients list on the back label to see how much active ingredients are in the product you are using. Keep in mind that stem cells should be first on the ingredient label.

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See how Radiance Medspa can help you look younger again by using growth factors to repair aging skin! We offer several facial treatments and combining technologies that can address all of your skincare concerns.

Established in 2006, Radiance Medspa is located in Wheaton, IL. Visit our website for more information or connect with us on social media.