DIY Facials for All Skin Types

Flip through any women’s magazine and chances are you’ll come across the latest facial mask to clear up your acne or hydrate your dry skin. But sometimes it’s better to go straight to the professionals for advice, so we’ve gathered up three aesthetician-approved DIY facials that can temporarily fix those pesky skin imperfections:

Lemon and Oatmeal Mask
This facial is ideal for those with oily skin. With lemon and a touch of honey, you can reduce the buildup of dirt and oil in your pores and brighten pigmentation as well as acne scars.

Ingredients:
½ cup uncooked rolled oats
4 tbsps lemon juice
Honey (optional)

Instructions:
Blend the first two ingredients together until you create a paste-like texture. Add in honey. Apply to skin and let settle for about 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat twice a week.

Flaxseed Mask
This facial works great for eliminating dead skin cells and hydrating dry skin after - especially after a long winter!

Ingredients:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp ground flax seed meal

Instructions:Mix ingredients together in a bowl with a spoon. Apply the mask to skin using a facial brush. Gently massage for 30 seconds and let it sit for up to 2 minutes. Let the lactose in the yogurt dissolve dead skin cells while the honey works to hydrate your skin. The ground flaxseed meal acts as a “physical exfoliant”, which gently lifts dead skin cells.

Nutmeg and Milk Exfoliating Mask
This facial works well for healing sensitive skin, while soothing and exfoliating the skin.

Ingredients:
½ tbsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp whole milk

Instructions:
Mix nutmeg and milk into a small bowl and stir. Apply the mask to your skin (freshly washed and makeup free). Gently massage into your face in small circles, and don’t forget your décolleté! Let mask sit for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse with warm water. Pat face dry using a facial sponge or clean, dry cloth. Apply moisturizer afterwards. Nutmeg has a natural antibacterial and calming properties, which heal sensitive skin, and whole milk can help naturally exfoliate and hydrate.

Need a facial that works more intensively to nourish the skin and treat any skin imperfections you’ve got? Radiance Medspa offers several types of facial treatments - tailored to your unique skin type so that you look nothing short of radiant!

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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Achieving a Non-Surgical Facelift with Thermage

Wondering how you can get more collagen back to keep your face looking young again? Thermage may be the answer! No surgery necessary - this clinically proven technology is designed to naturally stimulate your own collagen production.

Thermage is the only FDA approved technology that tightens the skin around the eyes and lasts for years (depending on your skin condition and age). Whether you’re male, female, you have light skin or dark skin, Thermage is the ultimate non-surgical facelifting procedure. One of the greatest benefits to this non-surgical treatment is that there is “no down-time”. Come in for an appointment during your lunch hour and return to work afterwards without anyone knowing you had a procedure done. How cool is that!

Do you want skin tightening around the eye area? While Thermage does not treat this area, other non-invasive, FDA approved procedures like Ultherapy can help. Dr. Nicole Patel at Radiance Medspa explains the effects of combining these two treatments together. "We are in a unique position to be able to combine these two treatments to give our patients optimal results for overall skin lifting and tightening. For example, since Ultherapy cannot be performed on the eyelids, we do Thermage Eyes and a brow-lift with Ultherapy.” Look no further than Radiance Medspa in Wheaton to help you achieve lasting results! 

Not sure if Thermage is right for you? That’s why we’re here. We offer a personalized approach to skincare because we believe that everyone's skin is unique. Schedule your free consultation here and receive $50 off your initial Radiance Treatment Package.

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

Wrinkle Fillers FAQ’s

Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but who says you have to live with them? There’s a number of fillers and other products out there to give your skin the smooth appearance you desire. In a recent article, plastic surgery, wound care, and healing specialist Dr. David Zachary Martin answers some FAQ’s regarding wrinkle fillers. Here’s his expert advice:

Who is a good candidate for wrinkle filling?
Patients interested in softening facial creases, enhancing shallow contours, plumping lips, and improving the look of scars should highly consider the benefits. You should be in good health and speak with your doctor about any serious medical conditions you may have. 

How do fillers work?
First, we need to understand why wrinkles are so noticeable. Wrinkles can be visible when their depressions cast a shadow on the face.  Fillers work to replace lost tissue volume and collagen in the skin, so that the skin is fuller - reducing the shadow.

How long do wrinkle fillers last?
A wrinkle filler can last anywhere from 3-12 months.  Some injectables have longer-lasting results than others.

What are the side effects?
Mild swelling, bruising, numbness, and redness are common side effects experienced after the procedure.  They can take anywhere from hours to a few days to go away.  Results can be seen almost immediately.

Radiance Medspa in Wheaton offers a personalized approach to skincare because we believe that everyone's skin is unique. Schedule your free consultation here and receive $50 off your initial Radiance Treatment Package.

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

Radiance Medspa Upholds a Commitment to our Clients

At Radiance Medspa of Wheaton our main focus is you! From a customized approach to treatment options within your budget, we make it our number one priority to help each and every client look and feel their very best.

Here's how:

We offer convenient evening and Saturday appointments. Why should clients with availability during the day be the only ones who can access great skincare treatments? We strive to help you achieve the look you want, when you want it! We also never double book our appointments to ensure our schedule runs on time.

We start with a professional consultation. At Radiance Medspa we believe the most effective treatment plan begins with an understanding of your individual aesthetic needs. Through a Digital Complexion Analysis we can discover what is really happening both above and below the surface of your skin.

We change with the times. When it comes to both your skincare needs and the treatment technology available, we are always looking to adapt and grow our treatment options. By undergoing advanced training and certification programs, our professional and experienced staff is always looking to provide you with the best results possible.

Schedule your free consultation here and receive $50 off your initial Radiance Treatment Package.

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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Wrinkle Fillers: Before & After

As we age we fall victim to frown lines, lower face wrinkles, fine lips and similar skin concerns. Since there are an abundant amount of men and women out there that are not keen on invasive, surgical procedures but are still looking for a natural enhancement and radiant look, we offer non-invasive, non-surgical wrinkle fillers at our Wheaton location.

Radiance Medspa is up-to-the minute on current technology and our wrinkle fillers are certainly no different. Our injectable fillers - including restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Radiesse - are used to fill wrinkle lines, augment and enhance lips, correct nasolabial folds or "smile lines" and to shape the cheeks and mouth.

If your looking for long lasting results without the down-time and expense surgical procedures require, wrinkle fillers may be right for you! See a few examples of Before & After photos below:

Schedule your free consultation here and receive $50 off your initial Radiance Treatment Package.

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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Radiance Medspa: Our Personalized Approach

Are you sick of procedures that don't work for your skin or treatments that don't leave your body with the results you are looking for? At Radiance Medspa, we believe that everyone's skin is unique and that it should be treated that way. 

The list of skin care options goes on and on, which for new patients can be quite intimidating. To make your experience a specialized and successful one, our professional and licensed aestheticians will educate you on the non-surgical technologies available so you can make a well informed decision you'll be happy with. 

 

Flexible hours. We know that tired and dull skin is not a result of an abundant amount of free time. For this reason we offer flexible hours to fit your busy schedule and a soothing spa-like environment to revive your senses. 

Complimentary Digital Skin Analysis and consultation. Free of charge, we can asses your individual skin care needs and develop an effective, personalized plan of action. This is just the first step in our detailed process of treating you with what really works. 

Commitment. We are in it with you for the long haul. We know that great results come from a combination of treatments alongside patience and time. Together we can help you acquire the beautiful skin you've been longing for with results-oriented aesthetic procedures. 

Expertise. No treatment is preformed without the supervision of Dr. John V. Belmonte, Jr. Board certified with over 35 years of aesthetic experience, he knows that safe and effective performance is key. He works with Dr. Sonal Patel and an entire team of highly trained nurse injectors and aestheticians who are passionate about bringing you the most current treatment options. 

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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