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.

Combining Technologies to Achieve Even Better Results

Do you want radiant looking skin? At Radiance Medspa, we are dedicated to delivering the best facial treatments out there. And that means we do everything we can to provide the most advanced skincare technology. If you want to achieve great looking skin, look no further than Micro-Dermal Needling and Clear + Brilliant! Here’s how our method works:

Micro-dermal needling is a treatment that revitalizes the skin. It works by using MD Pen - one of the latest innovative tools in micro needling, which lifts and tightens facial tissues to slow the process of aging. MD Pen has the ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, correct uneven skin tone and texture, minimize large pores, and more!

Clear + Brilliant is a clinically proven laser skin care treatment. It gently (yet powerfully) fights the effects of aging skin, to help you look and feel younger! This simple and effective treatment can address your skin’s tone and texture. And it’s much like going to the hair salon, in the sense that you can easily fit it into your beauty routine. After just a 10 to 20 minute Clear + Brilliant session, you can leave with a beautifully smooth and radiant glow!

There you have it - two technologies, combined to get rid of those pesky imperfections you know you would feel more confident without! Radiance Medspa offers both Micro-Dermal Needling and Clear + Brilliant to help you achieve optimal results for your skin!

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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How Can I Get My Collagen Back?

Wrinkles and sagging skin are completely normal to experience as we age. This is because we lose the collagen in our skin that makes us look young. And even though aging is a natural phenomenon, that doesn’t make it easy for us to feel good about it. However, the good news is that there are things you can do to restore the collagen you’ve lost; check out a few of them below:

Vitamins - Vitamins C and D are especially helpful for your skin’s health if you consume the proper amount. It is recommended that you take 400mg of vitamin C per day and approximately 1,000 IU of vitamin D per day. If you keep up with your vitamins, you will probably notice a significant change in the appearance of your skin.

Exercise - Did you know that muscle development can stimulate the growth of collagen? This is a great reason to start that workout you’ve been meaning to do. Not to mention, working out can also prevent sagging tissue and poor bone density in your body. So, get started on developing stronger muscles today if you want to gain your collagen back!

Avoid “Collagen Killers” - Last but not least, another way you can restore your collagen is by avoiding situations that can ruin it. For example, steer clear of  long sun exposure, smoking, diabetes, poor eating habits, extreme stress and dehydration - all of these “collagen killers” are a sure way to make the process of aging happen far more rapidly.

To learn more about ways you can get your collagen back, click here.

Adding more vitamins and exercise to your daily routine and getting rid of “collagen killers” are all great ways to increase the amount of collagen in your skin, there are even more effective methods you might not know about! At Radiance Medspa, we offer Ultherapy treatments - the only non-invasive, FDA-cleared procedure known to produce collagen, lift the skin on your neck, eyebrows, and under-chin.

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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How to Achieve a Flawless Face

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you question how you can get more collagen back and look young again? Believe it or not, achieving smooth skin takes just one step: Ultherapy.

What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is a clinically proven procedure that helps to lift, tighten, and smoothen out the skin. The best part about this form of treatment is that it is non-invasive and has no downtime at all, which means you can visit Radiance Medspa during your lunch break and return without anyone knowing your little secret!

How does it work?
This method involves radio frequency and ultrasound, which tightens the existing collagen and naturally helps your body to produce more. Ultherapy works by safely heating the inner layers of your skin, which stimulates a natural and biological reaction. This reaction causes the old collagen to thicken and contract while stimulating new collagen. Allow approximately 4 to 12 months to notice maximum results, as your body does take some time to react. However, in the long run, the results are completely worth it!

Are you ready to get back to looking young again? It might sound impossible, but thanks to Ultherapy, achieving smoother and tighter skin is right at your fingertips! 

To rejuvenate and tighten your skin, look no further than Radiance Medspa! We offer this treatment along with other combining technologies and 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.

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