The Routine That’ll Get You Glowing Skin
There’s good skin, then there’s next-level, glowing skin that practically begs people to ask what your secret is. The truth is there’s no secret. Most of us already know that radiant skin is all about consistency, choosing the right home-care products, and selectively investing in professional treatments. Those with covetable complexions simply make the commitment. Let’s dive in to learn more about getting that red-carpet glow.
Upgrade to medical-grade skin care
There’s a reason why licensed estheticians and dermatologists don’t sell Neutrogena at their clinics. As advocates for your skin’s best health, our job is to recommend skin care that will most effectively and quickly deliver the results you want. Medical-grade skin care—which is regulated by the FDA—is the only way (outside of prescriptions) to guarantee you’re using a product that’s supported by clinical research to improve the conditions they claim to treat, such as acne and wrinkles.
With medical-grade skin care, your skin professional is also able to customize your at-home routine with precision because the percentages of active ingredients are listed. For example, after examining your skin’s unique profile, your esthetician might recommend .25% retinol before you titrate up to higher concentrations, while the next person might start at .5%. This isn’t easy to do with brands that contain unknown concentrations of retinol—along with fillers and additives.
(Click here to learn more about the difference between OTC vs. medical-grade skincare products.)
The best part is that the right skincare products will also give you an immediate boost of radiance, like ZO Skin Health’s 10% Vitamin C Self-Activating Serum, which features two types of vitamin C and squalene, a substances that mimics our body’s own natural moisture factor to quench skin. Serums and moisturizers give your complexion that extra sheen, but medical-grade skin care will also feed skin with luminosity over the long run.
Ultimately, medical-grade skin care will give you results. Ask your esthetician about a tailored plan that will give your skin its best glow.
Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily—no matter what
One more time for the people in the back: use sunscreen every day, rain or shine. Sun damage is one of the top contributors of dull, lackluster skin, as the environmental stress wreaks havoc on your skin’s ability to stay hydrated. Apply it as the last step of your daytime skincare routine, under makeup.
Commit to monthly facials
Getting facials on a regular schedule is a win-win situation: you’re giving your skin a “workout” while pampering your mind and body at the same time. You’re not only a lot less likely to quit this than the gym, but you (and everyone else) will also see the visible, radiant outcomes.
Choose a facial depending on the current status of your skin and your goals. Your esthetician will help you wade through your many options and customize a plan, but here’s a quick sna shot of a few facials that can help you maximize your glow:
HydraFacial: Perfect for almost all skin types and patients of all ages, the HydraFacial will undoubtedly unveil your most luminous skin. The first step involves a cleanse and peel to gently exfoliate and resurface the top, dulling layer of skin. The second step removes impurities and particulates from pores with a suction, while skin is simultaneously bathed in hydration. Finally, the skin’s surface is flooded with protective antioxidants and glow-boosting peptides. There are three levels of HydraFacials; your esthetician will help choose the best for your unique skin type.
Brightening Facial: If you’re prone to dark spots and hyperpigmentation (or already see them forming), getting regular brightening facials will help keep your skin even-toned. Using ZO medical-grade products, this facial includes physical and chemical exfoliation, optional extractions, and a ZO brightening mask and ultrasonic oscillations to penetrate products deeper into the skin.
SkinMedica Peels: Peels involve treating skin with a blend of acids or enzymes that dissolve on skin, allowing the fresh, healthy cells to surface. Depending on the acid used, a peel can target mild, moderate, or severe imperfections, such as acne scarring, or reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Another benefit? After the days it takes for your skin to heal, it will look beyond luminous and renewed.
Take it up a notch with radiofrequency
If you want to go from GLOW to JLO, you might want to consider a few months of highly specialized, technologically advanced radiofrequency treatments. In essence, radiofrequency delivers heat into the dermis (the second layer of skin) via low-level radiation, which helps stimulate collagen production. Collagen is the protein that makes skin look firm, bouncy, and smooth, so while you’ll also enjoy a reduction in the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, you’ll also experience an immediate increase in skin luminosity.
At Roddy MedSpa, radiofrequency is employed via Secret RF™ and Opus Plasma.
Ready to join the glow squad? Commit to a skincare plan that will give the most radiant skin of your life. Contact us at (781) 627-7070 for a consultation and treatment plan.
