The year was 1997 when menopause reared its ugly head on my face with adult acne. 20-Years later, my monthly facials limit breakouts and soften my aging skin. Fast forward to just last month, my new beauty secret: the Trophy Skin Facial.
After confirming my declining estrogen levels, my OB/GYN recommended a dermatologist for acne eruptions. The Derm office is where I learned about the services of an aesthetician to combat my skin eruptions. Of course, I needed to ask questions about performing advanced facials for my skin color.
Re-assured I was neither the first African American to seek help for adult acne. Nor the initial client concern for the suggested Microdermabrasion treatment.
Microdermabrasion works best for superficial skin imperfections such as fine lines and wrinkles. I remember hearing my oily skin say thank you for relief from the large pores and blackheads. Keep in mind; these facials are all non-surgical remedies that help refresh your look with no downtime.
I adopted the quote, “Invest In Your Skin. It Is Going to Represent You For A Very Long Time.” I advanced to chemical peels to help my acne scars. Both the Microderm and peels are more aggressive ways to exfoliate the skin. As you can see, there are many different peels to benefit one’s skin.
In 2014, I moved onto the Hydrafacial, three steps in 30 minutes, according to their brochure. Cost: $150.00.
♦ Cleanse & Peel: Uncover as new layer of skin with gentle exfoliation and relaxing resurfacing
♦ Extract & Hydrate: Remove debris from pores with painless suction. Nourish with intense moisturizers that quench skin.
♦ Fuse & Protect: Saturate the skin’s surface with antioxidants and peptides to maximize glow.
My créme de la crème formula, the Trophy Skin Facial. Cost: $229.00. The pamphlet says it all. The most popular facial! Re-energize your skin’s natural beauty for an award-winning skin.
The five-step treatment:
♥ Special Enzyme for Gentle Exfoliation
♥ Light Chemical Peel
♥ Nano-Skin Conditioning with Growth Factor Serum
♥ Topped Off with a Hydrating, Growth Factor Infused Oxygen Blast
♥ Red Light Therapy for Collagen Stimulation (sometimes a blue light to kill acne-causing bacteria)
Please note all the different facial treatments shared, performed by my licensed skin care specialist, Nadine Quava. For more clinically advanced skin care tips, follow Nadine on Facebook. If you live in Central Pennsylvania, visit theskincarecoach.com.
We Baby Boomers are redefining aging. People are living and working longer. Didn’t you hear, 60 is the new 40? You know my new beauty secret: the Trophy Skin Facial. What is your winning beauty secret? Do tell in the comments section.
Thank you for reading. Have a fabulous and stylish week.
Yes, you are the new beauty secret. Your face is radiant and I am sure your good genes also contribute to your Fantastic look. Would love to say that I have a secret beauty treatment, but I don’t. I hardly wear make-up, wash my face twice per day & use a skin renewing serum at night. I love your outfit and those Shooze. . .
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Neti,
Hi! You are fortunate that you are a natural beauty with no need neither for facials nor makeup. I saw on one of your IG posts that you love the sun. Perhaps Vitamin D is the answer.
Neti,
Hi! You are fortunate that you are a natural beauty, not needing foundation or special beauty treatments. Perhaps it’s your genes and all the Vitamin D you get every day.
Oh..I do need foundation for the sun & dark age spots on my face, i just don’t like it. As for my wrinkles and fine lines I am OK with them. Thanks Sis.