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Topics

• Facial Treatments
• Products
• Waxing Services
• Makeup Services
• Massage Services
• Skin Conditions

1.) It seems like all of my friends are getting facials. Are facials really that important?

Getting monthly facials used to be done as an occasional indulgence.  Today, facials are recognized for being an important maintenance for healthy skin.  Facials are great for clearing out clogged pores, removing dead skin, brightening the skin, relaxing your body and soul and making you feel wonderful!

2.) I noticed that Clin-Spa offers many different types of facials. How do I know which one is right for my skin?

Your skin care therapist (Aesthetician) will determine which treatment is the best for you. During the first visit, all clients fill out a confidential skin health survey which is discussed in detail with you. We talk about products and different treatments you had in the past to determine what will work for you today.

3.) How often should I get a facial?

The time frequency for facials depends on your skin needs as well as your budget and time constraints. Facials can be done on a weekly or bi-monthly basis. For maintenance, clients typically have facials monthly. But for some people an initial series of facials or peels can yield the best results.

4.) My wedding is coming up soon and I was thinking about getting a facial. When is the best time to schedule this?

Ideally, before a big event like your wedding you want to start getting facials and using good products for at least six months to a year in advance of the date. If you want a facial right before your wedding then we suggest doing so at least one week in advance.

5.) What method do you use to remove blemishes from the skin?

To remove blemishes we use our gloved fingers wrapped in tissue and with a very gentle massaging motion we push the debris out of your pores. Professional strength products used in our facials help to prep the skin for easier blemish removal.

6.) I would like to get a facial peel but I don't know what to expect. Please tell me more about your peels.

Clin-Spa facial peels are superficial, rejuvenation treatments that affect only the dead outermost layer of your skin. Our peels range from mild to mid-depth and deep. Mild rejuvenation is included in all of our facials. The after affects of mild peels will be minimal and may create tighter, dryer skin and some mild flaking for one to two days after the facial. Then your skin will be brighter, healthier, and smoother and have a nice glow. In order to see the full benefits of mild rejuvenation we recommend having them in a series of treatments every one to two weeks.

Mid-depth and deep rejuvenation can create a longer recovery period lasting five to seven days. The skin gets extremely dry, tight and red like mild sunburn. Then the skin turns browner, and eventually peels. Results from a mid-depth to deep peel are much more dramatic and include the following:

Benefits of skin peels:

• Smoothes rough, dry skin
• Improves texture of sun damaged skin
• Helps control acne and removes blemishes
• Corrects pigmentation problems
• Builds up the integrity of sensitive skin

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1.) How will my skin care therapist (Aesthetician) determine what skin care products are right for my skin?

During the consultation part of your facial, your aesthetician will discuss a number of things with you in order to make proper recommendations for you skin care regime. We will talk to you about your current product usage, your skin issues and your lifestyle. It's important to look at the whole person when recommending products.

2.) If I use more than one product on my skin after I cleanse (e.g., eye cream, moisturizer, self-tanner, sunscreen), is there a special order to layer the products?

Yes, there is a recommended order to apply your skin care products.  Our rule of thumb is "thinnest to thickest".  After cleansing your skin, the thinnest product (toner) is applied first, then gels, serums, lotions, creams and end with sunscreen.

3.) What exactly is a treatment product?

A treatment product actually feeds the skin with active ingredients that will benefit the skin to make changes. The following are examples of treatment products at Clin-Spa:

• Vitamin A: This is the skin normalizer and will even out your oil and dryness, clear your pores, hydrate, even out your skin tone and give you that healthy glow.
   
• Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a free radical scavenger, helps in the formation of collagen, and reduces pigmentation blemishes.
   
• Epicuren's enzyme: A protein enzyme complex that increases the elasticity and firmness or the skin, reduces pigmentation and regulates the skin's oil and dryness.

4.) My doctor wants me to use hydroquinone to bleach my skin but I noticed your web site says to use with caution. Why should I use hydroquinone with caution?

Hydroquinone is the only ingredient approved by the FDA as a skin lightener. In many countries around the world hydroquinone is either banned or illegal because of the potential damage that can occur. Typical side effects of topical hydroquinone are generally mild when used in low concentrations; however tingling or burning on application and subsequent erythema and inflammation can occur in over 30% of users with higher occurrences in formulations approaching a 5% concentration.

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1.) How often should I get waxed?

Typically clients get waxed every 4 weeks although for the first wax you want to let your hair grow out for as long as possible so the hair growth is all on the same growth stage.

2.) I had my legs waxed but noticed that my legs were not as silky smooth as I would have expected. Please explain why this happened.

Hair grows in three stages. If you chose to start waxing at any given time you may not have given the hair a chance to grow out and get on the same stage of hair growth. When this happens, client's notice they feel stubble growing out right after they waxed. We suggest planning your waxing appointments to let all the hairs grow out which for some people could be four to six weeks.

3.) I would like to get rid of the hairs above my upper lip but a friend told me if I waxed it off then my hair would grow back darker and heavier. Is this true?

Your friend is passing along an "old-wives-tale" about hair waxing. I'm not sure how or why this rumor started. It may be because after we wax we are so amazed with the results that we keep looking at our smooth skin that once had hair. Then when the hair grows back we don't remember how much hair we really had there and we are comparing the new growth to our smooth skin that we remember having just one month ago.

The truth is that waxing removes the hair at the root and when consistently done it gradually destroys the hair root which then causes the hair to grow back thinner and eventually not at all. Everyone knows someone who has over-waxed their brow hairs and is left with very thin brows.

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1.) How do you determine what look and/or colors to use for makeup applications?

During our makeup consultations we ask a lot of questions to determine what each client is looking for. We take into consideration things like where you live, were you work, how much time you have for makeup, etc. We also examine your eye color, hair color and skin to pick out colors which will enhance your facial features.

2.) Why do you use mineral makeup instead of regular liquid makeup?

We use mineral makeup because it's actually good for your skin. Mineral makeup is composed of natural minerals from the earth like zinc and titanium dioxide. These ingredients are anti-inflammatory which mean they calm red, irritated skin as well as help heal acne and rosacea. Mineral makeup does not "clog" the skin or melt of in hot weather like traditional liquid makeup. The products we prefer are pressed mineral compacts as appose to loose minerals which can be messy and hard to use. Our mineral makeup is four products in one; foundation, powder, concealer and SPF 20.

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1.) How does reiki and energy healing work?

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a method of natural healing based on the application of Universal Life Force Energy. Reiki is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing.  Reiki healing is very simply performed. The practitioner places his or her hands upon the person to be healed with the intent for healing to occur, and then the energy begins flowing. The energy knows where to go, and what to do once it gets there.  Reiki is capable of healing anything because it works at very fundamental levels of reality. Most people will find themselves experiencing a deep relaxation and rejuvenation during a Reiki-session.

2.) How do I decide whether to get a Swedish or deep tissue massage?

The first thing to consider is how much work do you want to do while you are receiving massage?

Deep Tissue work requires the client to synchronize their deep breathing with the instructions and work of the therapist.

Swedish massage, on the other hand, requires very little repositioning once you are comfortable on the table and some clients even get into a sleep-like state during parts or most of a Swedish massage. The pressure used in Swedish massage can range from light, medium, to deep with long gliding strokes.

The second question when choosing a style of massage is, what type of effect on the central nervous system are you looking for?

If you want to experience deep mental relaxation, then choose a Swedish massage. You can still request the amount of pressure the therapist applies. Because deep tissue work requires more focus and effort from the client, the central nervous system is calm and alert following the session and you feel refreshed and mentally focused.

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1.) I have tried everything for my acne and oily skin. What do you recommend?

You are not alone in experiencing acne. Men and women, young and older have experienced or are experiencing some form of acne at one point in their life.

Here are our suggestions for acne:

• Wash twice at night. The first cleanse is to remove any makeup, dirt, grime, pollution, sunscreen, etc. The second time is to actually cleanse the skin. When cleansing the skin, always wash your hands first. Then wash your face with lukewarm water using your fingers or gauze pads in upward, circular motions.
   
• Use a glycolic toner to degrease the skin and prepare it for treatment products.  In order for treatment products to work appropriately, your skin must be completely free of all sebum.
   
• After toning and cleansing, apply vitamin A (retinol) to entire face and neck.  Then apply an exfoliation product to the whole face or spot treat the blemished area.  You may also want to treat blemished skin with other blemish treatments that contain anti-bacterial/lightening/anti-inflammatory, and drying ingredients.
   
• Avoid the sun because this causes the skin to thicken which can lead to skin that is more easily obstructed by a blemish.
   
• Make sure your diet is healthy; rich in fruits and veggies-avoiding sugar and white flour and supplements with vitamins A, B5, C, D, E, Zinc and Selenium.
   
• Avoid iodine and fast food.
   
• For some people, antibiotics and/or hormonal therapy (birth control pill) may be necessary.
   

2.) I moisturize all the time but my skin still feels dry. What can I do?

Moisturizing dry skin is like putting a Band-Aid on a sore. It feels good when we immediately moisturize, but if we don't keep applying the cream our skin gets dry again. You need to take steps to actually change or improve your skin by using products that correct your dryness.

Do this for dry skin:

• Use a mild foaming or gentle cleanser.
   
• Apply vitamin A to relieve and normalize dry skin as well as to exfoliate the dead, top layer so other products can penetrate.
   
• If your skin is thin and sensitive use a barrier moisturizer to protect it from the elements especially in very dry or cold climates.
   
• Moisturize from the inside out by taking oral supplements like ultra purified fish oil, evening primrose oil, flaxseed, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
   
• It's true; drink plenty of water…more than you think. At least an ounce of purified or filtered water for half of your body weight.
   
• Eat well! Fruits and veggies, salmon, eggs, and almonds. Avoid sugar and white flour.
   
• Exercise every day. Aim for some form of cardio, strength and flexibility training.

3.) Can you please tell me how to recognize the signs of skin cancer?

Skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) can appear as red, scaling skin that scabs and doesn't heal. It may also have a white bump that looks like a wart. Basal cell carcinoma can appear as white, shiny bumps or can have tiny blood vessels around the border. Consult a dermatologist if you have a spot that you are unsure of and does not go away.

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