SKIN DEEP

Gone are those days of basking in the sun for hours with baby oil. What? Yes, it's true. I was a child of the 70's after all. It seems I was trying my hardest to make my fair Irish skin what it was not meant to be. Sure, I looked tan and "healthy" but it was all too consuming and exhausting and turns out ~ DAMAGING. So many burns, so much time and money waisted in tanning beds. Ahhh, if only I knew then what I know now....blah, blah, blahhhhG (thank goodness for the faux tan).
Thankfully, times have changed and so has my lifestyle. Now, I'm a Licensed Esthetician (Skin Care Specialist). So, it's my job to take care of my skin and help others do the same. Although my sun damage has been done, it doesn't mean I can't make a difference in the health of my skin now. I don't think it's ever too late to care for yourself and truly see healthy results. There are many things we can do without having to "go under the knife"(not that I'm opposed to that) that will change the way our skin looks and feels.
HERE ARE A FEW TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. REGIMEN: Have a skincare routine that you follow regularly, using quality products that produce great results for your special skin care needs. I recommend starting with the basics; cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize....and then eventually build on that. I use a great product called Naturopathica. To learn more visit www.naturopathica.com
2. FACIAL: Get a professional facial. The one question I get asked most often is, "How often should I get a facial". My answer is this: While this can be different for each individual, a good "rule of thumb" is to remember to get a facial with each changing season ~ so, 4 times a year. However, the more attention you pay to your skin...the healthier it will be. I have some clients that come to me once a month and some once a week. Also, the trick is to invest in the appropriate product to maintain the health of your skin between visits. Visit www.terraskycenter.com and call for a facial appointment 908.277.1222.





3. DOCTOR: Find a great dermatologist and go for your yearly check-ups! I've found someone I highly recommend, Dr. Lisa Coppa at the Laser + Skin Institute in Chatham, NJ. L+SI utilizes the latest technological advancements to offer a wide range of treatments for all dermatological concerns such as skin cancer, eczema, acne and hair loss. I've gotten Photo Dynamic Therapy, which is a laser treatment that successfully addresses precancerous sun damage. I'm very happy with my results! For more info. go to http://www.lsinj.com

4. PROTECT: Wear a sunscreen with UVA AND UVB protection and then enjoy the warmth of the sun and get some vitamin D! I recommend Anthelios SX. Visit http://www.anthelios.com for detailed information.














5. DIET : A poor diet can create major skin problems. Since you are what you eat, eating more health conscious meals; whole foods rather than processed, organic fruits & veggies, fish and a low carb/refined sugar diet, will make a big difference in the health of your skin. I recommend Marian Buck-Murray MA HHC. She's a Nutrition Coach and Longevity Diet Specialist. Contact info: marian@goodfoodsolutions.com 973-762-6727