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eauty<br />
/ by Maggie Husami<br />
Dr. Maggie Husami<br />
works out of the Mesa<br />
Derma <strong>Health</strong> Skin &<br />
Laser clinic. Derma<br />
<strong>Health</strong> has served<br />
over 50,000 patients<br />
at five locations in the<br />
Phoenix metropolitan<br />
area. It is ranked as a<br />
top 1 percent med-spa<br />
in the nation and is the<br />
No. 1 provider of facial<br />
fillers and Botox in the<br />
Southwest. Learn more<br />
at dermahealthinstitute.<br />
com.<br />
Skin Reset<br />
Revitalize post-winter from the inside out<br />
Bring on the warmer weather and sunshine, springtime is<br />
officially here. The season allows people to push the reset button<br />
after the winter blues. While they are focusing on tidying up their<br />
homes – thanks Marie Kondo – there is a good chance another<br />
important element of spring cleaning is being neglected. Skin<br />
deserves to be revitalized, especially after experiencing damaging<br />
winter conditions. Whether it’s the wintertime goodies affecting<br />
the digestive system, pesky bacteria clogging pores or dryness<br />
that won’t go away, transitioning between seasons can be tough<br />
on skin. Here are our suggestions to “spark joy” in your complexion<br />
and retune it back to its most radiant, healthy state.<br />
Eating for Vibrant<br />
Skin<br />
Nutritious foods are<br />
just as important as<br />
the products placed<br />
on the skin. Replace<br />
foods that have<br />
refined sugar and<br />
dairy with those rich<br />
in vitamins, minerals<br />
and antioxidants.<br />
Chia seeds, flaxseed<br />
and walnuts are high<br />
in omega-3s, which<br />
have skin strengthening<br />
benefits. Vitamin<br />
C, found in foods<br />
such as berries, citrus<br />
fruits and leafy<br />
greens, brightens<br />
the complexion and<br />
boosts collagen.<br />
Sweet potatoes,<br />
carrots, spinach<br />
and kale are full of<br />
vitamin K, which can<br />
help with skin cell<br />
turnover and elasticity.<br />
Drinking water is<br />
also essential to optimal<br />
skin health by<br />
keeping it hydrated,<br />
fighting wrinkles and<br />
flushing out toxins<br />
from the body.<br />
Essential<br />
Ingredients<br />
The winter may be<br />
over, but skin damage<br />
is still lurking<br />
around. Gently exfoliate<br />
dryness, deeply<br />
cleanse and continue<br />
to moisturize the<br />
skin. Ingredients<br />
such as salicylic<br />
and glycolic acid<br />
can rid the skin of<br />
bacteria that causes<br />
acne and blemishes.<br />
Hyaluronic acid<br />
restores moisture to<br />
dehydrated skin and<br />
helps treat fine lines.<br />
SPF is crucial at all<br />
times throughout the<br />
year, but spending<br />
more time outside<br />
means that more<br />
protection is needed.<br />
Ingredients in products<br />
at the store have<br />
a different potency<br />
than the ingredients<br />
at products available<br />
in a medical setting.<br />
Consult a professional<br />
for the right<br />
regimen.<br />
Professional<br />
Services<br />
Services in a medical<br />
setting can jump-start<br />
skin care and ensure<br />
that the correct<br />
option is being used.<br />
At-home tools and<br />
treatments can temporarily<br />
mimic results,<br />
but services by<br />
health and aesthetic<br />
practitioners provide<br />
safe and long-lasting<br />
outcomes. More<br />
than just a facial, a<br />
HydraFacial removes<br />
dead skin cells and<br />
extracts impurities<br />
while simultaneously<br />
cleansing, hydrating<br />
and moisturizing<br />
with potent serums.<br />
Epiblading, or dermaplaning,<br />
delivers an<br />
extra level of exfoliation<br />
by getting rid of<br />
vellus hairs and dead<br />
skin cells, leaving<br />
behind fresh, glowing<br />
skin.<br />
Cellular Level<br />
Transformation<br />
Medical-grade treatments<br />
create change<br />
deep in the cellular<br />
level, addressing the<br />
root of the issue.<br />
Microdermabrasions<br />
remove the top layer<br />
of dry, dead skin<br />
through exfoliation<br />
and stimulate production<br />
of collagen and<br />
elastin. To take it one<br />
step further, a VI Peel<br />
uses special acids<br />
and vitamins to erase<br />
fine lines, wrinkles<br />
and enlarged pores<br />
while also building<br />
collagen and elastin<br />
to tighten skin.<br />
Topical methods are<br />
temporarily helpful<br />
in providing the glow<br />
you are seeking, but<br />
medical-grade treatments<br />
provide cellular<br />
change that will<br />
get winter skin radiant<br />
for the spring.<br />
54 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 04/19
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