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What is Retinol?

Newspaper article: Staying safe under Arizona's sun

What is Retinol? Retinol is just another name for the entire vitamin A molecule. It is considered a cosmetic ingredient and found only in non-prescription products (mostly skin care). Retinol can be broken down to become other forms of vitamin…

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Total Strength Serum -NEW!

Newspaper article about neck massages and health

Ever heard of Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38?   It’s a next generation peptide that stimulates collagen I, III, and IV, fibronectin, hyaluronic acid, and laminin 5 to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  PCASkin’s Total Strength Serum contains this ingredient…

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A brow wax & shape can make all the difference!

Assorted wrapped candy bars and lollipops

Beautifully shaped eyebrows with a nice arch are an important part of a polished look. When done well, eyebrow shaping calls attention to your eyes, frames them, and makes them appear more open. But it’s easy to make mistakes when…

Posted in Makeup, Uncategorized, Well-Being

The Benefits of Sports Massage & Stretching!

Diagram comparing healthy skin and damaged skin

Do you live an active lifestyle? Read about the benefits of Sports Massage and Stretching… $39.00 per hour/$19.00 half hour Stretching and massage are two effective techniques that play a beneficial role in both strength training and flexibility training. Massaging…

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Collagen Formation & Topical Vitamin C

Diagram showing collagen booster effects on skin

Collagen and elastin are proteins important in skin composition, and as people age, production of these decreases and the proteins begin to break down. Loss of these proteins results in wrinkles and other signs of aging. Results from clinical trials…

Posted in Detoxification, PCA Skin, Skin Care, Uncategorized, Well-Being

June 2014 Special!

Close-up of brown eye with makeup

Schedule a Chemical Peel, Microdermabrasion or Massage during the month of June.  Exp June 27th 2014 and receive a free brow or lip wax with your service!

Posted in Colorescience Mineral Makeup, Makeup, PCA Skin, Skin Care, Uncategorized

The science behind Clarisonic skin care

Stressed woman and National Stress Awareness Day

Study Objective:  Compare the efficacy and safety of Clarisonic cleansing compared to manual cleansing with a mild cleanser.  Methodology:   30 subjects with moderate to high sebum levels participated in the study The study compared sonic cleansing to manual cleansing,…

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Lypossage Body Contouring & Detoxification

Therapist massaging back with glowing spinal overlay

What is Lypossage? Lypossage is a non-invasive specific blend of massage techniques that contour the body.  Lypossage was developed by Charles W. Wiltsie, III, who after a year study on 100 women using the Lypossage technique the average inch loss…

Posted in Body Contouring, Detoxification, Diet, Exercise, Lypossage, Massage, Uncategorized, Well-Being

Myths/truths about chemical peels

myths/truths about chemical peels When patients hear the words “chemical peel” they have many different thoughts as to what the actual outcome will be. Due to a lot of misinformation readily available on the internet and in the general media, chemical…

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The new facial wash oily/problem

the new facial wash oily/problem PCA SKIN® Certified Professionals and their patients now have an even better formulation of Facial Wash Oily/Problem, tailored toward oily skin types. Facial Wash Oily/Problem from PCA SKIN The addition of gluconolactone is a valuable component that helps clear…

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