Skincare Blog

Once upon a time, four years ago, there was the patient who would not stop picking at a (perceived) pimple on her chin. She persisted with her squeezing and picking until she literally reached the bone.

Even the best-intentioned sunscreen user may run into questions from time to time… Is it OK to use last year’s sunscreen? Do you need different sunscreen for your face versus body? What is the difference between a mineral sunscreen and a chemical one?!  Is my sun protection bad for the environment?? Naomi Fenlin, owner of… Read more »

With SO much skincare and beauty advice floating around, it can be really hard to discern which nuggets to believe and which to discard. Below the About Face team debunks 7x common skincare inaccuracies. (Have you heard / read something that you don’t know whether or not to believe? Feel free to run it by… Read more »

As an adult who has been obsessed with sunscreen protection for the past 10+ years, I’d be lying if I said that the process was easy. Or fun. Surrounded by ALL of the proof anybody could possibly need to KNOW  the neccesary responsibility that is frequent sunscreen application, (plus the first-hand joy of getting multiple… Read more »

It doesn’t matter how many times you are told that sun exposure is bad for your skin. The negative impact doesn’t usually happen right away, and it can be easy to shrug off warnings and advice, and convince yourself that none of that bad stuff will happen to you.

A new survey reveals the average daily cost of how much an American woman spends on her face.  In a recent SkinStore customer survey, it was discovered that the average American spends $8.00 a day on skincare products, with the average women applying a whopping 16 products minimum to their face – before even leaving the house. At first, this… Read more »

Korea is currently the hot-bed for all the newest, most innovative beauty trends and treatments. Sheet-masks. Micro-tox. Fabled skincare routines that consist of 50+ steps. The latest and greatest developments in the beauty world all are stemming from Korea, which is an obvious indication of the culture’s insatiable interest for aesthetics. For roughly the past… Read more »

Surveying the counter-space in my bathroom, it is clear I have a problem with hoarding skincare products*. Each genre is clustered together; my assortment of facewashes buttress the right-hand side, followed by an impressive collection of serums, antioxidants, moisturizers, and other ointments and potions that promise healthy, vibrant skin. With a plethora of beautifully packaged,… Read more »

Come along and ride on our fantastic voyage!   Do you know all of the services we offer? Try one session of each of our 6x most popular treatments (within one year) and you’ll get a FREE Latisse 5mL Kit*. (The better to help with your beauty sight-seeing. Value is roughly $185.) 1. FACIALS Pamper… Read more »

If you’re still making excuses about sunscreen, maybe this video will change your mind.Artist Thomas Leveritt had women and men of all ages view their faces under an ultraviolet lens, and the results were shocking! An ultraviolet camera is like the truth serum of skin care: it shows both your future and your past, and there?s no way to hide anything.

April brings more than showers… With the 122nd Boston Marathon commencing on April 16, 2018, and the warmer weather encourarging everyone to get outside and be active, we thought we’d discuss skin safety practices for those that take to the course of spending a portion of their daily routine running outside. The quintess­ential runner’s uniform… Read more »

Cannabis is having a moment. As laws and regulations on the substance gradually lighten, more research and products tout its benefits for skin care. Along with skin-soothing properties, there is reason to believe that cannabinoids can effectively treat a number of common skincare concerns, ranging from psoriasis to acne. Inflammation relief is the most promising… Read more »

This acid has an acne-fighting reputation—and for good reason. We’ve all been there: You wake up, trudge to the bathroom, only to discover that another pimple has popped up overnight. What gives?! As an adult, you’re probably sick of acne flare-ups and wondering why this issue is plaguing you long past puberty. Clearly, whatever products… Read more »

We are so happy to introduce you to Melissa Martinez, the latest member to the About Face family. Melissa brings 4-years of expertise to her role as Medical Assistant, and her warmth, knowledge and empathy make her an excellent addition to your treatment experience. We hope these Top-10-Melissa-Questions will help you to feel like you… Read more »

Congratulations on your Sculptra treatment! Whehter you treated your face or your body, the Sculptra after-care instructions are the same. To insure the best possible results, please follow these after-care tips: 5-5-5 Rule Massage the treated-areas for 5-minutes, 5-times a day, for 5-days after treatment. This “massage” should consist of mid-pressure rubbing all along the… Read more »

  Watch this dollop of Restylane Lyft disappear instantly when doused with Vitrase: There are SO many things to love about dermal-filler, but one of the best things about it? DERMAL-FILLERS* ARE COMPLETELY REVERSIBLE! Whether for aesthetic or safety reasons, if your HA-filler needs to be removed — it just needs a hit of Vitrase**… Read more »