Shopping Cart: What to Look for in Laser Hair Removal
With so many Laser Hair Removal options available today, the search for the “right one” can be daunting. Here are a few questions any savvy consumer should ask when deciding which laser hair removal provider is best for them:
Q. What type of machine is it?
A. Kalologie Skincare uses the Palomar Starlux system for safe, comfortable hair removal. Unlike many traditional lasers, the Starlux uses visible spectrum light (like the colors you see in a rainbow) to effectively reduce hair growth. No ultraviolet or infrared rays are ever used at Kalologie Skincare.
Q. Is it safe?
A. The Palomar StarLux system is one of the few permanent hair removal systems on the market that is safe for all skin tones, including african american skin.
Q. Do you offer a guarantee on the service?
A. Kalologie Skincare is so confident in the laser hair removal services provided that a three-year limited guarantee is offered. Details and policies are covered in a complimentary consultation prior to treatment.
Skin Tightening after Pregnancy
One of the most frustrating challenges for post-partum women is loose skin on the abdomen. While the underlying muscles respond to diet and excercise, all the sit-ups in the world cannot tighten slackened skin. Fortunately, the latest body treatments from Thermage can effectively address this issue for many people. The latest in body contouring treatments by Thermage penetrate more deeply and tighten more effectively than older versions of the technology, providing a faster, more effective and more comfortable experience. Treatment details and pricing are available during a free consultation.
Eyes Need Skin Care Treatments Too!
Looking for a simple and affordable way to bring your skin care regimen to the next level? An eye product of course! The eyes, are an often neglected area of daily routine care, but when properly taken care of can make a dramatic impact on one’s overall youthful appearance. Such delicate and thin tissue is susceptible to a wide variety of concerns, such as dehydration, which leads to fine lines and wrinkles or dark circles, which can turn an otherwise fresh face into a tired and dull individual. While so many products exist on the market to target the eyes, it is essential to find a formula with results-oriented ingredients to target these common concerns.
Illuminate Eye Renewal Cream was created by Kalologie to provide instant and long lasting hydration, defend against free radical damage and brighten dark and delicate tissue. By combining a Botanical Crystal Complex, Mulberry Extract and Spin Trap, the results are sure to please the most skeptical of consumers. The powerful combination of antioxidants assists in protection against free radicals and oxygen helps improve the cellular structure. Illuminate’s signature formula immediately diffuses light which provides a dewy glow, and with continued daily use the retention and attraction of moisture minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.
An added bonus? Celebrity favorite, Illuminate doubles as a firming and hydrating lip treatment, which means more bang for your buck.
Illuminate Eye Renewal Cream, available at all Kalologie locations and online – $150.
Why are sulfate-free cleansers important?
Recent studies have shown that sulfates cause a variety of skin maladies, especially with sensitive skin. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) strips moisture and oil from the skin and disturbs our skin’s natural barrier. This causes an overproduction of oil, which can be problematic on acne prone skin.
The good news is that most skin care lines are now recognizing how irritating sulfates are so it is becoming easier to find skincare lines that are sulfate-free and offering sulfate-free products. Kalologie Labs has developed two cleansers that are sulfate-free and desirable for all skin types. Purify is an all around great gentle cleanser that can be used morning and night. Clarify is great for nighttime use and is ideal for acne prone skin or even for a good clean that will dissolve dead skin cells on the surface in an effective yet gentle way.
What’s In YOUR Product? Label Reading Tips.
Many know there is important information to be gleaned from the ingredients listed on the packaging of personal care products, but few know exactly what to look for. Since the list of debatable ingredients is long and polysyllabic, it’s a good strategy to know a few basics of label reading to simplify the process of product selection.
Standard to any ingredient deck is the order in which ingredients are listed. The first ingredients listed comprise a larger percentage of the formulation than do those at the bottom of the list. This is useful in determining how dilute a product is; if the benefits of a specific ingredient are sought, then it will ideally appear toward the top of the ingredient deck.
When trying to rule out products containing specific ingredients, think of the acronym “SPA”: Sulfates, Parabens and Artificial colors/fragrance. Sulfates are harsh foaming agents included in most facial cleansers and shampoos to create lather and dissolve oil. Though some experience no side effects whatsoever, others report dryness, irritation, and allergic response; some studies even indicate links to cancer. Parabens and urea are the most common synthetic preservatives utilized in personal care products. Parabens have been indicated in studies to cause everything from allergic response to hormonal and developmental disorders. Urea has been found to release formaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen and respiratory irritant. Artificial colors and fragrance are “disguises” for a product which might otherwise be thought unappealing. Whatever their esthetic contribution, they have both been indicated as possible links to cancer. Though disagreement continues within the scientific community as to the overall safety of the mentioned ingredients, studies suggest that each at least requires further examination.
