We get asked this question all the time.  And to most of our patient’s surprise the answer is, YES!  

One of the myths regarding skin care is that people need to stop using their “active” products during the summer months.  They have been told that Tretinoin cream will make the skin photosensitive. It is true that the first initial few weeks on a retinoid product will leave you more vulnerable to sun exposure, but that will bounce back to normal quickly.  Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 will keep you out of harms way.

The broad-spectrum sunshield that is included in the Obagi Nu-Derm System is an award-winning formula that provides a high level of protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. It is a non-greasy, PABA-free and fragrance-free formula for all skin types that applies in a sheer, matte finish that feels great on your skin. It is something we should all be wearing, regardless of the time of year.  Sunscreen goes a long way in preventing sun-damaged skin.

While it is true that the active ingredient in a retinoid product is sensitive to sunlight, there is still no need to worry. Tretinoin does most of its work in the first four hours of use and patient’s who are on the Nu-Derm System are using it at night. It doesn’t get applied in the morning.

Finally, the most important point of all to make very clear is this: stopping the use of your Obagi Nu-Derm System in the summer months will cause you to incur more sun damage to your skin.  Isn’t sun damage the reason why we are using Obagi to begin with? Stick to your protocol and continue keeping pigmentation, texture, tone, and laxity issues at bay. Your skin will thank you!

The Obagi Nu Derm Kit is available at all three Elase locations – 801.49.LASER

Written by Andrea McBride

Posted 4.1.14

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We have always been hyper sensitive about our skin because growing up we definitely had our fair share of annoying teenage acne (we will spare you the photographic evidence).

Luckily, we have found a few things that work for us in the skincare world and don’t have to deal with blemishes quite as frequently anymore.

We recently heard about Emage Skin Analysis and decided to go to Elase Spa to test it out.

It sounds intimidating, but it’s actually amazing technology.

By simply taking three different pictures of your face using different lights, they are able to count your pores, see sun damage and find out where future wrinkles will form.

The best part, it is totally FREE!

Anyone can go to Elase and get the analysis done in less than 15 minutes.

They not only tell you a ton about your skin, but you leave with samples of skin care products picked out specifically for your skin needs.

Pretty neat.

We found out that we both have good skin tone, but we have clogged pores around our noses (ewww) and sun damage around our eyes (sunglasses forever and always). They gave us several cleansers, gels and moisturizers to reverse and remedy those issues.

By the way, I would like my future home to be designed after the new Elase location at Station Park in Farmington… it is gorgeous!

We are giving away one laser hair removal membership or 20 units of Botox to 2 lucky people for the new Station Park location!

They have locations in Sugarhouse, Draper and Farmington. Plus, they were just featured in Forbes!

Comment below to enter to win!!!

***You must live in Utah to enter the contest. You have to give us your email address in your comment so that we can contact you if you win.

One person will win the botox another person will win the laser hair removal. Good Luck ***

To schedule your FREE Emage Skin Analysis, call 801.49.LASER today! 

Blog courtesy of www.twintestedblog.com

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Published 2.6.14 Reposted 2.6.14 by Lindsey Walkenhorst

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I have a friend who, like me, is brand ambassadering for Elase (which means we’re being treated for free in exchange for these posts). She recently underwent the skin lightening procedure and told me that it  hurt like a mother in labor!

I was very nervous about this procedure, but I said I would try it and I am a woman of my word.

I was hopeful that hers was painful because she basically had her whole face done.  I was only having a few spots treated.

See the brown spots under my eye and on my cheek on the right side of the photo below?

They’re freckles that have always been there but strangely seem to be getting darker with age.

I’ll be honest, I’ve always been aware they were there, but they’ve never really bothered me all that much especially since I didn’t think there was anything you could do about it anyway.

When they told me I could have them removed, I decided to go for it. I know some people have more spots than I do that that DO bother them quite a bit.  I thought you might like to see what it was like to go though this process.

So here’s my before shot wearing NO facial make-up (just mascara and eyeliner).

Below is the after shot in similar light and with the same level of make-up as before.

What you see are the excellent results of just one treatment. Almost totally gone.

It’s typical to be treated twice if necessary and it all counts as the same appointment, meaning you only pay for one appointment.

Now for the question….Was it painful?  I used this stuff 20 minutes before my appointment. 

I slathered it on my face and rubbed it in good.

They gave me this stress ball to hold. 

Then I was really scared.  If they have to provide something to hold on to, it can’t be good, right?

Then I started my procedure.  I love how glamorous I always look during these procedures.

When you go, rest assured that no one will be there to photograph you.  My favorite part is the steel goggles. They make everyone look so normal and great!

I thought I would just have the two or three spots on my cheek done, but they zapped about 20 of my darkest freckle and sunspots. Did it hurt?  No…It did not.

Despite how this looks, nothing touches you.  It’s exactly the same as laser hair removal, but the settings of the machine are focused and intensified.

I won’t say the procedure was comfortable, but I certainly wouldn’t qualify it as pain. All I felt were the tiniest little zips of energy.  It might have felt like little stings with out the use of the Dr. Numb, but with it, I could have done it all day long with out complaint.

She zapped the main spots with the laser several times.  About an hour after the procedure, I could feel a slight sting in those main spots.  It wasn’t painful, I could just tell that something had happened there.

The spots she zapped darkened WAY up immediately afterward and remained dark, dark for several days.  Apparently I was not thoughtful enough to snap a photo of this to show you.  Oops.  I thought I had.

It takes about a week for your face to fully recover.  The spots turn into tiny scabs and when they fall off, the spots are just gone. I took

these shots 10 day after the procedure.

I’m very happy with the results. I feel like my face looks smoother and less splotchy than ever before. 

If you have dark spots or sun damage that bothers you more than it should and you have some money to throw at the problem, just consider getting them treated.

I highly recommend Elase and not just because they’re paying me to say that.  These people are the experts in this State.  They are professional, have the best equipment and most experienced staff.

You might be able to find it cheaper somewhere else, but do you want a discount laser job on your face?  You get what you pay for and for what my opinion is worth, I say Elase is the way to go.  Watch for specials or packages.  They do their best give offer fair pricing.

If you’re not ready for the laser and don’t think there are any other options, I have it on good authority (I have not tried this system) that this Obagi line of products is basically a miracle for all over complexion correction.

I’m not sure what the system costs, but it’s not cheap.  But, like I said before, you get what you pay for and from the before and after shots I saw, this is a miracle in a bottle.

by Kristin 2013

Originally posted on: http://www.thevocalsokol.com/laser-skin-lightening-utah/2013/09/26/

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