I think one of the most important things we can do in life is finding something to be passionate about. The world is full of possibilities and when we put our hearts into something that we love, we create a world of happiness.

There are so many ways to spend our time, with time being our most valuable gift, it is very important that we take into account how we spend it.

People often misconstrue time spent on self-growth as a selfish act, but to truly contribute the best that you have to this world, you have to create a life of happiness for yourself.

My passion is my horses. I spend a large amount of time working with them, and building a partnership to be a competitive barrel racer. Being a competitor takes so much time and work to be physically and mentally prepared. When racing through the barrel pattern as fast as you can, your timing with your horse is everything; focusing on your muscle memory to be in tune with your partner. Not only is it physically demanding but it is mentally challenging. Having a beautiful run in the arena and being a winner, displays you are the strongest in talent and mental toughness combined. I love to learn and my horses teach me something new every day.  It is something I love and it is something that makes me happy.

I challenge you to find something that makes you happy. Make it a point to spend time with your passion. Let it be your serenity and help you create peace within yourself. In turn you will be happy and therefore, you will offer the best you have to the world around you.

“If you give the world the best you have, the best will come back to you.”

Written By Kelsie Smith 4.28.14

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Now, I may have offended some of you with this bold talk.  If so, you can go back to updating your MySpace page.  This isn’t for you.  But from the rest of you, I just ask for 1 more minute of your time and a little honesty.

Underarm hair is nasty.  It looks bad.  It smells bad.  It chews up your deodorant.  It snags and pulls.  It’s wrong and it needs to go.  So unless your “significant other” likes to run her hands through your underarm hair, you have no reason to keep it.  Trust me.  I’ve permanently removed my underarm hair and I haven’t missed it even once!  In fact, I can’t imagine having it back.

If I still haven’t convinced you, then maybe this helps:

Enough said (and seen?).  Now, let’s talk about how to do it.  Yes, you could borrow your wife’s razor, cut yourself up and clog your drain every month, but please don’t even consider shaving.  The only answer here is LASER HAIR REMOVAL.  There is no second option.  Laser hair removal will permanently remove or significantly reduce the hair.  It’s affordable, virtually painless, and easy.  Come and see us at the Elase Medical Spas and let us take care of things from here.

Written by Matt Brinton

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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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