KIKI SKIN & BODY SPA BLOG

Dermaplaning – Exfoliation at Its Best
Want that baby soft skin? Looking to exfoliate and get that fresh face feel? Enter dermaplaning, a method of physical exfoliation using a sterile, surgical scalpel to gently scrape the skin’s surface, removing the top-most layer of dead skin along with fine, vellus hairs. Bye-bye peach fuzz! Dermaplaning is safe for all skin types, although those with inflamed acne should wait until the complexion clears up. There are few to no adverse effects from this treatment and so many upsides. Our licensed estheticians will remove the buildup of dead skin that makes your complexion appear dull and flaky, and can cause breakouts due to clogged

It’s Spring Break Season!
Whether you travel often or take infrequent flights, your skin should be given extra care before, during, and after the trip no matter the distance traveled. With Spring Break approaching, there are many helpful suggestions that the estheticians at Kiki Skin & Body Spa will provide you with to keep your skin from becoming dehydrated while flying to your destination. One suggestion? A facial treatment will prep your skin, and along with the correct products to maintain before and during your trip, your skin will be good-to-go. Consider getting waxed beforehand, not only to smooth out and de-fuzz your skin, but to avoid visiting a

The Joy of Giving & Receiving Gift Certificates
Do you have your holiday gift-giving list completed? Have you given your loved ones some ideas of what you would love to receive? The holiday hustle and bustle is upon us, and it can be exhausting. Visiting your favorite Skin & Body Spa for a relaxing facial treatment or waxing to prepare for the holiday party season is a great way to look and feel rested and rejuvenated. It is also a good time to think about sharing the wonderful spa experience with some names on your gift list. This is your opportunity to check their name off by purchasing a gift certificate for them

Don’t Forget to Treat Your Neck!
Your neck is an extension of your face beyond the jawbone, right down to the décolleté. The skin in this area is very thin and as we age it loses the elasticity, causing it to become saggy. The most obvious sign of aging is the lack of firmness. Photo damage, i.e. brown spots, mottled pigmentation, broken capillaries, and deep lines are also indications of neglect to this delicate area. Neck skin has fewer sebaceous glands; therefore, it is more susceptible to dryness and irritation. The term “Tech Neck” refers to skin laxity and lines that form from looking down at your computer and phone for

Get Your Glow On with Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an effective antioxidant, vital for skin health. There are many makeup products to apply to your face to give the illusion of a glowing complexion, but the best way to achieve a naturally brighter, healthier and youthful skin is to use vitamin C daily, along with moisturizer and sun protection. Vitamin C is one of the few proven anti-aging skin care ingredients. The benefits from its daily use include encouraging collagen production, filling in fine lines and wrinkles, reducing negative effects of sun exposure and scarring, improving hydration, and helping to strengthen skin. Because vitamin C is
