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Kiki Skin And Body Spa Andover Ma Blog Eyes Puffiness

CAUSES AND REMEDIES FOR PUFFY EYES

“Puffy eyes” (periorbital edema) refers to swelling around the eye area. The puffiness may occur above or below the eyes and has many causes. The buildup of fluid gives the eyes the puffy appearance. Puffiness (PE) is not the same as having “bags” under the eyes, which is a natural part of aging. Instead, it is a health condition and is usually temporary. Some of these conditions are caused by allergic reactions or infections. Lifestyle causes a person’s body to retain fluid: Lack of adequate sleep Having a diet that is high in sodium Frequently drinking alcohol, causing dehydration Obvious treatment options would be: Cut

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NOT ALL ACIDS ARE CREATED EQUAL

The word Acid has the connotation of a harsh and dangerous substance,  however,  it’s association with skincare is entirely different. The acids in skincare products are from natural sources and have been for a very long time.  The percentage of the acids determines the way the skin will react to them. It is important to apply the appropriate Acid in the correct way to transform your skin without a prescription.  It is possible to avoid irritation and maximize the Acid’s anti-aging effect on the skin.  Even the super-sensitive can use them. Unlike scrubs the skin is not damaged by abrasives, so an Acid is a

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Transitioning Your Skin from Summer to Fall

As Summer winds down, it is time to prepare your skin for the cooler temperatures. Whatever sun damage has been done should be addressed and treated with skin care products and treatments. During the Summer months the skin’s dermis thickens from heavy SPF, sweat and sun. This all gets trapped in the skin. When the season changes, all of that buildup starts to surface, which is why it is normal to have breakouts. It is time to switch from lightweight, oil-free products to a moisturizer that will increase hydration, along with the appropriate serums. Hydration indicates the skin’s water content, while moisture indicates the skin’s

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Teen Facials

It is never too early to begin caring for your skin. The start of puberty is a good guideline to begin Teen Facials. It is the time when skin begins to change and when blackheads, bumps and acne start to appear. Teen Facials will help with those issues along with dehydration, irritation, and sunburn. Regularly-scheduled Teen Facials help to avoid picking at pimples and thus prevent scarring. Healthy, Blemish-Prone skin can improve one’s Self-esteem. Facials can be relaxing and reduce anxiety levels by massaging pressure points on the face that are connected to the body’s systems. Additional Benefits are: Preventing oil and impurities Getting rid of

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Kiki Skin And Body Spa Blog Aging Gracefully

The Meaning of Cellular Turnover

Cellular Turnover occurs naturally. It is the process of shedding dead skin cells that are then replaced with fresh, new, younger and healthier cells. Skin cells start out plump and full of moisture in the bottom layer of the epidermis (one of the outer layers of the skin). As the cells mature they rise through the compact layers of the epidermis, becoming flatter and drier until they reach the surface of the skin. By this point the cells are nothing more than dry flakes of keratin protein waiting to shed. How quickly or slowly this process occurs has to do with several factors including age,

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