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At The Skin Lounge, we are passionate about educating women over 35 about the art of graceful aging by integrating corrective skincare, treatments, and sustainable daily habits. Follow along on the blog to discover valuable tips, insights, and techniques for healthy, glowing skin.

Winterize your Skin
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Winterize your Skin

Many of my clients are concerned with uneven skin color and hyperpigmentation. Learn what causes hyperpigmentation and what you can do about it.

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Help for Hyperpigmentation
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Help for Hyperpigmentation

Many of my clients are concerned with uneven skin color and hyperpigmentation. Learn what causes hyperpigmentation and what you can do about it.

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Best Sunscreens for 2021
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Best Sunscreens for 2021

Still not wearing sunscreen? I’m here to tell you that it’s never too late to start. There’s no better day than today to make the commitment to add an SPF to your morning routine. Here are four highly recommended mineral-based sunscreens to get you started.

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What is Fibroblast Skin Tightening?
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What is Fibroblast Skin Tightening?

Plasma Fibroblast Skin Tightening is a revolutionary low risk, minimal downtime skin tightening treatment. It is rapidly becoming the go-to procedure for women and men looking for anti-aging alternatives to cosmetic facial surgery and injectibles.

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Amna’s Skin Story
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Amna’s Skin Story

If you’ve been looking for proof of what a quality skincare line and regimen can do for a complexion, you’re going to find it here—today! 

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Lexie’s Retinol Story
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Lexie’s Retinol Story

If you’re in your 40’s, you’ve likely seen them. It’s as if they came out of nowhere! One day you had none, the next day some. And the next year a few more. 

I’m talking fine lines and wrinkles. 

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Retinoids vs. Retinol
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Retinoids vs. Retinol

According to Dr. Des Fernandes, Founder and Scientific Director of Environ® Skin Care, everything that defines healthy-looking skin is a direct result of vitamin A. It is the only known molecule that helps keep the skin healthy and helps to provide anti-aging benefits. When applied topically, derivatives of vitamin A may help reverse signs of sun damage and aging, prevent acne flare-ups, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, large pores and brown spots.

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Dermarolling at Home
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Dermarolling at Home

To roll or not to roll? That is the question. Dermarolling—a form of skin needling and microneedling—has rapidly grown in popularity in the world of at-home skincare. If you’ve yet to give it a try, you may be wondering what the benefits are and how to get started. Well, I’m here to help!

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Is Permanent Makeup for You?
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Is Permanent Makeup for You?

Semi-permanent Ombre Brow Shading is one of my most popular treatments at The Skin Lounge, and for good reason! Ombre brows offer a softer, more natural brow than microblading—and lasts longer—on average 3 years!

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