San Dimas Skin Therapy

WHEW! It has been a busy few months! San Dimas Skin will be moving into their new building at the end of April! I look forward to welcoming you all tho our Grand Opening to be announced SOON! Meanwhile, please take advantage of the March special of a Microdermabrasion Facial for only $70! Normally this one runs $90+, so book now! Online booking now available by going to http://SanDimas.SkinCareTherapy.net Thanks everyone for your support and for those who've gone to great lengths to track me down!

Three things you need to know about acne. #1. You are NOT alone! #2. It's NOT your fault! #3. CAN be controlled!

Sorry for the sideways shot. This was an article I wrote that was published in Les Nouvelles Esthitiques & Spa Magazine last year.

This is an email a trained acne specialist received from one of her clients. Those of us trained in THIS method of acne care truly make a difference. He writes, "I've had a break from work during the holidays and it has given me a chance to relax and look back on the year. I want you to know that the single most impactful thing that I did in 2012 was finding your website and scheduling a consultation. I have gotten to the point that I take clear skin for granted, but earlier ...in the year i would go days at a time without leaving my apartment because I was so miserable about my complexion. That was maybe the lowest point in my life. Thank you for offering a product and service that actually works. I don't know what your plans are for your business but I hope you are able to grow it and achieve all the success that you deserve. I'll continue to be a loyal customer but I will never be able to repay you for the positive effect your program has had on my quality of life. Thank you and I hope you have a great 2013" As a skin therapist, there is no greater reward than to see the transformation in the lives we touch.

Let's start with five things you can do TODAY to make a difference in your skin. #1. Eliminate fabric softeners and dryer sheets from your laundry. They contain a waxy substance that can clog follicles. Use dryer balls instead for static electricity. #2. Eliminate all dairy from your diet. Include milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese... Cows are fed hormones that can get into the dairy products and can contribute to acne. If you find it too difficult to eliminate all dairy, a...t least limit it to only one cup per day. #3. Eliminate iodine from your diet. This includes iodized salt, sushi, kelp, supplements and sports bars that contain iodine. Iodine leeches bromides from the body, irritates the follicle and can cause an impaction to form. #4. Do NOT pick your skin! One of the worst things you can do. It may feel like you're getting rid of a lesion, but trust me, you've just spread bacteria, and caused an even bigger problem. Instead, grab a cube of ice. That's right! Ice! Wrap in a paper towel so your fingers don't get too cold, and apply to any inflamed acne for two minutes. A few seconds on the lesion, and a few off, then a few on and a few off... This helps with pain and swelling. We call simple ice the "Secret Sauce" to acne. Two minutes at night and two minutes in the morning. #5. Eliminate "high androgen" foods such as peanuts, peanut oil, peanut butter, corn oil, wheat germ, shellfish, organ meats. As you can see from this partial list, clear skin is not a one-size-fits-all package of products, but is rather a complex and comprehensive issue. It takes a trained esthetician to help with these aspects of your acne skin care.