Online Beauty Trends: Why Medi Spas Offer a Safer Alternative
Posted April 22, 2024
The beauty industry is constantly evolving, fueled by online trends about the best ways to care for your skin on sites such as TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. Some of the latest skin care products and techniques from social media are game-changing for driving results for the skin. However, a lot of these trends can be damaging or dangerous when not performed correctly by a licensed professional.
One such trend is Dermaplaning, which promises to leave skin feeling smoother and brighter immediately. If not performed correctly, Dermaplaning carries the risk of cuts and irritation, including acne. You can easily over-exfoliate your skin, which can lead to inflammation, redness, and a compromised skin barrier. To ensure safety and optimal results, I recommend visiting a medical spa for a professional Dermaplaning treatment.
Another technique is oil pulling, which claims to remove blackheads at home by massaging the skin with oil for 10-15 minutes. This technique provides minimal results, if any, for most people with deep blackheads on their nose or chin. Instead, I recommend a SkinWave facial, which can extract blackheads painlessly. This treatment deeply exfoliates the skin with suction and AHA/ BHA serums to remove existing blackheads and prevent them from returning.
When it comes to skin care products, every celebrity or influencer claims to have the next best thing for your skin. They have their own skin care lines or lines they promote for a hefty price tag. The flashy marketing may grab your attention, but they usually won’t deliver better results for your skin. We offer professional grade skin care products that are formulated with clinically proven ingredients and recommended by dermatologists. Professional-grade skin care products provide more comprehensive and long-lasting results for common skin care concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation, or aging.
It’s important to remember that no skin care treatment is one size fits all. Your favorite celebrity or influencer may swear by a particular treatment or product, but this might not be the best treatment for you. Constantly testing different skin care trends may irritate your existing problems or even make them worsen. Always consult with a licensed esthetician who can help you decide if a product or treatment is a good option for your skin type and goals.
