is your 14 step skincare routine not cutting it?
We know the skin care world can be so overwhelming. We are living in a time where there are so many products, treatments, hacks, and other “viral” skin care trends bombarding you constantly at a rapid rate. While we don’t want to discourage you from rubbing snail mucin all over your face and we will certainly not call you out for still using that Aveeno face scrub from 2004 (actually we probably will for this one), we are just here to gently remind you that sometimes getting back to the basics is where you should start.
The Modern Vitality motto is all about skin barrier health and shifting how we think about skin and skin care. The skin is the largest organ on the human body and should be treated with the same tender loving care you give your other vital organs like your heart, your liver, and your gut. So our key to maintaining healthy, glowing skin is taking care of that skin barrier. Your skin barrier is a crucial element that often gets overlooked and forgotten (this is where the snail mucin and aveeno scrub come in). Again, we are here to offer a comforting piece of expertise and remind you that just going back to the basics of skin health is a great starting place. So here are some quick facts and tips and tricks to get your skin health journey started!
It is essential to know that the skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin that protects against environmental stressors like pollution, UV rays, and harsh chemicals. It also prevents moisture loss, keeping your skin hydrated and balanced. A compromised skin barrier can lead to a host of skin issues, such as dryness, irritation, redness, acne, and sensitivity. When your skin’s protective barrier is weakened, it becomes more vulnerable to external irritants and bacteria, making it harder for the skin to repair itself. Factors like too much sun exposure, using skincare products that aren’t right for your skin, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (in our home state of Ohio this is unfortunately common), all can disrupt the skin barrier.
So now take a deep breath and know we are here for you and we have licensed registered nurses and nurse practitioners that can evaluate the health of your skin barrier and recommend treatments that restore its natural function, ensuring your skin remains resilient, protected, and radiant! What is super cool about our spa is we offer free skin care consultations with a goal in mind to start you on a solid skincare routine for supporting your skin barrier and can recommend facials and services that best speak to your skin barrier’s needs. We make each plan specific and modify our products based on your skin’s ever changing needs, while also keeping your wallet in mind.
We make it a point to assess all of our patients as a whole and often we will even dive into wellness, home remedies and treatments, and tailor an advanced skin care protocol if that is what your body needs. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing facial or more advanced skin therapies, investing in your skin barrier health will leave you with healthier, more resilient skin that can better defend against all the things that lead to premature aging and skin damage. Take the time now to get back to the basics and book with us to get you back on track! (Ditch that Aveeno scrub girl!) Book here!