Skin Deeper — Alayne's Blog

Hyaluronic Acid. Yeah, we know - that “acid” bit sounds kind of scary. Generally people do everything they can to avoid having acid on their skin - especially their face - but this acid isn’t that type of acid. In fact Hyaluronic Acid doesn’t have any burning properties at all. Phew! So, what is it and why is it important? Read on.

Hyaluronic…

Ever since I was a pre-teen, I have dealt with skin imperfections. When you’re 13 and 14-years-old, it’s only normal. After all, I wasn’t the only person with a few pimples here and there—it seemed like all my classmates had their fair share of the occasional breakout. Some of my peers even had faces full, but no one bothered to make a comment, or care, it was just how we all looked in middle school…

For many people, hyperpigmentation - or dark/brown spots on the skin - are one of their biggest complexion concerns. These nuisances are typically caused by inflammation or UV exposure that cause the skin to overproduce melanin in an effort to protect itself. Changes in hormone levels,…

As you can see from our not-so-subtle title, the Skinterns are back! We know it must feel like forever! When we launched the skintern program last year it was a huge success - so huge that the skinterns we were training got up to speed and were promoted from their skintern positions to full-time skincare experts, which…

This time of year there’s always lots of talk about Vitamin D. After a long (exceedingly long this year!) winter, people are psyched to get outdoors and replenish their depleted Vitamin D stores, since it’s a vitamin that requires the sun to be produced naturally in your body. However, as important as stocking up on Vitamin D is in the warm months, one of the most important vitamins…

If you spend any time online or reading magazines trying to hash out what the best skincare routine for you will be, you may walk away feeling a bit overwhelmed. From cleansers to oils, toners to astringents, masks and peels it can seem like the perfect skincare routine could easily take up a significant chunk of your daily time - and money. Thankfully though,…

After almost 17 years in business we realize that a one-treatment-fits-all approach doesn’t always fit the needs of what you may need on the day of your service. We have designed a new collection of treatments based on the notion that sometimes when you schedule your appointment you may think you and your skin or body needs that service, but on the actual day your needs may have…

Winter weather can be harsh on your skin and we often have clients coming in with questions about dry skin looking for a hydrating fix. The thing is, however, sometimes the issue isn’t dry skin - it’s dehydrated skin. And yes, although it may sound like they’re essentially the same thing, there is a difference.

Dry Skin

We don’t mean to brag (okay, maybe we do) but… our facials are special. We see ourselves as not only supreme caretakers of your skin, but also of your precious soul when you enter our treatment space. Simply put, we care. Ask any of our regular clients who have given us the privilege of caring for them over the last sixteen years. We do more than simply complete a facial, recommend…

Every year around this time - the beginning of January - countless women and girls sit around making resolutions to take better care of themselves. They resolve to do things like eat healthier, go to the gym daily, and start taking A+ care of their skin. The thing is, many people’s resolutions fall by the wayside within a few short weeks as life takes over. Getting to the gym every…