Dealing with Shingles

Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is caused by the chickenpox virus. It generally appears in older adults or people who have weak immune systems. Coming in the form of a rash on one side of the body, it can result in blisters that are painful to deal with. Should you suffer from shingles, our Tacoma Botox clinic offers the following tips on dealing with it: Try to keep from picking at or scratching your blisters. If not aggravated, they...

Posted on October 20, 2014

Daily Skin Care for Adult Acne

Do you suffer from adult acne? It’s not an uncommon affliction. Fortunately, there are ways you can deal with your acne that will minimize the occurrence and severity of your breakouts. Try taking the following advice from our Tacoma Botox clinic on how to clean and care for an acne-prone face: Don’t wash your face more than twice a day, if you can avoid it. Overcleansing leaves your skin vulnerable. After all, it is a common misconception that acne is...

Posted on October 6, 2014

What is Eczema?

If you think that you or a member of your family may be suffering from eczema, our Botox clinic in Tacoma has the facts you need. Eczema is an inflammation of the skin, typically manifesting as an itchy, dry, red patch. You can get eczema on any part of your body, though it most typically appears on the face, neck, elbows, knees, wrists, ankles, and groin. Though most people will outgrow eczema after infancy, some people will continue to be...

Posted on September 22, 2014

Avoiding a Bad Botox Experience

Some people get a little nervous about going to our Tacoma Botox clinic because they have heard stories about people around the country suffering unfortunate side effects from their Botox treatments. Indeed, there have been a number of Botox patients who did not have a good experience with their Botox clinics, suffering botulism poisoning or infections from poorly maintained equipment. The good news is that this is far from typical, and is largely due to unscrupulous business practices that you...

Posted on August 18, 2014

Hard Water is Hard on Your Face

Does your skin tend to feel particularly tight after you cleanse? If your cleanser isn’t too harsh, this may point to a problem in the water itself. Our Tacoma Botox clinic recommends installing water filters in your home to help preserve your skin against the effects of hard water. Hard water contains a large amount of undissolved minerals, like lead, dolomite, and calcium carbonate. These minerals can potentially break down the collagen in your healthy skin cells, rendering them vulnerable...

Posted on August 4, 2014

Your Nighttime Skincare Routine

Our Tacoma Botox clinic has previously discussed the importance of sleep on your skin’s health. In order to fully take advantage of the healing powers of sleep, there are certain measures you can take to maximize healing and minimize the potential for unnecessary damage. Consider the following routine for when you settle down for the night: Take a Warm Bath: A good, warm soak is a great way to relax and get ready to sleep. Unwind in a bath, washing...

Posted on July 21, 2014

Late Night Snacking and Your Skin

Your sleep cycle is an important part of your skin’s health. This is the time when your skin takes care of a lot of its upkeep, repairing damage and ideally restoring a healthy, youthful appearance. However, a few wrong choices can rob you of this valuable experience, instead giving you puffy, blotchy, or dry skin upon waking. It is for this reason that our Botox clinic in Tacoma advises that you consider the food and drink you indulge in before...

Posted on July 7, 2014

Do I Need a Toner?

The world of skin care products has blown up from its simple beginnings, and one product that is starting to fall between the cracks is toner. The purpose of this product has long been to clear away lingering remnants of oil and dead skin cells, a job that really ought to be covered by a good enough cleanser. With this in mind, many of the skin-health savvy clients at our Tacoma Botox clinic are wondering: do I really need to...

Posted on June 16, 2014

Make Your Own Organic Cold Cream!

Are you big into skin care, but don’t care for the costly or non-organic cold creams on the market? Our Tacoma Botox clinic has the solution for you! With the help of some simple household ingredients, you can make your own cold cream at home. Just follow this recipe: Assemble the following ingredients: 1 tbsp jojoba oil 8 tbsps vegetable shortening Several drops of an essential oil, like lavender, cardomom, eucalyptus, lemongrass, or lemon balm. Combine the oil and the...

Posted on June 2, 2014

What’s the Deal with Dysport?

A while back, an alternative to Botox came out in the form of Dysport. Ever since then, many people have been wondering whether or not this product could give them better results for their anti-wrinkle needs. In case you’re among these people, consider the following advice from our Tacoma Botox clinic. In many ways, Dysport is very similar to Botox. They both make use of the same toxin in largely the same way. Therefore, you can generally expect the same...

Posted on May 19, 2014