Keeping Your Skincare Routine Simple

There is a slew of products out there to help you maintain healthy skin. It can be easy to get overwhelmed, trying to bombard your face with a shelf full of cleansers, creams, masks, retinoids, exfoliants, dietary supplements, and more. Unfortunately, going overboard with your skincare routine can rarely do you as much good as you think it will. First of all, getting too complex with your routine makes it less likely that you’re going to stick to the routine...

Posted on November 7, 2016

The Skin-Friendly Diet

When you visit our Tacoma Botox clinic for a Botox treatment, you want the effects to last for as long as possible. A single treatment can keep your face wrinkle-free for months, but in the meantime there are many ways you can work to cultivate a stronger, natural health in your skin. One of the best places to start is your diet. When planning a skin-friendly diet, there are four major groups to account for: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin...

Posted on October 7, 2016

Facial Expressions After Botox

Our Tacoma Botox clinic’s staff often receive questions about showing emotions after Botox injections. This is due to the idea that one’s face is paralyzed after treatment, which is, thankfully, not exactly true. Of course, Botox will reduce the activity of certain muscles, to help “relax” the wrinkles above them and also impede further wrinkling; this is what makes it so effective. That said, Botox is administered very carefully to particular muscles, and usually in extremely small amounts. By working...

Posted on September 15, 2016

Lip Augmentation

The Ideal Candidate According to experts, lip augmentation works well with women who were born with really slim lips, those that tend to disappear with certain facial expressions. Another ideal candidate is the mature woman whose lips have lost their volume with age. But then, if there are certain conditions attending it will become burdensome for even these ideal candidates to have lip augmentation. It is important to consult with an experienced and licensed practitioner who can be straightforward with...

Posted on August 9, 2016

In Quest of Fuller Lips

Lips Not Sexy Enough It can be exasperating if your otherwise pretty face lacks the draw of sexy and luscious lips. To you they appear too thin or perhaps have lost their plumpness over the years, not like what they used to be. Surely, layers of lipstick, lip gloss and the lip liner applied at home will be gone soon after you’ve eaten. You make the trip to the ladies’ room to do it all over again. What’s more disconcerting...

Posted on July 5, 2016

Botox for the First Time

Scared of Needles? There is no cause for worry about the needles. Here in Botixue, Tacoma, the needles for Botox treatment are really fine-gauged, fine enough to pass through facial skin without more than a prick. They will first apply a topical anesthetic or an icing to lightly numb the areas so you won’t feel the pain. If at all, plucking your brows would be more uncomfortable. Small diluted amounts were found to be beneficial in a variant of therapies,...

Posted on June 9, 2016

Is a Meat-Free Diet Good for Your Skin?

It’s no secret that your diet has an important effect on your health, particularly as it applies to your skin. The right diet has the power to give you a youthful, more vibrant appearance, whereas a poor diet can make you look more aged and unhealthy. So, what does a vegetarian or vegan diet have to offer to your face? Indeed, there are benefits of cutting animal products out of your diet. Saturated animal fats have the potential to inflame...

Posted on May 10, 2016

Coconut Oil: A Superior Makeup Remover

Do you use a lot of makeup remover? If you do, you may have noticed that it doesn’t always have the greatest effect on your skin. Commercial makeup removers can be a little harsh, leading to breakouts and dry skin. Over time, this can add up to more serious damage and aging in the skin. So, how can you strip away your makeup every day without sacrificing the health of your face? One simple trick is coconut oil. This natural,...

Posted on April 4, 2016

Bacteria: From Your Hands to Your Face

The skin of your face is fairly sensitive. It is thinner than most of the rest of your skin, particularly in the vulnerable areas around your eyes and mouth. Not only is such skin more prone to damage, but it’s also more susceptible to infections from bacteria and other microbes. This is why it is so important to be mindful of the cleanliness of anything that might come into contact with your face. To this end, most people remember to...

Posted on March 8, 2016

How Soon Should You Change Your Skin Products?

It can be difficult to start using a new skin care product. All skin is different, and what works for one face may not work for another. So, how long should you give a new product before you give up on it and try a new one? It’s counterproductive to change your products too quickly. It’s best to give a new product an appropriate chance, finishing an entire tube or bottle before passing judgement. After all, your skin may have...

Posted on February 8, 2016