Which Skincare Products are Most Important to Use

Throughout the years the cosmetic and beauty industry has produced thousands of various skin-care products and with them have come various ideals as to what products are necessary and how many products a woman or man should truly be using.  Is it really necessary to use 10 products a day?  Probably not.  After running a medical spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando for 10 years we have found what skincare products are most important for our clients to maintain their cosmetic procedure results.
Here are the Top Important Skincare Products Necessary for good skin:
#1 Daily Cleanser: It is important to use a soap free cleanser that is not going to absorb too much oil.  It is important to cleanse your skin twice a day, if you only have time for once a day make it at night as this is when your skin has the most build up, dirt and oil. Winter Park Laser Favorite Cleansers: Glytone Mild Gel Wash, and Skinmedica Facial Cleanser.
#2 Weekly Exfoliator: This is one product everyone should invest in and use once a week.  It is important to exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells, stimulate collagen and prevent pores being clogged with impurities which create breakouts.
Winter Park Laser Favorite Exfoliators: Skinmedica Skin Polisher, and Glytone Boost Mask
#3 Daily Retinol: Any woman or man over the age of 30 should own a good Rx grade Retinol. Retinol is vitamin A derivatives that unclog pores, boost collagen to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin—sometimes in as little as four weeks.
Winter Park Laser Favorite Retinols: Skinmedica Retinols .25, .50, & 1.0
#4 Daily Moisturizer with SPF 20 or Stronger: It is important to hydrate your skin daily even if you have oily skin.  If you don't hydrate your skin it can over-produce oil or become dry, cracked and show more wrinkles.  It is also extremely important to wear an SPF minimum 20 everyday even when you aren't in "direct sun" as you still get sun while driving, walking to the car, etc.
Winter Park Laser Favorite Moisturizers: Skinmedica Ultra Sheer for Oily Skin, and Skinmedica TNS Daily Moisturizer with SPF 20 for normal skin.
#5 Daily Eye Cream: The skin around your eyes is 30% thinner and therefore is the first area to form wrinkles and needs additional hydration that regular facial moisturizers can not provide.  It is important to find a physician grade eye cream that is hydrating, and has special ingredients to counteract wrinkles and dark circles.
Winter Park Laser Favorite Eye Cream: Skinmedica TNS Eye Repair
#6 Daily Growth Factor: As you age you lose 20% of collagen every year with your skin only naturally replacing 4% so it is important to have a growth factor serum that will rebuild collagen and elastyn in the skin.
Winter Park Laser Favorite Growth Factor: Skinmedica TNS Essential Serum, and Skinmedica TNS Recovery Complex.
For more information on the most important skincare products go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Top Ways to Prep Your Skin for Summer

As the seasons change so does your skin and therefore your skincare routine should change as well.  There are easy ways to make your skin glow for summer.   Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is a leading medical spa in Orlando and is sharing top ways to prep your skin for summer.
#1 Stock up on the appropriate sunscreen.  What type of sunscreen you use matters! You can not just throw on a  watered down 5 year old sunscreen from the closet on your face and expect it to not clog your pores and be effective.  Always check the expiration date on your sunscreen.  It is important to choose sun protection that is full broad spectrum UVA/UVB and a minimum SPF 30-mineral sunscreen for the face is best so that it will not clog your pores.  Apply SPF 30 minutes before sun exposure.  For everyday facial SPF we love Skinmedica Daily Physical Defense® Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30+.
#2 Exfoliate: Exfoliation is extremely beneficial especially during summer.  It gives increased circulation and eliminates old dead skin cells so that your skin will look healthier and have a glow.  For a professional exfoliation chemical peels are a great solution.  For at home exfoliation we love Skinmedica Skin Polisher and Skinmedica AHA/BHA Exfoliation Cleanser.
#3 Injectable fillers and Botox can give some great instant results.  These treatments are not photo-sensitive so you don't have to monitor sun exposure before and after treatment.  Fillers such as Juvederm Voluma XC can give your face an instant liquid face-lift.  Botox cosmetic can make your forehead and crows feet wrinkles diminish for a smooth look in summer pictures.
For more information on how to prep your skin for summer go to http://www.winterparklaser.com.

How to get rid of a pimple quickly

So every girl or guy has been there-you have a big event coming up such as a wedding and what shows up but a dreaded pimple on your face.  While there are many ways to treat acne breakouts that occur often on a long term basis such as antibiotics, topicals, and lasers it is nice to have an easy way to get rid of a big pimple fast.
The easiest and fast way to get rid of a big cystic pimple is with a Kenalog injection.  This can be performed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant in a medical spa or physician office.  Kenalog is an injectable medication used to treat large painful acne lesions resulting in significant improvement in appearance and discomfort within 24 hours.  It is also used to treat poorly healed scars know as hypertrophic or keloid scars resulting in improved texture and appearance over several treatments.
While Kenalog injections should not be used frequently as an acne treatment it is an excellent way to get rid of a pimple fast before a big and important event.