As we go from flip flops to fall boots, our skin also experiences some changes with the season. Fall often means more makeup, dryer skin, and is also the perfect time to get on top of your skincare routine and start fresh before the brutal winter hits. So I stopped in to Blanc Azur Spa in Throggs Neck for a facial with local NCEA Certified aesthetician Rhiannon Terese where we talked skincare, common mistakes women make, and her skincare line.
With the lights dimmed and spa music playing quietly in the background, I hopped up on Rhiannon’s table as she went over the details of the facial she would be doing- the Ultrasonic Facial w/eyebrow lift. I knew I was guilty of over exfoliating from the hot summer months and I needed a gentle but effective treatment, which is why this facial was perfect for me.
While a facial is normally the perfect chance to close my eyes and relax, I still managed to get some questions in during our session.
Can you tell me more about today’s facial?
For this facial, I will cleanse your skin with a mild cleansing agent that has a unique blend of glycolic acid, salicylic acid antioxidants and botanical extracts (helps to counteract the signs of free radical damage, while soothing and calming irritated skin). I will then remove the cleanser with the ultrasonic skin scrubber which extracts (removes impurities from pores) and exfoliates the surface of the skin.
After, I will gently massage a coffeeberry enzyme into your skin. This powerful antioxidant prevents cellular damage (wrinkles ,fine lines ,pigmentation) and remove it with a second pass of the ultrasonic spatula. I will then apply a powerful dose of copper peptide serums for micro-nutrition to help “clean up” the skin and finish off with the ultrasonic to penetrate the serums deeper into the skin to stimulate the fibers. The immediate result of this facial is being lifted ,smooth ,plump ,and hydrated. Long term, the collagen is stimulated to rebuild tissue and even out the tone and texture of your skin.
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By the end of the facial, I felt cleansed, relaxed, and rejuvenated. Rhiannon let me know my face would be a bit more shiny than I might be used to at first, but to let my face breathe and use a gentle cleanser that night. She then gave me a few of her products to get a new skincare regimen going- a cleanser, Papaya Enzyme exfoliant to be used 2-3x a week, an eye treatment, a Luminous Peptide serum, and a Glycolic Gel Renewal Moisturizer. So far I”ve noticed a difference in my skin- I’m less shiny, less red and irritated, and my skin feels great!
My products also included an easy to use skin care guide- which showed me which products to use at morning and which were for my nightly routine. I simply keep the sheet nearby in the bathroom so I can easily follow my new regimen.
For more information about Rhiannon and her services, visit www.rhiannonterese.com. Right now, Rhiannon is available by appointment on Thursdays and Saturdays. You can also reach her by calling (917) 891-0510.
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