Skincare Insanity...Doing the Same Routine will Give you the Same Results!
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” While I don’t view repetition as a choice of being "insane", I do see it as a common trap that most of us fall into due in part to a deceptive beauty industry and the other part because, Why? We’re human of course!
The things you did yesterday in your skincare regimen ( and other facets of life) have brought you to what you have today. And I am here to tell you as we age and despite the cosmetic industry claims that their products can fix it, there isn't a magic bullet to inject in our butts or pill you can take to change it!! If you want something different, you have to do something different today to create a change tomorrow. There’s no other way to get there. So What kind of improvements do you want in your skin? Skin Care Regimen Changes
Some people enjoy their regimen. – or at least enjoy it more than the alternatives – but they want better skin. They don’t want teen-aged acne going into their 40's and 50's, or they want to get rid of age and sun spots skin. Some want un-diagnosed rosacea and reddened skin to go away ...but in all cases they don't want to make a change to their products or skin care routines and products. To get more, you have to do be willing to learn and do more.
During consults, I always ask people how much time they have to dedicate to their skin issues and how proactive are they when it comes to working toward skincare goals. The responses range from 5 -20 minutes a day, to 10 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes at night.
In other words, what I want to know is:
Is a client willing to do a step-back and look at the big picture, then address potential problems before they happen and try to find ways to make things work better?
Would they be willing to communicate with me as well as the others in practice, their PCP and other professionals that I suggest to them who can effectively deal with their concerns?
Will a clients be honest with me about what they are using on their skin and are they open to suggestions from me about how to resolve their issues?
Are you ready to risk a change for the better? Guess what? These questions are only the tip of the Iceberg when it comes to resolving skin issues!!
STOP Buying Junk! First and Foremost, if you take into consideration the amount of money you have spent on bottles and jars of empty promises, trips to the dermatologist and hours spent in grocery store aisles, the subject of hiring a professional and using professional product is moot. When you look at hiring a professional and buying professional grade ingredients which we KNOW works, it is like your own personal budget. The reason clients are reluctant to invest in products or treatments is because they have overspent on things that have failed them. The only way to get out of skin care debt is to stop spending more than what you earn....stop spending money on products without someone to call or visit with for 30-minutes that can help you get where you need/want to be. Stop settling with one doctor or dermatologist' s opinion. INVEST IN YOU and get out of Skin care debt!
Stop buying over the counter junk hocked by Hollywood elite! Do you really think Kristen Bell, Eiza Gonzales, Nicole Kidman or Hayden Panettiere REALLY use Neutrogena? How about Katie Holmes and Julianne Moore? Are they REALLY using Oil of Olay? I promise, if you stop using the junk and start investing in products with ingredients that really work....you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Its not so much to stop spending money on junk but to spend the money youve saved wisely!
You Have to be Patient
I think the most repeated question we receive is: When can I expect results?
You have to have patience. Hyper-pigmentation isn't going to disappear over night. Treatments of Bloody Micro-Needling isn't going to cure Acne Scarring after one treatment and a singular IPL treatment is not going to relieve large pore, sagging skin and little veins in the face all at once. It isn’t going to disappear in a year, either. You have to be patient!! .
The thing is, many people never have that patience. They get “bored” with treatments after 15 -20 days when the actual turnover of skin is 30-days and more. They expect results immediately from a week or two of effort. You will never, ever succeed if that’s the approach you take. Instead of being “bored,” being proactive with the new approaches that one learns on our treatment tables. Instead of expecting huge results immediately, keep track of your progress over time through selfies and asking people in your circle who KNOW you are working on your issues. And chart how much the issues change each month. This is why we take pictures in office. We chart progress that people cannot see. Not to put them in look books or on Instagram!
You have to have a smart plan in place and some people to help you polish it.
Your Sister's wedding is coming. As the Maid of Honor you want to look your best. You've got the stylist, you've got your alterations lady, makeup artist to visit with...But what about your skin? Are you going to turn to the aisles of Dillard's or Macy's for professional skincare suggestions? Who's hands are you trusting your skin to so that you are picture perfect and polished? If it is anyone except a licensed aesthetician, it will be like taking a knife to a gunfight! Book a consult and discover what is necessary to get you focused on your goals!
30-minute consults are available in our setting. They are $30 each and $15 or the $30 you pay is credited to the treatment of your choice!
Last but not least.... Realistic Goals
Patience is a real virtue here, but so is realism. You’re not going to have skin that is baby skin perfect after years of using products that are suited for the masses and not customized to your needs. Think instead about the smaller upgrades. What would a few changes to serum and moisturizer do for you? How about switching to an affordable package of treatments rather then just coming in once or twice? Those are real, worthwhile goals that are actually attainable.
************* As we are getting closer to fall, new treatments will be introduced! These include the addition of the LED facial, Microneedling for hair-growth, medium depth peels and combinations of these treatments. Watch our website for more info and our Facebook page!
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Stay Blessed, Be Pono and ALWAYS remember to Pay it Forward!
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