Can Chemical Peels Prevent Cancer?
Read the article posted by NewBeauty Magazine

“ An intriguing study published in the Archives of Dermatology compared the outcomes of a 30% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel, CO2 resurfacing, and topical cream fluorouracil to treat precancerous skin lesions. After three months, all patients saw a reduction in the number of actinic keratosis lesions, but those receiving TCA peels experienced a “markedly lower” 40-fold reduction in skin cancer. “

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Lyn Ross Featured on Joy in the House TV
Lyn receives Joy at Institut’ DERMed Spa! Watch as Lyn talks skin care, gives Joy a facial treatment and offers makeup tips in a three-part video series, brought to you by www.joyinthehouse.tv

Part I
Joy visits the spa and learns about skin care for different ages.

see Joy’s blog post on Part I

Part II
Lyn gives Joy a facial treatment.

see Joy’s blog post on Part II

Part III
Lyn shares her insight on makeup techniques, the advantages of mineral makeup, …

Summer without Cellulite

Article by Jeri Ross, MPH Health Educator

“ Is cellulite going to sabotage your summer? The answer is absolutely not. You can get control of those unsightly lumpy bumpy dimples by following the Institut’ DERMed 5-Step Master Cellulite Blaster protocol that addresses why women have cellulite and how to progressively change this self-esteem zapping condition.

Insight to boosting healthy self-esteem in clients struggling to get rid of cellulite; article in the May edition of Les Nouvelles Esthetique & Spa, by Jeri Ross.

We are frequently asked for alternative treatment options for eliminating lines and wrinkles without surgery. While a facelift is currently the only way to truly eliminate sagging skin and deep wrinkles more and more people are opting for alternative choices that can address their concerns without an invasive operation or too much downtime.

Eat your way to beautiful skin
By Jeri Ross, MPH
Health Educator
The Bodi Buddie
www.idermed.com
http://wayoflife.net/articles/?p=150
The skin is one of the most powerful indicators of health. Wrinkles, dry or oily skin, acne, and inflammation all are signs of poor internal health, often brought on by consuming unhealthful foods and avoiding skin-healthy nutrients.
“Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body, and all skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne to aging, are the manifestations of your body’s internal needs, including its nutritional needs,” says Dr. Georgiana Donadio, founder of the National …

A prominent study has shown (once again) that many skin disorders are often linked to psychological disorders.  Patients suffering from severe skin diseases such as acne or dermatitis are at serious risk for depression and anxiety, impact on daily life and more perceived stigmatization.
If you’re suffering from a skin condition that is affecting your day-to-day routine, please speak to your esthetician or a dermatologist.

Once hard to find and more common in boutiques than department stores and drugstores, mineral makeup has grown into its own category. Praised for its healthy ingredients, true mineral makeup offers natural sun protection, doesn’t clog pores, and won’t breed bacteria like traditional makeup.
Most mineral makeup doesn’t contain impurities. There are no added preservatives, formaldehyde, talc, oils, waxes, fillers, or perfumes, so it is often an excellent choice for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Originally, mineral makeup was available in foundation and powder formulations, but now there are a variety of mineral …

If you have never had a Microdermabrasion treatment, you’re missing out on a fantastic took to keep your skin soft and smooth.  Microdermabrasion has long been one of the most popular skin procedures, as it’s believed to improve the look of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars.  Recently, researchers at the University of Michigan have proved the effectiveness of Microdermabrasion, by performing the treatment on 40 subjects with serious sun damage.  The results were impressive, with the majority of subjects experiencing skin improvements during and after the treatment.
Institut’ DERMed offers Microdermabrasion …

Chemical peels first gained popularity back in the 1960s, yet almost half a century later, many of its fans don’t quite understand how this kind of exfoliation works; they simply know it helps resurface and refresh their complexion, diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, hyperpigmentation and acne scars.
The way a chemical or acid peel works is relatively simple: it disrupts the bonds between dead skin cells. The speed and depth of the exfoliation is determined by which acid is used, its acidity (pH), the concentration of the solution, …