- Mario Tricoci

BETTER YOU
I beauty
look yqunger without
plastic surgery
BY JENNY MUSLIN
THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH-WE'RE
EXFOLIANT
trying to find it, but many of us
don't want to go under the knife to get
the results.
Where should you start? Unfurrow
that brow, there are many pathways
to beautiful, youthful skin. Here are
a few that meet a variety of needs and
budgets.
Anti-Aging Products
A physical exfoliant buffs away dead
skin cells and helps increase the skin's
natural renewal process, which leads
you to brighter skin tone. A chemical
exfoliant uses alpha hydroxy acids to
improve complexion and produce collagen and elastin. If you use any type of
topical prescription or Retin A, make
sure you consult with your dermatologist before trying an exfoliant.
MAKEUP
SPF
Invest in an effective concealer and
highlighter. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat concealer works wonders on
lids and under eyes to instantly lift and
luminize. Choose liquid and cream
foundations, which are less drying
than powders.
According to D r. Matthew H arris
of the Illinois D ermatology Institute,
"Both men and women should get in
the habit of using a daily sunscreen of
SPF 30 or higher." Make sure to reapply every 2-3 hours during warmer
months.
ALL
RETINOL
"There is significant data that shows
retinol creams can smooth and regenerate skin without a lot of down time or
irritation," Dr. Harris says. "Many
over-the-counter versions are
quite good and can be less
irritating than stronger,
prescription-version retinoids." He recommends
starting with a mild overthe-counter retinol, such
as Neutrogena's Rapid
Wrinkle Repair line. You
can start using products
with a light retinol as
early as age 30.
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Doctor-Required) Anti-Aging
Treatments
BOTOX AND FILLERS
"Botox treats and prevents dynamic
lines like crows feet, frown lines and
forehead lines," Dr. Harris says. "Fillers go under the skin to fill in wrinkle
lines and can also add lots of volume,
which you lose with bone density and
collagen loss, by filling in the cheekbones, temple area, jaw line, etc."
Medical
Spa Services
with
Dr. William Fagman, MD
PEELS AND LASERS
ADVANCED SKIN CARE
LASER TREATMENTS
He also recommends chemical
peels, which improve skin tone and
texture when used as a superficial peel.
They can also diminish fine lines and
mild scarring when used as a moderate-to-deep peel.
Lasers improve redness, spider
veins, brown spots and reduce scarring.
New devices use radiofrequency and
ultrasound to tighten the skin and give
a mini face lift without the surgery.
• Medical Peels
• Botox™
• Cosmetics Fillers
• Photofacial
• Skin Tightening
• Hair Removal
Spa Services for
a Younger Look
VITAMINC
This antioxidant slows the rate of
free-radical damage and helps keep skin
supple. Mario Tricoci Hair Salon &
Day Spa exclusively offers the Cellular
Age Reversal Therapy Facial. The treatment employs an anti-aging serum that
contains a high concentration of vitamin
C. They claim the serum protects skin
from environmental damage, increases
skin elasticity, firmness and tone, and reduces wrinkles and pigmentation spots.
The facial is best for those over 30 and is
gentle enough for sensitive skin.
PEPTIDES AND STEM CELLS
The Perfect Lift Facial at the Elysian Spa at Waldorf Astoria Chicago
uses peptides and stem cells along with
microcurrents to combat premature
aging and reduce the appearance of
wrinkles. €f
With this ad, receive 20°/o off your first
Medical Peel, Botox or Laser Treatment prior to July 31, 2013.
Does not apply to series or packages.
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