Take Care of Your Skin to Look Younger | Racquel Frisella
Jan 17, 2023
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Learn from skincare expert Racquel Frisella about maintaining youthful skin, importance of sunscreen, treatments for stretch marks, safety of injectables like Botox, and the benefits of hyaluronic acid fillers for facial rejuvenation.
Good skin care involves using medical grade skincare products and promoting collagen production.
Understanding the root cause of acne is crucial for effective prevention and treatment.
Daily use of SPF is essential for skin protection and maintaining skin health, with regular reapplication recommended for optimal sun protection.
Deep dives
Skin Care Tips and Universality of Skin Care Needs
Good skin care involves using medical grade skincare products, relying on few but potent products, promoting collagen production, and emphasizing the importance of less is more in skincare routines. Laser treatments like BBL and V-beam can address skin issues such as hyperpigmentation and hasten collagen production. The efficacy of lasers depends on the provider's expertise and customizing the treatment to individual needs.
Acne Prevention and Treatment Strategies
Acne prevention and treatment involve understanding the root cause of acne, which can be hormonal, inflammatory, or lifestyle-related. Utilizing gentle exfoliating agents like salicylic acid, maintaining a consistent skincare routine, seeking medical facials for treatment, and using chemical peels can help manage acne effectively. Avoiding reactionary measures like oral drugs unless deemed necessary.
Importance of SPF and Skin Protection
Daily use of SPF is crucial for skin protection, helping prevent skin cancer, aging, and maintaining skin health. Mineral and chemical sunscreens offer different protection methods. SPF application should consider individual skin types and environmental exposure. Regular reapplication every two hours when under direct sunlight is recommended for optimal sun protection.
Choosing the Right Skincare Products from the Drugstore
When going to the drugstore for skincare products, it is vital to avoid certain trendy items that may not be effective. Products like jelly masks or at-home derma planing blades can lead to surface-level results, causing irritation and skin issues. Dermatologists suggest sticking to medical-grade skincare products or trusted drugstore brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, or Vanicream for basic yet effective cleansing and moisturizing without unnecessary additives.
Consistency and Patience in Skincare Regimens
Consistency is key in skincare routines as results may take time to show. From one-time effects to long-term improvements, products like vitamin C serums can protect the skin, fight free radicals, and promote anti-aging benefits. It is recommended to use proven products like high-quality vitamin C serums alongside retinol with patience, as skincare typically requires two to four weeks for noticeable changes and up to 12 weeks for significant results.
Racquel Frisella is the founder of Racquel Aesthetics and RFA Skincare. She is a board certified Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in the Aesthetics industry. Racquel’s ever evolving knowledge of the latest beauty innovations combined with her personable demeanor and eagerness to help others reach their beauty goals make her the go-to girl for patients all over the country. Racquel has a passion for helping her patients feel like the best version of themselves. Racquel’s facial rejuvenation artistry is achieved with the use of dermal fillers, botox, dysport, lasers, and skincare. She is dedicated to developing long-term relationships with her patients and she works very hard to ensure that each and every patient’s goals are understood and achieved.
In this episode we discuss:
How to make your skin look younger.
Is sunscreen necessary and which are the best kinds?
The best treatments for stretch marks and skin imperfections.
Is Botox and other injectables safe?
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