What Is Collagen and Why Does It Matter for Skin Health? Walk into any beauty aisle and you’ll notice one word popping up everywhere: collagen. Collagen is in beauty creams, drinks, supplements, and powders. People are seeking ways to get it through multiple methods because of what it seems to promise. In wellness circles, it […]
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The Love Hormone and Your Skin: How Oxytocin Affects Your Glow
Love is in the air this February, but did you know it might also be in your skin? Oxytocin—often called the “love hormone”—is famous for its role in bonding, affection, and emotional connection. But this powerful neuropeptide does more than warm your heart; it also plays a surprising role in your skin’s health and radiance. […]
Spooktacular Skin: Tips for Safe Halloween Makeup
By Lisa B, Aesthetics Manager Getting dressed in a costume for Halloween is a highlight of the fall season for many, children and adults alike. With the easy access to video tutorials and the wealth of inspiration out there, costumes have come a long way from the days of the polyester clothes and the plastic […]
The Difference Between Neurotoxins and Dermal Fillers
By Victoria Moss, MD Interested in a little refresh but don’t know where to start? Heard about the magical effects of dermal fillers and neurotoxins but not sure which treatment you need? We will dive into the basics of these treatments below. How Neurotoxins Work Neurotoxins have been used safely for many years to soften […]
BOTOX®, Xeomin, Juvederm, Radiesse – What’s the difference in all these?
Comparing Neurotoxin and Filler My heart as an aesthetic nurse is to simply help each individual feel like the best version of themselves possible. I meet people every day who tell me that they “feel younger than they look”, or that they “look angry, even when they genuinely feel happy”. I love helping people find ways […]
Popular Aesthetic Treatments for the Holidays & New Year
The holiday season is here! With the change in temperature, upcoming travel plans, lost sleep over finding that perfect gift, and increased consumption of sweet, sugary treats, it’s an ideal time to consider some of the most popular aesthetic treatments to keep your complexion looking bright, vibrant, and cheerful throughout the days ahead. The Effects […]
Restoring Confidence with Aesthetic Services
Vanguard Skin Specialists offers a full menu of Aesthetic services designed to restore our patients’ confidence in their physical appearance while reducing signs of premature aging and improving skin conditions such as chronic acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation. Paired with a customized regimen of medical-grade skincare products offered through our clara MediSpa, Vanguard’s aesthetic services can […]