Happy ”reNEW” Year! Restore your glow and invest in YOU in 2025
A lot can happen in 365 days, and gradually, year after year, your face begins to show signs from lack of sleep, photoaging, dehydration, stress, laugh lines, frown lines and everything in between. A fresh face to start the new year off right is just what you need. Let’s talk about some skin refreshing options that can restore your glow in 2025.
Investing in your skin can feel like an indulgence but maybe stopping to assess the longevity of your most recent fast-fashion shopping spree, in contrast to the permanence of your skin and all that it carries you through, might illuminate the importance of basic skincare maintenance and its value.
In our adolescence and teens, it takes about 14 days for your skin to regenerate. In our 30s, this process takes closer to a month. In our 40s, this process takes a month and a half or more.
Boosting cell turnover is imperative to healthier, glowing skin, as dead skin buildup visually ages us and makes us look tired and dull. When we encourage cell turnover, we expedite the rate at which new skin rushes to the surface, effectually pushing the pedal to the metal of our skin’s cell turnover and continuing the rate at which exfoliation and regeneration happen. In short, new skin=better skin, and exfoliation will get you there! Quarterly maintenance, a balanced at-home skincare regimen, and better lifestyle choices are all great ways to improve your skin’s health and outward appearance with a minimal lifestyle overhaul.
Quarterly Maintenance: Treatments to Refresh and Renew
While at-home care and lifestyle adjustments are crucial, it can be smart to head to a pro to give your skin a routie boost. At our medspa in Portland, we offer an abundance of problem correcting services, as well as milder services intended to keep that beautiful skin that we’ve worked so hard for looking it’s absolute best. Jumpstart your 2025 skincare goals with some of our most popular options-
The Chemical Peel
PCA chemical peels are a direct, convenient and effective way to reveal a beautiful glow and literally shed your old skin for the new year. By administering a PCA Peel to the skin, keratin bonds are weakened, which expedites your skin’s natural shedding process and allows for smooth, healthy, new skin to be revealed. Downtime and recovery time are minimal. For instance, if you make an appointment for this treatment mid-week on a Wednesday or Thursday, your treated skin will peel over the weekend, revealing a gorgeous glow the week after. Short, sweet, and to the point! Our selection of chemical peels is customized for you and your needs, whether your concern is acne scars, fine lines or lightening post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
IPL Photofacials – Advanced Aesthetic Skin Care
Summer skin damage becomes more visually prominent in the fall and winter, as our tan fades but the dark sun-damaged spots we incurred from repeat sun damage stay on proud display. IPL is an effective treatment for unwanted brown discoloration from sun damage and with minimal downtime to boot!
By introducing a dose of intense pulsed light into the skin, the melanin deposit is shattered, bringing unwanted pigment to the surface where it can then be exfoliated away. After the process of exfoliating the unwanted pigment is complete, your skin will look more even, glowing, youthful and beautiful. It’s amazing what a beam of light can accomplish and with the magic of IPL, you can throw that cakey makeup in the trash and reveal a glow that’s all your own for 2025.
The Best HydraFacial In Portland
For a red-carpet-ready glow that’s perfect before a special evening or just as a treat for yourself, a luxurious and effective HydraFacial is tough to beat. Give a HydraFacial as a gift with confidence. HydraFacial is safe for all complexions and fully customizable for the needs of your lucky recipient.
Buying for yourself? HydraFacial is a multi-step experience that combines the following layered approach for a next-level glow – cleanse and peel, extract and hydrate, fuse and protect.
HydraFacial’s patented system cannot be imitated, making it a renowned leader in the skincare space and for good reason. A HydraFacial delivers the best skin of your life in a mere 30 minutes! Get ready to kick back, relax and enjoy gorgeous, moisturized, healthy and luminous skin with zero downtime!
Laser Genesis-A Next Generation Laser Facial
Boost collagen production and achieve a gorgeous healthy glow with no downtime when you opt for a Laser Genesis treatment, whether as a standalone service or as an accompaniment to another treatment. This painless, relaxing laser facial combines FDA-cleared technology, is safe for all skin types and offers a relaxing feel that painlessly boosts collagen and reduces unwanted pigmentation. This treatment also can be used to treat and correct acne in patients where that is indicated. We believe everyone should try Laser Genesis and enjoy the results that device-assisted Advanced Aesthetic treatments can offer!
Lifestyle Changes
While our skin resurfacing and collagen-boosting treatments are a great way to transform your skin, making a few lifestyle changes can help maintain a more youthful glow and keep your skin (and body) as healthy as possible.
While we cannot fully stop the aging process, there are some easy ways to slow it down a bit. Create a relaxing nightly routine that helps you enjoy a solid night’s sleep. Sleep is essential for healthy skin as well as a healthy body, mind and spirit. Consider shutting off the screens and listening to some soothing music or even meditating a bit before heading to bed. A relaxing bath with a cup of herbal tea is another option that can help us shed off the troubles of the day and lead to a restful sleep.
While Portland is known for cloudy weather and rain, the sun certainly makes an appearance now and then. Sunlight certainly has its benefits, but our delicate facial skin is prone to sun damage, and this can accelerate the aging process. We recommend applying a quality moisturizer with broad-spectrum UV protection to ensure every day, even if the sun doesn’t seem likely to peek out beyond the clouds.
Opting for a healthy, varied diet of whole foods can be a great way to improve the look of your skin, but don’t forget about the power of hydration. Drinking an adequate amount of water keeps your skin hydrated from within, improving elasticity and reducing dryness. As a rule of thumb, aim for about eight, 8-ounce glasses of water a day and add a splash of lemon juice or a slice of cucumber for a detoxifying boost.
Other steps you can take include quitting smoking and avoiding or limiting the amount of alcohol you drink. Daily exercise is always a good idea, as it boosts blood circulation and delivers oxygen and nutrients to the skin, giving it a natural glow. Exercise and a good night’s sleep also help us better manage stress, which can further benefit the skin.
The Daily Skin Regimen
At Luxe, we offer a wide array of medical-grade skincare from MD Solar Sciences, AnteAGE MD, and PCA Skincare. Cleanse, treat, protect and moisturize to compliment your unique skin needs. Bring professional-level skincare home with you- you can start and close your day with a pro-grade skincare regimen and protect your skin (your biggest investment) with a luxurious, effective skin regimen. Be sure to ask your Certified Advanced Esthetician about what they think your skin needs! Whether you seek skin exfoliating treatments, such as a chemical peel or dermaplaning, or want a HydraFacial or perhaps microneedling or IPL we are always here to help. Opting for a bit of self-care is as easy as booking a complimentary phone consultation with a skincare professional at Luxe Laser. You can self-book or call or text at (503) 303 3456 to get started!