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5 Signs it's Time for a Facial
1. Your skin is feeling extra flaky.
Dry skin can happen for a number of reasons, from being dehydrated to a dry home environment. Whatever the cause, a facial is a great way to perk up your skin and add some extra hydration! Facials also help to remove layers of dead skin to reveal healthy, elastic, vibrant skin underneath.
2. You have dark spots on your skin.
Dark spots on your skin can be the result of aging, sun exposure or acne spots. Depending on the cause of these blemishes, laser treatments and facials can be used to restore your complexion. Especially useful for acne spots, facials help improve the appearance of dark spots and the overall appearance of your skin.
3. You've been traveling.
Whether for work or pleasure, traveling can pack a punch on your skin. Flying can make your skin dry, removing many of your natural oils. It can also be hard to keep up with your regular skincare routine when you're out and about. The best way to feel refreshed after a trip is to give your skin a little pick me up!
4. Your pores appear clogged.
Noticing more blackheads than usual, or breaking out more often? Though you may use your favorite products at home, you may need a facial to clear your pores and eliminate breakouts. Leaving your skin unaddressed can cause whiteheads, additional pimples and blemishes to form.
5. You want one.
Truthfully, facials have a wide range of great benefits - but if you feel the need to treat yourself to one, you simply should. There are few better feelings than leaving your facial appointment feeling beautiful, radiant and refreshed.
Mind Body Infusion 544-4036

The Coolest Way to get Glowing
You know by now that whole-body cryotherapy is great for pain and athletic recovery - but you might not know that it also can have big benefits for your skin.
Exposure to the extreme cold can help with collagen production, tightening and improving the tone of your skin from the inside out. But cold exposure can also increase blood flow, giving you a glow while also rushing nutrient-rich blood to your skin cells. Users frequently report anti-aging benefits from regular cryotherapy sessions - it's one cool way to care for your entire body in one quick 2 to 3 minute treatment.
Mend Cryotherapy 294-7898

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The Sweetest Skin Co. Wins "Ultimate Hair Removal" Again
Sugaring Spa Adds Award to the List of "Best Of" Ribbons
Lemon juice. Sugar. Water. End stop.
The ingredients list for The Sweetest Skin Co.'s sugaring paste may be short, but it's always up for a tall order - capable of gently removing even the thickest hair.
"It's amazing what a little sugar can do in the right hands," says TSSC owner Angela Lark, a nationally-recognized sugaring educator who has trained her sugarists to be some of the best in the country.
That must explain why the beloved spa in Old Town Newhall has such a long, diverse list of loyal clients - and more awards than Lark can keep track of.
"We've been so honored to win readers' choice awards over and over for both our sugaring hair removal and facial/esthetician services," says Lark. "It is an absolute joy to treat our clients sweet and they just give that love right back."
In order to accommodate increased demand, Lark has expanded her existing location to up the number of appointments available for her "Sweeties." "We've remodeled to add another treatment room - so now our clients can have more sugaring, more airbrush tanning, more facials and more vagacials... more frequently!" TSSC is open six days a week, with some evenings boasting appointment availability until 8pm.
Both women and men flock to TSSC to remove unwanted hair - literally anywhere from the head to the toes. But it is the brazilian hair removal service that really put TSSC on SCV's radar. "Removing hair from such an intimate area requires not just a very skilled hand but also a sweet heart. My entire staff is trained impeccably to ensure that every client feels fully comfortable. Even our newbies are laughing and smiling a few minutes into their service. We make sure everyone leaves feeling slinky smooth, confident and spoiled."
Mention Inside SCV Magazine at time of booking or use code INSCV when scheduling online for big discounts you'll find on page 65.
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Want to Diminish Cellulite Dimples?
Qwo could be your Smooth Solution
Most women will experience cellulite in their lifetime - nine out of 10, if we're getting specific. And while there's nothing wrong with having cellulite dimples, many women report that those dimples make them feel anything but cute.
Cue in Qwo - the first FDA-approved injectable for cellulite. Qwo is a prescription medicine used to address moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks by treating the fibrous bands that create dimples. Qwo releases the bands that restrict fat cells while stimulating the growth of new collagen. Free consultations are available.
Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care 254-3686