Twelve Days of Christmas

By Tiffany M. Darnold, MMS, PA-C, Couture Med Spa Oviedo

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

OBAGI GENTLE CLEANSER  will leave your skin feeling clean, soft, and fresh.

This great product is used for dry to normal skin and is great even if you have dehydration or sensitive skin due to its oat amino acids and aloe, which gives your skin a soft touch. It removes oil, make up, and other impurities morning and night.

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

CLENZIDERM M.D. PORE THERAPY by OBAGI  is the perfect solution for acne-prone skin. CLENZIderm M.D. Pore Therapy unclogs pores and clears away dead skin using 2% Salicylic which helps break up the oils within the pores. Once the oils are broken up, they are removed along with the acne-causing bacteria from the pores therefore decreasing the amount of acne and reducing the size of the pores in the process. CLENZIderm M.D. Pore Therapy also contains menthol which has a cooling effect and further reduces the pore size. This leaves the skin feeling refreshed and preps the skin for the next step in your daily regimen by acting as a toner as well. Toners help prep the skin prior to applying other products by restoring the skins natural pH and helping products penetrate the skin better to boost the effects of your other products.  Are you ready? It's time to make the CLEAR choice!

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

COUTURE VITAMIN C SERUM  will brighten your day! Its comprehensive brightening system helps fight against free radicals while supporting healthy collagen and brightening the skin. It contains 20% vitamin C active complex (ascorbate blend) and antioxidants, arbutin, emblica, bearberry, citrus terpenes, Co-Q10, vitamin E, and superoxide dismutase with a controlled, time-released delivery system to give it maximum penetration and absorption over time while maintaining potency and stability. It is also hypoallergenic, paraben-free, non-irritating, non-comedogenic, and fragrance-free.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

COUTURE HYALURONIC SERUM will keep you looking dewy with hydrated skin all day long! Just gently massage a pea size amount of this ultra hydrating 100% pure hyaluronic serum twice a day into your skin after cleansing for extra hydration. Hyaluronic acid is an amazing natural way to add moisture to your skin by attracting water up to 1000 times its own weight. Pro Tip: always apply to damp skin and if doing fractional laser or using retinol/retin-a, apply more often (3-4 times per day) for extra hydration to keep the skin moisturized while it heals.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

ELASTIDERM  is a great way to spring back and erase those years, so get ready to make those New Year’s resolutions! You know what they say: out with the old and in with the new. The Elastiderm collection has four revolutionary products to target the areas people notice the most- the face, eyes, neck, and décolleté. All four products help improve the elasticity of the skin, improving the appearance of sagging skin, laxity, and crepiness with its proprietary Bi-Mineral Contour Complex, which has been proven to stimulate the production of long-lasting elastin to keep your skin more resilient, tight, and more youthful in appearance. For an extra added benefit, the Elastiderm Neck and Décolleté Serum also contains a retinoid and arbutin with a mechanically skin-stimulating roller bar that is easy to use and the Elastiderm Eye Serum has a very convenient roller and contains caffeine to help reduce the appearance of under-eye puffiness. Best of all, it is backed up by numerous clinical studies and ophthalmologist tested.

On the six day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

HYDRODROPS  keeps you looking radiant! It is hypoallergenic, dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, non-comedogenic, and good for all skin types such as normal, dehydrated, oily, and combination skin. Due to its Isoplentix technology, it can help deliver radiant, smoother, more hydrated skin by using its key ingredients: vitamin B3, hibiscus oil, and Abyssinian oil to help soothe and hydrate the skin, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and is rich in antioxidant phytosterols, omega-9 and omega-6.

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

HYDROQUINONE BRIGHTENING PADS  will brighten your mood and your face during this holiday! Brightening pads are formulated with transdermal delivery technology, with advanced penetration designed for all skin types to help even skin tone, brighten and lighten the skin, and has added ingredients to guard against free radicals. They contain 2% kojic acid, arbutin, bearberry, prescription-strength hydroquinone starting at 6%, and antioxidants. They are specifically designed to help with hyper-pigmentation such as melasma, which can be an emotionally devastating skin condition. They are paraben-free, alcohol-free, and fragrance-free with easy-to-use application pads for convenience. Since this is prescription strength, please do not forget to talk to your medical provider for approval and remember to wear sunscreen.

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

TRETINION  is derived from vitamin A and helps treat fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture and tone, dark sun damaged spots, and acne. It is a prescription strength retinoid called retin-a, which is much stronger and better than retinol. It helps rejuvenate the skin by increasing cell turnover or, simply put, it helps get rid of the old cells quickly and replaces them with newer, healthy skin cells so you look younger and healthier too. It can also help exfoliate the skin and stimulate the production of collagen, which helps support the skin to achieve fewer wrinkles. Talk to your medical provider to see what works best for you.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

OBAGI HYDRATE LUXE  moisture-rich cream will keep you smooth and hydrated! This amazing moisturizer is created with biomimetic peptides, hydromanil, chronoline, kollaren, shea butter, mango butter, avocado, and glycerin to be used for all skin types to help hydrate and enhance skin smoothness for a more rejuvenated appearance. It reduces water loss on the skin surface with a continuous release of active moisturizing water-containing compounds for long-lasting hydration for up to eight hours.

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

OBAGI SUN SHIELD MATTE BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 SUNSCREEN  is a must-have all year around. Sun exposure can cause harmful effects such as skin cancers, skin aging, and hyperpigmentation. Sun Shield Matte Sunscreen contains both physical and chemical sunscreen ingredients for a combined maximum UVB and UVA protection that is water resistant. It’s great for all skin types and should be used daily. It is reef safe, dermatologist-tested, PBA-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic, which means you don’t have to worry about pesky acne due to clogged pores. This elegant sunscreen dries to a sheer matte finish so you look your best. Just apply every morning and reapply every two hours while outdoors. Don’t forget your sunscreen and enjoy life outdoors, carefree all year round!

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

NU-CIL EYELASH/BROW ENHANCING SERUM  will help you achieve gorgeous lashes and brows in no time, so get prepared for him to notice you flirtatiously wink from across the room. Nu-cil has combined the best ingredients to maximize your results with biotin, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and a proprietary lipid compound with NouriPlex technology. This amazing serum is ophthalmologist tested and physician endorsed to help nourish lashes and brows for a fuller, more luscious, voluminous, bolder, defined look. Be proud to be BOLD!

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

A MEMBERSHIP AT COUTURE MED SPA  so I don’t look fifty.

Call Couture Med Spa to hear what other exciting things we have to offer or stop by to start your skin care routine today and enjoy a more youthful you!

Give us a call or visit us online to sweeten your holiday season.