Aging is universal and it affects everyone in different ways, it is inevitable, we will all age.  Instead of contributing and accelerating the aging process let's consider aging more gracefully.   Our goal should be to slow down the process of aging, so we should consider the following : chronological age, genetics, lifestyle, diet, environment, stress level, Home Care Regimen and Professional Treatments The aging process:  inflammation of the skin, breakdown of collagen, cells loosing energy or mitochondria, fibroblast and breakdown of protein. Lifestyle:    * Getting plenty of exercise is important to get the blood flowing and a great way of oxygenating your cells,  I recommend 3- 5x's per week, don't forget to make it fun!    * Excessive Alcohol Consumption dehydrates your skin.    * Smoking is a big No! No! This will age you significantly and rapidly.      * Excessive sun exposure will also age you more rapidly, so say good-bye to your tanning salon         membership and hello to self tanners or tanning spray sessions.    * Stress management is extremely important as it is a contributor of premature aging. Think Body, Mind and     Spirit…… Diet:    * Keep a balanced diet with plenty of foods rich in antioxidants such as nuts, berries, salmon, green tea.    * Drink plenty of water to keep your skin plump, hydrated and to flush out any toxins in your body.    * CoQ10 - necessary for our cells to function,  protects our cells against the effects of free radicals that can       damage cells, I recommend the soft gel capsules, as our bodies can absorb faster than the hard capsules     * Omega 3 - You can find this in Fish Oil, Salmon or Chia Seeds     * Resveratrol - Anti-inflammatory Home Care Regimen:  Cleanse, Exfoliate, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Protect with SPF 30 (Products that contain the following ingredients: (Hyaluronic acid, CoQ10 and Peptides) Professional Treatments Available at Bella Fusion Chemical Peels Better than Botox Facial Microdermabrasion ...read more

Acne can be very trick as there are many different forms of it!  The first thing to remember is that overusing products with irritating ingredients will not allow for proper healing. You must keep the skin balanced to avoid compromising the integrity and health of the skin. There are so many products available in the market both professionally and over the counter...... What you need to know: Ingredients, Ingredients, Ingredients! Salicylic Acid - Derived from aspirin, so if pregnant please do not use! Helps control oil and is used to help soften and prep the skin allowing for better extractions of comedones aka blackheads (performed by a licensed esthetician) Glycolic Acid - Derived from Sugar Cane and is used to exfoliate dead skin cells, reducing and preventing newer discoloration (acne scarring) and clearing mild acne. Azulene - Normalizes skin, has great anti-inflammatory and astringent properties Benzoyl Peroxide B.P.O. - Increases skin turnover, clears pores, kills and reduces bacteria Sulfur - Used as a drying agent, however, some people are allergic to this ingredient Green Tea - healing and Soothing Aloe Vera - Anti- inflammatory properties can be used to sooth irritated and inflamed skin. Lifestyle: Exercise is beneficial to get your blood flowing and your cells oxygenated. Diet: H20 - Drink plenty of water to flush out toxins and keep the skin hydrated. Fiber - Consume plenty of fiber in your diet to help eliminate waste in our body, so if you are suffering of constipation and your skin is breaking out, this is a great indicator of one of the problems! Antioxidants - Nuts, Berries and Supplements such as Resveratrol, Co-Enzyme Q10 Foods to Avoid All Sugars and Sugary FoodsWhite Flour/BreadDark ColasDairyCaffeineHydrogenated OilsAlcohol **Before changing your diet, please consult your physician for any dietary needs or restrictions you may have. ...read more