By Donnagold February 18, 2015
Saadia completely created a brow with shaoe AND color! The tiniting was perfect and look natural and beautiful. Thanks so much for improving my aopearance! ...read more
By Anonymous September 13, 2014
If you haven't made an appointment at this one of kind Aesthetics Studio you are truly missing out!! Naples finest without the snooty atmosphere. Saadia and George are truly an amazing team and treat me like family each and every time I visit. My brows and skin have never looked better! Check out Blush today!! ...read more
By Anonymous September 10, 2014
I've had my eyebrows waxed my whole life and never been satisfied with them. That all changed after having them threaded by Saadia. I absolutely love them now! ...read more
Enjoy your selves this holiday weekend and take a break! ...read more
By The OC Massage Therapy August 29, 2017
What is a Glycolic Acid, and how does it work? Glycolic acid is one of the alpha hydroxyacids (AHAs), a group of naturally occurring substances often referred to as “fruit acids” because they are found naturally in various fruits and other foods. Numerous clinical publications have demonstrated their benefits in improving skin appearance and texture. Many skin problems are caused by or associated with an excessive build-up of dead skin cells that makes the skin thick and dull, and may cause clogged pores, leading to breakouts. AHAs help to loosen and remove the surface layers of skin, as well as promote more even pigmentation and deeper skin firming effects. How will Glycolic Acid benefit me? A glycolic acid peel treatment is a specific technique for skin renewal. During the process, a high concentration of glycolic acid is applied to the skin for a short period of time and then chemically neutralized to end the treatment. This procedure rapidly removes the damaged layer of surface skin cells revealing fresh skin, and stimulates cell rebuilding and restructuring of deeper skin layers. This procedure can help skin appear smoother, healthier, plumper, and tighter, with more even pigmentation. In addition, improvements have been observed in patients with dry skin, oily and acne-prone skin. How soon should I see benefit? The type and degree of skin improvements you hope to gain, and the amount of discomfort and/or downtime you can tolerate with each peel will determine how quickly you will see benefit. Most patients experience textural smoothing and improvements with acne prone skin within one to two months. Deeper textural changes require multiple peels at stronger strengths. Noticeable improvements of these conditions usually occur within 3-4 months. Other skin improvements that may result from a peel series include: softening of fine lines from sun damage, increased smoothness of skin texture, mild or moderate smoothing of acne scars, lightening of pigmentation irregularities, increased skin glow or radiance, some minimization of pore size. Based on discussion with your provider, you will have a peel treatment program organized to best meet your expectations and needs. Generally, the program will involve several peel treatments in the office over a period of time, normally 4-6 weeks apart. How safe are chemical peels, and are there any potential side effects? Glycolic acid chemical peels are proven safe, but as with any procedure, one should be aware of the potential side effects. 1. Redness, burning, stinging, tingling, or skin sensitivity are the most common symptoms associated with the light peel. These normally resolve spontaneously within 24 hours of the procedure.2. Superficial peeling, light scabbing, swelling, sun sensitivity, and skin sensitivity/irritation may occur with more aggressive glycolic peels.3. An acne flare due to deep pore cleansing or an acne-like inflammation around the mouth (peri-oral dermatitis) may be experienced.4. Patients with a history of herpes simplex (cold sores) may have a tendency for flare if no preventive treatment is used.5. Some patients may experience transient spots of hyper- or hypo-pigmentation (coloration or discoloration) after a glycolic acid peel procedure. These conditions usually resolve spontaneously within several weeks after the procedure, but can last for several months. Depending on your skin type, your provider may recommend a prescription topical medication to prevent this from happening. Are there any special conditions or products I should make my provider aware of prior to procedure? Yes! There are several conditions that make it unsafe to have a peel, or may enhance your skin’s reactivity. You may be required to discontinue use of certain procedures/products 1-2 weeks before a peel. Please inform your provider if you have a history of: 1. Herpes simplex (cold sores). You should receive preventive medicine prior to the peel.2. Hypertrophic or keloidal scarring.3. Warts in proposed treatment area.4. Healing wounds in proposed treatment area.5. Sunburn or wind burn in the 2 week period prior to proposed treatment.6. Artificial tanning/sun bathing in the 6 week period prior to proposed treatment.7. Waxing in proposed treatment area in the 2 week period prior to proposed treatment.8. Accutane or other oral retinoid therapy in 6 month period prior to proposed treatment.9. Current topical retinoid use (Differin, Retin-A, Tazorac). These products may be used to prepare/prep the skin for a peel. Is there anyone who should not receive a chemical peel? You can not receive treatment if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have had an adverse reaction to previous peels. Will the peel be uncomfortable? Depending on the strength of the glycolic acid, and the desired effect, different sensations will be experienced. You should expect a tingling, itching, or mild heat/burning sensation, but few patients describe the peel as painful. Normally, a fan is used to help with any excessive warmth or burning you experience. The peel will be neutralized, or reaction stopped if you feel too uncomfortable. What should I expect directly after treatment, and how should I care for the treated area? Initially your skin may be somewhat red or puffy. It may take up to one week for the renewal and rebuilding process to allow your skin appearance to return to “normal”. Light peeling is an expected result, but not necessary to see the improvement you want. The sensations will lessen over the course of a week as the skin rejuvenates. There may be some crusting and or swelling, particularly if a stronger peel is used. Proper care for the treated area will produce optimal benefit, and reduce the risks of any scarring or unwanted side effects. Directly after the treatment you should apply NeoStrata Post Peel Nutricream, NeoStrata Bionic Cream, or Neutrogena light moisturizer for sensitive skin. You should avoid sun exposure, artificial tanning devices, and direct heat sources. The use of a broad spectrum sunscreen beginning the day after the peel procedure or as soon as you can tolerate it is recommended. Avoid the use of products that may be irritating (AHAs, salicylic acid, retinoids) until skin has fully healed. Normally these products may be restarted within 1-2 weeks after the treatment. If your skin is very sensitive, avoid the use of makeup for up to a week. If you have little skin sensitivity, you may apply makeup without a wait. ...read more
By Blush Aesthetics Studio January 12, 2015
Make up Monday tip ! Brow color? Which is right? Find the brow-pencil shade that works with your hair color. • Blondes' brows are best-dressed in a light-brown pencil. • Redheads' brows look hot in a honey-colored brown pencil for day, dark-brown for night. • Brunettes' brows smolder in deep-brown tones; black is best after dark. As always book your eyebrow shaping appt at Blush to find the right shape color&more; for your brows see our look book for more examples.http://www.blushby41.com/Look-Book.html #eyebrowthreading #eyebrowshaping #naplesflorida #eyemakeup #brows Photo Courtesy of: wall papers craft. com Welcome to Blush! Naples answer to... the not so typical "Naples Day Spa"http://www.blushby41.com/ ...read more
By Blush Aesthetics Studio January 13, 2014
Learning how to flat iron your hair will save you money and time spent at a hair salon. The process is quite simple and only involves a few simple steps. When flat ironing your hair on your own it is important to make sure your hair is washed and well conditioned. ...read more
Consuming carrots provides beauty benefits such as glowing skin from within, but carrots can also be used topically in homemade beauty treatments. Carrots act as a natural acne treatment, provide moisture to dry skin in a homemade moisturizer and add naturally add softness and shine to hair. ...read more
