Skin care
Alternatives to Beauty Salon and Spa TreatmentsFind out how you can get professional-level results at home with these skin care tips |
Light Therapy (average spa cost: $1,000 for eight sessions) You may have heard of (or even tried) light therapy at a spa to treat acne. Blue light promises to kill bacteria and help reduce blemishes, while red light aims to fade acne scarring and fine lines. These same light treatments can be done at home with ANSR: BEAM, $185, which has both blue and red lights and complementary skin care products.
Red light therapy can also be used to combat aging. Tanda has light therapy treatments for acne and anti-aging. The company claims the treatment improves skin texture, color and tone while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. N.V. Perricone Light Renewal, $335 also helps with skin tone and texture, especially around the eye area.
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Red light therapy can also be used to combat aging. Tanda has light therapy treatments for acne and anti-aging. The company claims the treatment improves skin texture, color and tone while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. N.V. Perricone Light Renewal, $335 also helps with skin tone and texture, especially around the eye area.
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This is a nice list, but how do they actually compare to the pro treatments?
by LindaDD Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 02:47PM Report as inappropriate
These are some very nice alternatives to pricey spa and doctor visits. You can also exercise your face, neck, and mouth on your own to improve the tone, reduce wrinkles, and plump your pout (simple "Google" for exercises).
by GigiSD Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 10:16PM Report as inappropriate
I definitely want to try the red carpet peel kit. It is kind of pricey but it is on my want list.
by modinosaur Monday, November 12, 2012 at 12:20PM Report as inappropriate
The Sephora 3 in 1 looks good. I'll have to give it a try.
by TBjunkie Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate
Some of these should not be done at home, like the chemical peel. You must have a professional do it. You can scar yourself for life.
by hananoire Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 02:23PM Report as inappropriate
Spa and salon treatment can get pretty expensive!
by MissXu Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:42PM Report as inappropriate
Some cool products but that lip plumping thing is just frightening.
by TBjunkie Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:08PM Report as inappropriate
WOWWWW!!
by dimps2lv Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 04:01PM Report as inappropriate
thanks for money saving tips!!
by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate
I agree that many services, epically peels at a salon, but, I have seen too many problems. Many clients think more means better. Some of these products should not be used too often, and I have found some clients over use these products and end up hurting the skin. I have one client, she insists that she should exfoliate daily. She is not a young person, and her chin is very dry at times, and you can see the verticals lines. I would ask her how many times are you exfoliating...oh last night and today, my face felt oily... If that is what exfoliating does, imagine some of these people with home peels...I see it. I understand many people can do it and can limit themselves, but, many companies promote the safety and really do not emphasize the problems that can occur. PLEASE...just follow up with a skin care professional; you can even contact me for some advice, rather safe then sorry!!
by sexysaydie Friday, August 5, 2011 at 09:33PM Report as inappropriate