Activated Charcoal: the ultimate remedy for dull skin

Speak about the benefits of activated charcoal with your professional skin therapist: (618) 392-4400. UPDATE: it's finally here! Olney Skin Care & Massage now carries the NEW Charcoal Rescue Masque, so call today to take home this new "all in 1" treatment.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: activated charcoal

What is Activated Charcoal, and why is it so effective in skin care? 

This powerful detoxifying ingredient is much more than it seems.

Unlike the Charcoal typically found in a grill, Activated Charcoal is a carbonized, mineral-rich material that can adsorb more than 1,000 times its weight in positively-charged compounds.

Yes, you read that right: ADsorb! Unlike absorption, which is the entering of one substance by another, adsorption occurs when one substance adheres to the surface of another (think magnets).

Charcoal is negatively-charged, so it attracts positively-charged compounds – such as deep-dwelling dirt and oil in the skin – to its surface.

Activated Charcoal, also called Activated Carbon, comes in many forms specific to many different uses. Dermalogica uses Activated Binchotan Charcoal, a special high-quality Charcoal made from Japanese Ubame Oak wood.

This type of Charcoal is “activated” by an age-old process of extreme heating and rapid cooling, which yields millions of microscopic pores that are ideal for adsorbing impurities from the skin.

In hospital emergency rooms, food-grade Activated Charcoal is used to adsorb poisons from the body. Activated Charcoal is also used in regular household appliances, such as water filters, to remove or reduce chlorine, sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), taste and odor from tap water.

In Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque, Activated Binchotan Charcoal is used to draw out excess oil and impurities from your pores, leaving you with brighter, purer skin. 

Charcoal Rescue Masque also contains a variety of other ingredients such as Volcanic and Hot Spring Ash, Sea Silt, Bamboo Stem Extract, Sulfur and Chilean Wild Mint to provide additional skin health benefits.

Not sure if the Charcoal Rescue Masque is right for you?
Call our professional skin therapist to experience it in person!

EXPERIENCE THIS MASQUE AT MOONLIGHT MADNESS!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th (open til 10pm RSVP)

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VOICEMAIL: (618) 392-4400

by appointment at 604 West Main Street in Olney, Illinois

MELASMA: causes, prevention, and treatment

MELASMA - causes, prevention, and treatment

Who gets melasma? 
It's commonly referred to as a "pregnancy mask," which alludes to the statistics: as many as 6 million women in their 20s-40s experience patches of brown, tan, or blue-gray skin on the face as a result of hormone fluctuation (pregnancy), heat (being in a hot kitchen), and sun exposure (tanning and natural light).

Does melasma cause harm?
Yes and no. There are no physical health concerns related to melasma, but it can have psychological effects. So while treatment is not necessary, it is helpful for someone who is experiencing a difference in quality of life related to melasma.

How can I prevent melasma? 
Not all melasma is preventable, but it can be limited with sun protection and gentle (non-irritating) products. It can be difficult for many people to be diligent about sun protection in normal circumstances, but topical treatments that can take months to work can be negated by even a small amount of sun exposure.

Hydroquinone - banned, possibly unsafe
We DO NOT recommend the use of hydroquinone, a common ingredient in over-the-counter lighteners that is banned in some countries (it can cause skin sensitivity and is a potential carcinogen).

What are some safe options?
We DO recommend a skin consultation to determine which chemical exfoliants could help. Other options include retin and retin derivatives as well as professional peels.

What about at-home regimens?
YES! We recommend a simple daily regimen (something you'll actually stick to) when treating melasma. The three-step regimen we keep in stock is called PowerBright TRx™:

• C-12 Pure Bright Serum (potent brightener applied before SPF)
• Pure Light SPF50 (daytime brightening moisturizer with SPF)
• Pure Night (overnight brightening treatment)

Do you need help with pigmentation issues? We take appointments from 10am to 8pm on weekdays. 
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OLNEY SKIN CARE & MASSAGE
Cynthia Given, Licensed Massage Therapist
Donna Botelho, Licensed Esthetician
604 West Main Street
Olney, IL 62450

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Are you seeing signs of aging or premature aging BUT need more information about peels, microdermabrasion, or other professional exfoliation treatments? We offer more than a relaxing "spa" facial. Enjoy our most popular treatment this month (at a limited-time lower rate).

Our most popular skin service is the AGE Smart skin treatment. It is traditionally a one hour service, but this month we're offering a shorter service (great first-time facial!).

BONUS: you'll also receive a $10 VIP voucher! 

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NOW $35! Enjoy an anti-aging skin treatment with a professional chemical exfoliation and Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque ($50 value). Target signs of aging, spots, and sun damage with our most popular treatment! Enjoy an AGE Smart MicroZone treatment with a professional-strength exfoliation and our revitalizing MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque (session: 30 minutes). 

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IMPORTANT: the VIP offer link will only work until the offer is SOLD OUT. After this offer expires, visit OlneySkinCare.com to send gifts and schedule online. See you soon!

We take appointments from 10am to 8pm on weekdays. SEND GIFTS & SCHEDULE: http://olneymassage.com

OLNEY SKIN CARE & MASSAGE
Cynthia Given, Licensed Massage Therapist
Donna Botelho, Licensed Esthetician
604 West Main Street
Olney, IL 62450