Blog Posts in August, 2012

Prescription Skincare: Products That Deliver What They Promise

Fine lines, dark spots, acne scarring, oh my! With thousands of products that promise to minimize our most dreaded complexion concerns, it is hard to decipher the truth from the fairy tales. At GLOW, we treat these concerns with lasers (IPL, SmartSkin C02, Fraxel). However, to achieve the best results, we recommend the use of prescription skincare post laser treatment. For dark spots and uneven ...

Breast Augmentation Basics - The Big Day

So, you have gone through all the steps that bring you down to The Big Day – the day you have your breast augmentation . It’s been quite a path, hasn’t it? Thinking about it, digging into the reasons why, doing your research, talking to friends and others, and making the rounds to several consultations to find the fit that works for you. You’ve now made up your mind, and have a surgeon and ...

How To Get Longer, Fuller Lashes

Let’s face it. We all want longer, fuller lashes. This is why there are volumizing mascaras, lengthening mascaras, mascaras with collagen and fibers and whatever else that sounds promising to consumers. The reality is that mascara only puts a band-aid over the issue of less-than-desirable lashes. In fact, mascara is partially the reason why our lashes diminish in length and fullness as we age. So, ...

Making Exercise Part Of Your Daily Routine

Studies suggest most of us exercise to lose weight. Though exercise is an important element of any weight loss program, it offers many more benefits then just fitting into our favorite pair of jeans. Regular exercise combats a number of health conditions including heart disease, Type II diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Regular physical activity has been found to reduce the ...

Out With The Old...In With The New: Tips On Skin Health For Summer

We've all heard the saying when the seasons change and spring approaches “time for spring cleaning! You proceed to clean everything out whether it be your wardrobe or nick knacks around the house that have seen better days...but what about your skincare products? We've all done it... kept all the little sample products of creams, cleansers, toners, masks, that are all outdated or have never been ...