5 Natural Beauty Trends To Try In 2019
2019 is all about natural, non-toxic beauty products and skin treatments. Skin is in now more than ever, so if you’re looking for more ways to nourish your complexion, try incorporating these treatments into your routine.
Celery Juice
The celery juice wave has officially hit. A potent healing food, celery juice is toted by many avid drinkers to help resolve pesky skin conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. Check out @medicalmedium for celery juice tips and trends.
Cosmetic Aloe
One of my favourite post-treatment or at home treatments is aloe. Aloe is great for calming acne, redness and to provide moisture for dull or dry skin. You can try aloe masks like this one or use fresh aloe from the plant. A great option in Vancouver is cosmetic grade aloe from The Soap Dispensary .
Microneedling
Medical skin needling, also called collagen induction therapy, is a painless procedure that involves puncturing the skin with tiny needles (microneedling) to induce collagen production. Microneedling creates controlled, non-thermal micro-injury underneath the skins surface, which induces the body to create new blood vessels, elastin & collagen. The result? Smooth, plump skin.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma therapy, also known as PRP, the vampire facial, the blood facial or prp hair restoration is a treatment that uses your own blood to recharge your skin and hair. Your blood is drawn by standard blood draw, then put into a centrifuge where it is spun to separate the red blood cells from the plasma. The plasma, rich in platelets, growth and healing factors is then applied after your microneedling session or injected across the scalp at the level of the hair follicles. Historically, PRP has been used in orthopedic medicine, dentistry and reconstructive surgery to help speed up wound healing and recovery. Now it’s one of the most popular treatments in aesthetic medicine to help damaged, aging skin grow new collagen and elastin for beautiful, youthful results. PRP is one of the most sought after treatment options for hair loss as it increases hair count, hair thickness, and the growth phase of the hair cycle.
Probiotic Skin Care
2019 brings us skin care that addresses your skins micro-biome. We’re all aware of the benefits of taking probiotics for the optimization of our gut and immune health, but now skin care companies are incorporating probiotics into their products. Similar to how probiotics restore and nourish gut cells, topical probiotics can help soothe inflamed, acne prone skin but harnessing a surge of good bacteria, which helps to eradicate acne-causing bacteria and helps your skin cells flourish.
Before trying these therapies, I recommend consulting with your health care provider or booking a Skin Health Consultation with me to determine if they are safe and indicated for your skin.
In Health,
Dr. Alaina