You are about to turn 40 (or 50, or 60) and those laugh lines are beginning to look less like you are having a good time and more like a resemblance to Aunt Mildred. If you are not willing to go under the knife for beauty (and, let’s face it, more and more, who is?), the best place for non-surgical cosmetic procedures is a medical day spa. A medical spa is a fusion of medically-derived skin care treatments and the pampering essences of a day spa all under the medical supervision of a doctor. A medical spa (or med spa) can treat facial conditions that may not be resolved by a traditional esthetician including brown spots, redness, broken capillaries, laser hair removal, facial laser treatments, microdermabrasion, photofacials, injectables such as Botox and fillers, peels and skin tightening. In addition, many med spas carry mineral makeup lines and have makeup artists on staff to consult on aftercare.
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Recently, i Medspa debuted its skin care center in the heart of Manhattan Beach at Plaza El Segundo. What better way to spend an afternoon than having a skin care treatment that makes you look younger and more radiant, and then spending the day in beautiful Manhattan Beach? i Medspa brings a holistic philosophy and approach to anti-aging with its brand new, state-of-the-art spa. The med spa offers physician supervised, non-surgical cosmetic enhancement, anti-aging treatments and advanced skin care, in a luxurious and relaxing spa setting. Unlike most traditional med spas in business today, i Medspa takes a natural approach to wellness, health and beauty as the center emphasizes education and maximizing the body’s capacity to heal and rejuvenate itself.
As an added bonus, i Medspa designs treatment plans dedicated to self-help, improvement and personal enrichment through its signature "Rediscover i" program. Offering 20 of the best of FDA approved beauty treatments on the market, i Medspa’s services offer the clients an affordable way to treat themselves and continue to look their very best. From fotofacial procedures to laser hair removal, i Medspa also offers Botox, Restylane, microdermabrasion, medical grade facials, peels as well as physician-formulated skin care products. As Medical Director and leader of the team at i Medspa, Robert Ruder, M.D. is a board certified facial plastic surgeon with a practice in Beverly Hills. The former Chief Head and Neck Surgeon at Cedars Sinai Hospital, is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA. For more information on i Medspa, visit their website at www.i-medspa.com.
i Medspa also believes aftercare is just as important as the treatments they provide. The spa carries La Bella Donna mineral makeup line which features a complete collection of powders, blushes, eye shadows, lip glosses and mascara all created with the highest quality of mineral pigments. La Bella Donna bridges the gap between wellness and sophisticated beauty. La Bella Donna is made from cherished mineral pigments derived from rock that give skin beautiful color and natural-looking coverage. The use of minerals creates a makeup collection that is genuinely healthy for the skin, allowing it to breathe and does not clog the pores, which is vital after any form of skin care treatment. La Bella Donna provides natural sun protection, and has incredible staying power. The micronized titanium dioxide found naturally in minerals is the key element to the makeup. The minerals allow light to pass through the visible ray region (light that is needed for healthy development of skin) while intercepting the ultraviolet rays. Micronized titanium dioxide guards against the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays, yet gives the skin a natural-looking finish. Research shows micronized titanium dioxide provides a natural barrier to uVa and uVB radiation without irritation, burning or stinging. La Bella Donna’s micronized titanium dioxide is a non-chemical sun block with SPF 20, contains bismuth oxychloride and zinc oxide, both with anti-inflammatory properties and is free of any FD&C dyes, oils, talc, alcohol, parabens, cornstarch and chemicals. For more information on La Bella Donna, visit www.labelladonna.com.