Category Archives: Educational

Fresh Skin for Fall! Part 3: Microdermabrasion and Micropeel

We’ve been talking about exfoliation.  If you missed our previous posts, you can catch up here and here Today we’ll talk about a mechanical exfoliation called microdermabrasion, and Oasis’ very own chemical/mechanical exfoliation mash up, the micropeel. Microdermabrasion Microdermabrasion utilizes a special machine that has a diamond-tipped wand and provides a very mild suction.  It…
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Fresh Skin for Fall! Part 2: Chemcial Peels

Last time, we explained exfoliation; what it is and why it’s important.  If you missed it, you can catch up here. One form of exfoliation is chemical exfoliation, also known as chemical peels.  Peels are available in a variety strengths and blends. We know what you’re thinking:  “A chemical peel?  Don’t they cause scabbing, redness,…
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Moisturizing Winter Hands

  [gallery columns="5" orderby="title"] As the autumn season passes and winter is here, I cringe, knowing that my hands will take a toll this particular season. The constant hand-washing, sanitizing, doing the dishes (‘tis the season!), and bitter chill outside chap my hands to the bone! They become red, flakey, dehydrated, and sore. Does that…
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What to Expect from a Massage

We know it can be intimidating to come in for a massage if you've never had one before (and sometimes even if you have). We put together this little video to show you what to expect. And if you're in the Omaha, NE area, Oasis welcomes you, whether it's your first massage or your 50th!
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