Category Archives: Our spa

Fresh Skin for Fall! Part 4: Post-Service Care

So, you’ve taken the time and effort  to get a chemical peel, microdermabrasion or micropeel?  Good for you! Now, we want to help you protect that investment.  Here are a few post-service do’s and don’ts for you to remember:    Do - Use a gentle cleanser 2 times a day – light and easy is…
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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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Fresh Skin for the Fall! Part 1: Exfoliation

[caption id="attachment_293" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="Exfoliation is the key to fresher, younger looking skin"][/caption] This Fall we are focusing on getting your skin looking and feeling young, fresh and healthy. We’ll be doing a series of blog posts highlighting services, products, and at-home routines that can help.  Today, we’ll start with some basics about exfoliation. If…
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