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If you have battled with acne for many years, you will feel victorious when your skin finally clears up and you don’t have to deal with acne anymore. However, as is the case with any battle, your years of fighting against acne may have left you with a few scars that still mar your ideal complexion. At our office, you will find that your acne treatment doesn’t stop when your acne clears up. We want to take your skin from its worst to its very best without leaving you somewhere in between. If you have your acne under control, the … Continue reading “Improve your acne scars with Fraxel”

Summer is already over and we are not ready to say goodbye! Like it or not, the weather is changing, and your skin care routine will need to change too. As the days get drier and cooler, your skin’s needs will change from what they were during the hot, humid summer months. Here are a couple of tips for better skin care at the end of summer. Repair Your hair and skin may be damaged by the sun and chlorine from pools and other summer-related activities. You can help to repair some of that damage by gently exfoliating, moisturizing, and … Continue reading “Kiss summer skin goodbye with these end of summer skin care tips from Dr. Lloyd”

There is no doubt about it; weather has a huge effect on your skin. You can keep your skin looking and feeling its best, even when the sun, pool chemicals, or humid conditions threaten it. Acne – Sweat, bacteria, and oils mean clogged pores and acne breakouts. Blot off sweat with a clean cloth. Wash sweaty clothes before wearing them again. Use non-comedogenic sunscreen and products. Sunburn – Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen at least SPF 30 year-round. Be extra-vigilant about reapplying when swimming or sweating. Seek shade. Avoid the sunniest hours of mid-morning and mid-day. Wear proper sun protection (hats … Continue reading “4 skin problems you can prevent this summer”

Many products promise to make your skin “glow.” Glowing skin refers to heightened color or bloom, usually associated with youth and health. We know glowing skin when we see it. While our skin takes a beating in the hot, sweaty, sunny days of summer, your glow can persist year-round – whatever Mother Nature brings: Fountain of Youth in a bottle – Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily with an SPF of at least 30. If you’re swimming or sweating make sure you use a water resistant sunscreen and reapply often. Seek shade as much as possible but if you’re going to … Continue reading “4 tips for skin that outshines the sun (in a healthy way)!”

Get your glow on this summer, while reversing or protecting against the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. We’re shining a light on two lasers for showstopping great skin: Laser Genesis and Clear and Brilliant. Both devices stimulate new collagen – responsible for youthful firm, smooth, and even skin. Noninvasive, low-risk, and efficient (sessions in 30 minutes or less), these lasers require little to no downtime, and beautiful results are sustained with maintenance treatments, and proactive skin care and sun protection. Lasers erase what years of frolicking in the sun can produce – blotchy, spotted, lackluster, dry skin. Such features make you look … Continue reading “Lasers – for summer skin that radiates a healthy glow”

We encourage you to truly relax this summer – for the health and beauty of your skin! The American Academy of Dermatology acknowledges a growing body of research, linking stress to chronic inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and rosacea. Stressed-out? It shows (on your skin!) Your skin’s nerve endings release chemicals or neuropeptides as the first line of defense against infection and trauma. But they can also cause discomfort – tingling, sensitivity, itching. This helps explain why acne, fever blisters, or hives flare or worsen before a big test or work presentation. Your partners in skin health will pamper you! Our … Continue reading “De-stress this summer for healthy, beautiful skin”

Some people plan cosmetic treatments during the chilly winter months, when there’s plenty of time to heal before vacation season arrives. That’s a great strategy if you are considering an invasive procedure, and if you’re good at planning way in advance. What if summer snuck up on you, the vacation is planned for next month, and your skin isn’t at its best? Is it too late to rejuvenate? No – not at all! Dr. Amanda Lloyd offers several options for improving and refining skin that will fit your busy schedule with little to no downtime, fast results, and minimal side effects. One … Continue reading “Clear + Brilliant = a new you in time for summer”

Whether the temperature is beginning to rise or you are preparing for an upcoming beach vacation that will incorporate a lot of fun in the sun, it is a perfect time to show off your beautiful skin! While protecting your skin is important every day, sunscreen is especially critical for preventing premature aging and skin cancer when you are spending extra time in the sun. At Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas, California, Dr. Amanda Lloyd is here to help patients find the best high-quality sunscreen for their specific needs. Choosing a high-quality sunscreen Unfortunately, not all sunscreens are created … Continue reading “How to choose the best sunscreen for summer or your upcoming beach vacation”

With the New Year almost here, you may have started thinking about resolutions. Even if you haven’t started thinking about resolutions adding a skin care resolution to your list is totally worth it. Why? Because you will look better at the end of 2018 than you did at the beginning. How is this possible you may wonder? A simple every day skin care routine! Put sunscreen on every morning. Most people do not think about all the UV that your skin absorbs on a day to day basis. Everything you do outside or by a window results in UV damage … Continue reading “Skin Care Resolution”

We are in the full swing of holiday season and everyone wants to know just what are the best skin care products. Dr. Amanda Lloyd suggests that you treat yourself to her favorite skin care products this year for a little holiday freshening up! Who needs to know you’re stressed about the holidays! No one! That is what a good skin care regimen can do for you. Vitamin B! Botox is Dr. Amanda Lloyds absolute favorite product. It is safe, effective and works every time. If you are looking to refresh your look naturally, this is the ticket for you. … Continue reading “Dr. Amanda Lloyd’s Favorite Skin Care Products”