So what does the routine of a spa owner look like? Not as complicated as you might think, actually.
We asked the big boss lady and owner of Barris, the radiant Dana, to share her daily skincare routine with us. In a lot of ways, Dana’s skincare routine reflects a bit of her personality: simple, effective, and quick to match her active lifestyle. Intrigued? Here’s what it looks like, in her own words:
Because I’m getting older, I need a bit more plumping and sloughing! For this reason I use both the Max and MD lines from IMAGE Skincare.
MORNING
In the morning, I alternate between the MD serum (which has a tri C complex) and the Max serum. Then I use our Protection+ Hydrating Moisturizer to protect my skin from the sun. I also use IMAGE’s Ormedic Lip Enhance throughout the day.
My favorite thing about the MD Reconstructive Serum is how effective it is in fighting signs of aging while also hydrating and soothing skin with anti-inflammatories like spirea ulmaria root extract and sodium hyaluronate.
The MAX Stem Cell Serum is great for those lines and wrinkles you start getting in your forties from years of facial expressions and sun exposure. It has nutripeptides and fruit stem cells, which work to create the appearance of plump, firm skin while promoting cell health.
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
The Ormedic Balancing Lip Enhancement Complex is a moisturizing lip balm that is a favorite of almost everyone here at Barris! We also add it to client’s lips after every skincare treatment and they love it- it feels luxurious and hydrating without the stickiness of other balms. I love it because it’s a one-stop-shop for hydrated and glossy lips, one application and you’re done. Not to mention it stays on for a while, so you don’t have to constantly re-apply.
A hydrating, healing lip balm is a must have for this dry Colorado weather!
EVENING
In the evening, I alternate between the Max & MD cleansers and the Max and MD creams. I also use the Max eye cream and Ageless lashes at night.
I love how luxurious this cleanser feels and it also has a nice subtle scent. I only cleanse my face at night and this cleanser is enough to cleanse and nourish my skin without icky paraben and sulfate.
The MD Reconstructive Facial Cleanser is what we in the business refer to as an “active” cleanser. This is a term used to identify a product as containing either physical or chemical exfoliators that get rid of dry, flaky skin. Since the MD cleanser exfoliates my skin with a mix of glycolic acid and salicylic acid, I alternate it with the Max cleanser so as not to overdo it with the exfoliation. This way I get both nourishment and cellular turnover for total rejuvenation.
Like all of the products in the MAX line, this creme works to support my skin’s natural defenses while also smoothing wrinkle formation and supporting collagen regeneration. I apply it to face and neck and décolleté area after cleansing and go to bed while my skin regenerates so I can literally wake up to prettier skin!
The MD Reconstructive Repair Creme is the heavy lifter of our night creams, right alongside the Max creme. This moisturizer contains a highly concentrated blend of retinol, glycolic acid and Vitamin C to resurface, rejuvenate, and repair aging skin. It’s also great if you’re experiencing adult acne! Because retinol makes skin more sensitive to the sun, I make sure to use this moisturizer at nighttime only.
The MAX Stem Cell Eye Creme is great in combatting the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles. I like this eye creme because it targets all of my concerns in regards to the sensitive skin around my eyes.
Because I don’t wear mascara on a regular basis, I like to take care of my lashes so that they look full and healthy naturally. The Ageless Lashes basically works as a serum, stimulating and strengthening the hair follicles for strong lashes. I apply a thin line on my lash line both morning and evening and I was amazed to see longer lashes after about 30 days!
MONTHLY
Monthly, I receive a Microneedling treatment with our human growth factor. This helps stimulate my collagen, which in turns works to regenerate new and healthy skin cells. It may sound scary, but I promise it’s not! You can learn more about Microneedling here. In the Winter, I also like to alternate Microneedling with IPL Photofacial treatments in order to treat any sun damage on the surface of my skin.