Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve heard the term exfoliation before. But why exfoliate? It's pretty simple, really: If you want healthy, glowing skin, regular exfoliation is a MUST, in addition to, of course, cleansing, moisturizing, and slathering on sunscreen. WHAT & HOW To exfoliate the skin simply means to remove dead skin [...]
Last week at Barris, we gave Dana our brand new treatment: Micro-Needling. For those not yet "in the know," Micro-Needling is a cutting edge anti-aging treatment that restores the youthful appearance of the skin by sliding an electric skin needling device along the skin, which prompts the body to respond by creating new collagen and elastin [...]
[Originally published on the Image Skincare Blog on December 16, 2014] What is retinol? Chances are you’ve heard of it, perhaps even used it before. But do you know what retinol is, and what it does for your skin? Are you hesitant to try it because you’ve heard of the possibility of harsh side effects? [...]
Although there are some spas just for men, you certainly don't have to head to an all-male spa to find effective AND enjoyable treatments right here at Barris Laser & Skincare. We know that today's modern man is often stressed and on the run, but he also has nothing to fear and everything to gain [...]
There’s a seasonal shift in the air, and with temperatures dropping, it’s a safe bet that your skin is probably feeling dry and itchy, right? Well, we’re with 10 Winter Skin Tips for keeping your skin happy, hydrated, and healthy. Now try saying THAT three times! ;) 1. Watch your shower temperature. Hot showers feel [...]
It can be overwhelming these days, with the amount of information available at our fingertips and the number of spas offering such a wide range of services, to make a decision as to which spa treatment to try. I'm here to help you out by letting you know about Five Spa Treatments, so universally appealing, [...]
It's Fall and that means many things, but mainly: PUMPKIN SEASON! We here at Barris fully endorse the tradition of stuffing/slathering yourself with delicious pumpkin things, and so for this entire month of November, we're offering our lovely clients Image's Pumpkin Peel for only $70! (regularly $100). Curious about our Pumpkin Peel? Read on! IMAGE'S [...]
You wake up and wash your face. After you workout, you wash your face again. At night before bed, you wash your face one. last. time. But did you ever stop to think that overwashing your face could be making your skin worse? Turns out our skin does a pretty good job already of taking [...]
When the sun is shining after months of snow, it's hard to stay away and not bask in its glory. But before you head out to your deck in a JLo-esque bikini to soak in those rays and build your "base tan" for the next few months, let me tell you about the negative cumulative [...]
Doctor's have recommended patients to get a daily dose of Vitamin C for years, that's no news. But recently, the vitamin that's so good for your body, is in so many beauty products it can leave one feeling a little dizzy. Image skincare made sure to jump right in the bandwagon and released their own [...]
