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Promising to reduce lines and wrinkles, minimize age spots, and tighten and tone skin, radio-frequency microneedling is a popular procedure that addresses multiple signs of aging at once. Different treatment options exist, but the basic function is the same: an applicator with tiny needles penetrates the skin at various depths to deliver radio-frequency energy waves and create microinjuries. This prompts the body’s response to generate more collagen resulting in smoother skin with a fresh glow.

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Read an article by an aesthetic editor who gets to research the latest cosmetic treatments. In this article you will find the commentary by Amy Peterson on some of her preferred treatments. The writer is in the unique position to be able to try today’s most effective technologies for tightening, toning and treating the body as soon as they hit the market.

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“Skin cycling is a trend that became popular on TikTok, but the concept has been practiced by skin care professionals for many years,” says Amy Peterson, medical aesthetician and founder of Miami medspa Skincare by Amy Peterson.

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Long-term stress can have an even greater impact on skin, says Dr Bowes. “Chronic stress affects the skin over long periods of time and can lead to disturbances of the gut microbiome. This ultimately affects the health of the skin, which can then lead to blemishes, acne, dryness, redness, inflammation, eczema and psoriasis.”

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For medical aesthetician Amy Peterson, the NOTOX technology (short for “non-toxin-based wrinkle reducing serum”) in Dr. Paul Sharad’s elixirs work great to keep lines and wrinkles at bay. “Fundamentally, it is an ‘inside out’ approach that comes out of Dr. Sharad’s philosophy that, ‘one cannot have bad health and good skin,'” explains Peterson.

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Amy Peterson is featured in the Skin Anarchy podcast episode where they interview the Medical Aesthetics Guru herself. Amy shares her immense knowledge in the area of laser treatments and what we all should be considering when approaching the realm of medical vs non medical aestheticians.

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Rhode is Bieber’s answer to skinimalism — the three-product line consists of daily basics meant to support the skin barrier. Along with the minimalist packaging, the formulas within are meant to simplify your skin care routine. Developed for all skin types, the products are noncomedogenic (meaning they won’t clog pores), nonirritating and non-sensitizing.

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Since these dark patches first formed on my face (right above my lip thank you very much), I thought the only trigger was direct sunlight, so I’ve been vigilant with my SPF. It turns out, that’s not true, any time spent in heat can ramp up your melasma and hyperpigmentation. The experts say it’s not just an issue that involves sunlight, it’s also a vascular concern.

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Our latest #BeautyBoss is Amy Peterson, Founder of Miami-based medspa, Skincare by Amy Peterson and The Real Skin Savant, a curated online retail space that offers an exclusive selection of result-driven skincare tools and products including 111SKIN, IS Clinical, Skinceuticals, and Biologique Recherche, among others.

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Jello skin, like glass skin, dolphin skin and slugging, is inspired by K-beauty, and emphasizes healthy, natural beauty. That plumpness and elasticity is an indicator of ample collagen levels in the skin. As the most abundant protein in the body, collagen is found in the bones, muscles, blood and skin.

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Washing your face is an essential step to any skin care routine. Like the other non-negotiables — serums, moisturizers, eye creams — cleansers come in a variety of formulations targeted for different skin types and needs.

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Skin experts consistently name sunscreen as the most important precaution you can take for skin health. While helping to protect and prevent skin cancer, it is also a way to protect the skin from aging forms of UV radiation. As much as you *think* you might want that glow, remember that even a tan is technically a burn. So while National Sunscreen Day may be May 27, for skin experts, every day is national sunscreen day—even on cloudy and overcast days.

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“Ingrown hairs are caused by hair removal,” says Amy Peterson, medical aesthetician and founder of Miami medspa Skincare by Amy Peterson. While she says that any type of hair removal (except for laser hair removal, since that eliminates the hair follicle altogether) can cause ingrown hairs, shaving is the most common culprit. “Incorrect shaving techniques are especially prone to causing ingrown hairs,” Peterson warns.

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It’s likely you have seen one of Robyn Blair Lazer’s candy art pieces on Instagram or on the walls of your stylish friends’ homes. Known for playful and “sweet” candy-inspired art, By robynblair was born from a single work of art Lazer created for herself — an acrylic vessel with a bubble gum interior and Lazer’s signature “In Case O

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“Lips are one of the most sensitive parts of the body,” explains Amy Peterson, medical aesthetician and founder of the medspa, Skincare by Amy Peterson. “They are made up of numerous nerve endings, which lead to sensation and temperature sensitivity, and lack protection from a defensive membrane, which can increase their risk when exposed to the sun.”

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