Serious Clinical Care Treatments With Driven Results

The skin is the largest organ of the body and quite frankly, one of the most important. Proper care of skin is an important step in maintaining health. We know that proper skin care is not an easy thing and that people may sometimes need serious clinical care treatments. Proper skin care is not a one-day thing. It is a continuous, lifelong effort. Tips include; wearing sunscreen, feeding your skin every day with chemistry skin cells recognize. The body is just waiting to utilize bioavailable ingredients that will initiate its natural processes, drinking plenty of water, taking DMK's EFA's, observing healthy diets, avoiding exposure to sunlight as much as possible and cleansing the face. Of course, skin care procedures differ based on a person’s environment, skin care concerns, and skin conditions. At The Beauty Journey Studio, we offer the following clinical skin care treatment services.

Personalized Treatment Programs

We understand that every client has a unique skin. Without a personalized customize treatment program, you may not get the results you deserve. We find out what skin concerns each one of you has and customize treatment programs to resolve them. By determining what you need, we can advise you on the skin care routine to follow. Customized programs help boost the confidence of you knowing that we are working to give you exactly what you desire. Our programs take your lifestyle and skin-care routine into consideration. It also helps you save costs because you do not have to experiment with programs that do not work.

We Find Out The Cause Of Skin Concerns

We believe that establishing the WHY behind skin-care concerns is just as important as treating them. In fact, it is a part of our clinical care treatment. We realize that two people could have similar skin care problems for completely different reasons. That is why we choose not to assume anything. We find out the cause of skin care concerns for every client. The common causes of skin concerns are; Hormonal fluctuations, stress, wrong choice of your skincare regimen, medication, climatic conditions, Cosmetic ingredients that irritate the skin and clog pores, drugs, hereditary conditions and levels of hygiene. By knowing the exact cause of your problem, we can advise you on the things to avoid in order to reduce the risk of future reoccurrence of the problem.

Quality

We only use the best quality, purest high-grade skincare line with a high ratio of active ingredients to give you the best results. Our approach is gentle and non-inflammatory. We realize that what you expect from us is a rejuvenated, healthy skin and we try to provide it to them in the safest ways possible. This means avoiding any chemicals that may be harsh to the skin. Our products directly target skin conditions including acne and aging. We realize that using the best quality skincare line has a long-term impact on the well-being of your skin's health. Our products eventually repair, rebuild and strengthen, restore the levels of anti-oxidants, and activate the production of collagen among many other benefits.

You may contact us at 714-726-0504 to book an appointment or visit us in Garden Grove, CA for all your skincare needs.

A New Year - A Great Time To Remodel...Your Skin

RP is a Remodeling procedure based on the philosophy to Remove, Rebuild, Protect and Maintain. It’s all about revising the natural architecture of the skin while addressing the underlying conditions that are contributing to problems such as acne scar, aging management, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, sagging and roughness.

These problems are not simply consequences of aging that you need to learn to be okay with. There are real architectural causes that you can absolutely do something about. You don't have to resign yourself to accepting your wrinkles and scars. You can do something about it! Our goal with RP is to reconstruct the skin and return it to a strong, healthy and youthful state. It works wonders in correcting the signs of photo damage like wrinkles, pigmentation problems, unsightly sagging and uncomfortable roughness.

It’s important to remember that this is an intensive procedure. After all, we are literally changing the architecture of your skin, just like how the remodeling of a building means big changes to the underlying structure. This is much the same. Luckily that also means big changes and dramatic improvements for your appearance. It’s just like watching that dramatic change when someone comes in and remodels a dilapidated building on one of those home-flipping shows. Because of this, you can expect excessive peeling as underlying pigments are brought to the surface. This can be uncomfortable and a bit of a nuisance to deal with, but we assure you that it's all worth it in the end. The results speak for themselves.

So who can benefit from RP?

Anyone who is struggling with conditions that are directly linked to the skin’s architecture. This includes those looking for good age management solutions, and anyone with hyperpigmentation or acne scars.

What do I need to do to prepare for RP?

You need to prep your skin for this treatment for at least 14 days in advance. 4-6 DMK enzyme treatments are the perfect way to prep the skin for this intensive treatment. You’ll also need to commit to a full DMK Home Prescriptive and DMK EFAs.

Is there any downtime involved with this procedure?

Yes, on day 3, your skin will start to go through an excessive peeling stage. This is unavoidable and an important part of the process, but it could interfere in your life. It’s best to plan this treatment around about 3-5 days of downtime so you’re not stressing about appearing in public and forcing the peeling process to move along faster. Look at this time as part of the rejuvenation. As your skin sheds its old cells, you can use the time to mentally shed old thoughts and ways of being. It's the perfect way to start off 2019.

What’s included in the RP package?

The RP package includes Pre Prep, True Oxygen Therapy, RP, and Lift Off after the procedure.

What does something like this cost?

Due to the differences in an individual's skin conditions and personal health, pricing will vary. Please call us for custom pricing.

The DMK Differences

Patty’s Journey is an example of the DMK difference. Patty had 6 DMK treatments and a few Lightwave Therapy sessions over the course of one month, and her after photo is the latest result. Patty was struggling with a desquamated enzyme functionality problem. Rather than moving through the skin smoothly, her enzymes were asleep and sticking together like layers of cement. The result was her skin had a thick and dull texture, and the dead cells were building up on her sebaceous glands and hair follicles resulting in acne.

Most skin treatments focus on treating the surface of skin. So another treatment might just attempt to resolve Patty's visible acne. It makes some sense. The surface is what we see. It’s how we gauge results. From what we see on the surface, we can make a decision as to whether something is working or not. So it’s not surprising that’s where most treatments choose to focus.

But wait, what?! That sounds crazy.

Focusing only on the surface means ignoring the real problem. It’s a quick fix, sure, but it’s not doing anything for the long-term health of your skin.

That’d be like repainting your deck without first making sure the wood itself is in decent condition. If the wood was damaged and you painted over it, sure it would look better immediately, but all the problems that you ignored would soon work their way right back to the surface. You’d be repainting all the time trying to make your deck look good. But if you just spent a little time caring for the wood underneath, you could save yourself a lot of time and effort.

DMK is the same premise. Treat and strengthen the skin at a cellular level, and you’ll be rewarded with skin that not only looks good on the outside, but is healthy on the inside.

The DMK process is: Remove. Rebuild. Protect. Maintain

Most skin treatments stop at “Remove,” but not DMK. DMK works because it matches an individual’s unique biochemistry with the appropriate treatments. Then it continues to move through all four steps of the process.

Remove: This is first step. This is how we “open the door” for skin revision. We often hear the word “peel” to describe this step, but the skin is more complex than simply peeling off layer after layer like an onion. The best way to “Remove” is through a more complex process called enzyme hydrolyzation, which ultimately brings new skin cells to the surface.

Rebuild: In the rebuild phase, we restore skin’s optimum function. The DMK treatments achieve this through transepidermal delivery so the enzymes can simulate the functions that should be happening, and eventually your skin will re-learn what to do.

When we younger, our skin automatically performed at its optimum level, but eventually time brings about different imbalances. This is all normal and the result of every day skin functions. Acne is not some horrible affliction. It’s simply the result of an increase in he cellular proliferation and sebum production. When you understand the problem, you know exactly how to treat it. Similarly aging happens when the processes start to become slow and sluggish. With this in mind, we can introduce the right enzymes to help the skin function efficiently again.

Protect: Once we’ve starting rebuilding the skin, we need to protect if from everything that can damage the good work we’ve done so far. Antioxidants are used at this stage to maximize the strength of inhibitors and the cells that regulate the immune system. And perhaps most important, is the application of sunscreen.

Maintain: Only so much can happen behind the doors of our treatment rooms. The right homecare is essential for achieving your desired results. DMK doesn’t just leave you hanging; the concept provides you with a lifelong skin management program that is easy to make a part of your everyday routine.

DMK works because it’s such a natural process. It’s perfect for all of those stubborn skin conditions that seem so difficult to manage: acne, rosacea, scarring, wrinkles and more.

If your skin has lost its former luster, DMK can help to revise and restore. Like any of our treatments, DMK is a journey; but it’s one journey that is well worth taking.

To book a consultation to see if DMK is right for you or to go ahead and get started with an appointment, head over HERE.

See Long-lasting Results When You Commit to Skincare this Year

Your skin is the fist thing people see when they meet you. It’s a giant part of a first impression, and the truth is, it says a lot about you.

This is a tough reality for anyone who suffers or has suffered from acne. And it’s equally tough for anyone noticing the signs of aging.

We know how big an impact our skin has in our daily lives, and yet we tend to treat skincare as if it was an occasional luxury or a special treat. We spend more time making sure our highlights aren’t grown out, that our bikini lines are waxed and that our toenails are painted the latest color than taking care of our skin. It seems a little lopsided. After all, most of that maintenance gets covered up with clothes, hats and shoes.

But our skin is ALWAYS on display. You’d think we’d put that first.

When we treat our skin well, our skin rewards us by looking great.

You wouldn’t go to the dental hygienist every 6 months and not do anything between visits. You would brush your teeth every day, floss and maintain dental hygiene.

Likewise you wouldn’t go the gym once to lose weight. You would go regularly, eat well, and then maintain both to keep weight off and dedication, we could be way more confident and carefree.

Treating our skin is a lifelong commitment and is important for everyone, regardless of what your skin looks like today. Sunlight, pollution, dietary splurges, and the weather are just some of the things that can affect our complexion. So it’s always important to be doing what we can to minimize the effects of these influences. And it’s especially important to dedicate yourself to a comprehensive skincare regimen when you’re looking to make a drastic improvement – like clearing acne or smoothing wrinkles.

We can easily get the impression that skincare is something to address only when there’s a problem. And lots of people live by this rule. Once they see a problem crop up, only THEN do they attempt to address it. And because everything in our world is so instantaneous, we expect that there must be some quick-fix for any and every skin problem. Magazines and television commercials only corroborate this myth.

But that’s not the case at all.

How many times have you bought that miracle Serum that makes wrinkles disappear or the cream that obliterates pimples overnight, only to stow away these half used bottles in whatever drawer is closest. We buy these “quick-fixes” because they’re cheap enough to try, but more often than not, they have little to no value.

Add up all the money you’ve spent on whim purchases and on skincare that has no effect, and you’d likely have a pretty big chunk of change. Imagine what would happen if you put that money toward a real skincare regimen. One that actually pumps you skin full of the nutrients it needs to work its best and look its brightest.

Then you could say goodbye to these impulse purchases that will only end up taking up space behind your mirror.

2018 is the time to implement skincare practices that truly make a difference in your appearance, that get rid of that acne for good, and that give you the skin that you so desperately crave and deserve.

If we want great skin, we have to follow the same logic that we would follow if we wanted to get in shape and lose twenty pounds. That’s the only path to truly healthy, beautiful skin. And as soon as we allow ourselves to slack off, we’re going to see a difference that isn’t so welcome.

That’s not to say that you have to overwhelm yourself with skin treatments and fill your bathroom with skincare products until it’s overflowing. The solution is to simply be mindful in 2018. Good skin comes from having a good skin care regimen, coming in for treatments, and maintaining those good practices in between your treatments.

We can help you customize the regimen that’s best for you at Beauty Journey. Come in for a consult, and get this year started off right.

Lighting the Way to Younger, Smoother, Stronger Skin

If you struggle with acne, wrinkles or scarred skin, and you’re looking for a non-invasive solution that provides real results, listen up. Lightwave therapy may be the solution you’ve been seeking.

In much the same way that the sun triggers photosynthesis in plants, Lightwave Therapy is a simple process by which we can purposely trigger natural cellular reactions to take place within the skin. These regenerative processes naturally improve skin, kill acne and decrease fine lines. The benefits of Lightwave therapy are related to the color of light that is emitted onto your skin, and when administered in a specific order, can stimulate the specific regenerative processes that you desire.

In the Lightwave Therapy offered at Beauty Journey, we use a combination of Red Light, Blue Light and Infrared Light.

• Red Light stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen and increases cellular turnover. For anyone suffering with skin damage, wrinkles or acne scars, this light helps start the processes that will give you younger, plumper looking skin.

• Infrared Light goes deep beneath the surface of our skin, and is primarily absorbed by the proteins there. This light assists with cell permeability and increases our cells’ ability to absorb nutrients and remove waste.

• Blue light is quickly absorbed by the acne-causing bacteria near the skin’s surface. This light causes the bacteria to produce a singlet oxygen free radical that in turn destroys the P. Acnes bacteria.

One of the biggest benefits of Lightwave Therapy is that it treats the problem, not just the symptoms. Skincare is a billion dollar industry, much of which includes, exfoliants, harsh cleansers and other treatments that simply strive to deal with the acne, the blemishes, the scars and the lines through whatever means necessary to get rid of things. But the symptoms wouldn’t exist, if we instead treated the core problem. Lightwave Therapy stimulates the skin to start these restorative processes itself, therefore eliminating the problems before they can cause symptoms.

And don’t be fooled, not all LED devices used at salons are created equal. A cheap device means minimal results. There’s a reason why the best treatments carry a higher price ticket, and it’s because the quality of both the machine and the light are critical for the best results. Shopping around for the best price on Lightwave Therapy means a sacrifice in quality.

A secondary benefit of LIghtwave Therapy is that there are literally no negative effects. Lots of skincare treatments require painful solutions or time-consuming treatments. There are tedious regimens, and creams and cleansers that burn our problems away, but don’t treat the root of the problem. They cost lots of money, might involve invasive procedures or extensive recovery time, but not Lightwave Therapy. The entire process takes under an hour, and most patients describe the experience as relaxing and soothing and enjoy the gentle warmth of the light of their faces.

The ideal client when it comes to this therapy is someone who is fed up with solutions that are temporary, uncomfortable and that quickly become a nuisance. If you’re budget-conscious, you’ll love Lightwave Therapy because although it can seem pricey at the outset, the results pay for themselves. Once you factor all the products and treatments that you’re constantly investing in to keep your skin looking healthy and vibrant, you’ll clearly see that Lightwave Therapy is a smart investment that makes lots of the old products obsolete. Plus you’re essentially giving your skin a bit tiny nudge to function at its best, to produce more collagen and kill the acne-causing bacteria. You just sit under a light for a little bit of time, and just like that your skin is working in your best interest.

Getting Lightwave Therapy on a regular basis is like getting a gym or yoga membership for your skin. You’re essentially committing to something that is going to help your skin perform and look its very best. You’ll leave our salon with that same sense of accomplishment and gratitude because you’ll understand that you’re doing something great for your body.

If you’re sold on the idea of Lightwave but wishing you could do it on a budget, you might be wondering why you couldn’t just purchase the cheaper at-home solutions and tools. There are few reasons, why we recommend NOT going this route. First off, the tools that you can buy and use yourself are less intense than what you would find offered at a salon. Therefore, the results that you’ll see are naturally limited. There’s also a science behind the whole Lightwave process. We understand exactly how long and what colors to use during your session an are intimately aware of what is going on beneath the surface. We understand exactly what your skin needs and how to administer it.

It’s similar to how doing yoga in your living room has some benefits, but attending a class with an experienced instructor among other students somehow offers more benefits and overcomes more challenges. You might be do Triangle pose all wrong for years without the presence of an instructor to offer that slight adjustment of your back foot.

If you’re ready to book your first Lightwave Session or if you simply want to chat with a person about how you might be the perfect candidate, contact us right here. or give us a call at 714-726-0504

Tis' the season to peel

When you think about getting a “peel,” you might immediately imagine a painful or harsh chemical treatment gone awry. We’ve all seen the movies of a “peel” gone wrong. Someone who was hardly in need of a peel was coaxed into it because of an upcoming date or other important event, walks into the salon looking fine, and leaves with a burnt, sensitive and alarming complexion. Best to file that into the “never do unless absolutely desperate” pile.

Fortunately, the “chemical peel” is going the way of the flip phone and Myspace. Today, the peels to take note of and that actually create a ton of good without the awful side effects are more holistic and natural.

One such peel is the Vitamin A Peel that we offer at Beauty Journey. We call it a Restorative Treatment Peel because that’s exactly what it is – a treatment meant to restore the natural, healthy state of your skin. If you’re feeling like your skin is dry, flaky or just a little bit sluggish, this infuse new energy and brightness down deep into your pores.

The Vitamin A peel is a non-acidic and infused with antioxidants and nutrients that nourish the skin from the inside out so that your skin will stays young, healthy and well. The Vitamin A that we use is massaged deep into the skin where it stimulates new, healthy cells to grow.

So what do you get with this type of peel?

Lots of results that promote healthy function of the skin! And skin that functions well on a cellular level, looks vibrant and healthy on an aesthetic level. Blood flow in the face improves, collagen is stimulated, acne and rosacea tendencies are muted, lines and wrinkles are reduced and oil production is equalized.

Plus the experience is not a burn. It’s not uncomfortable in any way. And you’re not “wounding” your skin in the hopes that it will heal into fresh, new skin. The experience you’ll receive is like that of a luxury facial, but the results you’ll see are like an anti-aging treatment.

The conventional chemical peel that you’ve heard of and maybe even considered is also just a one time solution. Your skin is burnt allowing new skin to form, which will create a more youthful appearance, but it doesn’t address sun damage and aging issues. The benefit of a Vitamin A peel is that you’re adding so much goodness into your skin, plus you’re stimulating the collagen production that is going to help you maintain that youthful appearance.

With the Restorative Treatment Peel, you have the opportunity to inhibit the signs of aging before they start or early on. It’s a preventative measure that can heal any current damage and set you up for success down the road. If you’re starting to see the small signs of aging, and it’s alarming, this restorative treatment is just the thing you need to take your future into your own hands. Plus who doesn’t love to pampered with a facial? Book now!

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Enhance Therapy

Enhance Therapy is our top service for acne-prone and/or acne-scarred skin. Our clients love this all-inclusive, fully customizable skin care package, and so will you. Enhance Therapy is tailored to your individual needs by our experienced estheticians, who will analyze your skin to determine the best combination of treatments. Here's what you should know about improving your skin with Enhance Therapy:

• Minimizes acne, acne scarring, and large pores

• Treatment takes 1.5 hours

• Recommended for the face, but is also good for the back

• Immediate improvement in skin texture and appearance, with cumulative results after six treatments

• When used in conjunction with Beauty Journey products and diet/lifestyle modifications, 99 percent of clients achieve and maintain acne-free skin

Although your Enhance Therapy treatment will be personalized to suit your skin, all treatments include the following:

• Facial steam

• Deep cleaning with gentle exfoliation

• Extraction (if needed)

• Customized treatment serum

• Healing therapy

• Customized mask to suit your skin care needs

This luxurious treatment includes a 15-minute scalp and shoulder heaven massage with relaxing essential oils to soothe your skin and relax you after extractions, in addition to 20 minutes of healing pads to accelerate the healing process and reduce inflammation.

Schedule your Enhance Therapy treatment today!

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Treat Mom to Facial Sculpting This Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is a great opportunity for treating your mom, or yourself, to an anti-aging Sculplla treatment at Beauty Journey Studio. This innovative Korean treatment is the latest in wrinkle-erasing technology. It provides the look of fillers with no needles — like all of our treatments, Sculplla is non-invasive and gentle to your skin. The signs of aging show on the skin as fine lines, wrinkles, looseness, and sagging. With Sculplla, we can help you achieve a more youthful appearance.

Advantages of Sculplla

Our Sculplla treatment uses a unique serum in conjunction with a sheet made from encapsulated hydrogen. It's the same formula you'll find in Sculptra filler, but our delivery system is unique. When it comes into contact with the serum, it drives the nourishing ingredients deep into the skin for targeted delivery. The serum contains Plla-Pila, or Poly L Lactic Acid, which is a synthetic polymer that boosts your skin's natural collagen production. It's also packed with skin-saving peptides and Niacinamide, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that calm the skin and neutralize free radicals. Sculplla can:

• Plump fine lines and wrinkles

• Contract pores

• Remove blackheads

• Provide the appearance of thread shaving

• Give the face a more youthful, contoured appearance

In addition to Sculplla treatments, there are some other ways to nourish and protect your skin. Give your mother or treat yourself to one of our gentle, natural, non-abrasive products like our Enlighten Serum, which is a powerful multi-C serum that not only helps reverse UVA/UVB damage but also fights damaging free radicals for revitalized, youthful-looking skin. Or, opt for Stem Cell Therapy — this serum is suitable for all ages and accelerates healthy cell growth for smooth, clear skin. If you're not sure which of our products is best for your skin type, our experienced team of skin care professionals can help you choose.

What to Expect from a Sculplla Treatment

Because Sculplla treatments don't use any needles, there's no discomfort. Sculplla has no downtime — all you have to do is avoid sweat and water for 12 hours post-treatment. The effects of Sculplla are cumulative, which means the more treatments you get, the better your skin will look and feel. Although one treatment can last between 3 and 6 weeks, we recommend three to eight treatments for best results. With this many treatments spaced one week apart, your results can last as long as 3 to 5 months.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

Let Beauty Journey Studio help you achieve youthful, glowing skin. We use natural, toxin-free, non-abrasive ingredients for all of our products and services. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, and make sure to take advantage of our special Mother's Day promotion.

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