Obagi has informed its customers that there is a company in China making and selling “fake” Obagi products that looks just like the real thing on the outside but the ingredients are awful and dangerous for your skin!  Below are some of the sites selling the Chinese fake Obagi products.  Obagi only sells their products to authorized medical practices!

Warning just released from Obagi:  Products purchased from these sites may not be authentic or may be diluted or expired:

Partial List of Unauthorized Internet Resellers:

• 101 MedicalSpa

• Agelessology.com

• Airaonline.com

• Amazon.com

• Ebay.com

• EliteDepot.com

• Endlessbeautycare.com

• Fivestardiscount.com

• Lepetiteskinboutique.com

• Obagiclear.com

• Obagiconnection.com

• Radiancerx.com

• Skincaremarket.net

• Skin-one.com

• Skintransformationworld.com

• Strawberry.net

This is a great opportunity to ask those nagging questions that you have regarding anti-aging, injectables and aesthetics in a private and comfortable setting.  You can make your party as formal or casual as you wish!  You can get Botox on your couch in your PJ’s! 

The S.K.i.N. staff handles all invites and RSVP’s, so you don’t have to lift a finger.  Just give us the emails of your guests and we will organize everything.  Parties typically last 2-3 hours with fully trained and certified staff conducting all services.    

Simply email us at info@irresistibleskin.comto set up a time and date for us to pack up the spa and come to you!  When we come into your home we will bring you the latest anti-aging techniques via Botox and Fillers.  We will also bring Aesthetic information for your group.  Each member of your group will receive discounts on everything purchased during your party.  Guests receive goodie bags stuffed with samples of the products that we carry, and we hold raffles for full sized products!

Not sure you want to clean and prepare for an in-home event?  Come on into the spa and we will provide food and beverages in a relaxing atmosphere focused on you and your group.

Contact us now for more information and to schedule your Irresistible Night Out!

We are pleased to announce that Rori is our new LEAD Medical Aesthetician.  Rori has over 12 years of professional cosmetic and skin care industry experience.  The last 4+ years have been in the medical spa industry.  She has received advanced training in paramedical aesthetic procedures while completing laser, chemical peel, microdermabrasion, derma plane training and certifications in Scottsdale, Arizona at the National Laser Institute.  Rori has extensive knowledge of skin care and skin care health; she is continuously educating herself by attending additional advanced training and education to provide a personal, individual, one-on-one experience for her clients.

We are also re-welcoming Jayme back!  Jayme left for a short while to begin nursing school, and we are thrilled that she has found time to include us in her busy schedule!  Jayme Pronger graduated from Aveda Institute’s Esthiology Science program with honors in 2005. Post graduate training has allowed Jayme to uphold the highest standard of care for her clients. Jayme attends annual continuing education courses through the International Dermal Institute, Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists, Faces Etc. of Minnesota and Advanced Aesthetic Ed.  Her continuing education product lines, chemical peeling agents, pulse light therapy, laser and skin tightening therapy. Through her extensive training, Jayme can confidently and effectively analyze the skin and treat many skin conditions, such as: acne, acne scars, rosacea, sun damage, melasma, vascular damage, wrinkles and dehydrated aging skin. Jayme has been awarded the “Top Performing Medical Aesthetician” in LaRoche Posay.  Jayme was invited to speak at the Upper Midwest Conference in Minneapolis on behalf of IsClinical Youth Complex.  Jayme is a makeup artist that is able to assist you in improving the overall look of your skin while suggesting the best Physician quality skin care products for your specific needs.

And last but not least, we are bringing Sharla into our family!  Sharla graduated in 2008 from Josef’s West Academy in Fargo, ND. She is currently licensed in the states of North Dakota and Minnesota to practice Medical Aesthetics. Sharla has 2 + years of experience working in the medical spa environment. She utilizes her skills to deliver a variety of skin treatments and services with skill and confidence, including: laser hair removal, facials, chemical peels and Microdermabrasion.  Sharla is dedicated and focused on giving each of her clients a unique skin analysis and creating customized care designed to meet their individual needs.  Sharla engages in ongoing training and education focused on the services and products that S.K.i.N. Medical Spa has to offer.  

Thank you for joining Sue, Avonna and Angie in welcoming our new team members!

 An important part of being a part of such an amazing community is helping those in need.  S.K.i.N. is pleased to announce that we will have Jason and Alexis from MyTalk 107.1 on Wednesday, June 15^th from Noon until 3:00 pm in the spa for a LIVE broadcast.  We are collecting non-perishable food items from June 6^th until the 18^th in the spa for “Food for Families”, benefiting Second Harvest Heartland.  You are welcome and encouraged to visit our donation site during our business hours. 

 Please remember families in need during these summer months.  Many children will be missing school lunches once school dismisses for the summer.  Canned protein, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed meals and hygiene products are among the most needed items.  Please check out this link for more information!   http://www.mytalk1071.com/pages/promotions/foodforfamilies/

 We thank you for being fantastic clients of S.K.i.N. Medical Spa.  We truly thank you for your donation!

LipoDissolve/Mesotherapy is a procedure which helps dissolve fat.  LipoDissolve involves a series of minuscule injections of a solution which dissolve localized areas of fat deposits. 

LipoDissolve uses two naturally occurring chemicals, Phosphatidylcholine and L-Carnitine.  These chemicals act like detergents and have the ability to dissolve fat.  Both of these substances are normally secreted and stored in the gall bladder and help in the digestion of fat. 

Generally 1-3 large areas are treated in one session.  Swelling and tenderness does increase with the volume of injection and this is a limiting factor for therapy.  One has to be aware that there is a suggested limit of solution to be injected, usually not to exceed 40cc.  

LipoDissolve can be used to treat fat deposits in the:

• Thighs and hips
• Double chin/neck
• Fat around the cheeks and mid-face
• Upper and lower arms
• Abdomen/waist
• Fat deposits of the back
• Knees and legs

LipoDissolve is a minor procedure and unlike surgery, is used to remove small amounts of fat from localized areas.  Our RN will examine you prior to the treatment and determine if you are a candidate for this procedure.   

The results are gradual and take a few months to become obvious.  Results of smaller areas become more noticeable in a few weeks, but most individuals require a few months.  A loss of 2-3 inches of fat usually requires at least 2-4 sessions.

Don’t hesitate, swimsuit season is here!

• SKIN CANCER is the most common form of cancer in the United States.  More than one million skin cancers are diagnosed annually.
• EACH YEAR there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon.
• ONE IN FIVE AMERICANS will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.
• ABOUT 65 PERCENT of melanoma cases can be attributed to ultraviolent (UV) radiation from the sun.   
• MELANOMA accounts for about three percent of skin cancer cases, but it causes more than 75 percent of skin cancer deaths. 
• MORE THAN 20 AMERICANS die each day from skin cancer, primarily melanoma.  One person dies of melanoma almost every hour (every 62 minutes).
• WOMEN AGED 39 and under have a higher probability of developing melanoma than any other cancer except breast cancer.
• ONE IN 55 people will be diagnosed with melanoma during their lifetime.
• ONE OR MORE BLISTERING SUNBURNS in childhood or adolescence more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. 
• A PERSON’S RISK for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns at any age.
• FREQUENT TANNERS using new high-pressured sunlamps may receive as much as 12 times the annual UVA dose compared to the dose they receive from sun exposure. 
• PEOPLE WHO USE TANNING BEDS are 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma. 
• THE AVERAGE ANNUAL melanoma rate among Caucasians is about 22 cases per 100,000 people.  In comparison, African Americans have incidence of one case per 100,000 people.  However, the overall melanoma survival rate for African Americans is only 77 percent, versus 91 percent for Caucasians. 

S.K.i.N. Medical Spa wants to encourage you to be Sun Smart!!  Come in and speak with our knowledgeable staff on how to enjoy your summer while protecting your skin!  We will set you up with a sunscreen that protects you from both UVA and UVB rays…Hey – you are worth it!

Now, off to the lake we go!!

Revision Brightening Facial Wash– Exfoliates with Glycolic & Salicylic acids that gently remove dead surface cells from the skin.  It brightens and protects with Vitamin C by improving the clarity and tone of skin by inhibiting melanin production.   Licorice and Lily help increase skin brightness while they help protect that skin from free radicals.  This Brightening Facial Wash mildly cleanses skin without stripping it of its natural moisture content. 

Revision Exfoliating Facial Rinse– This toner is ideal for oily (t-zone) and acne-prone skin.  It provides the properties of a powerful astringent without the associated irritation and dryness.  This toner can be used by mature skin to help revitalize dull, dry skin and help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.  Exfoliating Facial Rinse can also be used as a spot treatment to dry up blemishes or can be used all over the face to inhibit sebum production.  This is an aggressive, but effective formula that should be used one daily until the skin is acclimated to the formula.  This is not a suitable product for sensitive skin.

Revision Intellishade MATTE – Contains SPF 45 UVA/UVB Protection with powerful wrinkle-reducing peptides.  This is a unique formula that blends with every skin shade in a MATTE finish.  

Obagi Elastiderm Eye Gel– Effective for all ages and skin types, twice-daily use of Elastiderm Eye Gel is clinically proven to improve skin elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. 

Obagi Foaming Gel Cleaner – A gel-based cleanser that removes impurities, oil, and makeup to leave even the oiliest skin clean and fresh.

Obagi Blender– a topical prescription treatment that contains 4% hydroquinone to target hyperpigmented (discolored) areas of the skin and increase the penetration of other active ingredients.  This pairs with the Obagi Tretinon either .05% or .1%. 

Come in, call or email to inquire about these fantastic new products!

We always have a full spread of amazing food to please any palette.  We also offer 20% on EVERYTHING (I know, it is nuts!).  Do you want a Rejuvenize peel?  It’s 20% off.  Need some more TNS Essential Serum?  Yup, that is 20% off, too!  Or maybe you have had your eye on the Clarisonic to accompany your favorite cleanser?  Those are also 20% off!  As if the fun snacks and amazing deals aren’t enough, you get the whole day with our knowledgeable staff.   We are also bringing in our AMAZINGLY supportive product reps to assist in any questions that you have.

So stop delaying, get out your Blackberry, iphone or good old paper planner and mark April 6^th from 1-7 pm down as the S.K.i.N. Medical Spa Open House!  Please call us with any question!

First, we would like to welcome our new Business and Marketing Manager, Sue Carlson.  Some of you may know Sue as one of our two injectors.  But no worries!  Sue will continue to see clients for injectable appointments.  We have also added Rori Lohse-Johnson to our great team of Medical Aestheticians.    We are very happy to have their talent and experience to offer out to our wonderful clients.  Make sure you visit our staff page to learn a little more about each of your S.K.i.N. service providers and staff members!

Second, it is almost summer!  We know that you are busy soaking up the summer sun at the cabin and on the lake, but make sure to make a point to come in and see us.  We will make special appearances in some local parades and we will host our annual ­McGruff Safe Kids Carnival.  Our annual Open House is also coming up on April 6^th, 2011 from 1pm until 7pm.  Come and take advantage of 20% off ALL SERVICES, TREATMENTS AND PRODUCTS!  These events will give you an opportunity to receive discounts and prizes from S.K.i.N. Medical Spa. 

Third, a whole boatload of innovating, fun and money saving tips, trends, specials and events are being planned.  It is all just for you!

Just remember, summer is a beautiful time to be in Minnesota.  Please come in and visit us so we can keep your beautiful skin healthy and protected from the harsh UVA/UVB rays!   We have a lot of great options to choose from. 

• SkinMedical TNS Ultimate Daily Moisturizer + SPF 20 Hydrates and helps fight environmentally induced skin aging with TNS, antioxidants and full-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
• iSClinical SPF 25 Treatment Sunscreen provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.  This elegant, moisturizing sunscreen helps repair solar damage by reducing redness and inflammation associated with sunburn.  Microfine Zinc oxide and microencapsulated sunscreens are combined with powerful botanical antioxidants to protect the skin.      
• SkinMedica Environmental Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 and 50 are full spectrum UVA/UVB protection strengthened with antioxidant/free radical defense in an elegant oil-free and fragrance-free formula. 
• Revision Intellishade SPF 45­ is a beautifully light one-tint-fits-all moisturizer.  It is made for all skin types. 

Stay tuned to your email and to our blog, Twitter and facebook for all the updates and new information.  Also, remember that we are here for you.  Is there a service or product you would like to see more of?  Let us know!  We are devoted to helping you put your best S.K.i.N. forward!

First, our newest “family member”…Aesthetician, Jayme Pronger!  Jayme brings oodles of experience to our team and we know you will enjoy the same great service you’ve come to expect when visiting S.K.i.N.  Read more about Jayme on our staff page  or call to schedule an appointment…

And, another addition…our new neighbor Heat Yoga!   Heat offers hot yoga classes 7 days a week right next door (that’s right, in our very own building!).  We know this will be a great addition to your efforts to maintain that healthy, youthful glow.  They are offering a FREE week of unlimited classes for all new customers, so stop in soon!

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Jayme and Heat Yoga!