Each therapist will explain what causes such issues and how to prevent and treat them.  Subsequently, client’s will be advised through educational guidance that can be implemented to prevent and improve each client’s skin.  A tailored advanced facial will be administered to address particular issues.

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We continously offer exceptional services including results-oriented, clinical facials, all types of waxing and massage therapy. Additionally now we offer professional make-up application, as well as make-up technique lessons and eye-lash extensions.

Please visit us at our new location or call to schedule an appointment at 617-595-2510. Walk-ins are welcome but pre-scheduling is highly recommended to insure your appointment.

Vitamin A is normally found in the skin predominantly as retinyl palmitate, which is an ester form of vitamin A (fat-soluble). Ester is the most stable form of vitamin A. Retinyl palmitate accounts for about 80% of the vitamin A found in the skin. Retinyl palmitate and retinyl acetate are milder, though still active forms of vitamin A that are easier to tolerate by the skin. They are actually the forms in which vitamin A is stored in the liver. Retinyl acetate is more active than retinyl palmitate and about as active as retinic acid (Retin A).

Retinol is a very active, alcohol form of vitamin A that is also the form used for transport of vitamin A in the blood. It is less irritant than retinoic acid. The main difficulty with retinol is its formulation. It is difficult to make a cream with retinol and keep it active. Generally Retinol has a limited shelf life.

Retinoic acid (Retin A) is the most metabolically active form of vitamin A. Since it’s an acid form, first time users may develop retinoic reaction in the form of peeling, flackiness and some breakouts. Most people don’t like this kind of reaction thus if you are vitamin A first time user, start slow, choose vitamin A in the form of Retinyl Palmitate and build up your tolerance to the higher concentration or different form.

Retinoids are all very active chemicals, easily degraded by exposure to light, heat, air and moisture. Therefore, when used in cosmeceuticals, they must be made under very controlled circumstances. Afterwards the preparations must be carefully protected in their original containers. For this reason viamin A creams must not be put into conventional cosmetic glass jars with wide lids; the vitamin A on the surface of the cream will be denatured by exposure to air and light and the skin wll not actually obtain the dose of vitamin A that is intened.

Vitamin A as well as vitamin C is essential in the production of healthy collagen and elastin. These are protein fibers that give adhesion and elasticity to the skin. Collagen and elastin  is damaged by free radicals and exposure to UV light. As a result skin starts to lose it’s tone and structure, and with time will begin to sag. Fine lines and wrinkles are an indication of the loss of collagen and elastin protein fibres or a break-down of those fibers by sunlight .  Sun damage is the major cause of the skin age, as the matter of fact 80% of ageing is caused by the sun. I always tell my clients to compare their face and hands to the area of the body that is never exposed to the sun to see the difference in the skin structure, appearance, tone and elasticity – as we age the difference becomes significant. Topical vitamins (vitamin A and C) as well as anti-oxidants (vitamin E, green tea, beta-carotene etc) are absolutely essential in neutralizing free-radical damage, protecting the skin from harmful UVA and UVB light, polution and stimulating healthy collagen and elastin production.

The real significance of vitamin A in ageing was realised by research workers in the 1930′s. They discovered that vitamin A was very easily degraded by exposure to light and air and postulated that because old skin was generally sun-exposed skin, the cause of aged skin could be as a result of a deficiency of vitamin A caused by the light sensitive nature of the molecule. In 1950′s Professor Cluver proved that everey time we go out into sunlight, we significantly deplete our vitamin A levels not only in the skin but also in the blood. This is true not only for blistering hot sunligh, but also for the gentle UV-A irradiation (light) on a cloudy or even rainy day, though, of course, the effects are milder. Vitamin C, E and beta-carotene, also normally found in the skin, are also destroyed by sunlight. Some people think that you can get all the vitamin A you need from diet alone. However, the truth is that by diet alone it could take seven days to replace the vitamin A lost in the body after one heavy exposure to the sun and only very small percentage of  the vitamin reaches the surface of the skin, whereas with the Environ AVST range, vitamin A is replaced in the skin within 3 hours.

Vitamin A produces the following changes:

• it revitalizes the skin and rejuvenates the DNA of the cells
• it affects the genes of the cells so that the keratinocytes (predominant skin cells) grow and look more normal; it is a regulator or normaliser of the DNA. It increases the growth of the basal layer (growth layer) of the skin cells, which may be the predominant reason or the thickenig of the skin
• not only does skin  get thicker; it also heals faster because the cells are growing faster – speeds up cell turn-over
• it affects the fibroblast cells, the most important cells in the dermis which  are responsible for production of  collagen and elastin
• it increases the secretion of natural moisturizing factors by the fibroblast cells into the space between the cells, allowing the skin to retain more water with some puffing out of the wrinkles
• the blood supply to the deeper layers of the skin is improved which means that more natural foods and oxygen are delivered to the skin and cells
• it regulates oil production hence is very effective in treating acne or acne-prone skin
• repairs UV damage

All above mentioned factors impove the appearance, structure and tone of the skin as well as help to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

Vitamin A is measured in international units (i.u.) per gram. The recommended effective doses is between 500 i.u. and 50 000 i.u. Anything less than 500 i.u. is generally of absolutely no value unless used with some penetrant enhancers. Consult with your licensed esthetician or dermatologist what would be the best form and level of vitamin A for your skin. Unique Verve uses in the facials and offers to it’s clients Environ products which always contain clinically proven levels of vitamin A and other active ingredients.

The Ionzyme DF Machine employs the combination of two highly sophisticated methods:

Pulsed Iontophoresis – involving the use of a specific pulsed electrical current to facilitate greater penetration of vitamins into the skin. With conventional iontophoresis, changes are very much slower, whereas with the Ionzyme DF Machine, the skin looks and feels younger within two or three treatments.

Low Frequency Sonophoresis – involving the use of sound waves to transport vitamin molecules through the skin. Low Frequency Sonophoresis is up to a thousand times more effective than the conventional ultrasound. Environ is the pioneer in both the use of Low Frequency Sonophoresis and the combination of both methods within one treatment.

The treatments are designed to stimulate maximum thickening of the skin, normalisation and improvement of collagen and elastin, better control of pigmentation production, restoration of normal skin blodd flow and proper oxygenation of the skin. One should therefore schedule a treatment at least once or twice a week. A series of at least 6 treatments are recommended to achieve desired results, however up to 24 treatmets can be recommended  depending on the age and the problem that is treated. Thereafter, plan at least one maintenance treatment a month with an occasional booster course of one per week.

Before Picture                                                          After Picturue. Time elapsed: 10 months, 24 treatments

Description: The facial and the LED treatment work to reduce fine lines and make skin healthier. A photostimulation process encourages collagen production without turning you into a Hollywood housewife.

Health Benefits: This isn’t a gimmicky facial that leaves you smelling like SunnyD. Vitamin A and C serums help reverse sun damage, while the LED light is rejuvenating without pesky UV rays.

Novelthy Factor: Electrical stimulation from a “galvanic machine” coaxes your skin to absorb the vitamins.

Account: Starting with the LED treatment, the therapist covers your eyes and moves a small light slowly around your face – like an eraser removing each, tiny flaw. Next your skin is coated with a fruit bowl’s worth of nutrients. After a few applications, it’s time for an upper-body massage.

Results: Clearer skin with fewer fine lines.

In A Nutshell: “I feel like I cheated plastic surgery”.

Advanced LED light technology skin care treatments were developed by dermatologist for skin care professionals that can painlessly and without any discomfort…

• improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, rosacea, broken capillaries
• help your skin appear more radiant, plump and smooth
• help tighten unsightly poores
• help reduce Acne

40 years of independent research have shown that Light Therapy has powerful therapeutic benefits to living tissue. In the 1960′s in Europe it was noted that certain single wavelenghts had excellent therapeutic effect on tissues through a process called photo-stimulation. LED anti-aging technology was uncovered when US space program research examined the effect of gravity on cellular activity. Human cells need gravity to stimulate cell growth. LED-technology developed for NASA experiments in space show promise for delivering light deep into tissues of the body to promote wound healing and human tissue growth. LED enhances cellular growth.

Unlike laser technology that relies on high-powered coherent light to create heat energy which may result in harmful side effects, LED  Photopulsation triggers the body to convert light energy into cell energy without thermal injury to the tissue. This stimulates collagen production and regenerates ageing or sun damaged skin. LEDs, Light Emitting Diodes, are unique in their ability to produce the same specific light frequencies as lasers without damaging tissue. LEDs produce a diffuse and uniform light that penetrates more deeply than laser light.

Red LED Pulse Light Therapy – for the treatment of Rosacea, Anti-aging, Hyperpigmentation and Sun Damage, also prolongs effects of other treatments – Botox and collagen fillers by working in harmony to naturally lift and tone the skin.

The recommended frequency of red LED light treatmnets is one (age and life style dependant) treatment every 7 to 10 days for 6 weeks. Maintenance treatments are recommended every 4-8 weeks.

General studies have shown Red LED light to:

• increase circulation
• convert light energy into cell energy
• stimulate the production of collagen
• helps to heal wounds and repair skin damage
• useful in skin rejuvenation
• stimulates human tissue just below the skin’s surface
• stimulates proteoglycans and fibroblastic activity (that produce collagen and elastin)
• increases lymphatic system activity

Blue LED light therapy has been FDA cleared for the treatment of acne.  To treat acne it is recommended to get 3 sessions per week for the first 2 weeks. Then the treatments are cut back to 2 per week for 4 more weeks. Maintenance treatments are recommended every 4-6 weeks. Professional exfoliation and Revitalight is an excellent combination and can accelerate the desired results.

As with any skin care procedure, clients need to be aware that there are no quick fixes or “miracle cures” with the Revitalight. LED light therapy has an cummulative effect, hence serious of 6 treatments (age and life style dependant) are recommended to see desired results. The long-term effectiveness of this or any other skin care treatment is only as good as the client’s adherence to a consistent home care program and lifestyle that are in keeeping with the desired results. Home care is incredibly important with LED and other therapies and facials. What client does to her/his face  24/7 greatly influences results.

If you have any questions or would like to book your appointment, please contact Unique Verve.

Since ancient times, people have used cosmetics to try to improve their skin and to hide the effects of ageing. While offering the hopeful user the promise of being a “miracle in a jar”, until recently, most creams remained simple, old-fashioned moisturizers in progressively more modern and expensive packaging.

The introduction of vitamin A into skincare formulation was a groundbreaking moment, because it offered benefits to sun-damaged skin.  Prominent Cape Town plastic surgeon Dr Des Fernandes was a pioneer in this field. In the 1980s, he was one of the first to use vitamin A in high enough dose for a genuine, measurable effect on the quality of the skin.

Dr. Fernandes became interested in the mechanics of skin cancer and the skin following the ultimely deaths of two young patients due to melanoma. Through his research, he discovered the essential role of vitamin A in skin health and he became determined to create treatments that would maintain healthy skin, eapecially as the incidence of sun-related skin disorders grows worldwide. Out of this, the Environ range and company were born.

The cornerstone of Environ treatments is vitamin A. Extensive medical research and trials have shown that vitamin A has a corrective effect on skin, smoothing it and softening and protecting it from the effects of ultraviolet radiation and free radicals. Its most important activity is to normalise the skin. It promotes the production of healthy collagen and elastin and improves the skin’s natural moisture, leading to healthy, younger-looking skin.

Environ draws on cutting-edge technology, combined with proven botanicals, anti-oxidants and scientific principles to create skincare ranges that address different needs and problems for people of all ages. Environ is acclaimed by international beauty ediors, skincare therapists and dermatologists.

Unique Verve is proud to offer Environ products to it’s clients and to use Environ products during all facial treatments.

Because Environ is a medical skincare line, it’s not available for the purchase online. Please feel free to contact Unique Verve for any questions or product consultation.