rebecca : Microneedling is a skin rejuvenation treatment that can improve skin texture , shrink pores and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and although it does involve needles , most patients experience only mild discomfort due to the tiny size of the needles and use of a topical numbing cream . Results appear 3-4 weeks post treatment .
amy : Get your spray tan after your facial to reduce the removal of your tan during the facial treatment and also wait at least two days after facial to get a spray tan to reduce tanner getting into pores . We always recommend spray tans over tanning beds ! We have to protect the largest organ of your body , ladies - SKIN !
rebecca : Schedule a dermaplaning or exfoliating facial 1-2 weeks before your wedding to allow your skin time to recover from any redness or irritation , providing a smooth base for makeup application then get a spray tan 2-3 days before the big day .
darla : We offer a cocoon pod which employs a combo of heat and massage to stimulate circulation , break down fat cells and reduce the appearance of cellulite . Sessions for the pod are 30 min . Sessions for the red light bed are 20 min . When combined , these two modalities can burn a lot of body fat , detox your body which promotes weight loss , clear your skin and you become so much healthier . Many of us are sick from an overload of exposure to pesticides , chemicals and microplastics . At Counter Negative we help the body detox and heal . The benefits show inside and out !
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Speaking of needles , what exactly is microneedling and what does it do ?
rebecca : Microneedling is a skin rejuvenation treatment that can improve skin texture , shrink pores and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and although it does involve needles , most patients experience only mild discomfort due to the tiny size of the needles and use of a topical numbing cream . Results appear 3-4 weeks post treatment .
She wants that sun-kissed glow on the big day . Spray tans ? Tanning bed ? When should she do this in conjunction with a facial ?
amy : Get your spray tan after your facial to reduce the removal of your tan during the facial treatment and also wait at least two days after facial to get a spray tan to reduce tanner getting into pores . We always recommend spray tans over tanning beds ! We have to protect the largest organ of your body , ladies - SKIN !
rebecca : Schedule a dermaplaning or exfoliating facial 1-2 weeks before your wedding to allow your skin time to recover from any redness or irritation , providing a smooth base for makeup application then get a spray tan 2-3 days before the big day .
Now , we all have a few “ consideration areas ” we would rather not reveal - cellulite and all . Other than extreme workouts with a trainer , is there anything she can do to help smooth out those bumpy problem spots ?
darla : We offer a cocoon pod which employs a combo of heat and massage to stimulate circulation , break down fat cells and reduce the appearance of cellulite . Sessions for the pod are 30 min . Sessions for the red light bed are 20 min . When combined , these two modalities can burn a lot of body fat , detox your body which promotes weight loss , clear your skin and you become so much healthier . Many of us are sick from an overload of exposure to pesticides , chemicals and microplastics . At Counter Negative we help the body detox and heal . The benefits show inside and out !