New and natural non-invasive skin treatments.
Baby Boomers came of age in a culture that glamorized youth, and they’re showing a greater inclination towards anti-aging products and services, which is driving industry growth. According to Transparency Market Research, the anti-aging market is expected to be worth nearly $192 billion by 2019. But when you don’t want to go under the knife or undergo harsh chemical treatments, what are your alternatives?
Lightstim LED Light
Celebrity facialist Cecilia Wong uses her eponymous skincare line with ingredients sourced from organic farms in conjunction with LightStim LED light therapy, which stimulates collagen and elastin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and restores skin’s elasticity
and radiance.
“Before using the light I perform a facial massage using my Black Currant Serum, which contains Vitamin C and antioxidants,” says Wong. “The heat of the light helps the serum penetrate into the deepest layer of the skin, producing an instant plump and glow.” She also uses microcurrent technology in her facials to enhance age-defying results. Microcurrent facial toning sends gentle waves into the muscles to “re-educate” and restore them back to their original state, firming and lifting the face.
NuFACE Microcurrent Facial
This treatment at Great Jones Spa in NYC provides a visible difference after just one treatment. General manager Karen Terranova recommends that clients purchase the NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device for at-home use to extend the benefits. “We can only do so much in 60 or 90 minutes—you need to do something every day,” she says.
Gua Sha Facial
Karen Terranova is always looking for a more holistic approach to the skin, which is non-invasive and healthy for the body. This fall, Great Jones Spa is introducing an anti-aging gua sha facial using an ancient Chinese scraping technique that promotes Qi (Chi) life energy flow, eliminates toxins from the skin, and diminishes fine lines, sagging, and puffy eyes.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
On the West Coast, SenSpa in San Francisco is also utilizing ancient techniques for new anti-aging solutions. SenSpa’s Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture includes an herbal mask made of Traditional Chinese Herbs, organic goat milk, and organic
egg whites.
Gaya Bhatnagar, an in-house licensed acupuncturist, performs this safe and effective treatment, which reduces signs of aging by strengthening and stimulating the circulation of Qi energy within the face and entire body. The technique can eliminate deep lines by promoting collagen production, renewing elasticity, and improving muscle tone of the face and neck—while addressing underlying imbalances that may have contributed to the aging process.