The Best Face Sunscreen

When choosing the right sunscreen for your face, it’s important to consider your unique skin type, and which ingrents will benefit you most. Every face is different, but most of us fit within these four buckets: Combination, Oily, Dry, or Mature.

For oily or acne-prone skin, choose ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to help absorb excess oil and sebum. Mature skin benefits from sunscreens with antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid. For combination skin, opt for lightweight, formulas with hyaluronic acid or glycerin to keep skin hydrated.

No matter what skin type you have, The American Academy of Dermatology recommends water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher, containing broad-spectrum protection.

Choosing Between Sunscreen Gel, Moisturizer and Serum

Now that we’ve narrowed down the best ingredients to benefit your skin type, let’s select the ideal sunscreen formula: Gels, serum, or moisturizer?

With a weightless formula and waterless texture, Image Skincare’s PREVENTION+® clear solar gel SPF 30 is the ideal works-for-everyone sunscreen. The gel formula delivers broad-spectrum sun protection with a clear finish (no white cast) so it’s suitable for all skin tones. It also absorbs into the skin quickly, without clogging pores, making it suitable for everyday wear and use under makeup.

Sunscreen serums work for all skin types. They offer the dual benefit of sun protection and skin care support. PREVENTION+® sun serum SPF 30 is packed with beneficial ingredients such as antioxidants and skin-nourishing vitamins. It packs a healthy punch by banishing rays and optimizing your skin’s healthy glow. Serum sunscreens are often used as a skincare layering step, applied before moisturizers or makeup.

Moisturizer sunscreens are perfect for those with dry or mature skin. Richer in texture than serums and gels, the hydrating properties quench thirsty skin in addition to protecting it from UVA/ UVB rays. PREVENTION+ daily hydrating moisturizer SPF 30+ and PREVENTION+® daily ultimate protection moisturizer SPF 50 are all-mineral daily SPF moisturizers with zinc oxide that rub in seamlessly, leaving a sheer, weightless finish under makeup or alone. Additionally, the antioxidants help protect against environmental skin stressors that can cause dryness, discoloration and signs of premature aging.

If uneven skin tone is a concern, a tinted moisturizer sunscreen is ideal. PREVENTION+ daily tinted moisturizer SPF 30 is perfect for those who want subtle coverage while protecting their skin from the sun. Its silken texture glides on smoothly, hydrating with a hint of color that leaves skin with a healthy, natural glow.

The oil absorbing ingredients in matte moisturizer sunscreen works well for those with acne-prone or oily skin. PREVENTION+® daily matte moisturizer SPF 30 protects and primes the face, leaving a soft, matte finish. Its lightweight texture and shine-minimizing formula blends weightlessly into the skin, making it an excellent base under makeup, too.

Whatever ingredient, effect or formula your face requires, there’s a sunscreen for that—and we’ve got you covered. Click here to find your sunscreen match!

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How To Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation

By Morgan Merrill • March 22, 2024

Hyperpigmentation is discoloration of the skin. It can happen for various reasons and often appears as age spots, sun spots or liver spots. Most people aren’t as concerned with the cause of hyperpigmentation as they are focused on getting rid of it. Fortunately, there are skin treatments – such as our Advanced Facial with Signature Chemical Peel – that diminishes the appearance of hyperpigmentation. In some cases, discoloration may even go away completely. Our Advanced Facial Treatments in Sacramento, California offer effective solutions and skin peels that can help with your hyperpigmentation, age spots and skin damage. In this blog, we will answer these questions: What is Hyperpigmentation? What Are The Causes of Hyperpigmentation? How You Can Reduce Hyperpigmentation? How Can Our Advanced Facial Treatments Help You? What is Hyperpigmentation? Skin cells produce melanin, a substance that gives skin its color. When skin cells become damaged, they may overproduce melanin. The excess melanin makes parts of the skin look darker. Hyperpigmentation can occur in one part of the body or across several parts of the body. It can appear as black, brown, red, pink, or gray patches. It can occur in people of any culture or ethnicity. The condition does not cause pain or itchiness, but it may be accompanied by dry, rough-textured skin. What are the Causes of Hyperpigmentation? While the root cause of hyperpigmentation is not always known, here are some common causes: Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy or puberty Excessive sun exposure Adrenal disorders in which the body does not make enough cortisol Medications that cause sensitivity to light Skin injuries such as cuts, burns, and acne Thyroid disorders Melasma Vitamin deficiencies Genetic conditions such as freckles How to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation While hyperpigmentation can be difficult to treat, here are several treatments that are often effective. Peels Peels use chemicals to remove the top layer of the skin. Some peels go deeper and target the middle layer as well. Removing skin layers also gets rid of signs of damage and aging. It can reduce the look of hyperpigmentation, acne, wrinkles, and dull skin. Brighten, tighten and rejuvenate your skin with our Signature Chemical Peel! This Advanced Facial Treatment reverses the visible effects of skin damage in two key ways. Our customized peels can power away dull, dead cells to illuminate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, clogged pores, and blemishes. Plasma Lifting Facial Rejuvenation Treatment Our Plasma Lifting Treatment is the first of its kind in the skincare industry, penetrating 13K volts of plasma through the skin to stimulate collagen and remold the skin’s cellular structure. Tightens skin, diminishes wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, treats acne, scars, and stretch marks. This treatment includes a Customized Signature Facial treatment as well as the Jet Plasma treatment. No downtime. Recommended in a series of 4-8 treatments for optimal results. At Home Skin Care Products At your first treatment we will recommend the correct at-home skin care products to help fade signs of hyperpigmentation. They should be used alongside our Advanced Facial Treatments to produce the desired results. New to peels? Our Advanced Facial with Home Care is for you. This treatment gives us the chance to get to know your skin and plan the best peel treatment plan for you. Our customized peels can power away dull, dead cells to illuminate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, clogged pores, and blemishes. This treatment, in combination with our targeted homecare products, will get you closer to your goal of clear, beautiful skin. How Does MM Beauty in Sacramento Reduce Hyperpigmentation? As mentioned above, we offer a combination of advanced treatments, peels and homecare products to help you unveil your fresh, new skin underneath the sun damage, dark spots and hyperpigmentation. We provide a customized plan to help you reach your skincare goals and walk hand-in-hand with you through the entire process! Learn More About Our Advanced Treatment for Hyperpigmentation. Contact Us To Book an Appointment Today.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

By Morgan Merrill • March 22, 2024

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Love Your Skin For Valentine’s Month!

By Morgan Merrill • March 22, 2024

Valentine’s “Month” is here. At MM Beauty, we celebrate Valentine’s all month long because, well, you deserve it! Many people think it’s a day to pamper a loved one. But it’s also the perfect time to pamper yourself all month long. A self-care routine can get you ready for a special date, or it can simply make you feel better about yourself. There are so many reasons why Valentine’s is the perfect time to care for your skin. Let’s explore the connection between skincare and Valentine’s and the many ways MM Beauty can help you pamper yourself or someone you care for. Valentine’s and Skin Care: What’s the Connection? The Perfect Way to Get Ready for a Valentine’s Date: Want to look extra good for your Valentine’s Day date? A special event makeover or a skin care treatment will ensure you impress your significant other with a youthful, glowing appearance. Makes a Great Gift: Not sure what to get your SO for Valentine’s Day? A skincare treatment makes the perfect gift for men and women. You never have to worry if it’s a gift they already have or don’t need. Everyone can use great skincare. Just Pamper Yourself: Let’s face it- not all of us are looking forward to Valentine’s Day. If this holiday has you down in the dumps, a skincare routine may be just what you need to lift your spirits. It’s an ideal way to boost your self-confidence . Best MM Beauty “Love Your Skin” Routines Customized Signature Facial Our technicians will determine a customized plan best suited for your skin type. Therapy may include enzyme or microdermabrasion for optimal results. All clients can enjoy a soothing upper body massage and a nourishing mask that will unleash your skin’s vibrance. Signature Hydrafacial Our signature hydrafacial will get your skin feeling extra moisturized and looking hydrated and glowing. We start with a gentle, crystal-free microdermabrasion treatment that is even safe for highly sensitive skin. We follow up with an oxygen infusion that repairs and rejuvenates. Clients can also enjoy a Deluxe Hydrafacial which includes a deep cleanse, deep hydration, and an advanced treatment that smooths, lifts, and reduces inflammation. Our Platinum Hydrafacial uses lymphatic drainage to sculpt and lift and also includes our advanced smoothing and lifting treatment. Special Event Makeup Creating a customized look for this special occasions puts you in the drivers seat for Valentine’s Month. Let’s face it – we don’t all know how to create that perfect look and sometimes we need a little help. The great news – once you have your professional makeup done by MM Beauty, you will know what looks best and how to recreate this look on a daily basis. For our onsite special event makeup, all makeup products are provided, including airbrush foundation and lashes. Just bring yourself! Advanced Treatment w/Home Care This option is ideal for clients who are new to skin peels and want to create a fresh new look this Valentine’s Month. We will determine the best peel type for your skin and follow through with a treatment that diminishes the look of wrinkles, clogged pores, age spots and/or acne. We provide home care recommendations that ensure long-term results that carry you way beyond Valentine’s Month. This is a true investment into loving your skin for a long time! Your takeaway from this blog – Valentine’s Month is the perfect time to show you and your skin some love. MM Beauty offers various treatments that will get you ready for a big date, a self-care month or a loved one who deserves some pampering. Contact us or schedule online and learn how we can help you look – and feel – your best.