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Why You Should Use Products with Vitamin C
Learn the Benefits of Vitamin C
Why do we LOVE Vitamin C? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. It is a powerful antioxidant
2. It fights off free radicals
3. Our vitamin C products penetrate skin and regenerate cells, leaving skin looking refreshed with fewer fine lines, sun spots and scars.
Get your beyond complexion Vitamin C products today and get glowing!
Vitamin-C 20 High Potency Serum
Our Vitamin-C 20 High Potency Serum contains everything to bring back a youthful glow—vitamin C, l-ascorbic acid, hyaluronic acid, phytic acid, and vitamin E— packed into one convenient serum. This go-to serum stimulates collagen synthesis beneath the surface while also locking in moisture on the skin’s outer layer.
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Vitamin-C Sheer Defense SPF 30
Our Vitamin-C Sheer Defense SPF 30 is light, but loaded with potent antioxidants to fight free radicals, improve appearance of aged, fragile skin, and discoloration. These ingredients improve skin clarity, firmness and elasticity while physically blocking and protecting the skin from the sun.
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Vitamin-C HQ Serum
Our Vitamin-C HQ Serum is a clinical strength brightening serum that reduces the appearance of skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation, including melasma, sun spots, liver spots, brown spots, freckles and chloasma.
*This serum is prescription only and is sold at beyond complexion at Flores Dermatology clinics.
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5 Easy Steps to Clear Skin this Fall
Clear skin is your best accessory.
We've got 5 easy steps to get your skin looking great this fall.
Changing weather, a challenging work project, back to school, difficult exams...
There are a number of reasons fall can take a toll on your skin. Whether it's stress or the outdoor temps dropping, we've got a 5 step process that will help your skin look bright, youthful and clear this fall.
Say Yes to Vitamin C
Learn how vitamin C can boost your skin care routine.
While you might be hearing about vitamin C because we're getting into flu season...it turns out that the wonder vitamin does more than keep you from getting a cold - it can also help your skin!
We are absolutely in LOVE with vitamin C as it is a powerful antioxidant that can help your skin get a more youthful glow (yes please!). Tossing aside those pesky free radicals, our three awesome vitamin C products are able to penetrate the skin and regenerate cells, leaving skin looking refreshed with fewer fine lines, sun spots and scars.
So, not matter what your skin issues might be, the cure is vitamin C.
Our Vitamin C Products
Vitamin-C 20 High Potency Serum
A must product to add to your facial routine, our Vitamin-C 20 High Potency Serum contains everything to bring back a youthful glow—vitamin C, l-ascorbic acid, hyaluronic acid, phytic acid, and vitamin E— packed into one convenient serum. This go-to serum stimulates collagen synthesis beneath the surface while also locking in moisture on the skin’s outer layer.
Click to purchase.
Vitamin-C Sheer Defense SPF 30
Our Vitamin-C Sheer Defense SPF 30 is light, but loaded with potent antioxidants to fight free radicals, improve appearance of aged, fragile skin, and discoloration. These ingredients improve skin clarity, firmness and elasticity while physically blocking and protecting the skin from the sun.
Click to purchase.
Vitamin-C HQ Serum
Our Vitamin-C HQ Serum is a clinical strength brightening serum that reduces the appearance of skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation, including melasma, sun spots, liver spots, brown spots, freckles and chloasma.
*This serum is prescription only and is sold at beyond complexion at Flores Dermatology clinics.
Click to book an appointment.
It's CoolSculpting for your arms
The latest in CoolSculpting technology.
You thought all of your dreams came true when you heard about CoolSculpting, but you are still struggling with your jiggly wave. It's time to get out the tank tops! We are excited to announce beyond complexion is now using the CoolAdvantage Petite Applicator. The Applicator is designed (and FDA-cleared) to treat upper arms safely and effectively.
Want to learn more about CoolSculpting?
Click here to see our blog post that gives you all of the details on the procedure.
Want to get the wiggle out of your wave? Of course you do!
Click here to contact Olga Valencia at beyond complexion at Flores Dermatology and book a consultation.
Check out the results!
4 Sunscreens You Need Right Now
How to protect your beautiful skin from the sun's harsh rays? Let me count the ways...
Here are our 4 favorite and most effective UVA & UVB blockers:
Vitamin C+ Sheer Defense | SPF 30
Why we love it:
Vitamin C + antioxidants + sunscreen = better skin and UVA/UVB protection.
VitC encourages skin renewal while powerful antioxidants help fight free radicals to improve the appearance of dull skin.
Sun protection AND hydration without white streaks or greasiness? Awesome.
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Every Day Active Sport Protection | SPF 65 Sheer
Why we love it:
Active lifestyles need a sunscreen that can provide mega sun protection while also looking great on the skin.
An oil-free, non-comedogenic formula that provides skin with a high level of defense from the aging & burning effects of UVA & UVB rays.
Ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Matte finish.
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Daily Facial Moisturizer | SPF 30
Why we love it:
Nutrient rich moisturizer + effective lightweight sun protection.
Some sunscreens dry out skin, but this lightweight and super moisturizing mix of aloe vera, vitamin E, and botanical oils hydrates skin without clogging pores.
These natural products also reduce redness, calming and soothing skin with acne or rosacea.
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Matte Foundation Sunscreen | SPF 60
Why we love it:
Hides blemishes, blocks UVA & UVB.
The worst thing for acne is foundation: this formulation is an acne-safe heavy matte foundation that provides sun protection while covering blemishes without aggravating sensitive pores.
Oil-free, non-comedogenic formula stays put even in active lifestyles.
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Limited Time: Our Best Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser is Buy One/Get One Free
For a limited time, our non-irritating benzoyl peroxide cleanser is buy one, get one free. This scrub clears acne-causing bacteria on contact and prevents future breakouts.
A solution for:
Severe Acne
Clogged Pores
Blackheads, Whiteheads
Hormonal acne
Teenage acne
Adult acne
“Backne” AKA acne on the back
The scrubbing particles in this wash are clinically proven not to irritate the skin. The BPO (benzoyl peroxide) itself can create a slight tingle as it absorbs, but that’s ok. You know that it’s working.
Oh, by the way…
You can use this scrub all over! Face, back, buttocks, arms – this scrub will gently but effectively go to town on acne, ingrown hairs and Keratosis Pilaris (those irritated red bumps usually found on the upper inside arm).
How to purchase?
Online:
1) Click to visit the product page for our 10% BPO Cleanser
2) On product page, increase Qty to 2 bottles
3) Click Add to Cart
4) Click View Cart above image when it appears
5) Enter Coupon Code: BPO-BOGO
6) Click Apply Coupon to get your free bottle, and Proceed to Checkout
Or in person at Flores Dermatology in Doral or Coral Gables.
Coolscultping Basics
When we were kids, we made a wish when we blew out birthday candles. We wrote lists for Santa. Basically, we believed in miracles. Well now, thanks to Coolsculpting, we can believe in miracles again.
For anyone who has battled that last stubborn inch or two of flab, only to have it persist through all manner of healthy eating and exercise, Coolsculpting is a wish granted.
What is Coolscultpting?
An FDA-approved, trademarked process using cryolipolysis technology to remove fat cells, non-invasively.
How does that work?
The process of cryolipolysis freezes the layer of fat just below the skin in a manner that destroys the fat cells. They are broken up and flushed from the body naturally. (Whoa, awesome.)
How is this different than losing weight with diet and exercise?
With diet and exercise, we “lose weight” by shrinking the fat cells, but through cryolipolysis those fat cells drain from the body, so there are fewer of them overall.
Is this a surgical procedure?
Not at all. This is a completely non-invasive, 45-minute procedure that can be performed by your trusted medical esthetician.
Who is the ideal client, and where does it work best on the body?
Men and women within 30 pounds of their ideal weight but with pockets of fat (think: arm wiggle, muffin tops, inner and outer thighs, love handles, upper and lower abs, a layer of back flab, or a wattle beneath the chin). Basically, if you’re in relatively good shape, but want that extra definition that removing about an inch and a half of fat would provide.
Are the results permanent?
Pretty much. The fat cells don’t come back so this procedure does yield long-term results. (But remember that poor food choices and a sedentary lifestyle could make your existing fat cells plump up, and diminish the effects of the procedure.)
Cost and number of sessions needed?
That depends on a few factors: where your fat pockets are, the total area you want to have treated, and the amount of fat in each area.
Is there anything else I should know?
Sessions are performed at Flores Dermatology under the oversight of Dr. Flores by Olga Valencia.
If you're curious (and we're pretty sure you are), come out and meet others who’ve loved the results of CoolSculpting and get a firsthand look during a live demonstration of the procedure at our upcoming CoolEvent.
Join us Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:00PM.
Flores Dermatology - Coral Gables
6705 SW 57th Ave,
South Miami, FL 33143
RSVP to: myskin@beyondcomplexion.com
Or send us a text: 305.901.1307
Be sure to include your 1) Name, 2) email, 3) cell number
Freezing and flushing fat cells from the body? It’s not just a wish, it’s a reality.
You don't have thank a genie or Santa, thank Coolsculpting. :)
And we could go on about how awesome we think this treatment is, but since a picture is worth a thousand words, we'll let real-life results do the talking.
See you on May 23rd!
How to Wash Your Face
Washing your face, seems easy enough, right?
Well if you’re one of the many who complain about your skin texture or quality (acne, blackheads, dullness…so, like, everyone), then you will benefit from a Face Washing 101 with beyond complexion's founder and resident skin expert, Olga Valencia. She has a few basics to share that will leave you thinking - “why didn’t I know that?” - and will help your skin get glowing.
Step 1: Start with a wet face, using warm (not too hot) water
That seems pretty explanatory, but I know there are a few of us who have been tired/in a rush/distracted and we (or is it just me?) slap cleanser on and start rubbing.
Take a little time; the prep is worth it. This first step removes some degree of dirt and particulate matter (nasty stuff in the air) and the warm water opens the pores to receive the cleanser.
Step 2: Choose the correct cleanser for your skin
Beware - some cleansers be harsh, y’all.
There are many, many factors to consider when caring for your skin. Just because you have one zit does not mean it’s time to unleash the full power of a heavy duty cleanser. Err on the side of gentle and seek the counsel of a good medical aesthetician to point you in the right direction. (With that in mind, beyond complexion created a line of cleansers to address the needs of different skin types. More on that later.)
Step 3: Start at the forehead, move down the side of the face...
Ok, this is where we drop some fresh knowledge on you. Here’s how you wash your face, as guided by Olga, beyond complexion’s skin-pert.
Start at forehead, move down to the side of the face (sideburn area), down to the jaw, but stop before getting to the chin
Now continue swirling cleanser into the cheeks and nose
And finally to the chin and gently around the mouth (if at all)
For healing and anti-inflammatory purposes, rinse off cleanser with really cold water
Why the this order? Why start at the forehead? Because the skin at the top of the face is tougher and the fresh swipe of cleanser should first be applied there because it needs more to penetrate. You also don’t want the more sensitive areas (like corners of the nose and around the mouth) to be the first hit.
Which brings us to why the area around the mouth is last. You may notice that the skin from the bottom of your nostrils to the the corners of your mouth can easily turn red, flake and/or become inflamed. In fact, since this area is so reactive, Olga advises not even applying heavy duty cleansers directly, and instead letting the cleanser gently move around this area while rinsing your face.
We’d love to know if this process works for you. Try it and tell us what you think!
Drop us a note on Instagram or Facebook.
And if you’re like Goldilocks in search of the facial cleanser that’s juuuust right, might we suggest a few of beyond complexion’s in-house formulations, from the most gentle to the most potent:
Mandelic Acid 5+ Cleanser with Green Tea Antioxidant
Multi-tasking formula helps reduce fine lines, blemishes and acne-causing bacteria. A cocktail for your skin: alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) is paired with hops, green tea to clean, clarify and rejuvenate skin all over the body. Hops brighten while the antioxidants in green tea sooth skin irritations. Mandelic acid minimizes the appearance of pores while also exfoliating and brightening skin. This potent combo leaves any spot on the body looking rejuvenated.
Micronized 10% BPO Cleanser + Scrub
This form of benzoyl peroxide minimizes irritation and clears acne-causing bacteria on contact. Specially milled USP-grade micronized benzoyl peroxide particles penetrate the skin faster. Benzoyl opens up pores, letting peroxide enter to clear out bacteria on contact.
Green Tea and Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser
Antioxidant-rich extracts rejuvenate, restore, balance and hydrate the skin for a healthier-looking complexion. Antioxidants from green tea help protect the skin from harsh toxins and carcinogens in our environment. Essential fatty acids provide anti-aging compounds that stimulate cellular regeneration, encouraging dead skin cells to move along and make way for newer, fresher skin.
More details at beyondcomplexion.com.