Category Archives: skin care

The Future of Anti Aging

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Although I often use the term “anti-aging,” my goal is not to erase the positive attributes that accrue with age or to suggest that aging is in itself a bad thing.  It is simply to keep the negative signs of aging at bay while helping you to be healthy, active and looking great regardless of age.

Thanks to so many emerging technologies, the future looks very positive when it comes to rejuvenation of all organ systems, including the skin.

I believe that there will always be a place for a wide variety of procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, but I do not believe that the future of youthful looking skin lies in an acceleration of invasive treatments, injectible fillers, neurotoxins or radical surgery. Great breakthroughs are being made in which safe yet genuinely transformative methodologies not only help restore damaged, aging skin to youthful suppleness, but reinvigorate the entire body, as well.

Stay tuned for information about Start Fresh 2012: Dr. Perricone’s 28 Day Total Skin & Body Challenge to Restore, Regenerate and Energize kicking off in January.

How Does Electro Stim Work?

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Have you ever wondered how Electro Stim actually works? It’s actually an interesting process, since it works in the opposite way of Botox. The goal of Electro Stim treatments is actually to work the facial muscles, rather than paralyze them as some injectables do.

Electro Stim delivers tiny electrical impulses that mimic the body’s own natural bio-electrical field. These electrical impulses help to reeducate the muscles so that the skin on top appears fuller and more youthful.  Although it might sound odd, the most that people feel during treatments is a bit of a tingling or slight warming sensation.

Think of it as a facial toning exercise that works on the delicate muscles of the face to help prevent and correct sagging skin and smoothing lines. It’s basically like going to the gym- only for your face. If you don’t have access to an Electro Stim device, one of the best things to apply to your skin is topical DMAE, as it helps to enhance the appearance of muscle tone.

Interested in learning more about Electro Stim or booking an appointment at our Flagship Boutique? Call 866.791.7911 or 212.734.2537

The Ultimate New Year’s Prep

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Have you ever been taken aback by some of the frozen faces that seem to be getting more and more common? If needles aren’t the anti aging answer you’re looking for, you’ll be thrilled to know that Electro Stim, or Microcurrent technology, is gaining popularity an alternative to Botox to help firm and tone the muscles, rather than paralyze them. Dr. Perricone is a huge proponent of Electro Stim as it helps to enhance the natural convexities of the face that we associate with youth. One of the best parts of Electro Stim technology is that results are seen after the first treatment (with a series of treatments recommended for the best results). So it’s really no wonder that the Electro Stim Eye Lift at the Perricone MD Flagship Boutique has gotten recent press in T The New York Times Magazine as a must-have before important New Year’s parties. After only one treatment, a visible lift, contouring and opening of the eye area is quite noticeable, making this Electro Stim Eye Lift a favorite of celebrities and socialites.

Are you interested in Electro Stim?

Skip the Cocktails for Beautiful Skin

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While it’s tempting to overindulge in alcohol during the holidays, too many cocktails can become apparent on your skin.  Alcohol causes small blood vessels in the skin to widen, allowing more blood to flow close to the skin’s surface which produces a flushed skin color and a feeling of warmth.  While this may give you a temporary holiday glow, it can lead to broken capillaries on the face.  Alcohol-induced dehydration also makes the skin more prone to fine lines and wrinkles.  And since alcohol alters blood flow to the skin, it will give you an unhealthy appearance that can last for days.  So opt for a glass of antioxidant-rich red wine, and be sure to hydrate with plenty of water for healthy skin that will last well into the New Year.

What are your favorite non-alcoholic beverages for the holidays?

What a Difference 5 Minutes Makes

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Alexandra is a staff member on the Perricone MD team.


Can a product really make a difference in 5 minutes? If formulated with Dr. Perricone’s patented Neuropeptide science, yes. To prove it, we conducted extensive Independent Consumer Testing on our Deep Wrinkle Serum. Based on that testing, we found some interesting results:

  • 77% reported an improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles 5 minutes after application
  • 90% reported that with continued use they continued to see improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles
  • 90% noticed an improvement in skin texture/smoothness
  • 73% reported that after using the product the overall quality of their skin improved

Make sure you’re signed up for the Perricone MD newsletter to see this weekend’s incredible 4 Piece Targeted Treatment System featuring Deep Wrinkle Serum for $195 (Value $408)

Perricone MD Friends and Family Event

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Due to popular demand, Perricone MD’s annual Friends & Family 48-hour event has been extended!  Shop Perriconemd.com between now and Wed. at 11:59PM (PST) and receive 25% off your order AND free shipping when you enter FF2011 at checkout.  It’s the perfect excuse to stock up on gifts for friends and family and on gifts for yourself!

Happy Shopping!

What are you buying during Perricone MD’s Friends & Family event?

More Tips to Weather-Proof Your Skin

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As a follow-up to our blog on how to ‘Weather-Proof Your Skin’, we’ve added a few more tips that can help you get your skin in shape for falling temperatures:

  • Keep your showers and baths short, and use warm, not hot water.
  • Skip sugary, starchy foods, which cause an inflammatory response in the body and exacerbate a host of skin problems from wrinkles to dry skin to acne, eczema, rosacea, etc.
  • Limit alcohol, which will accelerate dehydration, and avoid coffee, as it is a diuretic.

What changes to your skin routine do you take to get your skin ready for the winter?

Holiday Perks

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To celebrate the upcoming Holiday season, Perricone MD will have free shipping with no minimum order through November 30th!  Don’t miss out on our exclusive anti aging Holiday offers- click here to make sure you are signed up for Perricone MD’s mailing list.

What holiday offers would you like to see?