May 2012 Newsletter

Happy May Day!

It’s time to focus on skincare and shedding those winter layers of skin along with those clothing layers. Winter can leave us with dull, dry, lifeless skin. Our pores can get clogged from heavy moisturizers or makeup. It’s time to lighten up and let the skin breathe.

May SPECIALS

Epidermal Detox for 50% OFF for the month of May!

This medical skincare treatment stimulates circulation within the skin for a bright glow and optimal increased cellular turnover. Medical-grade products are used and the skin is cleansed, gently steamed, exfoliated, extractions are thoroughly performed and a personalized mask is chosen to draw out impurities in the skin. This treatment is completed with the appropriate serum, moisturizer, eye cream, and sunscreen.

Mother’s Day Specials

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mothers to be! Gotham is celebrating in a big way and granting a two-for-one deal on a select number of peels (Lactic, Glycolic, Blue Radiance, and Skin Medica Peels)!

We are also introducing a Botox special for May at 10% off one area, 20% off two areas, or 30% off three or more areas!

Featured Products!!

Skin Medica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer

Just in time for the warmer weather, we are profiling our Skin Medica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer. This light moisturizer provides oil-free hydration and antioxidant protection. It is an oil-free and fragrance-free formula that effectively hydrates skin while antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin E protect against free radical damage.  This is a great product for the warmer months, as you will possibly want to switch over from your heavier moisturizer, especially if you have oily, acne-prone, or combination skin. This can be used both morning and evening.

May Skincare Tip

With the warmer weather here, if you are like most New Yorkers you travel by foot. Sweat, dirt, and pollution build up on the skin, so it is the perfect time to up your exfoliation in your skin care routine . Regular exfoliation of three to four times a week helps keep the pores clean and increase cellular turnover and healthy blood circulation. Exfoliation can be performed with a scrub, a Clarisonic, an enzyme, or one of many different types of peels. Peels, depending on the type, offer a heavier type of exfoliation and have other added benefits like increasing collagen production , decreasing hyperpigmentation, and softening fine lines and wrinkles and killing acne, and the milder ones can be done as often as every two to four weeks. There are some peels on the market that can be used at home, but I advise you to be very careful and check with your skincare professional first. Exfoliation is a great addition to any skincare routine and a must as we get older and ouir skin cell turnover slows down.

April 2012 Newsletter

Introducing New Staff

  Gotham Introduces Amanda Callan!

Even though the warmer weather has been surrounding us for quite some time, the staff at Gotham Skincare would like to wish all of you a happy Spring! We are very excited to introduce to you one of our new medical aestheticians, Amanda Callan! Amanda has been working in the aesthetics field for quite some time and specializes in medical aesthetics, which includes medical-grade peels, skin treatments, laser treatments, and has vast product knowledge especially with Obagi and NIA24. She is excited to be a part of Gotham and looks forward to educating each patient about the right skincare routine for them as well as catering to your needs and budget.

April SPECIAL

Lactic Peel for 50% OFF for the month of April!

Now that Spring has sprung, it is officially time to shed those flakey layers and prepare your skin for warmer weather. The best treatment to help tame and prepare your skin is our 70% Lactic Peel. This peel is gentle enough for all skin types, can be performed on pregnant or nursing women, those with rosacea and sensitive skin. Lactic acid is and AHA derived from milk and is frequently used either on its own or in combination with other AHA’s for a light to mild peel. It is a great maintenance peel and it can help more youthful skin by combating the onset of age spots, sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles. Lactic acid also:

• Smoothes skin
• Fades discoloration to improve skin tone
• Clears pores to treat acne
• Treats skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea
• Eliminates fine lines, wrinkles and age spots
• Gently exfoliates dull, dead surface skin
• Conditions and moisturizes skin
• Speeds cell turnover for optimal skin health

Lactic acid is one of the oldest chemical peeling agents in the world and was used by the ancient Egyptians. Lactic acid occurs naturally within the body, which makes it one of the safest chemical peels available.

Featured Products!!

NIA24 Eye Repair Complex    

We would like to encourage each and every one of you to get into the Spring Cleaning mood and toss out your old eye cream and replace it with NIA24’s Eye Repair Complex! Now why are we so adamant about this product? This silky formula uses a potent mixture of ProNiacin to cut down on hyperpigmentation, vitamin C, Matrixyl, licorice and white birch to fight against stubborn dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles. NIA24’s Eye Repair Complex is a light enough formula so it will not feel greasy or thick around your eyes, and just a pearl-sized amount is all you need to do the trick!

The Ultimate Summer Glow Package

Start with a Signature Gotham Facial, helping to hydrate your skin and leave you looking younger and more vibrant. Pair the facial with an area of Botox to mimize wrinkles and folds. Add a Microdermabrasion session to rejuvenate your skin by getting rid of dead skin cells. A Personalized Chemical Peel will give you a gorgeous summer glow. Finally, top it all off with a free Glaucoma Screening to make sure your eyes are in good health so you don’t miss a thing this summer!

All this for ONLY $710 – Usually, $1,620 – A $910.00 SAVINGS

July SPECIAL

“Like” our Gotham Lasik Vision and Gotham Skincare pages on Facebook and receive 30% off all Gotham Skincare services and products!

Save 30%!

Featured Products!!

OBAGI Clenziderm System

Fight summer breakouts with this miracle system from Obagi specifically targeting troubled skin.

Discover the benefits of OBAGI Clenziderm System:

• Contains a patented, solubilized form of 5% benzoyl peroxide (BPO) to penetrate deep into the skin and treat acne where it starts
• Products are specially formulated to work together to provide optimal results
• Prescription stregnth acne treatment

Colorescience Problem Skin Primer

Help improve the look of acne while working to fight it.

The Colorescience Problem Skin Primer is the first step in achieving a clear, even complexion.

• Formulated with exfoliating Salicylic Acid
• Diminishes redness and camouflages blemishes
• Improves skin texture and soothes upset skin

The Link Between Dairy Consumption and Acne

We all know that it’s not just the topical creams and treatments we apply to our skin that help keep it clear, it’s the food we put in our mouths. The link between diet and acne has been a long and complicated battle, but finally new research is showing that there are very clear connections between the foods we fuel our body with and the unfortunate blemishes that spot our faces because of it.

Milk and dairy products have been targeted due to all the hormones that are added. According to Mark Hyman, MD there “is no such thing as hormone-free milk.” In Dr. Jessica Wu’s book, “Feed Your Face” she explains that milk contains a hormone called Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (or IGF-1). This hormone stimulates insulin, which then increases androgens such as testosterone in the body. These androgen hormones stimulate oil production, increasing the amount of surface oil on the skin and making breakouts more likely. Studies have shown a relationship between acne and partly skimmed milk, instant breakfast drinks, sherbet, cottage cheese and cream cheese because they contain hormones. Dr. Mark Hyman also points out that over the past few decades, our sugar and dairy consumption has increased, and so has the number of people who suffer from acne.

The conflict lies in that dairy is an excellent source of dietary calcium, so if a person is not getting calcium from any other source in his/her diet, dairy should not be completely cut out. Taking calcium supplements is another option for those who want to cut out dairy completely. However, always remember that eating a balanced diet with a variety of foods is essential for keeping your skin young and healthy.

Gotham Blossom Men’s Special

Pamper the Man in Your Life – Start with a Signature Gotham Men’s Facial, helping to get rid of razor burn and refresh your skin. Pair the facial with an area of Botox to mimize wrinkles and folds. Finish this off with a Massage to relax, rejuvenate and melt the stress away. Finally, top it all off with a free Glaucoma Screening to make sure your eyes are in good health so you don’t miss a thing this summer!

All this for ONLY $710
Usually, $1,620
A $910.00 SAVINGS

June SPECIAL:

Obagi’s new Blue Radiance Peel. A quick lunch-time peel great for rejuvenating and freshening the skin. A great exfoliator – get rid of the winter’s build-up of dead, dull skin and begin the summer with a brighter face.

Save $75 !
(Originally $250 now $175)

Call the office and mention the June Newsletter Special!

212.616.9995

Featured Products!!

Colorescience Sunforgettable Face Colore- SPF 50

Highly refined mineral makeup helps fight the signs of aging and prevents damage from the sun and environment.

Discover the benefits of Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush SPF 50:

• Self- dispensing brush for simple and even application
• Instant, non-irriating protection from UVA and UVB rays
• Lightweight, barely-there feel

OBAGI Elasti-Lash

Achieve the appearance of thicker, fuller lashes.

The Obagi ELASTILash Eyelash Solution is a safe, nonprescription treatment that helps achieve the appearance of thicker, fuller lashes

• Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested
• Nonallergenic
• No prescription needed

Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage Through Your Diet

During the summer months, the sun’s rays are stronger and our skin is much more susceptible to sun damage. A sunburn is reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering and peeling of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Burning your skin from the sun can lead to consequences later in life such as premature aging and sunspots. These can be easily prevented by being safe while exposed to the sun and through a healthy, anti-oxidant rich diet.

Exposure to the sun’s rays can increase the number of free radicals on our skin and therefore cause damage. Anti-oxidants are beneficial particles found in a number of foods and herbs that can reduce the number of free radicals and therefore, help keep us healthy and prevent damage from sunburns. These anti-oxidant rich foods can help decrease our skin’s susceptibility to damage:

1. Tomatoes or Tomato Paste: The anti-oxidant Lycopene is more concentrated in tomato paste than tomatoes, but both varieties of this vegetable have large amounts of beneficial lycopene.

2. Spinach:The beta-carotene in spinach is an anti-oxidant that has been shown in some clinical studies to reduce the risk of sunburn in fair-skinned people. To supercharge your anti-oxidant consumption and enjoy a delicious salad under the sun, toss spinach with beets, carrots or watercress, which also contain beta-carotene.

3. Green Tea: When applied to the skin, the polyphenols in green tea have been helpful in preventing sun damage. Recent evidence shows that drinking such anti-oxidant tea may also be helpful in preventing damage from sunburns.

Keep in mind that while these anti-oxidant rich foods can help protect your skin from sun damage, the use of a good, efficient sunscreen is ALWAYS required to effectively and safely prevent sunburn and consequential damage.

Memorial Day Ultimate Makeover

Be Your Best for the Summer. Start with a Rejuvenating peel to freshen the face: Remove dead skin cells that cause that dull, tired look and walk away feeling and looking younger. Pair the peel with an injectable filler of your choice (Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane) to mimize wrinkles and folds, enhance and sharpen your features or plump those lips! Finish this off with BotoxCosmetic or Dysport to smooth those forehead wrinkles, the “11′s”, or crow’s feet. Be your best for the summer.

All this for ONLY $1,000
Usually, $1,550
A $550.00 SAVINGS

May Specials:

Come in and receive a FREE Skincare analysis. And with any product purchase over $250 receive a free one months supply of Latisse – the only true natural Eyelash growth promoter (a $140 value!). Call the office and mention the May Newsletter Special!

212.616.9995

New Products!!

OBAGI Nu Derm Sun Shield – SPF 50

A matte formulated sunscreen with micro-fine zinc oxide for completely sheer application!

Discover the benefits of Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50:

• Formulated with Octinate and Zinc oxide for complete anti-aging protection.
• Paraben free and non-allergenic.
• Helps prevent sunburn by UVB absorption and UVA blockage.
• Dermatologist and Opthamologist tested.

Nia 24 Sun Damage Prevention UVA/UVB Sunscreen

Two different sunscreens that provide the highest level of broad spectrum protection against aging and burning rays.

Easy, lightweight formula absorbs easily into the skin, making it the perfect prep for use under makeup.

Contains natural sunscreens that provide full UVA/UVB protection.

A Diet Full of Antioxidants Can Help Fight Signs of Aging!

With the summer months coming, the sun’s rays become more and more of a threat to our skin. The warm months of June, July and August bring us out to the beach and barbeques, increasing our exposure to UVA and UBA rays. We are at more risk for oxidative stress –creating free radicals and damaging skin.

Free radical damage caused by the UV radiation causes unwanted fine lines and wrinkles. This is why a diet high in antioxidants can help fight signs of aging. While topical application of antioxidant-containing serums and lotions are effective, an antioxidant-rich diet works synergistically with any products applied directly to the skin.

Generally, fruits and vegetables with bright colors are often packed with antioxidants. A healthy diet has plenty of variety, so when choosing fruits and vegetables, make sure to include as many colors as possible. A great source of antioxidants is from the lycopene in tomatoes. Lycopene is a carotenoid that is found in great concentrations in tomatoes (doubled in tomato paste). Just 16mg/day of lycopene will increase skin protection by approximately 30%!

Another great source of antioxidants is spinach. Lutein and quercetin make up the greater concentration of antioxidants found in spinach. Spinach also contains vitamin Canother antioxidant) as well as vitamins A and B with are a great addition for overall health. Cooking spinach with help your body absorb its contents better.

Lentils are another great source of antioxidants. As an added health benefit, lentils also contain fiber and protein, which are very important structural components of the cell. Cantaloupe also has added health benefits other than being rich in antioxidants. Cantaloupe contains the antioxidant beta-carotene as well as a good amount of vitamin C.

Don’t forget that while antioxidants are a great source of protection from the UV radiation and free radical damage, they do not replace the protection of sunscreen.. Sunscreen is your external protection that works together with the internal protection from antioxidants to keep your skin looking youthful, healthy and beautiful!