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Why Your Skin Looks Bumpy (Even If You Don't Have Acne)
Why Your Skin Looks Bumpy (Even If You Don't Have Acne) Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed tiny bumps across your skin, but they don't look like traditional pimples? If so, you're probably dealing with skin texture caused by closed comedones, not active acne. The good news? This is one of the easiest skin concerns to improve with the right routine. What Are Closed Comedones? Closed comedones are clogged pores that form beneath the surface of the skin. Instead of becoming inflamed like a pimple, they create... Read more...
Brazilian Wax Guide: What to Expect at Your First Brazilian Wax in Tempe Arizona
Preparing for Your First Brazilian Wax – What to Do Before and After Congratulations on booking your first Brazilian wax, or even just thinking about booking one! If you’ve never been waxed before, it’s completely normal to have questions about how to prepare your skin and what to expect. As a waxer who specializes in Brazilian services, I always want my clients to feel confident, comfortable, and prepared before they come in for their appointment. How to Prepare Your Skin Before Your Brazilian Wax Before your appointment, it’s best to... Read more...
How to Get Rid of Ingrown Hairs After Shaving or Waxing – Advice From a Licensed Esthetician
If you're tired of dealing with itchy, annoying bumps every time you shave or wax, you're not alone. Ingrown hairs are one of the most common concerns I see with my clients. Hi, my name is Raven. I'm a licensed esthetician, and I’ve specialized in waxing for over two years. Because of that, I’ve helped a lot of clients manage and prevent ingrown hairs. Before we talk about the products that can help, it's important to understand what ingrown hairs actually are and why they happen. What Causes Ingrown Hairs?... Read more...
How to Treat Dark Spots on Skin – Raven, Licensed Esthetician
Types of Dark Spots (Hyperpigmentation): Acne-related dark spots – Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Hormonal dark spots – From pregnancy, PCOS, or hormonal changes (melasma). Sun damage dark spots – Caused by UVA/UVB exposure. 1. Treating Dark Spots from Acne Cause: Trauma to skin from popping pimples → overproduction of melanin.Treatment Steps: Clear acne first: Use salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide cleansers. Examples: Skin Script Raspberry or Charcoal cleansers; Over-the-counter: Panoxil. Target post-acne dark spots: Use serums like: SkinScript Mandelic Acid Serum (controls acne & lightens spots) Good Molecules Discoloration Serum (for acne... Read more...
How to Get Rid of Ingrown Hairs: A Complete Guide From a Licensed Esthetician in Tempe Arizona
If you’re tired of those itchy, painful little bumps after shaving or waxing, you’re in the right place.Hi! I’m Raven, a licensed esthetician specializing in waxing for over two years, and today I’m breaking down everything you need to know about ingrown hairs, including: What causes them The two main types How to treat each one The exact products I use and recommend How to prevent them from coming back I’ve also linked my favorite ingrown-hair–safe products below for easy shopping. What Exactly Is an Ingrown Hair? Ingrowns form when... Read more...
High Frequency for Acne + Acne Facials in Tempe Arizona
High Frequency  Acne prone or oil skin can benefit from frequent use of high frequency 3x a week for at least 10 minutes. It will balance oil control and kill bacteria on the skin so you can say good bye to acne and hello to clear skin. The one that I use in the studio has argon and neon wands I can interchange to focus more on acne or hyperpigmentation.  Neon is the orange light radiating from the wand and argon is the violet/purple light Either one can be used... Read more...
LED Light Therapy for Acne and Anti Aging | Tempe Arizona Facial Treatment
Suddenly red light therapy and other forms of LED light therapy have taken over our social media and lifestyle. I remember when I first heard about red light therapy it was because Planet Fitness had it in their massage and recovery room. Now I’m hearing that Paris Hilton swears its extending her dogs lifespan and influencers are joking about looking like Iron Man. Its cute, trendy and most importantly it works. LED stands for ligtht- emitting diode. its used to increase skin circulation, improve collagen in the skin and reduce... Read more...
VeleaRae Studio Acne Bootcamp - How I Clear Acne in The Treatment Room
Acne is not a one size fits all. A throughout consultation, proper home care and a total of 10 treatments spread out across 6 months is my acne bootcamp program. It consist of your consultations, 2 facial treatments and a chemical peel series of 4-6 treatments 1 week apart. Your first treatment we discuss your skin concerns, skin type and Fitzpatrick. This will be the base of out treatment plan in the studio and at a home. For example the rest of this blog post would be for someone with... Read more...
Microcurrent Facial Benefits + Anti Aging Treatments in Tempe Arizona
Microcurrent uses a device to reenact the way our brain relays messages to the muscles. It’s commonly used in Bells palsy and stroke patients. In the treatment room I use it to strengthen and tone the muscles in the skin by stimulating the motor nerves by contractions of the muscles. I use microccurent in my antiaging facial protocol. As we age we not only lose collagen in the skin but our impulses slow down which makes our skin sag. Microcurrent speeds up the rate at which the body naturally heals... Read more...
Anti Aging Facial Care: Retinol and Facial Treatments in Tempe Arizona Feb 25
When you hear retinol do you think of anti aging or acne? What if I told you they are good for both but retinol is the first ingredient I introduce once my clients skin barrier is healed and they are ready for this Vitamin A Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A that is good for collagen production, reducing wrinkles and the effects of sun damage in the skin It can be a taken as an oral medication or topical (skincare products and creame) . At Velea Rae Studio I... Read more...
How To Fix A Damaged Skin Barrier + Best Facials for Barrier Repair in Tempe Arizona
The dark side of following Tiktok trends and advice you find online is that you might end u damaging your skin barrier. Signs of a Broken Skin Barrier Before we go into how to treat a broken skin barrier we have to reconize the signs of it Redness and Inflammation - if your skin gets irrated from warm or hot water, feels sensitive to touch or even when applying Moisturizer the skin barrier is probably damaged. Hyperpigmentation after using exfoliating products - This soon follows after inflammation in the skin,... Read more...
How To Clear Your Acne at Home + Acne Facial Treatments in Tempe Arizona Mar 10
Everyone is always surprised when I tell them 80 percent of how we are going to treat their acne is going to be at home and only when they get their chemical peels or acne bootcamp is when they need to see me every 2-4 weeks. Other than that 4-6 weeks for maintenance and a consistent home care is all we need. Why? Because what you do daily to your skin matters. Its the same reason why I get you on stronger exfoliants like retinol and glycolic acid cleansers before... Read more...
Is Steam Really Necessary for a Facial? How the Best Part is the Most Important to Get Results Mar 24
Using steam during facials is completely option and can be used for a number of reasons. I love using steam during facials because it helps soften the skin which in turn helps me with extractions Steam helps product penetration. The combination of heat and water can make you feel the sensation of the mask or enzyme. When your skin feels prickly or warm that means we are increasing the circulation in the skin. This alone contributes to a deeper glow so early in the treatment. So much so that I... Read more...
Why I Use Synthetic Wax for Brazilian Waxing at My Tempe Studio ( Spoiler Alert, its the Best Wax in the Game!!)
Why I Use Synthetic Wax for Brazilian Waxing at My Tempe Studio If you’ve ever left a waxing appointment with redness, irritation, or even wax stuck on your skin, the type of wax being used might be the reason why. As an esthetician that specializes in Brazilian waxing and facial waxing, choosing the right wax is one of the most important parts of creating a comfortable experience for my clients. Not all waxes are created the same, and the formula used can make a big difference in how your skin... Read more...
How I Use Microdermabrasion to Improve Your Skin Texture
At VeleaRae Studio in Tempe, Arizona, I use microdermabrasion as part of customized facial treatments to help improve skin texture and overall skin health. Microdermabrasion was one of the first treatments I fell in love with while I was in esthetician school. I loved that it provided both instant results and long-term benefits for the skin. The treatment uses a diamond tip vacuum tool that physically exfoliates the surface of the skin. As the device gently glides across the skin, it removes the buildup of dead skin cells while the... Read more...
How Acne Forms and How to Get Rid of It - Acne Tips from a Licensed Esthetician in Tempe Specializing in Acne Mar 30
The first way to get rid of acne is to understand how it forms. Acne isn’t just a series of annoying pimples, its a skin condition that happens with your pores get clogged with a combination of sebum (natural oil), dead skin cells and bacteria. Depending on why you have acne it can be cured. When treating acne its important to commit to a consistent home and treatment plan to keep the acne at a minimum. Our skin contains sebaceous glands that are told when to produce sebum (oil) and... Read more...