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Summer Laser Hair Removal 101

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Just like you, we love Summer. The days are longer, the weather brings us outside more and that brings us to, you guessed it, your SKIN! So here’s the big question that we run into every summer: Are Laser Hair Removal treatments compatible with a suntan? The simple answer: absolutely not. If you are investing your time, money, energy and effort into Laser Hair Removal, please do not come in with a suntan. The laser does not know the difference between tanned skin and your dark hair. The energy from the laser is attracted to dark pigment. We want the light energy from the laser to be converted to heat in order to destroy the hair follicle – not burn tan skin.

The Educated Client

As laser technicians, it can be difficult to notice slight changes in our client’s skin color. Therefore, as we are not always able to tell wether our client is tanned or not, it is important for our clients to understand that sun tanning while being treated with the laser can be problematic and is not recommended.

The Difference Between a Suntan and Dark Skin

Please remember that we have a laser for every ethnic background; but having darker skin is not the same as being tan from the sun! We encourage our clients to take extra caution while being out in the sun and get in the habit of using daily sunscreen and covering up.

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Sunscreen? Yes, Please!

We offer several effective sunscreen options from many of your favorite skincare brands: Revision, Elta MD, Epionce and more. Pop on by Vasu for sunscreen samples and find a product that is right for you!

Vasu Skin Solutions in Denver
3195 Blake Street
Suite 102
Denver, CO 80205
720-556-4505

Sunscreen: The Art of Aging Intelligently

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Just like you, we love having fun in the sun! But sunscreen is a MUST, especially in Colorado. Choosing a sunscreen can be confusing and expensive. It is difficult to know where to spend your money, what products actually work, and which treatments are best for your unique skin.

Let Vasu Make Sunscreen an Easy Choice

At Vasu, we know most of you are busy with work, school, children, exercise and just living life! We’d like to help by making the sunscreen choice simple. As we move into Spring and Summer, the most significant change in our skincare routines is finding a daily sunscreen that truly works and is a product that you love. We recommend wearing sunscreen all year round, all day. Sunscreen becomes absolutely essential as we enter into Spring and Summer. Harmful UV rays destroy our cells while we are driving, walking from the parking lot into the grocery store, hiking, gardening or walking our dogs. We are not about it, and neither is your skin!!

Let’s Talk Sunscreen

If the word, ‘sunscreen’, conjures up visions of thick, white zinc lotion that gunks up your pores and is impossible to wear on your face? Time revamp your idea of sunscreen. Vasu’s carefully selected lines of sunscreen product are top grade, and apply like a smooth, high end moisturizer. We stock several lines of sunscreens, all tested to work effectively in our Colorado climate and support clean, clear skin. There are many options within each specific line, based upon your unique sunscreen needs: all natural, sunscreen with a tint, waterproof, sweat proof, anti-acne and more. We are happy to discuss your needs and assist you in finding the right fit for your skin; and bonus – we offer sunscreen samples.

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Our personal Vasu favorite is award winning Revision’s Intellishade. It blends with every skin tone/type AND offers 5 anti-aging products in one: Correct, Protect, Conceal, Brighten, and Hydrate. Try Intellishade new TruPhysical for a chemical free, anti-aging, sunscreen — a proud 2019 NewBeauty award winner!

BOOK NOW to schedule your complimentary consultation at Vasu. We’ll help you find the perfect sunscreen to give your skin that sunkissed glow this summer – and avoid the sunburn!

Vasu Skin Solutions in Boulder
2490 Junction Place
Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80301
720-470-4837

Vasu & Bali: A Special Connection

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What is up with Vasu and its connection with Bali? Have you ever noticed the beautiful wood carvings, bracelets, and Saraswati statues inside the Vasu offices? And now, you may be wondering why Vasu is promoting a cycling retreat to Bali?

A Love of Bali

I am the owner of Vasu Skin Solutions in Boulder, and have had the pleasure of going to Bali for over twenty-five years! What started as a surfing, backpacking vacation later in life turned into a place where I lived with my children, acquired a Balinese family, learned a new language, fell in love with a culture, and made life long connections and friends.

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My children and I lived outside of Ubud for one year while they attended the beautiful Green School. A school with no windows, walls, doors and where learning is by doing; not memorizing. During this year in Bali, I worked with my longtime friend, Sue Van Raes with Boulder Nutrition and I assisted in the planning of Sue’s first Bali retreat. Sue has over a decade of international retreat experience and holds a Master Degree in Nutrition!

Boulder Nutrition: Bali Retreat

A couple of years ago, I helped Sue create a new retreat in Bali involving cycling, yoga, excellent food, cultural experiences, surrounded by genuine Balinese authenticity! The retreat experiences with Sue and her local staff from Villa Selat are unique, life-changing, and not at all touristy! You can go to Sue’s website to learn more and as a special offer for Vasu’s clients, enter ‘VASU’ and receive 10% OFF the entire retreat! You will not be disappointed!!

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The Vasu-Bali Business Connection

Additionally, my Bali visits have inspired much of how I’ve shaped my business, Vasu Skin Solutions. Our offices reflect many Balinese design elements, and we strive to incorporate the Balinese culture’s innate respect and reverence of the beauty in all living beings in our attitudes towards client service.

Katie, the owner of Vasu Skin Solutions in Denver, has also had the pleasure of experiencing Bali first hand twice with me! The first trip was the best business trip ever! We laughed and explored Bali, stayed at beautiful Bambu Indah, Villa Selat, and went to Komodo! Katie’s second trip was more of a healing, nurturing, and reflecting journey.

Bali is an extraordinary place for both myself and Katie. We hope that you have a chance to experience it for yourself and come to share our appreciation of the beautiful Balinese culture. In the meantime, come in to either of our Vasu offices and enjoy the art and statues from Bali collected by both of us!

Vasu Skin Solutions in Boulder
2490 Junction Place
Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80301
720-470-4837

The Beauty of the IPL

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The Beauty of the IPL

I’m getting married this summer which is exciting but since I am in my late 40’s, I have a little more “maintenance” to do than a young bride. Sun damage. Even for someone who has taken pretty good care of their skin, it’s inevitable when you are my age. And when you are suddenly looking at a beautiful new ring on your finger and spotty hands, well, it’s not so pretty. So I went to Vasu.

The Solution: The Vasu IPL

I was a novice at IPL’s (Intense Pulsed Light), but I had a friend who had been going to Vasu for her severely sun damaged face with incredible results (more on that in another post) so I decided it was my turn. WOW! After just one IPL, I can’t believe the results! It really works. I even went to the dermatologist for my annual skin check and when she looked at my hands, she immediately remarked, “Your hands look great!” I still have a few rounds to go because as with all treatments, it can take three to four treatments to get maximum results.

VASU: the Wise Choice

Now, a few words of caution, you don’t want to just go anywhere to get an IPL. You want to go somewhere that they know what they are doing, like Vasu. I appreciate Vasu because they are knowledgable as well as conservative. They don’t do something that they think will put your skin at risk for damage, yet they get results. For someone who is cautious with their skin, I really appreciate and respect their approach. I completely trust them with my skin which if you know me, is a huge compliment. Also, there is some down time after treatment, where the spots actually look worse, so don’t freak out. You will be admiring your spot free hands, face, chest, soon enough. I am personally very excited as it makes me feel on the outside, like the young bride I feel on the inside. Thank you, Vasu.

Vasu Skin Solutions in Denver
3195 Blake Street
Suite 102
Denver, CO 80205
720-556-4505

Why Vasu?

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The Right Medispa: Knowledge. Experience. Results.

Once you decide that you have had enough of the unsightly bushes under your arms, your back or down there, you decide it’s time. Time to remove that hair, permanently, but where do you go? Or maybe you have long considered doing some anti aging treatments but you want to make sure you go to the best place in town, with the most knowledge, experience and results. Well, I am here to tell you why Vasu is the best place to go to for all skin related matters, whether its anti-aging, hair removal or advanced skin care. Here are 10 reasons (in no particular order) why Vasu is the best place in town and you should look no further.

Why Vasu: 10 Excellent Reasons

1) YELP & GOOGLE REVIEWS: Take a look at those YELP & GOOGLE reviews!! Talk about customer satisfaction. It pretty much sums up WHY VASU! See for yourself… VASU YELP & GOOGLE REVIEWS.

2) AFFORDABLE: More affordable than other places in town.

3) CONCERNS: For those of you who have any concerns or hesitations, what is so awesome about the women who run Vasu is that they explain everything. They take you through the whole process. All your questions will be answered and your concerns assuaged.

4) BRIDGES THE GAP: Vasu bridges the gap from a plastic surgeon to a basic esthetician.

5) SANITATION: Clean, sterilized, disinfected. Everything. From the lasers, to the supplies, to the table you lie on, to the floors, even the door handles. They take cleanliness very seriously and it is one of their top priorities. And if you still have any worries, they will be happy to disinfect the lasers for a second time, right before your eyes.

6) LOVE: They LOVE LOVE LOVE what they are doing! It’s infectious! You can just tell that their enthusiasm, and knowledge stems from a love of what they are doing. It really feels good to be in Vasu. They care and it shows. They take a real interest in you, the client and want you to leave there feeling good and happy with the results.

7) ETHNICITY: They take every ethnic background and understand all different skin types. This is VERY IMPORTANT when doing any skin treatments.

8) MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: Vasu results are 10000x better than other skin places in town and I am speaking from personal experience both for anti-aging and hair removal. Before Vasu existed, I had my bikini area lasered. It took somewhere between 12-15 times (I lost count) to get the results I had been promised. My legs, however, through Vasu’s state of the art technology and experienced technicians, took only 6x!

9) CUSTOMER SERVICE: I think the Vasu ladies have gone through 5 star hotel training. They are top notch with their customer service. From scheduling, to your appointment, to following up, to everything in between, they leave no stone unturned in the entire process.

10) STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY: Not only do they have state of the art technology but they are constantly staying on top of the latest technology.

Find out for yourself Why Vasu. Once you do, I am confident you will never go anywhere else.

Vasu Skin Solutions in Denver
3195 Blake Street
Suite 102
Denver, CO 80205
720-556-4505

Time to Spring Clean!

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… and we’re not talking about cleaning out your closet.

The snow has melted, the flowers are blooming, spring is finally here. I love me some spring cleaning! Cleaning and purging. Getting rid of the clutter. Opening up the windows. Cleaning out the cobwebs and dust bunnies. I don’t know what it is, but I suddenly want to purge myself of all the crap that has been accumulated throughout my house and piled up over the winter. I want to feel light and airy and minimal and tidy. That goes for my body as well.

In the last two days as the weather has been warm and sunny, I have been pulling out my skimpier clothing and have noticed some neglected areas on my body that could use some touch ups. I want to be hair free this summer. Don’t you?? While I was late to laser, mostly because it wasn’t even a thing back in my 20’s, I think it’s one of the great inventions of the 21st century. There is such a difference between the areas I have lasered versus the areas I haven’t. My calves are smooth as silk. My thighs are not. My bikini area is perfect. I never have to break out the razor right before putting on a swim suit, only to leave rashy bumps and an unattractive bikini line. And who, please tell me, finds hairy armpits attractive?!

Consistency matters…

One thing I want share that I have learned about laser, is you must be consistent. Be diligent with your appointments. This is how you will get the best results. The Vasu professionals will map out your appointments so you can catch those growth cycles at the right time and your hair will be gone forever. Hair laser removal does take a series of sessions but you will never have to shave again. And I mean ever.

So this is my advice, don’t just clean out the closet, give yourself a little spring cleaning too! Whether you are going to be in a swimsuit all summer or just shorts, or maybe even a skirt and tank top, surely those areas that have been covered up all winter, will be exposed. And I repeat, the brilliant thing about laser is once you get those hairs lasered, you never have to worry again about unwanted hairs poking out of unsightly places.

By the way, this is a great spring gift for any occasion! Oh and for you men out there, just as you probably don’t find hair poking out of a bikini appealing, we do not find hairy backs attractive… please run and get your laser appointment scheduled. We thank you.

Vasu Skin Solutions in Boulder
2490 Junction Place
Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80301
720-470-4837

2016: Commit to Your Skin!

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Since the beginning of the new year, almost every person I know is on some sort of cleanse. They have strictly prohibited the following from their diet: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, wheat, dairy, etc. While I respect their ambitious goals, personally I find them hard to keep! This year, commit to your skin: I like to set myself up for success by taking care of my skin, which not only feels like I am doing something good for myself and is a goal that reaps rewards, but it’s also a treat. Not only is it relaxing and beneficial, but I love the ladies at Vasu. It’s a triple whammy in one. Unless, of course, you are getting hair removal – it may not be exactly relaxing, but the results make you feel sexy and smooth.

A Resolution to Keep: Commit to Your Skin

It is not too late to commit to your skin for 2016. It will pay off for years to come. A peel now and then, a laser here and there, a series of IPL’s, it makes for smooth, beautiful, wrinkle free, spot free, hair free, luscious skin. Now that’s a resolution I can keep! How about you?

The Specials Keep Comin’

And look out for the VASU specials. Every month Vasu offers packages at a discount. Whether you are doing chemical peels, a silk peel (I just had one and LOVED it!), or hair removal, it’s always best to buy in packages. Not only are you getting a discount (and who doesn’t like a bargain) but all of these services work best when you do them in a series. So you are committed to taking care of your skin and to getting a deal.

Simple Tips to Add to your New Years Resolutions

WATER! WATER! WATER! I know you’ve heard this a million times. So just do it! Drink 1/2 your weight in ounces. If you are 120lbs, that means drink 60 ounces of water. Water should be your BFF. It is what is sustaining you. Did you know that by the time you are thirsty you are already dehydrated? This is one of the single, easiest, free things you can do for your skin, body, health and mind so drink up! In fact, make it a habit to drink a large glass of water first thing in the morning before anything else. This not only helps your skin but helps your brain to respond quicker throughout the day.

Take Omega oils and watch your skin glow. Fish oil is amazing. When I take fish oil consistently, I notice two things immediately. My skin glows and my finger nails grow like weeds. I am always amazed that one daily tablespoon works such wonders.

Lastly, get good skin products for your daily home regime!! I can not stress this enough. I have used products for as long as I can remember and it has paid off. I continue to invest in this simple daily routine and love both the Epionce and Revision line! At night, I use the Epionce Intensive Nourishing Cream. Damn that stuff is good. Especially in this dry climate. During the day, I love Revisions Intellishade Broad-Spectrum SPF 45. This stuff rocks! You all know how important sunscreen is. This is the bomb. Try it. You won’t be disappointed.

Vasu Skin Solutions in Denver
3195 Blake Street
Suite 102
Denver, CO 80205
720-556-4505

Manscaping 101

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What exactly is ‘Manscaping’? Think landscaping for a guy. Cleaning up those hairy areas? Hairy back? Hairy ass? Who needs those? Women hate those! Planet of the Apes went out of fashion ages ago. What about all those cyclists around town who shave their legs? Why not just permanently remove that hair, no more stubble, no more shaving, no pricking your partner with you stubbly legs. Smooth chest…yum….who doesn’t love a man with a smooth chest? Think David Beckham. There is no way his chest is that smooth without some serious manscaping. And I bet that that is not the only place his body is ultra smooth. Or what about those private areas…yep, I’m talking groin grooming…how about cleaning up those too while you’re at it? Us women have been onto Brazilians for quite some time now and you men have been enjoying the benefits. Well, it’s your turn now. Women like groomed, bare areas just as much as you do. And according to a Gilette commercial there’s an added benefit, “When there’s no underbush, the tree looks taller.” ;-0

How does Vasu manscape? With a laser! “Why laser vs razor,” you ask? I’ll tell you why. Because after a series of sessions, you will never have to do it again. Your hair in those unwanted places will be groomed and gone forever. You will never have that itching, burning feeling or stubble again. You will never have prickly hairs just a day after shaving. You will be as smooth as a babies bum, and you will reap the benefits.

Nervous? Embarrassed? Vasu estheticians are professionals. They have seen it all, done it all, and are experts in the art of manscaping. There is nothing they can’t do or have done. They will make you feel at ease. Manscaping is becoming increasingly more popular and mainstream and in fact, Vasu has been doing it for quite some time.

Whether you do this for yourself, for her, or for him, you won’t regret it. Hairless is SO 21st century. Dare to be bare!

written by NAN GENTRY

Vasu Skin Solutions in Boulder
2490 Junction Place
Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80301
720-470-4837

The Chemical Peel Perfected

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Brrr, winter is coming: its the perfect time for a chemical peel!

If you are a Game of Thrones fan, that means you might die. Fortunately for you, it simply means that this is a REALLY GOOD time to consider a chemical peel. Why is that you ask? As we enter the shortest and darkest days of the year, as well as the coldest, it is probable that you are not going to be in the sun nearly as much as you were this summer. In other words, it’s a great time to do some damage control on what may have transpired over the summer. I know what you are thinking, do I really want to look like Samantha from Sex and the City in the infamous chemical peel episode??? This is NOTHING like that. In fact, you will probably look like all those aging celebrities that you are wondering what they do to have such amazing skin. What are they doing? PEELS is what! Okay and a little botox and plastic surgery but we’re talking about peels right now, so I’m going to stick to the benefits of peels.

Chemical peels give you that glow!

Vasu’s peels are state of the art peels that work on the surface to stimulate collagen production, smooth and even out skin tone, reduce hyper-pigmentation and overall anti-aging. Does it sound too good to be true? It’s absolutely been my experience. People often ask about my skin and what I do. Honestly, peels have been my number one anti-aging go-to. I was terrified at first, having the Samantha Jones visual in my head and now I am writing this post because I am such a believer. Want a pick me up? Get a peel. Want smoother skin? Get a peel. Want to stimulate collagen production? Get a peel asap. It’s that good! In fact, get a few. It’s the best bang for your buck, non-evasive single best thing you can do for your skin. And trust me, coming from someone who is officially middle age…you are going to want that collagen. (Nan Gentry, November 2015)

Check out Vasu’s chemical peel services at Vasu Skin Solutions: Advanced Skin Care.

Vasu Skin Solutions in Denver
3195 Blake Street
Suite 102
Denver, CO 80205
720-556-4505

Micro-Needling: Translation, Please…

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Wondering what “Micro-Needling” is? Here’s what you need to know: Micro-Needling (also known as Collagen Induction Therapy) treats fine lines, wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, acne scars, stretch marks and improves your skin’s texture, tone and color. Micro-needling creates softer, and younger skin with minimal cost and downtime compared to invasive lasers.

HOW IS THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED?
The application of numbing cream provides comfort before each treatment. Twelve tiny, sterile needles create controlled micro-injuries to the skin to stimulate collagen production. Each treatment is customized by selecting the appropriate needle depth for each client’s unique and specific skin care needs. The procedure creates micro-channels to allow for increased penetration of anti-aging serums, peptides or creams into deeper areas of the skin.

WHAT WILL I LOOK LIKE AFTER THE TREATMENT?
Your skin appears as if you have a sunburn and it may feel hot and tight. Your face may look a little red the following morning in which a tinted moisturizer may be applied. At Vasu Skin Solutions, we recommend applying Intellishade by Revision Skincare (http://www.revisionskincare.com/products/intellishade-broad-spectrum-spf-45). Typically, the redness subsides within 48 hours. You may have some flaking on day 3.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?
3-4 treatments are recommended spaced 6 weeks apart for optimal results. Clients may benefit from annual maintenance with one treatment.

WHAT IS THE ECLIPSE MICRO-PEN?What is the Eclipse MicroPen?
The Eclipse MicroPen (www.eclipsemicropen.com) is Vasu’s trademarked device for performing Micro-Needling treatments. The Eclipse MicroPen is state-of-the-art, fast and extremely sterile offering single use 12 gauge tips.

WHY CHOOSE MICRONEEDLING?
Micro-needling is safe, predictable and allows your skin to naturally repair itself by inducing your body to produce more collagen in the treated area. Micro-needling is non-ablative and keeps the epidermis intact which reduces the risk of scarring, and unwanted pigment change. Micro-Needling is for most skin types and is a safe treatment during the summer. Micro-needling is not recommended for clients with active acne. Both men and women benefit from this treatment!

At Vasu Skin Solutions, we only offer treatments that we believe in 100%. Micro-needling is effective, affordable and offers comparable results to invasive lasers! Schedule your free consultation today!

Additional information and articles

Look What Celebrities Are Using Micro-Needling, May 23rd 2014 by Jessica Welker, http://dermapen.com/celebrities-micro-needling/

Micro-needling vs. lasers – skinpen.com, posted by Joe Proctor on Tuesday, 21 January 2014 Microneedling, http://www.skinpen.com/Blog/microneedling-vs-lasers

Micro-needling Therapy in Atrophic Facial Scars: An Objective Assessment, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2009 Jan-Jun; 2(1): 26–30. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2840919/

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2490 Junction Place
Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80301
720-470-4837

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