Do you suffer from acne, dry, or oily skin? The eucalyptus plant has several medicinal effects that can help to control oil production to heal breakouts naturally as well as anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and antimicrobial properties that help to alleviate inflammation. Check out this infographic below to learn about the eucalyptus plant and some of our products—such as the Shir-Organic Eucalyptus Cleanser—that contain this powerful ingredient.

By Jordanna Antonoff, Licensed Esthetician and Shira Educator

Who doesn’t think they look better when they’re tan? During the summer, we try to get our best caramel toned skin by sitting on the beach or at the pool for hours at a time. Although our beautiful tans may make us look and feel like the Dancing with the Stars cast, the damage done by the sun may be hard to reverse and can have long-term negative effects on our skin. Around the fall and winter seasons, sun damage is one of the biggest concerns people come to their skin care specialists with. Luckily, if treated thoroughly and timely, skin care specialists can rid the skin of these pesky spots that we always seem to notice with effective in-office treatments and the best-recommended home care.

Here are 5 of the best Shira products to treat Hyperpigmentation to make your skin look flawless and rejuvenated from all the damage we created from the summer time fun. You can even buy hyperpigmentation skin care products online from Shira!

Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx Mandelic Serum 15%

Our Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx line combines the most innovative and advanced ingredients to combat signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and most importantly, sun damage. The Mandelic Serum 15% is a unique dark spot reverser suitable for even the most sensitive skin types. Mandelic Acid, an AHA made from almonds, exfoliates the superficial layer of the skin for longer periods of time, which effectively lifts dark spots sitting on the surface of the skin. Using this treatment nightly will reveal a more even skin tone without causing any irritation on the skin.

Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx Ester-C Brightening Serum

Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx utilizes a more stabilized form of Vitamin C called Ester-C. We use Ester-C because the benefits from this antioxidant on sun damage can be seen more quickly in lower doses and can be used on all skin types, even sensitive skin.

Shir-Organic Pure Apple Stem Cell Night Cream

If you would like to go with an all natural and organic approach to treating hyperpigmentation, there are many benefits for the skin from the Swiss Apples that are used in this lightweight, hydrating night cream. Swiss Apples are abundant in Vitamin C and antioxidants which help reduce the appearance of sun spots and help repair DNA Damage from sun exposure. Your skin will be hydrated after applying Apple Stem Cell Night Cream to your face, and it will aid in protecting skin cells from future sun damage and aging.

Glyco-C High Potent C Serum

Formulated with Glycolic Acid, and Vitamin C, this combination works synergistically to diminish the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, delivering an extra boost of brightening and radiance. Vitamin C, a strong anti-oxidant, exfoliates the skin superficially to lighten dark spots, while Glycolic Acid goes into the deeper layers of the skin to lift spots underneath the surface.

Professional in-office treatments for Hyper-Pigmentation

It’s difficult but important to remember to pamper yourself if you’re stressed, having a hard week at work, or busy with family activities all of the time. Why not relax and pamper yourself while also treating your sun damage?

Our In-Office Chemical Peels offered by well-trained professionals will effectively reverse sun damage done during the summer months. Luckily, winter is upon us, which is the best time to treat this concern. At Dr. Park Avenue, with locations in Franklin Lakes, Hoboken, and Brick New Jersey, an array of Shira Esthetics professional chemical peels are offered to effectively treat hyper pigmentation. With quick results, mild to no discomfort, and limited downtime, this express treatment is the perfect solution for your dark spots. With the highly trained staff at Dr. Park Avenue, they will ensure you will receive the best treatment, a comfortable and relaxing environment, and the most effective recommended home care to treat your needs. For more information about Dr. Park Avenue’s services, please call (732) 262-5476.

Tips on Prevention Hyperpigmentation

It is important to take steps to prevent future sun damage and to be sure not to worsen current sun damage. Here are some tips to help prevent Hyper Pigmentation:

SPF, SPF! Please wear sunscreen daily, even if it is cloudy or cold out!

The importance of SPF could not be more emphasized in its importance for your skin care regimen. The use of daily SPF will tremendously reduce the chances of sun damage while also preventing future dark spots. Applying sunscreen every two hours while at the beach or pool is VITAL to not only prevent sunburn which leads to dark spots but most importantly, prevents skin cancer.

DO NOT PICK OR PEEL Sunburn or Acne: Picking or peeling flaking skin from sunburn, picking off a scar, or popping pimples injures the skin. Any trauma or injury to the skin may lead to hyper pigmentation. Please leave this to professional treatments, and pimple popping to your skin care professionals!

Make sure to finish a series of professional treatments to see the full benefits. A series of four to five peels are usually recommended to treat sun damage. Not completing a prescription medication, or not finishing a course of recommended professional treatments may not complete results.

Using home care and the best anti-aging products for your skin in between and after treatment will enhance benefits from your in-office procedure. Home care products are cumulative, meaning the more you use it, the better your skin will be.

Strengthen your skin and maintain its hydration with our Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx Line. To learn more about this innovative line or buyt buy other skin care products, just browse our site!

If you are dealing with dark under-eye circles, or other issues such as wrinkles or puffiness, you’re not alone. You might think that the only cause of under-eye circles is lack of sleep, but that isn’t the only source. In addition to dark eye circles being hereditary, did you know they can also be caused by oversleeping? Adults typically need 7-9 hours of sleep, so make sure you aren’t getting more than that amount of sleep on a regular basis. If sleeping too much or too little isn’t an issue and you still have under-eye darkness, do a quick evaluation of your stress levels. If you’re worried about your job, a family member’s health, the stock market or anything else, it could be a contributing factor to under-eye circles. Other culprits include allergies and aging.

There are many great products and home remedies to treat under-eye circles and puffiness. The first that usually comes to mind is sliced cucumber on the eyes. It is probably best to leave the cucumber slices for your salad and use a product like our Shir-Organic Cucumber Eye Cream for dark circles. For those who are interested in a USDA Organic eye cream, our Shir-Organic Basil & Bergamot Eye Cream is certified Organic! Included are Jojoba, Basil and Brazilian Babassu Oils which condition and hydrate skin. Organic Mango and Shea Butters offer emollients to soften and moisturize rough, dry skin creating a potent age-defying formula in a creamy lipid base.

If you are looking for a more innovative formulation, our Boto Derm Rx Instant Anti-Puffiness Eye Cream will do the trick! The blend of 4 clinically proven peptides, Oligopeptides, Tetrapeptides, Hexapeptides and Pentapeptides, work together to reduce eye puffiness within minutes and continue to provide an ongoing cumulative effect if used daily for a period of time.

The Shir-Radiance Instant Lift Collagen Eye Serum is a lightweight serum that helps to diffuse the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye, often referred to as Crow’s Feet. The lactic acid will help improve dark circles under the eye.

At Shira Esthetics, we are dedicated to providing high-quality skin care products with equally high-quality customer service to our clients. Call us today to receive guidance on choosing an ideal eye cream to add to your skin care regimen.