Achieve Even Skin Tone

My business is not just good skin, its beautiful skin. I want all my clients to know that, at the end of our journey together, they will need very little to no makeup. It's attainable and I do see this happen all the time. Oftentimes I am pleasantly surprised when someone says "Hey Kim, guess what? I only have on sun block and blush today!" All of my hard work is especially worthwhile on those days. Our correction work being done; maintenance from there on out will be fairly easy and painless!

What does "correction" mean when we talk about flawless skin? One huge component of it consists of correcting discoloration. I always say, 'Think of a baby's skin. It's luminous, right?' It's luminous because there's no shadowing caused by hyperpigmentation. So, to all the people out there who think that getting rid of wrinkles is the way to stay looking young, I say there's more to it than that. In my opinion, even-colored, luminous skin will carry you a lot further on the aging trail than botox and fillers. The bonus here is that when you work on discoloration, chances are you will also be helping to prevent the collagen and elastin from aging as quickly as it would without such treatments.

There are many ways to help correct hyperpigmentation and / or sun damaged skin. I chuckle a little bit when people refer to their spots as age spots and freckles. IT'S SUN DAMAGE people! So the first step in this correction process is making sure everyone understands the importance of wearing a good sun block. All sun block is not created the same. I like my clients to wear the one with the highest zinc percentage as possible. The great news is there are many companies that offer the higher percentage without making you look like you're wearing a white masque. The other common problem with sun block is that people don't understand what the SPF number means. The easiest way to understand it is to know that the SPF number isn't a measure of strength; it's a measure of time. So, do pick a high SPF to avoid many re-applications but pick the high zinc for the strength part (the best coverage).

The next step is getting rid of the existing ugly spots. There are many ways to do that but the fastest and most effective way (for me) has been using Limelight (IPL/photo facial.) Of course, this isn't appropriate for all skin tones but for fair to medium tones it's the way to go for fast, incredible correction. For darker skin tones and for melasma, I generally recommend Obagi Nuderm and laser genesis together.

For all my clients, a good home care regimen is my recommendation. I am a big fan of retin A for overall healthy skin, and a topical antioxidant along with a daily application of sun block. Don't forget the chest, hands, arms, etc. Otherwise, eventually you too will be in to see me getting those areas corrected.

Let your skin be the liar for you about your age. Let's face it, past the age of 25 we don't really want to look our age. Be the epitome of a graceful little white lie with luminous skin. I will be your guide at SkinFusion!

Kimberly Hutchinson began her skin care career at a leading aesthetic school, Christine Valmy in New York City. Upon graduation, Kimberly relocated to Los Angeles, California to be a part of the cutting edge of skin care. She continues her post graduate education at the International Dermal Institute where she stays informed on the latest skin care education and certifications. Kimberly has received a significant amount of training in laser technology and several other medical aesthetic treatments including certification from National Laser Institute and The Aesthetic Procedure Institute. After more than 10 years of extensive laser and medical aesthetics experience, Kimberly co-owns SkinFusion where she treats clients and provides laser training to new hires. Kimberly is a well-rounded, aesthetic practitioner who believes in providing her clients with skin-fusion.com even skin tone effectively, safely and with an ethical and caring nature.