Photo protection by Vitamin C and More

Medical Topic: Photo protection by Vitamin C

Recent studies suggest that while sunscreens reduce UV-induced redness, they do little to protect skin from free radicals. According to studies, sunscreen, even when applied properly, block only 55% of free radicals produced by UVA exposure.

It is necessary to know that UVA is believed to be the culprit of skin aging and possibly melanoma (skin cancer). This data suggest that in order to optimize UV protection sunscreens should be in conjunction with topical antioxidants.

The advantage of vitamin C over a sunscreen is that vitamin C can be absorbed into the cells and is generally still present about 30-36 hours after it has been applied topically on the skin. It will, therefore, still give sun protection even though you may have washed their skin or gone swimming. As a result of this we can expect that vitamin C can slow down photo aging. It is important to note that topical sunscreen must be applied over antioxidant 30 minutes prior to UV exposure in order to protect our skin from UV rays, so apply it BEFORE you get to the beach, not once you are there!

Don’t hesitate! Purchase Vitamin C products at Luna’s Skin and Med Spa and begin protecting your skin before the summer season starts. You can choose vitamin C just for you from the suggested variety.

- Vitamin C 20 by Luna Derma Care
- Vitamin C 15 by Skin Ceuticals
- Vitamin C 10 by Skin Ceuticals.


Spa topic: Medical Pedicure versus Classic Pedicure

Summer shoe season is coming! It's no surprise that women have started to feel self-conscious about the appearance of their feet.

If you suffer from such conditions as severe calluses and ingrown nails and corns, an easy medical pedicure is the solution. According to an article in the New York Times, medical pedicure refers to a treatment involving “extensive cleaning, sanding and shaping.“ Clients can expect to have their calluses, corns and ingrown toe-nails cut out with specialized tools, which get sterilized using an autoclave and put in disposable bags afterwards.

“Medi Pedi” could be a key way for people with underlying feet problems to avoid infections from a regular pedicure. For lucky ones who don’t have any problems with their feet, we provide other foot treatments such as our Classic Pedicure. Treat your feet, tired from everyday heavy activity, to a warm soak in a marine sea foam bath, exfoliation with a scrub, gentle clean, massage and of course polish application.

It is important to mention that we also offer a variety of Spa pedicures. The regular price of Medical pedicure is $150, but in the month of May we're offering 10% off the mentioned before treatment for all the current and future clients! Get your feet ready for the season for only $135.

Special Spa Packages for the month of May
Mother’s package:
- Classic Manicure/Pedicure
- Express facial
Enjoy the package for only $120 (Regular price $135)

Mother and Daughter package
- 2 classic Manicures
- 2 express facials
Only 160$ (Regular price $180)

You can purchase our gift certificates online, here.

Come and join us on the 10th of May for Mother’s day celebration . Enjoy Continental Breakfast from 10 am to 12 pm, accompanied by piano music. We look forward to seeing you at Luna’s Skin an Med Spa!