In less than a month, we’ll say goodbye to winter. As we turn our minds toward spring and all it has to offer, healthy skin and a vibrant appearance definitely should be on your agenda. Now is the perfect time to energize yourself with a thoughtfully designed skin care routine and rejuvenating procedures. Pur-One Medispa in Des Peres offers a variety of effective skin treatments along with microblading.
Pur-One is owned by Jackie Carr, R.N., ANP-BC, LE, and helping St. Louisans look and feel their best is a family endeavor. Her daughter Courtney Carr is a microblading artist and licensed esthetician at the medispa. She was inspired to follow in her mother’s footsteps by her own love of makeup and skin care. That interest turned into a career in cosmetics before joining Pur-One. “In 2018, my mom had a lot of clients expressing interest in microblading, so we decided to go through training together,” she says. “Once you are trained, you can’t just put your kit on a shelf and pick it up whenever. It’s a skill you have to maintain, so I was excited to get to work.”
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattooing process that creates a more natural look for people with thin or sparse brows. Carr brings her expertise in brow enhancements to Pur-One through her business ChristineBrows. “What I love about the procedure is how natural it looks,” Carr notes. “Thanks to the individual hair-like strokes you can create on the skin, it’s a great option for people who don’t have the strongest brows to begin with or are dealing with hair loss. It enhances the brows, making life easier for anyone who has to draw them on every day.”
Last year, Carr became a licensed esthetician, adding services like microneedling, chemical peels, HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and signature facials to her repertoire. For her, it was a logical progression in her career. “It just made sense for me to continue my education and learn more about the skin,” she notes. “I love helping people feel good about themselves while also taking time to relax and be pampered. With skin care, you can bring a unique element of self care to effective treatments.”
To prepare for spring, Carr recommends that people take advantage of the last weeks of winter to get more invasive treatments, such as microneedling and chemical peels. Since those procedures remove the top layers of skin, they can increase risk of damage from sun exposure, making February and early March the ideal time for them. “Hydrafacial also can give the skin a beautiful glow,” she adds. “Gentler chemical peels are part of the process, and the skin is infused with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid, so it looks more plump and hydrated. It can always be performed before a spring break trip—just don’t forget your sunscreen.”
Jackie Carr has been serving the St. Louis community for more than 20 years, and Courtney is proud to be a part of that legacy at Pur-One. “Our mission is to help women and men age gracefully,” she says. “We want to show people how they can care for themselves and their skin to feel more confident in their everyday life.”
Pur-One Medispa in des peres offers a variety of effective skin treatments. Pictured on the cover: owner Jackie Carr, R.N., ANP-BC, LE, and microblading artist and licensed esthetician Courtney Carr. For more information, call 314.909.0633 or visit puronemedispa.com or christinebrows.com.
Cover design by Julie Streiler
Cover photo courtesy of Pur-One Medispa
Pictured at top: Courtney Carr and Jackie Carr
Photo courtesy of Pur-One Medispa
