Summer can be harder on our bodies than we realize, especially when it comes to our skin. All that time outdoors means a lot of sun—and that means more damage and aging effects. Fall is a good time to reset by giving your skin some extra love. With a little help, you can keep your complexion youthful and healthy. A thoughtfully designed skin care regimen can tackle the signs of aging, sun damage and other issues, according to Jackie Carr, R.N., ANP-BC, LE, owner of Pur-One Medispa in Des Peres.

According to Carr, early fall is a great time for procedures that get your skin ready for the busy holiday season. Two treatments she recommends are microneedling and VI Peel, a medical-grade chemical peel. “These are great ways to boost your skin and help resolve superficial hyperpigmentation,” she explains. “They also improve the tone and texture of the skin. Treatments can be performed at four-week intervals. To achieve the best results, alternate between the two.” For people who are looking for rejuvenation that requires little to no maintenance or downtime, she suggests HydraFacial to gently exfoliate and hydrate the skin.

A common problem patients bring to Carr is dynamic perioral rhytids. The condition refers to the vertical lines that form around the mouth with age. “Many women call them ‘smoker lines,’ but smoking is not always the cause,” Carr notes. “During the aging process we lose bone and fat causing the lips to develop fine lines and wrinkles.” RHA Redensity and Vobella are fine dermal fillers that have been approved to smooth out those lines, helping create a more youthful appearance.

Autumn is also a great time to explore the new offerings at Pur-One. For people looking to correct drooping or low-lying eyelids, Carr is excited about UpNEEQ. The eye drop stimulates the Muller muscle to create a contraction that elevates the lid. She also is looking forward to DAXXIFY (DaxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm) by Revance, which was recently approved. “The new botulinum toxin will be available soon for the treatment of lines and wrinkles between the brows,” she notes. “This particular product is approved for frown lines, and it is indicated to last for six to nine months.”

Carr’s daughter, Courtney Carr, is now a licensed esthetician. She has started providing services like microneedling, chemical peels, HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and signature facials. Previously, she brought her expertise in brow enhancements to Pur-One through her business ChristineBrows. As a microblading artist, she will continue to offer the treatment, which is a semi-permanent tattooing process that creates a more natural look for people with thin or sparse brows.

Carr has more than 20 years of experience providing treatments, such as Botox, dermal fillers and medical grade skin care. Now, she is excited to have her daughter taking on a larger role at Pur-One. “We are a small mother-and-daughter operated business, but we are focused on delivering the best results for our clients,” she says. “We create individualized plans to best meet your skin care goals. Our most important priority is patient care.”

Pur-One Medispa in Des Peres offers a variety of effective skin treatments in a safe, pleasant environment. Pictured on the cover: Microblading artist and licensed esthetician Courtney Carr and owner Jackie Carr, R.N., ANP-BC, LE. For more information, call 314.909.0633 or visit puronemedispa.com.

Cover design by Julie Streiler
Cover photo courtesy of Pur-One Medispa

Pictured at top: Jackie Carr and Courtney Carr
Photo courtesy of Pur-One Medispa