We’re all ready to 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 part of your plans. Now is the perfect time to energize yourself with a thoughtfully designed skin care routine and rejuvenating procedures. Owned by Jackie Carr, R.N., ANP-BC, LE, Pur-One Medispa in Des Peres offers a variety of effective skin treatments. “The months leading into spring are a great time to think ahead to the active season that is approaching,” she says. “Planning a series of treatments now can help you look your best when you’re busy later.”
To prepare for warmer weather, Carr recommends that people take advantage of the last weeks of winter to get minimally invasive treatments, such as SkinPen microneedling. “It helps stimulate collagen type I and type III, which are needed for the repair of healthy skin tissue,” she explains. According to Carr, SkinPen is a great option because it’s the first microneedling device that has been FDA-cleared to improve acne scars and “tech neck,” the lines that form from spending hours looking at devices. “It has shown results in more than 90 validation studies and has a trusted track record,” she adds. “Studies show that a series of three to six treatments at four-week intervals provides for best outcomes.”
Carr recommends pairing in-office procedures with skin care products for a more effective anti-aging protocol. “Using products at home helps slow the progression of the aging process and enhances in-office treatment response,” she notes. Pur-One recently began offering Intense Serum from the brand Plated. The serum has been shown to clinically reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve the appearance of dark spots and redness, and enhance luminosity. “It’s considered gentle for all skin types and can be used on its own or with other products,” Carr says. “Whatever skin care you’re using, make sure you’re also using a high quality SPF daily.”
Another standout product that Carr recommends to clients is SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum. “In studies, it has been shown to lift skin by up to 18% with increased smoothness up to 54%,” she says. “This product was studied on GLP-1 users and was shown to reduce skin laxity by 20%, and participants also reported firmer skin. In fact, the serum targets and upregulates collagen I, III, IV and VII.”
Carr has been serving the St. Louis community for more than 20 years, and her daughter Courtney Carr is continuing the legacy at Pur-One as licensed esthetician and microblade artist. They are ready to use their expertise to help clients look and feel their best. “From neurotoxins and dermal fillers to in-office procedures such as microdermabrasion and hydrafacial to a curated selection of at-home skin care products with proven science-backed results, at Pur-One Medispa, we are here to help you navigate the aging process,” Carr says.
Pur-One Medispa in Des Peres offers a variety of effective skin treatments in a safe, pleasant environment. Pictured on the cover: Owner Jackie Carr, R.N., ANP-BC, LE, and microblading artist and licensed esthetician Courtney Carr and . 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 the top: Jackie Carr and Courtney Carr
Photo courtesy of Pur-One Medispa