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Semaglutide, a GLP-1 medication, is the first weight loss medication approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults who have cardiovascular disease. GLP-1 also helps manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, and individuals that are overweight or obese. In a 5-year...

Intuitive eating helps increase enjoyment, awareness and satisfaction withfood. Focusing on eating when you are hungry and stopping eating whenyou are full is the first step. Tune in to your physical signals for hunger anddifferentiate those from “cravings” or emotional eating. Stop eating beforeyou are “full” – even if that...

Winter's harsh conditions may have left your skin feeling dull and dry, but fear not! With the right spring skincare routine, you can welcome back that natural radiant glowing skin. Here are some tips to help you transition your skincare routine. 1. Hydration is Key:Just as we transition our wardrobes...

Blackheads and Sebaceous filaments may look similar, but they are very different. For one, blackheads are a type of acne and Sebaceous filaments help guide the oil (sebum) to the surface of your skin in an effort to protect and hydrate. Blackheads A blackhead is a clogged pore (build up...

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 30% of Americans are overweight (and 42% of overweight people are obese). A common question is how to determine your goal weight when starting your weight loss journey. One of the first steps is to accurately assess your current weight. Here...

Scientific studies have shown that being mindful while eating can have a strong impact on appetite and how much you eat. For Example, taking away distractions like watching TV, driving, or even reading a book can decrease the chance of over-consumption of calories. This mindfulness can also help you distinguish...

What is Microneedling?  Microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy and has been practiced for more than 20 years. Over the last 20 years Microneedling has evolved with updated equipment and techniques. Simply put, Microneedling is the process of creating controlled micro-injuries or punctures to the upper layers of...

The  summer weather is in full swing and we like to remind our clients of the essential suncare products to add to their beach bag. Begin with Skin MedSpa is committed to educating our clients of the best sunscreen practices. Below is a list of our top 5 must-haves…  1....

We are so excited to bring Virtue Radiofrequency (RF) to Begin with Skin MedSpa. Virtue RF is the first microneedling system that targets unique skin concerns, such as scars and wrinkles. The minimally invasive RF microneedling system is FDA approved and shown to provide immediate results. Yes, that's right- immediate!...

This January the temperature hit single digits for several days. I don’t know about you ladies, but that is hibernation weather for us here at Begin with Skin MedSpa. Despite anyones best effort to avoid going out in the bitter cold temperatures, we all have to leave the house, occasionally;...

Whether the UV rays from the sun are warm on your skin in the spring and fall, or hot in the summer, or just bright in the sky for the winter, the UVB and UVA rays are just as harmful.  Often we think if we can’t feel, or see the...

Have you wondered what the hype over hydrafacial is all about? Well, let us first start off by telling you that a Hydrafacial treatment provides immediate benefits to all skin types! With continued treatment Hydrafacial can address pigmentation, fine lines and acne.  Hydrafacial (aka Hydrodermabrasion) is a non-invasive (30-45 min)...

Peptides are important to add to your skincare routine and here is why.... Peptides are a compound formed by a small chain of amino acids, which is an essential ingredient in producing proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These proteins are the main components that make up your skin's...

Are you frustrated with the constant maintenance of hair removal? It is certainly no fun shaving, waxing and tweezing only to get results that leave you with ingrown hair, wax burn, razor burn and the list can go on. Did you know that laser hair removal treatments are best started...

Today, many of us are taking part in the prevention against the spread of coronavirus by wearing a mask. In an effort to avoid spreading the virus, a mask is required in many public settings. While not all workers have returned to their work facilities, some have with the condition...

If you haven’t already heard, Begin with Skin Med Spa is expanding! We are now offering Spray Tanning services which will be located just across the street (our old location) at Begin with Skin and Beyond! Here at Begin with Skin and Beyond, we want our clients to look and...

4 Benefits to Getting a Monthly Facial Getting a facial is not only relaxing and rejuvinating to the face, but also the mind. Facials allow you to focus on your breathing and regain your confidence in having healthy beautiful skin. Monthly facials help to support your at home skincare program...

Setting a New Year's resolution is a tradition here in the U.S. A “New Year resolution” is a change of an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal or overall improvement of one's life. Year after year, it appears as though the most common resolutions consist of: health...

What do you love about your profession? What I love most about my profession is giving people their confidence back with some simple yet effective non-invasive aesthetic procedures.   The most unique aspect of your practice. For me as a nurse it is not about how many syringes I can...

Hyperpigmentation and Melasma are two of the most common skin concerns we see at Begin with Skin MedSpa and they are more difficult to treat as there are many underlying causes. Each pigmentation type is slightly different and each one responds differently to certain treatments. Briefly, Melasma is characterized by...

We all have areas of our body that have stubborn fat pockets, love handles, lower abdominal fat, and often under our chins. These areas won't budge no matter how much we exercise and diet  leaving us feeling defeated and frustrated. The good news is that there is a way to...

Selecting the right products for your skin can sometimes be confusing. You have used the same moisturizer forever, but now everyone seems to be using a serum. Do you need one (?) and What is the difference?  Serums and Moisturizers differ in a few ways: A serum is a more concentrated...