The CARES Model: Your Roadmap to Radiant Skin

At Maui MedSpa, we are dedicated to providing effective, results-driven treatments that are supported by clinical studies and years of experience. We understand the challenges of navigating the vast amount of skincare information available today. That's why our team has diligently combed through the research, taking away the burden of wading through the noise, and developed a model that you can use as guidance for a more effective, simplified skincare routine. 

We call this the CARES Model.

This week, we are excited to delve into the components of the CARES Model and provide you with an in-depth review of each step. With this model, you can create a personalized skincare routine that addresses your specific needs and helps you achieve the healthy, radiant complexion you desire.

CLEANSER

A gentle cleanser is the vital first step in any skin care routine. By removing dirt and impurities, a cleanser provides a clean slate for the active ingredients to penetrate deeper into your skin. Even more important, if your skin is acne prone or generally sensitive, makeup, oil and pollutants that build up over the day need to be removed to avoid triggering acne pustules or skin irritation.

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants provide much needed protection against free radicals. As part of daily life, UV Rays, pollution, and internal metabolic factors cause free radicals to develop within your skin. These free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage DNA and lead to early cell death (for you this results in less healthy skin). By applying antioxidant serum in the morning and at night, you are essentially adding a “free radical sponge” that protects and prevents damage.

RETINOL

We like to say, “If you’re not using retinol, you’re wrong”. As the fountain of youth, Retinol increases skin cell turnover, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and enhances the thickness of the epidermis. Alongside sunscreen and Retin-A (tretinoin)*, retinol is one of the most potent tools to combat signs of aging.

*Retin-A (tretinoin) is what retinol eventually turns into once retinol enters the cells. An easy way to think of Retin-A is that it is 20X more powerful than retinol and only available by prescription. 

Extra

This category is meant to address any specific concerns you may have beyond overall health and wellness of your skin. Some concerns in this area may include dry or irritated skin, hyperpigmentation, redness, or acne blemishes. For most people, addressing one additional concern will provide a full, effective skincare regimen.

Sunscreen

The absolute most important step in a skincare routine is daily application of broad-spectrum sunscreen! UVA and UVB are the major culprits of early photoaging, sunspots and most importantly, skin cancer. By keeping broad spectrum sunscreen on hand at home, in your car and in your purse (like all of us here at Maui!) you can keep your skin healthy and young for the years to come.

Unlock your best skin with the cares model

Crafting a well-rounded and effective skincare routine doesn't have to be complicated. The CARES Model, backed by years of published medical dermatology research, offers a straightforward blueprint for healthy and radiant skin. In our upcoming blog posts, we will delve into each component of the CARES Model, providing product recommendations that have been proven to work effectively as part of a comprehensive routine. Stay tuned and embark on your journey to beautiful, glowing skin with Maui MedSpa. Schedule a free consultation with one of our skincare specialists in Austin to learn more about which facial treatments are right for you.

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