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With so many peels available, which is the best peel for you? Chemical Peels play an important role in maintaining your overall skin health. Peels when used properly can assist with cellular turnover, diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Although there are numerous peels that go by many different names, there are 3 main classifications which all peels fall under: superficial peels, medium and deep peels. At Yolo we offer all three types and determine what we use based on your concerns, budget and the level of “downtime”. It is our Philosophy, as well as the the philosophy of most top Plastic Surgeons, that deep chemical peels are outdated and unreliable. […]

We are proud to offer the following body treatment and manicure/pedicure specials utilizing FarmHouse Fresh products for the 2012 Holiday Season. Best enjoyed: Delighting in the deviance The mood: Every inch of you will beg for another round Experience: You’ll be steaming with a hot towel hydration treatment infused with nectar whole milk. That’s just to limber you up. Next, very rough and tough edge will be softened with a rich bourbon and brown sugar exfoliating blend that gives smooth a new name. No Spoon Required Best enjoyed: To soften your not-so-sweet edges The mood: No spoon required! Experience: Indulge in a sweet cream exfoliating scrub, followed by an application […]

Two ways that sugar can sabotage your body and cause fat storage Look at how many grams of sugar are in what you’re eating (on the nutritional label). Now divide that number by 4. That’s how many teaspoons of pure sugar you’re consuming. Kinda scary, huh? Sugar makes you fat and fat-free food isn’t really free of fat. I’ve said it before in multiple articles, but occasionally, I’ve had someone lean over my desk and say “How in the heck does sugar make you fat if there’s no fat in it?”. This article will answer that puzzler, and provide you with some helpful suggestions to achieve not only weight loss […]

Have you had a Shellac manicure yet? Read more about it in a recent article. Shellac is a no dry time long lasting manicure. Now available at in , . Get Shellack’d!

We all have heard that rosy cheeks are great. What if they are a little too red, and beyond rosy? Unless we’re working up a sweat, you probably prefer to keep the redness on our face to little more than a healthy, rosy glow. However, Mother Nature and our skin chemistry don’t always share our vision. Your skin can appear red for many reasons, whether it be due to an allergic reaction, stress, Rosacea or another culprit, it is a nuisance. Rather then attempt to cover it up check out these easy solutions to kick that redness to the curb once and for all. The first way to treat is […]

, –October 6th, 2010: Yolo aesthetic boutique & med spa recognized Breast Cancer Awareness month with a day of celebration. On Tuesday October 5th, Yolo offered free beauty treatments to the public and Breast Cancer survivors. Over 40 people attended and received gift bags containing iS Clinical® skincare and received complimentary services including free brow waxing/shaping, chair massage, and more. One hundred percent of donations went directly to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. Spa Owner Nikki Rasmussen, who is also a Registered Nurse, says, “This day is was one of the most enjoyable events of the year for YOLO. To be able to raise awareness for such a worthy […]