Layering your Skin-Care Products - Step by Step Exciting new skincare products have captured your attention. After learning about their benefits, and selecting your favorites, you now face the challenge of figuring out the correct application order. Surprisingly, the order in which you apply your skincare products truly matters. Applying your cream before your serum, for instance, could prevent your skin from fully absorbing the benefits of both products. Similarly, applying

Did you know that you can get a chemical peel in the summer? O ur skin is biologically designed to handle all seasons—from the hottest and most humid to the most frigid. With that said, there’s a common misconception that you should avoid getting chemical peels in the summer, a popular myth originating from this important aftercare protocol: avoid prolonged sun exposure during skin recovery. However, the truth is that our skin is equipped to handle some roughness, and a li

STARTING NEW ROUTINES the power of a good routine for the best night's beauty rest ever It's no secret that a nightly skincare routine is key to regenerate skin from all of the damaging external factors we expose ourselves to all day long. At Luma MD, a Sarasota med spa, we are well aware of the damage caused by the Florida sunshine. Morning routines will most likely include various layers of antioxidants and sunscreen but what about nighttime regimens? Well, one ingredie

Over 10 million peels have been performed worldwide in just the past 15 years - we know the reason... Right here at Luma MD, in Sarasota, Fl, we recognize the need for mid-depth painless peels that are safe for all skin types and tones and that is why VI Peels are on the top of our list. THE VI PEEL FACE TREATMENT The VI Peel is a skin-resurfacing chemical peel that we like to use at Luma MD. It stimulates collagen and increases the cellular turnover that is necessary to rev

One less thing to stress about Is stress causing your hair to thin? Generally, three out of four Americans have reported higher than normal levels of stress. Due to Covid 19, that number is higher today. Even though everyone reacts to stress differently, it is a root cause for thinning hair. The stress you are living through now can show up as thinning hair and excess shedding in the next few months. THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF STRESS Acute Stress short term, mild to very int

Did you know that you can customize your HydraFacial? HydraFacial is not a one size fits all experience. Who wants vanilla ice cream when you can have toppings! Here at Luma MD, HydraFacial is one of our most popular in-office facial treatments. In fact, around the globe one is performed every 15 seconds! Why you ask? With its customizable, multi-step approach, HydraFacial uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate, leaving your skin glowing. Patients enjoy