Serums
Step into the realm of beauty transformation where serums become the secret elixirs of microneedling and nanoneedling rituals. At the heart of these enchanting sessions lies hyaluronic acid, nature’s gift to your skin. Found naturally in your body, it’s the ultimate hydrating champion, capable of holding up to a staggering 1,000 times its weight in water. Imagine it as the magical potion that keeps your skin plump, radiant, and resilient.
During your microneedling adventure, tiny micro-wounds create pathways to amplify the power of your skincare. That’s where hyaluronic acid steps in as your trusty sidekick. Together, they delve deep beneath the surface, bringing forth an orchestra of benefits. Hyaluronic acid quenches your skin’s thirst, enhancing texture, elasticity, and firmness. It’s a symphony of hydration that reverberates through your complexion.
But there’s more to this captivating story. Customized serum blends, curated just for your skin’s unique needs, take center stage. Meet the stars of the show:
Apple Stem Cells (APSTEM), the maestro of freshness, sparks a youthful revival by encouraging the birth of new facial cells beneath the surface.
Lumos, the radiant enigma, banishes age spots and melasma, unveiling a flawless canvas by dispelling melanin pigmentation.
Oculus, the miracle worker, bids adieu to eye bags, dark circles, and puffiness, clearing the path to brighter, well-rested eyes.
Senescence75+, the architect of renewal, redefines your dermis structure, smoothing wrinkles, and revitalizing your appearance.
Elastin FL+, the fountain of youth, weaves a tapestry of collagen and elastin, thickening your skin, enhancing microcirculation, and bestowing you with age-defying radiance.
Collagen XG+, the antioxidant guardian, promotes firmer skin and a velvety complexion, embracing the timeless beauty within you.
Rejuv Xue Cao, the soothing balm, fast-tracks your post-microneedling healing journey, boosting collagen synthesis, and fortifying your skin’s strength.
These serums, like characters in an epic tale, enhance your microneedling experience, leaving you with a radiant, revitalized, and rejuvenated canvas. It’s a symphony of beauty, where science and nature dance in harmony, creating a timeless masterpiece – you.
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Serum FAQ
What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is used in conjunction with microneedling to improve the overall benefits of the procedure, including hydration, firmness, and improved skin texture. It is a natural substance found in the body that helps keep the skin hydrated and plump due to its high water-holding capacity, holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water. This property makes it an excellent hydrating agent and can help improve skin texture, elasticity, and firmness.
During microneedling, the micro-wounds created in the skin allow for better absorption of topical products. By applying hyaluronic acid to the skin with microneedling, it can penetrate deeper into the skin and provide more significant benefits. The hyaluronic acid can help soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and provide additional hydration, leading to improved skin texture, radiance, and overall appearance.
What other serums are used during microneedling/nanoneedling?
The specialized serums that may be used in the customized serum blends include Apple Stem Cells (APSTEM), Lumos, Oculus, Senescence75+, Elastin FL+, Collagen XG+, and Rejuv Xue Cao. The practitioner will determine which of these serums will be used to help achieve optimal results.
What are the benefits of Apple Stem Cells?
Apple Stem Cells (APSTEM) come from a specific type of apple. APSTEM promote the reproduction of facial cells under the epidermis. Apple stem cells are believed to have antioxidant properties, which can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. This can contribute to a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. They help improve the texture of the skin by promoting the synthesis of collagen and elastin fibers, which are crucial for maintaining skin firmness and elasticity. Apple stem cells are also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help soothe irritated skin and reduce redness.
Research has shown that this type of apple stem cells at a concentration of only 0.1% stimulated the proliferation of human stem cells by an astounding 80%. This can lead to a fresher and more youthful complexion. Concentrations of about 20% are used during our microneedling sessions.
What are the benefits of Lumos?
Lumos clears melanin pigmentation from the skin. It gets rid of age spots and melasma. Lumos acts on diverse stages of melanin deposition and production in the skin to improve luminosity and decrease visibility of hyperpigmented areas to balance out the skin tone.
What are the benefits of Oculus?
Oculus helps to clear bilirubin and build up fluid around the eyes. It gets rid of eye bags, dark circles, & puffiness. Due to the area around the eye being more sensitive & skin being thinner, nanoneedling is used in that area. Oculus is often mixed with Lumos in a serum and applied during nanoneedling treatments around the eye, since it improves the appearance of all signs of aging in the eye contour area including dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles.
What are the benefits of Senescence 75+?
Senescence75+ serum is made from orange stem cells and works by organizing the inner structure of the skin for a younger appearance. It helps cells to regain their ability to grow and divide, which is best for mature older or thin skin. Senescence organizes and redefines the dermis structure, repairs the extracellular matrix, and improves cellular adhesions. In plants, stem cells are capable of regenerating the entire plant. The stem cells used are sourced from renewable and ecological processes, without genetic modifications or solvents. The benefits include renewed skin appearance, fewer wrinkles, and improved overall appearance.
What are the benefits of Elastin FL+?
Elastin FL+ is a natural collagen and elastin builder, which is best for damp acne prone greasy skin and older thinning skin. It is a multipurposed active component that builds skin thickness, microcirculation, and radiance. Elastin FL+ lessens the appearance of wrinkles characteristic of aging. Aging and menopause cause proteins called SPRR to become over-expressed in the dense envelope of the epidermis, leading to skin imbalances. Elastin FL+ diminishes the expression of SPRR and improves the appearance of mature skin. The benefits of Elastin FL+ include rolling back aging’s effects in skin microcirculation, radiance, skin thickness, and firmness resulting in younger and more radiant skin.
What are the benefits of Collagen XG+?
Collagen XG+ is a natural collagen and elastin builder that behaves like an antioxidant. It promotes firmer skin by boosting collagen, reducing deterioration of collagen, and improving the quality of collagen. In addition, it promotes the degradation of matrix proteins, like collagen and elastin. Collagen XG+ improves the structure, organization, and quality of collagen, all of which are associated with a firmer, smoother complexion.
What are the benefits of Rejuv Xue Cao?
Rejuv Xue Cao helps speed up facial repair process post microneedling. It is used to support faster healing and is anti-inflammatory. Traditionally it is used in the management of dermatological conditions in its area of origin. The active ingredients are pentacyclic triterpenoids, which have activation and regulating functions. They act on the collagen present in many organs. Major components in the skin are collagens type I and II. Aging in the skin is related principally to a decrease in type I collagen levels that also play a principal role in wound healing. Research shows that the main constituents of Rejuv Xue Cao, asiatic acid, madecassic acids, and asiaticoside, increase collagen synthesis. In addition to the synthesis of collagen, it also improves the skin’s tensile strength.
How can I learn more about how microneedling/nanoneedling can help me?
You can contact us at info@karmazenacupuncture.com or 512-766-3049. Dr. Katrina Giangarra, D.A.C.M., L.Ac., Dipl. O.M., can assess your condition and formulate a treatment plan specific to your needs. She can answer any questions and go over any concerns that you may have.
Your initial consultation is free. Talk with our Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to learn more.
Or, just call 512-766-3049 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Your initial consultation is free. Talk with our Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to learn more.
Or, just call 512-766-3049 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
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Our unique blend of holistic medical therapies gets ALL your body's healing resources going in the same direction...
Acupuncture
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Cupping
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Microneedling & Nanoneedling for Facial Rejuvination
Helps rejuvenate the skin by encouraging the formation of new, healthier skin tissue.
Red Light Therapy (LED Light Therapy)
Uses light to boost skin rejuvenation and address specific skin concerns.
Serums for Microneedling & Nanoneedling
Serums complement microneedling & nanoneedlingby delivering targeted ingredients to promote skin rejuvenation and improve its appearance.
Your initial consultation is free. Talk with our Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to learn more.
Or, just call 512-766-3049 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF IS PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT WE DO
You'll always feel welcome and cared for here.
Dr. Katrina Giangarra, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.
Licensed Acupuncturist, Founder, & Clinic Director
Isabella (aka Izzy, aka Fluff Nugget) Giangarra
3rd Unofficial Mascot
Calliope (aka Callie) Giangarra
Unofficial Mascot
Esme (aka Ezzy or Ezzers) Giangarra
2nd Unofficial Mascot
Your initial consultation is free. Talk with our Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to learn more.
Or, just call 512-766-3049 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Located in Spicewood
Karma Zen Acupuncture is located in a serene spot off of Highway-71 in the Bee Creek Business Park as part of the Bee Creek Clinic. Whether you live locally in Spicewood or in the surrounding areas of Briarcliff, Marble Falls, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Austin, or Dripping Springs, we are happy to provide a peaceful and relaxing environment as we help you on your path to better health. The location is a hidden gem as it’s great for those locally, not wanting to travel far, and for those wanting to escape from the more chaotic and busier areas.
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Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
