Thursday, March 31, 2016

6 Tips For Perfecting The Smoky Eye Technique

As women, we're always looking for the latest and greatest makeup techniques. Makeup trends tend to come and go with the years, but there are a few techniques that are withstanding the test of time. The "smokey eye technique" is a perfect example. Mysterious and alluring, this stellar makeup technique consistently wows both men and women alike. If you are still working on perfecting the technique, Serenity Medical Spa is here to help.


Basic Steps For Achieving Smoky Eyes
Before you can move on to any embellishments, you have to start with the basics. Here are the four basic steps that provide the perfect foundation for any smoky look:

Step #1: Apply A Light, Neutral Base
Your first step should be to use a wider, softer brush to apply a layer of a neutral color across your entire eyelid, from the lash line to the brow line. Soft pinks, beiges, or browns typically work well.

Step #2: Apply A Medium Color
Using a smaller brush, apply a medium color across your eyelid, but don't go higher than the crease. 

Step #3: Apply A Light Accent Color
Choose a very light color, such as light pink or white, and apply it just underneath your brow. This will make your brows seem higher and more arched.

Step #4: Apply A Dark Eyeshadow Liner
Outline your eyes in a dark, smoky eyeshadow (as opposed to a traditional liner). This should be applied along both your upper and lower lash line. Be heavier on the outer sides of your eyes, and lighter on the inner sides.

Embellishing Tips
Now that the basic groundwork has been laid, it's time to ramp things up to the next level Here are a few tips to help you embellish and perfect your dramatic smoky look.

Tip #1: Blend (A Lot!)
The secret to spectacularly smoky eyeshadow is to blend it so that each color flows seamlessly into the next. Take a small brush (or your fingertip) and run across the borders between each of the colors until the distinguishing lines disappear. Don't forget to smudge the shadow along your lower lash line as well.

Tip #2: Don't Be Afraid To Lighten Up
If you want to make your eyes really pop, consider using a very light color (such as the one you used along your brow line) to trace your inner lash lines. This splash of brighter color makes your eyes seem bigger and brighter.

Tip #3: Experiment With Color
Classic browns, beiges, and pinks will always work well for smoky eyes, but don't be afraid to try other options as well. Depending on your skin tone, using various shades of purple or green eyeshadow could be a great way to add some dramatic flair.

Tip #4: Use Eyeliner To Create A Darker, More Dramatic Look
A basic smoky eye can be accomplished simply by using eyeshadow, but tracing the very base of your lash line with pencil or liquid eyeliner can be a great way to make your eyes darker and more dramatic.

Tip #5: Be Generous With Your Mascara
Any eye makeup aficionado will claim that mascara completes the look. They're generally correct, but they're particularly accurate when it comes to the smoky eye look. Applying a generous coating of mascara to your lashes will make them seem longer, thicker, and more luscious - the perfect accent to your already stunningly smoky look.

Tip #6: Consider The Season
You may want to opt for a darker or lighter smoky look, depending on the time of year (or time of day, for that matter). Since spring is here, many women are working on perfecting a lighter look. This quick tutorial can help you master it:


Get All Your Beauty Supplies at Serenity Medical Spa!
The perfect smoky eye application requires high-quality makeup. If you are in need of new makeup at the Lake of the Ozarks, stop by our medical spa in Lake Ozark MO. We carry a great selection of Jane Iredale makeup, a spectacular cosmetics line designed to accentuate each woman's uniquely beautiful features. We have several tester products available, so feel free to explore which colors and shades look best on you. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Lake of the Ozarks Premier Medical Spa
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111 Crossings West, Suite 3
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
573-365-5002 

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Friday, March 25, 2016

Serenity Medical Spa: Your One-Stop-Shop For Beauty AND Health

Health and beauty go hand-in-hand. The healthier you are, the more beautiful you will look and feel. At Serenity Medical Spa, our physicians and staff are dedicated to helping our clients improve their overall health and lifestyle. We are proud to offer our clients a huge selection of deluxe beauty treatments, including...
  • Facials
  • Waxing
  • Sugaring
  • Makeup
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Eyelash Extensions
  • Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting
  • And more!

Beauty is our business, but we also offer a great selection of physician services designed to help our clients achieve optimum health. Keep reading to learn more about the physician services at our Lake of the Ozarks medical spa.

Physician Services at Lake of the Ozarks

Sclerotherapy®
As we age, spider and/or varicose veins may appear on our legs. Multiple factors can affect your vulnerability to these unwanted veins, such as gender, weight, age, and lifestyle. Sclerotherapy is a unique procedure designed to remove these veins through an injection of Asclera®, a prescription medicine available at select medical spas.

Acne Scarring Treatment
In addition to our acne control and maintenance services, we offer treatment for various forms of acne scars. Our specific treatment will vary depending on the type and duration of the scars, but example treatments include subscisions, filler injections, chemical peels, and TCA treatment. During our initial consultation, we will help you determine which treatment method will be best for you.


Hormone Therapy
Hormonal changes are a natural part of the aging process. Unfortunately, they can result in a wide variety of unpleasant symptoms including hot flashes, fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty sleeping. Poor lifestyle choices, stress, and vitamin deficiencies can also exacerbate these symptoms. Through a health history evaluation and possible laboratory tests, we can help you determine the best strategy for regaining control of your hormonal balance.

Skin Cancer Screening
In the United States, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Depending on your family history, the genetic makeup of your skin, and the number/frequency of sunburns you contracted as a child, you may be at an increased risk for developing skin cancer as you age. Extensive sun exposure can contribute to premature aging of the skin, as well as cancerous and precancerous skin lesions. If you are in your late twenties or older, we encourage you to look into our skin cancer screenings at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Contact Us To Schedule Your Private Appointment Today

Our clients' health and well-being is our top priority, and we are honored to dedicate every day to improving our clients' lives. In addition to the services described above, we also offer cryotherapy and excisions:
  • Cryotherapy - The removal of warts, skin tags, or scaly brown spots by freezing them
  • Excisions - Simple shave procedures performed to remove skin spots for cosmetic benefit

All physician services are performed by or under the supervision of board-certified Dr. Debra Atkinson. Call us today to schedule your private consultation! 573-365-5002

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111 Crossings West, Suite 3
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
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Friday, March 18, 2016

Spring Into Beauty On March 23rd!

Spring is in the air, and Serenity Medical Spa wants to officially invite you and your friends to welcome in the new season (and a fresh, new, beautiful look) by attending our special Open House event! We have plenty of brilliant beauty tips and tricks to share, and our Open House event will be the perfect opportunity for you (and your friends!) to learn how to look younger and even more beautiful this season. Keep reading to learn more about what's waiting for you at our spring 2016 open house event.


Event Information

Mark your calendars! Our open house will be from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016. The event will be held right here at our spa facility, which is located off of Business 54 across from JB Hook's. For those of you who will be visiting our facility for the first time, our address is:

Serenity Medical Spa
111 Crossings West, Suite 8
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Special Offers And Promotions

Buy 2, Get 1 Free: BELOTERO® & RADIESSE® Injections!*


What Is BELOTERO®?
BELOTERO BALANCE® is a dermal filler that is specifically designed to meet your needs. This soft, cohesive gel fills in wrinkles for results that are even, smooth, and immediate. Thanks to its soft nature, BELOTERO BALANCE® forms to your face's individual structure and creates a look that is uniquely your own.


What Is RADIESSE®?
RADIESSE® is a unique calcium-based filler that targets five total areas: smile lines, marionette lines, corners of the mouth, pre-jowl folds, and chin wrinkles. Individually and together, treatments in these areas help your skin look younger and more refreshed. This filler restores collagen loss from the natural aging process, giving you a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Armed with these special injections, you'll look (and feel!) younger almost instantly. You can also combine these two treatments for even more incredible results. Visit our website to learn more about our youth-capturing injectables. This limited-time offer is ONLY available at our open house, so be sure not to miss out!

* Offer not valid via telephone or email. Offer only available in-store from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, March 23rd. Expires on 09/30/16.

Buy 50 Units of XEOMIN® At Only $8.50 Per Unit, Receive $100 Visa Gift Card!*

It's time to kiss those frown lines goodbye. As we age, years of forming the same facial expressions can cause our muscles to contract and form lasting frown lines. XEOMIN® is a prescription medication of neurotoxins that prevent the chemicals causing these muscle contractions from being released, thus softening the frown lines that may have built up over time.

If you purchase fifty unites of XEOMIN® at our open house for $8.50 apiece, you'll receive a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card! Outstanding offers like this one don't come around very often, so don't miss out.

* Offer not valid via telephone or email. Offer only available in-store from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, March 23rd. Offer only available with purchase of 50 units. Expires on 07/01/16.

Bring A Friend!

Events are always more fun when you get to share them with your good friends. There is something for everyone at our open house, so bring your friends with you! If you introduce a new client to our medical spa in Lake Ozark MO, both you and your friend will receive FREE $50 Serenity gift cards!

Do you have multiple friends you think could benefit from this event? Bring them all, and you'll receive a $50 gift card for every friend you bring in.

* Valid through 07/01/16 and can only be used on facial or massage. To receive this reward, your guest must be a first-time client of Serenity Medical Spa. Each reward must be used on separate purchases.

See You On Wednesday!

We are excitedly looking forward to our open house event, and we hope you are too! Come meet our talented staff, tour our facility, and enjoy delicious food by Primo Parties & Platters. It will be an evening to remember!

Lake of the Ozarks Premier Medical Spa
Beauty is our Business   

111 Crossings West, Suite 3
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
573-365-5002 

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

National Nutrition Month - 12 Foods For Beautiful Skin

Beauty is our Business at Serenity Medical Spa, and one way to achieve beauty on the outside is to pay close attention to what you eat. March is National Nutrition Month. A time to focus on making the right food choices and developing good eating habits.   


The 2016 theme for National Nutrition Month is "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right." Our Lake of the Ozarks medical spa understands the importance of eating right for both health and beauty reasons. This year's theme enforces the fact that eating healthy foods can be delicious and enjoyable. The following 12 foods & beverages are amazing for giving you healthy-looking skin, and in our opinion, they're pretty tasty.


Tuna
Omega-3 fatty acids in tuna and other oily fish help to protect your skin and keep it moist by maintaining the cell membranes. It is also a good source of biotin, which is a B vitamin that metabolizes amino acids which aid your complexion by preventing scaly skin.

Almonds
These nuts are packed with vitamin E and are wonderful for maintaining healthy skin by protecting it from sun damage and combating the signs of aging. 



Oranges
The high water content in oranges keeps your skin hydrated, and the high amount of vitamin C protects your body cells from free radical damage. It also creates collagen which holds your skin, bones, and tissues together. 

Grapefruit
This is another vitamin C-rich food that is also rich in lycopene, a chemical that helps protect skin from UV rays and keeps it smooth.

Broccoli
The vitamin C in broccoli works to manage collagen production, the B-vitamins help to reduce dry, flaky patches of skin, and the vitamin A and other antioxidants in this vegetable keep your skin healthy and may reduce the appearance of scars.



Carrots

Lycopene protects skin from the harsh rays of the sun, and the other nutrients in carrots nourish your skin, give it a healthy glow, and help to fight wrinkles.


Kale
The elasticity and firmness of your skin is improved by the beta carotene and lutein found in kale. It also another food that provides your body with large amounts of vitamin C.

Spinach
Spinach is filled with phytochemicals & folates that hydrate your skin, and it's also packed with vitamin A, which is a skin-strengthener. It is filled with vitamin C and antioxidants that fend off skin infections. The iron in spinach can help to fight anemia and add color to pale skin.


Avocado
The monounsaturated fats in avocados are wonderful for locking moisture into your skin, and they are full of vitamins C and E. 

Sweet Potatoes
These, along with many other deeply-colored fruits and vegetables, are rich in vitamin A and have been found to enhance the appearance and color of your skin. 

Green Tea
These last two are technically beverages rather than foods, but excellent things to ingest to keep your skin looking its healthiest. Green tea is full of antioxidants that can eliminate free radicals and prevent flaky skin, plus it is great for reducing fine lines.


Water
Last but not least, probably the most important thing that you can do for both your skin and your body - drink lots of water! It flushes the toxins out of your body, and staying hydrated keeps skin cells pumped which helps it to look young and firm.


All of those foods work wonderfully in recipes, and most of them are incredible snacks on their own. Serenity Medical Spa suggest using National Nutrition Month to motivate yourself into eating healthier. Our Lake of the Ozarks medical spa can offer you a lot of options for maintaining your beautiful skin, but eating healthy is something that you can do on your own every single day to aid the process. 


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Beauty is our Business   

111 Crossings West, Suite 3
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
573-365-5002 

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Friday, March 4, 2016

Highlights From Our VenusViva Open House


On Wednesday, February 3rd, Serenity Medical Spa hosted an Open House "Launch Party," and what a party it was!! Throughout all of the visiting, introducing, and wine drinking, we were able to provide an abundant amount of information on the newest addition to our Lake of the Ozarks medical spa's service menu: The VenusViva! 


With delicious food provided by Lisa Mollerus, expert information by Viva Representative, Stacey Harper, and the entire Serenity Medical Spa crew at the tip of your fingers, it was quite the event! However, the large amount of information, delicious food, and wine wasn't the only advantage of attending this party; We gave out PRIZES!

Attending these Open House parties have many benefits, whether you are a new client or a long time friend! Our first winner of the night, Jenny Graham, received a FREE SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair, a product that all clients have been raving over since its recent release! 






Later, Bethany Emery was randomly drawn to receive a FREE Venus Viva Face or Chest Treatment (a $650 value!!). Being a member of Serenity Medical Spa also has its perks; Rita Bennett, a member and personal friend, was chosen to receive a FREE Venus Viva Face Treatment, not only for her own personal satisfaction, but to demonstrate the treatment to our fortunate party guests! 


You won't believe this, but our next event will be even bigger and better than ever! Serenity Medical Spa will be holding another Open House on Wednesday, March 23rd from 5-7 PM! This Open House will even have an unbelievable gift for you and your friends! Don't to miss this party at our Lake of the Ozarks medical spa... It will be HUGE!





Lake of the Ozarks Premier Medical Spa
Beauty is our Business   

111 Crossings West, Suite 3
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
573-365-5002 

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