mikura’s skin Philosophy
What makes my treatment method different?
During our initial meeting, we’ll discuss your skin and health history, your current skincare regimen, and what your goals are. I’ll then take the time to assess your skin under a magnifying lamp to determine what steps we’ll need to take in order for you to reach your skincare goals. I use a corneotherapeutic approach, which means I do not perform or recommend deep chemical peels, lasers, dermaplaning, or microdermabrasion. These procedures induce inflammation, which often leads to premature aging, loss of integrity of the skin, and other problems that can take more time and money to fix.
The health of your corneocytes (which make up the outermost layer of the skin) plays an integral role in long-term skin health maintenance. You can visualize these protective skin cells acting like a roof of a house, shielding all the baby cells underneath from toxins, pollutants, and UV damage. When you remove these important skin cells, the baby cells underneath become vulnerable and unhealthy. Instead of treatments and procedures that focus on removing these important skin cells, I offer a more holistic approach and treatments based on the guidelines of corneotherapy. Gentle enzyme peels, facial massage, products containing nourishing plant extracts, various electrical equipment, and recommended homecare are used in order to support the skin and address your unique skin concerns.
What is corneotherapy?