Whether you’re seeking relaxation or some pampering, a facial can rejuvenate your skin after a summer of sun, summer breezes, salt water, and chlorine. Elements of a MacMed fall facial include: Cleansing – During the summer your pores often can get clogged with sunscreen, perspiration and exposure to the elements. We deep clean your skin to ensure your pores and skin surface are clean and fresh. Exfoliation – Your skin sheds skin cells daily, which can clog pores or give your skin a … [Read more...]
Happy Feet: The Benefits of Having a Pedicure
Summer is the time to expose your toes, feet and legs to the advantages of a monthly pedicure and show off your latest summer fashions and favorite sandals. The average person walks anywhere from 7,000 to 11,000 steps per day, which can really add up to a lot of wear and tear on your feet. Our feet also carry around all our weight, and need pampering from time to time. At Mac Med Spa the basic and enhanced care we provide for your feet has a number of health and beauty benefits: Relaxation – … [Read more...]
Say Hello to Smooth Unblemished Skin with the Hollywood Spectra Peel Laser
Acne, the bane of 85 percent of adolescents and 30 percent of adults, has a new and powerful enemy in Framingham. It’s called the Hollywood Spectra peel laser and it’s in residence at Mac Med’s Union Avenue location. While the Hollywood Spectra may be tough on acne, it’s amazingly gentle on your skin. In fact, it’s a no down-time, nearly painless intervention that takes only 10-20 minutes of your time. Best of all, it is clinically proven to reduce all types of active acne, prevent future … [Read more...]
Ten Tips to Maintain your Best Eyelash Extensions
So you've taken the plunge and tried the best eyelash extensions. Your lashes look amazing and you wake up looking bright-eyed and fresh. But how can you help keep these lovely lashes looking their best and lasting their longest? Here are 10 tips from Mac Med to keep in mind: 1) Let the glue dry: For the first 12 hours post procedure, don’t let your lashes get wet at all. Allow the glue to completely dry. If you’re planning a truly wild water adventure, like a beach vacation or Club … [Read more...]
Get Ready to Bat your Thickest Eyelashes ever with Extensions
Ever hear of the eyelash fairy? No? Well, Mac Med hasn’t either, which is why we’re glad that eyelash extensions exist and that we offer them to our clients. Summer is the time when you want your makeup routine to be easy. You want to jump into the pool and not worry about getting raccoon eyes. You want to chuck the mascara that takes twenty minutes to scrub off. You want to skip the streaks, the smudges, and the shadows. But you also want full, thick Elizabeth Taylor-style lashes and not … [Read more...]
Get Bathing Suit Ready with FDA-approved Ionithermie Treatments
Did you know there’s a way to improve the appearance of cellulite that’s only recently come to the United States? Did you know that this treatment can also take inches off your problem areas – thighs, hips, and stomach, to name just a few? It’s called Ionithermie and it’s now available at Medmac. For many years, Ionithermie was only offered abroad and on luxury ocean cruise liners. Today, salon-level treatments of Ionithermie have been FDA approved and are available at select U.S. spas. We’re … [Read more...]
Five Scientific Reasons to Try Massage
Massage . . . We all know it feels good, but the evidence suggests that it does a lot more. According to research, therapeutic massage actually improves health and increases real well being. But don’t take it from us – listen to the science! Massage reduces stress: In a study from Emory University, people who received weekly massages had measurably lower levels of stress hormones than controls. Patients who received massages twice weekly had even lower stress hormone levels, and they also … [Read more...]
