By: Devon Tucker

We are perpetually racing against the clock with increasing obstacles to attaining youthful looking skin. The thinning ozone layer, stronger and more damaging sun rays, increased air pollution, fast paced lifestyles that equal more stress, diets filled with processed foods…things that negatively impact our skin and accelerate the aging process goes on.

You have probably noticed many Med Spas popping up lately offering quick, easy solutions for slowing down or reversing the aging process. Many of the services are excellent at taking care of specific issues: laser hair removal, treatment for spider veins, etc., however many are offering injections that help smooth out lines, and chemical peels that even out discoloration. They help hide the signs of aging but they are painful and not at all a relaxing or de-stressing experience.

What if you could do something relaxing while also turning back the hands of time?
Covet Spa offers over 17 fully personalized facials and skin care programs. To turn back the hands of time consider an Anti-aging Facial, Alpha Lipoic Facial, or Youthful Renewal Facial. Facials include Epicuren’s patented three-step liquid gold serum application.

With all of our facials, we make them specific for your skin condition by adding serums and other medical grade specialty products that will have an immediate impact on your skin. Two products that may be selected for your facial include the Bio Peptide Complex Serum and the Hydrolyzed Placenta Serum.  Referred to as “Botox in a bottle”, when applied regularly, and including monthly custom facials, you will see the fine lines around your eyes diminish and the deeper smile and frown lines soften.

Epicuren’s Bio Peptide Complex Serum helps reduce the appearance of pronounced deep wrinkles, enlarged pores, and surface imperfections. This serum was specifically developed to support the integrity of the Dermal/ Epidermal Junction and plays a critical role in tissue repair, and the soundness of the skin’s make up.

Epicuren’s Hydrolyzed Placenta Serum is an advanced proprietary hydro-glycolic extract blend that is rich in protein, amino acids, and biostimulins. Containing no components of animal origin, this Serum is derived from hydrolyzed soy protein and aloe barbadensis gel and is designed to offer a composition that mimics the biological effects and makeup of mammal placenta. Placenta has been shown to regenerate and invigorate the skin, improving oxygen supply to the cell, and enhancing the protein synthesis of the skin. To maintain youthfulness it demonstrates activity of stimulation of the cellular turnover. Enriched with hyaluronic acid to help retain the skins moisture level, Epicuren Placenta Serum is a potent anti-aging therapy for glowing radiance and youthful facial renewal.

Skin Care: Medical Grade versus Cosmetic Grade
Epicuren is one of the only medical grade product lines on the market today. Most skin care products are cosmetic grade, meaning they are only 25-35% pure product and 65-75% added fillers. Many of what you find in department stores, drug stores, and some “day spas” are cosmetic grade. Cosmetic grade products are available so the masses can use them without having a negative reaction to the potency of the product. Medical grade is 90-95% pure products, so only licensed estheticians can prescribe them to their clients, and they WILL see a difference in their skin.

Epicuren Discover-Exclusive to Covet Spa
Epicuren was originally scientifically created to accelerate healing and reduce scarring on burn patients.  Scientist and founder, Robert B. Heiman, isolated a protein enzyme found in the inside lining of your mouth, which always stays plump, heals rapidly and never ages. Heiman was able to recreate this protein enzyme and trick the skin into believing it is a human cell-to-human cell contact, and the skin readily accepts it through all layers of the epidermis. The protein enzyme, (Metadermabolic Enzymes) rests on the surface of the dermis and creates a domino effect of cell regeneration in the skin, and heals the skin from the inside out. (Nothing can ever penetrate into the dermis of the skin.) Epicuren activates skin cells to self-rejuvenate by stimulating the skin’s normal chemical reactions.

Heiman suffered for years with Vitiligo, an incurable disease which causes the lost of pigmentation and skin discoloration and makes the skin extremely sensitive to Ultra-violet light rays. He experimented on himself with the enzyme proteins and noticed two important results; the effects of the disease had reversed, and the proteins helped retard the aging process.

About Covet Spa
Covet Spa, open six days a week, is Greenville’s only exclusive day spa offering personalized and custom blended treatments for you. Here you’ll find a dedicated staff of employees with 55 years of combined experience, many having been in skin and body care for well over 17 years. Personalized services include facial and body treatments, depilation, massage therapy, nail care, and cosmetics. Other specialized services are also available.

Testimonials:
“I’ve been going to Covet Spa for facials for about 5 months. My main purpose for getting facials is for sun and age spots that have appeared on my skin. My facials have included a series of peels and serums that have made a tremendous difference in my skin. There are two spots in particular that have bothered me for years, and they have really lightened in color. Plus, the facial is very thorough and my skin looks and feels great.”

“I just received a body envelopment, and I have to tell you, my skin feels great. It has never felt so soft
and smooth. I think
I’m addicted.”

For more information on these and other products and services available from Covet Spa, please visit www.covetspa.com.

Publisher’s Note:
What a peaceful Day Spa! The facial was incredible. It made my tired skin feel like velvet. And my pedicure was truly a pampering experience that you must try for yourself.