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BEAUTY & GLAM any prior generation, it’s never been a better time to start combating the signs of aging that plague you. NOW, LET’S CHAT ABOUT PROCEDURES Dermaplaning has had a resurgence of popularity, and it is a perfect fit for those looking to start a new anti-aging regimen or simply boost their current program. Dermaplaning works by increasing your body’s collagen and elastin production (aka plump, tighten and smooth), while allowing your skincare products a better opportunity to penetrate, leaving your skin glowing and radiant. This procedure uses a straight- edge, medical-grade blade to glide across the surface of the skin, removing the dull, unwanted skin cells, while also taking away the vellum (baby-fine facial hair). The quick and painless procedure leaves the skin ultra-soft. It will also reduce the appearance of texture issues like acne scarring, along with noticeably reducing pore size, and evening the overall tone of the skin. And the best part: The cost is around $96, and it is offered at one of the largest and longest-standing spas in the St. Louis area, The Face & The Body Day Spa. Use the coupon code “STLGazelle” to get 25 percent off at any of the three locations. ThermiSmooth Face is a new non-invasive treatment using radio frequency to induce collagen production, which in turn, smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, and tightens skin. We need this boost, because as we journey through the aging process, our facial muscles start to weaken. This weakness causes sagging, wrinkles and texture issues to appear. With ThermiSmooth’s super effective, yet gentle treatment, there is absolutely no downtime, and you schedule the three to six treatments one month apart with results seen instantly! Who wouldn’t love that? ThermiSmooth is used mainly on forehead, lower eyelids, jaw line, chin, neck, and around the upper and lower lips. But the ThermiSmooth treatment is not just for the face. There is a more powerful device for the body and a ThermiVa for a more rejuvenated vaginal area (just in time for Valentine’s Day). Prices vary depending on treatment, but visit my friends at Pure111 for a consultation, and get 10 percent off any service when you mention the coupon code “STLGazelle.” If you would like to see my in-depth review of skincare or dermaplaning, visit youtube.com/user/Amy Koehler. With any or all of the treatments listed above, you will be ready to take on all that 2018 has to offer. Here’s to the new you! Koehler, a St. Louis and national makeup artist, works with many celebrity clientelle, including models, actresses and athletes, supermodel Devon Windsor and “Glee” star Erinn Westbrook. SAVVY I SOPHISTICATED I SASSY 35