Creekside Spa

🍂 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 | 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐖
Last month, we talked about REPAIR - understanding what summer may have left behind and giving your skin the support it needs.
Now we're going deeper.

This month we're talking about skin renewal - what it means, how it changes over time, and how professional skincare can thoughtfully support it.

And yes, we're going to spend quite a bit of time answering your questions about one treatment in particular:

𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.

What is it? Why would anyone intentionally put tiny needles into their skin? Does it hurt? What can it improve? How much recovery time should you expect? And why are multiple treatments sometimes recommended?

But RENEW isn't really about one treatment.
It's about understanding why a treatment may or may not belong in your skincare plan.

Because before you choose a treatment, you should understand why you're choosing it.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧.

Welcome to RENEW.

Nothing makes us happier than hearing that a first visit was so helpful, a second one was booked right away. 💚

Thank you, Heidi, for sharing such kind words about Tawnya! If your body has been asking for a little extra care lately, Tawnya would love to help.

To schedule a massage with Tawnya, visit the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website.

𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐞: 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺’𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯

✨ Renee's biggest takeaway from our month of REPAIR?

You don't need perfect skin.
You need to understand the skin you have.

Throughout September we've talked about what summer can leave behind—pigmentation, dehydration, texture changes, dullness and signs of aging—and the treatments, products and daily habits that can help improve the appearance and health of your skin.

But professional skincare isn't about finding everything that's “wrong” with your face.
It's about identifying your concerns, understanding your options and creating a realistic plan for caring for your skin.

💡 Renee's Tip: Don't wait until you know which facial, treatment or product you need. That's part of what I'm here to help you determine.

And tomorrow, we're beginning a whole new conversation:
✨ OCTOBER | RENEW
We're talking skin renewal, collagen, microneedling—and why a treatment series may make more sense than a one-and-done approach.

Ready for Renee to help you create your plan? Visit the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website to schedule your appointment

What if the best thing you could do for your skin isn't the newest treatment, the deepest treatment or even 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 treatment?

Not every treatment is right for every face. And more isn't necessarily better.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴.

🍂 This month we've focused on skin 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑. In October, we'll be focusing on skin 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐋, and we're going deeper into how an experienced esthetician thinks about professional skincare.

We'll take you behind the treatment room door and talk about skin renewal, collagen, professional treatments, recovery, realistic results and yes, we're going to answer a LOT of your questions about microneedling.

But October isn't really about one treatment.

It's about learning to ask a better question than, "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞?"

It's learning to ask:
"𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐘 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧?"

That's RENEW.

And if you're already wondering what makes sense for yours, we'd love to start that conversation with you. Book with one of our estheticians through the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website. 🤍

Product Trio Recap

✨ Three areas. Three different skincare needs.
This month we've introduced you to several products designed to support skin as it changes.

👁️ Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream
For visible firmness, hydration and smoothing around the delicate eye area.

💧 Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream
For hydration, plumping and support for firmer-looking skin on the face and neck.

✨ Dynamic Skin Sculptor Body Serum
For hydration and the appearance of smoother, firmer, more toned skin from the neck down.
The point isn't that everyone needs all three.

The point is choosing products based on what YOUR skin needs.

Need help deciding? Book an appointment through the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website.

GLP-1 / Changing Skin

✨ Your body changed. Your face changed. Should your skincare change too?

Possibly.

Significant weight loss—including weight loss experienced by some people taking GLP-1 medications—can make changes in facial volume, firmness, hydration and texture more noticeable.

No cream can replace lost facial volume or promise to tighten loose skin away.

But thoughtful skincare can still support hydration, the skin barrier and the appearance of firmness and texture.

That's why we don't believe in simply handing everyone the same anti-aging routine.

Your skin deserves to be evaluated as it is today.
Schedule an appointment through the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website.

Consistency

The skincare product you use consistently usually has a much better chance of helping than the six products you use randomly.

One of the biggest mistakes we see?
Constantly changing routines.

New serum.
New acid.
New TikTok recommendation.
New “miracle” product.

Your skin needs time—and you need enough consistency to actually evaluate what's working.

Not sure what deserves a permanent place in your routine? Book an appointment through the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website.

When Skincare Isn't the Answer

Sometimes the most professional skincare advice is: “You should have that checked by your dermatologist.”

Estheticians can help address many cosmetic skin concerns, but they don't diagnose skin cancer or other medical skin conditions.

If you notice a spot that is new, changing, bleeding, itching or simply concerns you, don't try to “treat” it away with skincare.

Have it evaluated by an appropriate medical professional.

For your non-medical skincare concerns and professional treatments, you can schedule with our team through the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website.

There’s nothing better than hearing how wonderful a client feels after spending a little time with us. 💚

Thank you, Nancy, for the kind words and for trusting Renee with your skin! We love hearing that your face felt soft, refreshed and looked noticeably better after your facial.

✨ Ready to give your skin a little TLC?

Visit the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website to schedule your facial with Renee.

We use the word GLOW all the time. But what are we actually talking about?

Healthy-looking radiance isn't glitter and it isn't an Instagram filter.

When skin is appropriately hydrated and its surface is smoother, light reflects differently—which can contribute to that fresh, luminous appearance people describe as a “glow.”

So instead of chasing glow in a bottle, think:

Hydration.
Appropriate exfoliation.
Barrier support.
Targeted professional care.
Consistent home care.

Want help getting there? Book an appointment through the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on our website.