Nadya's Specialized Skin Care

Nadya's Specialized Skin Care Specialized Skin Care

"Melasma is a significant ordeal for the patient and a true challenge for the aestheticians. These symmetrical brown pat...
02/18/2026

"Melasma is a significant ordeal for the patient and a true challenge for the aestheticians. These symmetrical brown patches on the face — which fade only to return with a vengeance after the very first sunny day — take a serious toll on a patient’s quality of life and self-esteem So, why is it so difficult to treat?
Under the microscope, melasma appears far more complex than a simple accumulation of pigment. In affected areas, scientists have discovered not only hyperactive melanocytes but also an abnormal number of blood vessels and mast cells. This suggests that melasma is the result of a 'faulty dialogue' between skin cells, blood vessels, and the local immune system. If we focus solely on stripping away pigment while ignoring the vascular and inflammatory components, lasting results will remain elusive.
Tranexamic acid not only combats excess pigmentation but also soothes the vascular network and normalizes local immunity. Thus, it targets the three key drivers of melasma:
-The Pigmentary
-The Vascular
-The Immune
Pro Brite plus serum from contains 4% Tranexamic acid



02/06/2026

Dry skin - means dry Stratum Corneum.
Light AHA Lactic acid ( pH 3.5) peel helps gently exfoliant top layer of Stratum Corneum softens, hydrates, and boosts NMF.
Hybrid of Lactic Clear and Hydra C serum from
makes nice hydrating peel.

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02/06/2026

Dry skin - means dry Stratum Corneum.
Light AHA Lactic acid ( pH 3.5) peel helps gently exfoliant top layer of Stratum Corneum softens, hydrates, and boosts NMF.

Comment "Protocol" to get full description of the treatment

01/05/2026

How we cleanse and prep the skin determines how it will react to the treatment.
I like to start with lipophilic cleanser ( lipophilic -"fat loving") . Most of the "grime" on the face at is lipophilic: excess of sebum, sunscreen, makeup.
One of my favorite is Mystiq Illuminating cleanser by
Start with massage a lipophilic cleanser onto dry skin for 1 min, the oils in the product bind to these impurities. When you add water massage for another minute, emulsifiers in the formula turn the oil into a milky liquid, allowing everything to be rinsed away.
Choice of the second cleanser should be based on activity of sebaceous gland secretion.
When skin has excess of the sebum, close and open comedones - cleanser with Salicylic Acid is the ideal choice ( Ice Sal cleanser . As a lipophilic BHA, Salicylic Acid effectively penetrates the follicle to dissolve excess oil and clear congestion." Salicylic acid is keratolytic, meaning it helps soften the "plug" in open and closed comedones.




The client is 70 years old and she has Chrono Aging and photo Aging skin , loss of elasticity and turgor(loss of firmne...
01/02/2026

The client is 70 years old and she has Chrono Aging and photo Aging skin , loss of elasticity and turgor(loss of firmness), hyperpigmentation, dry skin and dehydrated. I started with Lira Clinical Hybrid treatments to restore the skin barrier ( they are perfect for that), prepped her skin for the full strength of Lactic peel ph 2.5, 30% and Glycolic ph 2.5, 30% (GPS1 ), then GPS 2 , one mini series my signature of two treatments ( GPS 3 and restoring one with microcurrent).
In the last visit I had to do protocol to restore dryness, because while I was on vacation, she ran out of some hydration products from home care and was using something over-the-counter.
PROTOCOL TO RESTORE HYDRATION AND REBUILD EPIDERMIS:
1. Mystiq Illuminating Cleanser
2. Pro Exfoliating Cleanser
3. Wipe skin with ph Solution
4. Massage 5 drops of Bro Bright serum.
5. Apply Vita Brite peel from over the serum for 3-5 min , depending on sensitivity ( on the scale 0-10, no more than 5), wash off thoroughly.
6. Apply Peptide Pro Nutrient Boosting mask with LED ( from LIGHTWAVE Topical Light Infusion ) for 20 min
( while the client is under the LED, perform hand treatment from
Finish with Mystiq Beauty Oil and Caviar cream
HOME CARE :
1 .Mystiq Illuminating cleanser Am and Pm
2. Pro Bright Plus serum
3. Hydra C serum or Mystiq Infused C ( changing from time to time)
4. Caviar cream or Bio Lift cream
5. Hydrating sunscreen
All products from



11/25/2025

There is no perfect peel that would suit all skin types and conditions perfectly. But if I had to choose one, it would be a Lactic acid peel.
Lactic peel :
- renewing epidermis and balancing keratinization
- hydrating and increasing NMF
- synthesizing collagen and glucosamine glucan
- inhibits tyrosine activity
Protocol- transformer with Lira Clinical products :
1. Mystiq Illuminating Cleanser
2. Pro Exfoliating Cleanser
3 . Prep with:
Ice Refining Masque ( normal , oily ski )
or Prime Plus Solution ( oily, tough skin)
or Ph Solution ( dry skin)
4. Lactic Clear Peel for 2-5 min ( depending on sensitivity)
5. Ph Solution
6. Mystiq Cryo masque for 5 min
7. Finishing products: Pro Brite Plus serum, Pure Hyaluronic acid, Mystiq Infused C serum, Bio lift cream.

This client has rosacea. She was receiving anti aging treatments for 18 months , every 10-12 weeks, alone with correc...
11/09/2025

This client has rosacea. She was receiving anti aging treatments for 18 months , every 10-12 weeks, alone with corrective home care.
I started with light AHA with Mandelic acid ( Vita Brite Peel ), slowly working towards advanced layering peels ( Jessner and Lactic).
I was using LED therapy with most treatments, too.








November 17 at 12 pm Pacific time I will teach class "Chemical peeling with AHA "We will learn everything about AHA - M...
10/27/2025

November 17 at 12 pm Pacific time I will teach class "Chemical peeling with AHA "
We will learn everything about AHA
- Mechanism of action of AHA
- Common and specific effects of Glycolic, Lactic and Mandelic acid
- ph in the skin
- how to make peel lighter or stronger
- which peel is the best for different skin types and conditions
I will share my favorite protocols with AHA Lira Clinical
Class is 2 hours by zoom
Massage me "Peel" for the prices and availability. Space is limited




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10/03/2025

One product must have while preping skin for the chemical peel is an exfoliater to normalize keratinization.
For dry , sensitive skin - product with AHA,with lactic acid being a main ingredient. Pn around 4.0
Normal mature skin can start on AHA, then graduate to Retinol
Oily and acneic skin ( acne vulgarities!) will benefit from both
Acidic products will balance ph( Oily skin often has higher ph), which will help with microbiome
Retinol will reduce sebum
The exfoliater has to be used along with hydration and sun protection!





When treating mature clients, it's important to remember that their skin's slower cell turnover lead to delayed healing...
09/20/2025

When treating mature clients, it's important to remember that their skin's slower cell turnover lead to delayed healing and increased sensitivity. Light chemical peels can be done along with other modalities to strengthen skin and professional home care.
This photo of my client, she is 80 years old. Photos are 10 months apart.
I used Lira Clinical Lactic Clear and Hydroxy 30 peels from , along with LED , rotated with DMK Enzyme Therapy





The current topic is hyperpigmentation after the summer season. A before-and-after photo of a single procedure. The resu...
09/09/2025

The current topic is hyperpigmentation after the summer season. A before-and-after photo of a single procedure. The results were possible because the client consistently used skincare products at home throughout the entire period. Home care, including melanin inhibitors , antioxidants , gentle exfoliation with AHA.
Home care:
Mystiq cleanser
Pro Brite Plus
Pro Pads
Hydra C serum
Bio Caviar cream
SPF tint
All products
Protocol included:
Lactic Peel
Firming Peptide masque






The client received two-part treatmentseries, spaced 8 weeks apart, along with prescribed home care products. The treatm...
08/28/2025

The client received two-part treatmentseries, spaced 8 weeks apart, along with prescribed home care products. The treatment protocol included:
Hybrid therapy
Ice Refining Masque, Lactic Clear with Hydra C serum
Custom Peel
Ice Refining Masque, Vita Brite, Polisher masque, Sal Pulp ( on wrinkles only)
Home care:
Mystiq cleanser, Hydra C serum, Caviar cream, Pro pads (1 once a week), SPF tint
All products






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