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Don’t forget about our Coola Special this month ONLY!

Buy a Coola Sunless Tan Express Mousse and Coola After Sun Lotion to get 10% OFF plus FREE Coola Sunless Tan 2-In-1 Application Mitt Get a glowing, natural looking tan FAST, without the sun damage! Coola is reef safe and EcoCert® Cosmos Organic certified. Coola Sunless Tan Express Sculpting Mousse The Coola Sunless Tan Express Sculpting Mousse is Vegan friendly, antioxidant rich, cruelty free, gluten free. The sun tan mousse is 70% organic and contains DHA. This natural Piña Colada scented tan mousse develops a healthy glow within hours of use. This product is great for anyone who wants a sun-kissed look without the tanning bed and harmful sun rays! This can also be sold with the application/Exfoliator Mitt. HOW TO USE: For maximum color, dispense generous amount into hand or applicator side of COOLA’s 2-in1 Mitt, and spread evenly across body. Massage in circular motions and let dry before dressing. Allow 2-4 hours for tan to fully develop and reapply as needed. Allow 6-8 hours before showering.  For best results, exfoliate skin with COOLA’s 2-in-1 Mitt prior to use. Key Benefits: o   70%+ certified organic ingredients o   99%+ ingredients from natural origin o   Our highest level of DHA, naturally derived from Sugar Beet o   Creates a tan within hours, IT CAN BE USED ON THE FACE =) o   Concentrated Caffeine helps skin appear smoother and firmer o   Lightweight and fast-absorbing o   Streak-free and transfer-resistant o   Natural Piña Colada scent   Coola After Sun Radical Recovery Moisturizing Lotion Coola After Sun Radical Recovery Moisturizing Lotion answers the call from thirsty, overexposed skin. This intensely hydrating, Eco-Cert certified organic lotion with skin-soothing aloe vera, uses agave’s natural moisture-locking mechanism to deliver clinically proven overexposure relief while providing environmental defense. Enriched with antioxidant and vitamin-intensive boosters including rosemary extract and nurturing lavender oils, this lotion refreshes and repairs. It’s like a wheatgrass shot for your skin! Key Benefits: 70%+ certified organic ingredients 99% of the ingredients are from natural origin EcoCert certified Rich in antioxidants like Sunflower Oil Aloe Vera helps soothe a sun overexposure Lavender Oil delivers anti-inflammatory benefits Rosemary Extract refreshes skin Natural Lavender scent Vegan Reef Friendly (Hawaii Reef Friendly Sunscreen Oxybenzone & Octinoxate Free)

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PCASkin Research Study Opportunity

Do you have facial hyperpigmentation or photoaging due to sun damage and UV exposure? We are conducting a PCA Peel research study, starting this month! You may be eligible to participate in the study if you meet the following criteria: Women, ages 35-60 No facial laser, microdermabrasion, or filler treatments in the last 3 months  No neuromodulators in the last 3 months Not pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during study (4 months) No actinic keratosis, vitiligo, active inflammatory lesions/dermatitis on the face No history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring No history of chemical peel sensitivity No excessive sun exposure or tanning in the last 30 days  The study will require 4 months of participation, with subjects receiving 3 PCA chemical peels, 4 weeks apart. Compensation available to participants that complete the study.  We are recruiting 30 subjects of all Fitzpatrick skin types, so if you qualify with the items above, please email [email protected] and our Research Department will reach out to you!

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ASPIRE Rewards Is Now Even More Rewarding!

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between ASPIRE Galderma Rewards and Alastin Skincare which means Aspire members can receive more benefits than ever before! You can now earn Aspire points with a qualifying ALASTIN Skincare® product purchase at our Chicago Skin Science store! Achieving your skin goals has never been easier — or more rewarding. $200-$299 of Alastin products bought in one transaction earns you 100 Aspire points (which equals $10), $300-$399 gets 300 points ($30) and $400+ earns 500 points ($50). Aspire points can be redeemed for discounts on future Galderma treatments at CCSD like Dysport, Restylane, Sculptra and more! Sign up for ASPIRE Galderma Rewards for FREE and download the app today. *Offer terms and conditions apply. For details, see ASPIRE Galderma Rewards Consumer Loyalty Program Terms and Conditions here: aspirerewards.com/terms.

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Here comes the sun! Get your glow on with these summer safe sunscreens

Here comes the sun! Get your glow on with these summer safe sunscreens The first rule of a sun-safe summer is to always wear your sunscreen. We offer an impressive SPF lineup for every age, budget, skin type and tone! Listed below are some of our most popular sunscreens with patients and staff alike. You can shop in-store, online or through our Chicago Skin Science App – available on the Google Play store or Apple App store. Perfect For On-The-Go Protection Chicago Skin Science Protect Powder – Mattifying oil control powder sunscreen with skin perfecting touch of color. Protects against visible signs of aging with potent antioxidants and easy to reapply SPF 30 UVA/UVB protection. Colorescience Sunforgettable Powder Brush – A powdered sunscreen with a hint of color that’s easy to apply and reapply throughout the day. Contains 24% Zinc oxide for a physical SPF 50 protection that’s water resistant 80 minutes. (Available in Fair, Medium, Tan, & Deep) Tinted Sunscreens Chicago Skin Science Protect Physical Defense – Matte physical sunscreen cream with antioxidants, SPF 50 UVA/UVB Protection, elegant universal tint.  Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral – A lightweight universally tinted physical SPF 36 broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s also rich in antioxidants. Water resistant up to 40 minutes, paraben free, cruelty free, gluten free.  Neocutis Journee – An all-in-one day cream that combines PSP technology with antioxidants and SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection. This is one of Dr. Jacob’s holy grail skincare products! Revision Intellishade TruPhysical – 5-in-1 sunscreen that corrects, protects, conceals, brightens and hydrates skin! This anti-aging, tinted sunscreen moisturizer contains 100% mineral SPF 45 broad-spectrum protection. Elta UV Elements SPF 44 – Chemical-free, tinted sunscreen in a 100% physical moisturizing base. Gentle for even the most sensitive skin types, including post-procedure. Contains a universal tint and water resistant up to 40 minutes. Facial (non-tinted) Sunscreens EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 – A sheer, lightweight yet moisturizing sunscreen specifically formulated with hyaluronic acid. EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 – Formulated with high-purity Niacinamide (vitamin B3) to help reduce the appearance of blemishes, discoloration, and photo-damaged skin. EltaMD UV Replenish SPF 44 – Hyaluronic acid rich sunscreen offering SPF 44 broad-spectrum protection. Non-chemical, non-tinted, oil-free and water resistant for up to 40 minutes.  Body Sunscreens EltaMD UV Lotion Body SPF 30 – A moisturizing sunscreen for the entire body. Transparent zinc oxide offers SPF 30 protection and is suitable for all skin types.  EltaMD UV Sport SPF 50 – Specially formulated for active lifestyles. Contains beeswax for extra water resistance and anti-sweat technology.  EltaMD Aero SPF 45 – Great for all skin types, full-body, continuous spray (even upside down)! Water resistant (80 minutes) SPF 45 sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays.  EltaMD PURE SPF 47 – Physical sunscreen that’s great for children and sensitive skin types. CHEMICAL FREE, untinted, and water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Sunscreen Sticks SkinBetter Science sunbetter SHEER SPF 56 – A truly transparent layer of broad-spectrum protection regardless of skin type and tone. Easy to apply  stick sunscreen and water resistant for 80 minutes.  Cerave SPF 50 – Broad-spectrum sunscreen stick that’s lightweight and oil-free. Contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

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Skincare Price Increase – April 1st, 2021

Due to updated pricing per our suppliers, beginning April 1st EltaMD Skincare and SkinCeuticals will be raising their prices on some of their products that we sell in our store. Be sure to stock up today! You can purchase in-store, online or through the Chicago Skin Science app available on the Apple and Google Play stores. Below are the expected price increases, if you have any questions please feel free to call us at 312-245-9965 option 4 to reach our helpful store associates and we will be happy to assist you! Product Current Price April 2021 Price Amount Increase UV Aero SPF 45 $33.50 $34.50 $1.00 UV Clear SPF 46 $36.00 $37.00 $1.00 UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 $38.00 $39.00 $1.00 UV Daily SPF 40 $29.50 $30.50 $1.00 UV Daily Tinted SPF 40 $31.50 $32.50 $1.00 UV Elements SPF 44 $35.50 $36.50 $1.00 UV Lip Balm SPF 36 $11.00 $11.50 $0.50 UV Lotion SPF 30 $36.00 $37.50 $1.50 UV Pure SPF 47 $26.50 $27.50 $1.00 UV Replenish SPF 44 $33.50 $34.50 $1.00 UV Sport SPF 50 $25.50 $26.00 $0.50 Foaming Facial Cleanser $27.50 $28.00 $0.50 Traven Foaming Facial Cleanser $11.00 $11.50 $0.50 Moisture Rich Body Creme $28.00 $29.00 $1.00 So Silky Hand Cream $20.00 $21.00   $1.00

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Chicago Skin Science: What’s new?

Chicago Skin Science: What’s new? Our NEW Chicago Skin Science app is here! It’s available for download from both the Apple App Store and Google play store. We created this app to make it even easier for you to order your favorite CSS skin care and beauty products! However, don’t forget that your prescription refills would still need to be purchased by calling our office or at CCSD in-person. Download the app today!  Product Price Increase Alert Beginning February 1st, 2021 the following products will increase in price: Sente Bio Complete Serum | was $110 | now $118 CCSD Correct Brightening Pads | was $69 | $74 CCSD Purify BPO 10% Spot Gel | was $19.50 | now $21 CCSD Purify BPO 10% Wash | was $22.50 |now $24 CCSD Purify BPO 5% Wash | was $22 | now $23.50 CCSD Purify GlySal 10/2 Pads | was $31.50 |now $33.50 CCSD Purify GlySal 10/2 Spray | was $32 | now $34 CCSD Reverse Peel Pads |was $37.50 | now $38. 50 CCSD Revive Moisturizer |was $32 | now $35.50 CCSD Revive Night Cream | was $88 | now $94 CCSD Revive Warming Scrub | was $60 | now $63 CSS Protect Physical SPF 50 | was $44.50 | now $49 CSS Protect Powder SPF 30 | was $37 | now  $46

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Product of the Week: EltaMD Moisture-Rich Body Creme

This cream infuses compromised and dry, flaky, sensitive skin with long-lasting moisture and essential nutrients. A wonderful daily moisturizer with a medium-thick texture. This body crème boasts a lot of benefits for severely dry and/or sensitive skin and it’s important to note that it is also great for ALL SKIN TYPES! *Key Factors & Ingredients* Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and enzymes work to help smooth and soothe severely dry skin. Reduces redness, calm inflammation and restores suppleness. Luxurious, ceramide-enhanced formula promotes a healthy skin barrier and replenishes moisture. Moisture-binding hyaluronic acid, plant-based lipids and mango seed butter moisturizes and nourishes dry, flaky, sensitive skin. Fragrance-free, paraben-free, sensitivity-free, not greasy and non-comedogenic. HOW TO USE: Apply after showering and/or reapply throughout the day as needed! Follow up with sunscreen when you’ll be outside. Use for the body only.

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Giving Tuesday: Because Self Care is Important

If you’re still searching for a way to give back this Giving Tuesday, don’t forget that until December 31st, 2020, all profits from the sales of our Epionce Firming Mask & Sesha sheet masks will be donated to Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness. CCSD continuously strives to give back and support non-profits in the Chicago area. One of our newest initiatives promotes self-care for skin as well as mental health. ⠀ We started our “Because Self-Care is Important” initiative to help support and uplift Sista Afya’s important mission of building sustainable mental wellness communities through affordable and culturally-centered community mental wellness care and education to Black women in the Chicagoland area. ⠀ You can help support this amazing organization by purchasing your self-care masks on our website at chicagoskinscience.com or by stopping by our store to purchase yours today!

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Product of the Week: CCSD Purify AHA Wash

An oil-free exfoliating face wash formulated with glycolic acid to cleanse and retexturize. Key Factors and Key Ingredients: Includes 5% Glycolic Acid – perfect for gently resurfacing the skin. Great for patients with mild to moderate acne, particularly whiteheads or blackheads – or even someone that doesn’t suffer from acne but just wants a smoother texture. Recommended for the face, but can definitely be used on the body too! It’s a thick gel cleanser with a subtle lavender scent. Not recommended for dry or sensitive skin types

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Product of the Week: Revision Hydrating Serum

The Revision Hydrating Serum is a great hydration boosting serum for someone with dry skin or a great moisturizer for oily skin. Truly good for all skin types! *Key Facts* Features two forms of hyaluronic acid + a line correcting peptide + brightening and hydrating fruit extracts and antioxidants. A great all-in-one! The ultra-light texture leaves the skin with a smooth and refreshed appearance plus helps reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles. Keeps your skin uniformly hydrated with short- and long- term moisturization.   Alleviates tightness and moisturizes without leaving skin feeling sticky. *Key Ingredients* Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): Binds water to the skin and provides short- and long-term moisturization. Watermelon, Apple & Lentil Fruit Extracts: Blend of natural fruit extracts keep skin uniformly hydrated. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Vitamin E & Pomegranate Extract: Provide strong antioxidant benefits. Honey and Sea Kelp Extract: Hydrate and condition the skin. How to use: Use AM and/or PM. After cleansing, apply to the full face (and neck too)! Dry or normal skin types can use it under moisturizer and oily skin can use it as their moisturizer! Always apply before SPF for AM use.

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Product of the Week: Skinbetter Science AlphaRet

Our product of the week is Skinbetter Science AlphaRet, which combines alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and a retinoid, providing visible skin rejuvenation with little-to-no irritation! This is a CCSD Provider and staff favorite. We’ve also had great testimonials from our patients with using AlphaRet! The most exciting being that our sensitive and dry skin patients can use it without irritation and dryness that they get from other tretinoin or retinol products! It has a nice creamy texture to it, making it a wonderful overnight cream. Benefits and Key Ingredients Combines two gold standard skin rejuvenation ingredients — a retinoid and lactic acid. This creates a revolutionary, double-conjugated retinoid that releases both the collagen invigorating retinoid and the skin retexturizing AHA, that are naturally time released into the skin to allow for optimum effectiveness. Provides moisture (with squalane niacinamide, ceramides, and fatty acids) to help counteract dryness associated with traditional retinoid-based products. Contains a potent blend of antioxidants (vit C, E, green tea extract) to help neutralize free radicals and help protect against collagen degradation. Improves the appearance of lines, wrinkles, uneven tone and texture. Great for all skin types, even sensitive to dry! A trilogy of skin soothing ingredients including allantoin glycyrrhetinic acid, bisabolol and portulaca extract provides a sensation of calmness. How to Use SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Apply a thin layer all over the face at night after cleansing and after any other serums you may use. Work up to daily use gradually to ensure you won’t experience any sensitivity. And remember to always wear sunscreen in the AM, especially when using any product with AHA or retinol in your routine as these ingredients may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. SkinBetter AlphaRet Results A significant reduction in the appearance of depth and size of wrinkles in as little as four weeks Improves the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture Skin irritation and redness is calmed after continued use Want to experience the benefits of AlphaRet Overnight Cream for yourself? Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology is an Authorized Physician Partner with SkinBetter Science, which allows us to sells their products in our Practice. Pick one up at your next appointment, or call our office at 312-245-9965 to purchase over the phone!  

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Product of the Week – Tria Age-Defying Laser

Tria Age-Defying Laser Our product of the week is a clinically proven way to visibly restore the natural luminosity to your face at-home! Key Factors Treats fine lines and wrinkles all over the face by sending targeted beams of light deep beneath the skin’s surface where collagen and elastin form, accelerating skin’s natural rejuvenation process. See younger-looking skin in as little as two weeks with the Tria Age-Defying Laser as you rebuild your collagen. FDA-cleared to be safe and effective for use on the entire face Great for all skin tones and skin types. Can be used in conjunction with in-office laser treatments  Benefits of Added Skinceutical Antioxidant System SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: A synergistic antioxidant combination of 15% L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 1% alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), and 0.5% ferulic acid neutralizes damaging free radicals and protects against. SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E: An antioxidant night concentrate with a maximized concentration of 1% pure, stable resveratrol, 0.5% baicalin, and 1% alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) supports your skin’s natural antioxidant defenses. How To Use After cleansing, select a treatment level and slowly guide the Tria Age-Defying Laser across the treatment area with a smooth, even motion. The device will beep when your treatment is complete. Follow with SkinCeuticals skincare post-laser antioxidant regimen: C E Ferulic followed by Resveratrol B E. For detailed directions, please read the included Instructions for Use before treatment. Treat the desired area at nighttime, 5 days a week for 12 consecutive weeks. Resume treatment after 4 weeks. During this 4 week resting period continue to apply C E Ferulic in the morning and Resveratrol B E in the evening for long-lasting results. Do you want more youthful, radiant, and refreshed looking skin from home? Purchase your Tria Age-Defying Laser today!

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