Skin Care Tips – How to Maximize Sun Protection

90% of skin aging is caused by the sun. This statistic from the Skin Cancer Foundation is eye-opening! At our San Jose MedSpa, we always stress the importance of wearing sunscreen year round, but there is no better time to repeat this message than in summer. Most people we know are very compliant with applying sunscreen daily […]

Skin Care Tips – What To Eat For Healthy Skin

Gorgeous skin is always in! At our San Jose MedSpa, we work with so many different skin types and skin concerns, that we know what makes skin happy. Skin care – including a consistent home care regimen and routine visits to your favorite medspa – is part of the equation. The other part is what you […]

Benefits of Retinol

If you are looking for just one product to make your skin healthier and more useful, our pick would be retinol. What is Retinol? Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative that helps normalize skin function that includes increasing skin cell turnover and collagen production. Collagen is part of the infrastructure underneath our skin. Depleted collagen […]

SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator

As we age, our body’s natural hydrator – hyaluronic acid (HA) – diminishes and skin loses its ability to hydrate itself. SkinMedica leverages the skin’s ability to rejuvenate itself by introducing this revolutionary product HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator that has a proprietary mix of five HA forms that work together to provide immediate smoothing and continuous hydration throughout the day. Most […]

Kybella in San Jose at Blu Cocoon MedSpa

Are you ready to get rid of your double chin, without surgery? KYBELLA is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat). Here are some FAQs about Kybella. How does Kybella work? Kybella is deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occurring […]

Spring Skincare Tips from Blu Cocoon

If winter has left your skin dry, dull or flaky, it may be time to do some Spring cleaning to reawaken your skin. Here are some skincare tips from our San Jose MedSpa: Lighten Your Moisturizer. With more humidity in the air, your heavy moisturizer may be too much. Switch to a lighter moisturizer and if you find that you still […]

Dermal Fillers for Lips and DIY Lip Scrub

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, are you longing for a luscious pout? Some of us were born with bountiful lips but don’t despair if you weren’t! If your lips lack volume – or have lost volume with age – we can increase their fullness with dermal fillers. Fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm are […]

Facial Exfoliating SkinMedica Products

Exfoliation is one way that you can keep your skin fresh and glowing. It improves the skin’s appearance and topical treatments are able to penetrate more deeply. The process of exfoliation removes the topmost layer of dead skin cells. As we age, our skin cell turnover rate slows and our skin can become dull from […]

Hydrating DIY Face Mask for Winter

The winter weather can dehydrate the skin, leaving it dry and dull. Hydrate the skin daily with a moisturizer (you may have to go with a heavier cream during these months) and do this easy DIY face mask weekly to lock in the moisture and soothe the skin. The 2 ingredients are highly beneficial for […]

Tips on Brightening Dull Winter Skin by Blu Cocoon

Dry winter weather can make your skin dull. Add discoloration and/or age spots into the mix and your skin’s appearance may not be at it’s “brightest.” What can a person do? Start using Lytera Skin Brightening Complex by SkinMedica. This cream is a go-to for many of us at Blu Cocoon. We love Lytera because […]