Skin Care

Expert skin care in Tucson

In many ways, proper skin care is your most important task when you live in Tucson. Skin shields you against the damaging effects of sun and heat, and it’s also the first thing that people notice about you. When your skin is youthful and healthy, you look good and feel confident.
The doctors and professional staff here at Mountain View Dermatology & Aesthetics are Tucson’s leading dermatology and aesthetics experts. We can help keep your skin as healthy as possible.

We have the most advanced technologies, plus twenty-five years of experience in making your skin look its very best.

Here’s why you should take good care of your skin

Healthy skin serves as the primary barrier against bacteria and other infectious organisms
The risk of skin cancer can be reduced by good observation and care
Proper skin care can minimize the signs of aging
The effects of eczema, acne, and many other skin conditions can be reduced by good skin care

Use the right skincare products

It’s also important to choose the right cosmetics and skincare products for your daily use. After all, when you’re applying creams, lotions and other products over large areas of your body every day, you want to be sure that you’re using the best products for your skin over the long term.

We know the right skincare products to help you look your best and stay healthy. And, we’re willing to share the benefits of our insight by recommending which products you should use, and which ones you should avoid.

The best technologies, and plenty of experience using them

Most people will develop some form of skin problem during their lives. Fortunately, nowadays we have effective technologies to solve almost any issue affecting your skin. And, we have plenty of experience – more than a quarter-century serving dermatology and aesthetics needs in Arizona.

Many people come to us for our expertise with cosmetic dermatology treatments, while others count on our general dermatology skills to resolve their medical conditions.

If you live in Pima County and you suffer from a skin condition, we can help. To learn more about Tucson’s best skin care, just contact us for a free consultation.

Skin Care Products

Our Philosophy…

In coordination with our treatments, we believe that to maintain and enjoy long lasting results you need to follow excellent skin rejuvenation homecare. We have the products that will help you to maintain and enhance your investment in younger, more radiant and beautiful skin.

Like SkinMedica®, we too believe everyone deserves to have naturally radiant and beautiful skin. This company dedicated years of research to formulate advanced skin care products that rejuvenate and enhance your skin.

Their entire aesthetic product line is based on the science of the skin’s own healing abilities. They use in their products scientifically proven recovery compounds including essential ingredients ranging from vitamins C and E to retinol to TNS®, their patented blend of growth factors, soluble collagen, antioxidants and matrix proteins.

The impact is clear – fine lines are reduced, age spots and discoloration fade, and skin texture and elasticity is improved. Their commitment, as well as ours, is to create a lifelong skin care solution for your healthier skin

Colorescience Sunforgettable Line
We believe synergy between our Skin Medica Products and the Colorescience Sunforgettable Products will enhance your skin appearance as well as protect it from the environment. These products have been scientifically tested to give you outstanding protection and results.

Sunforgettable Products

Mineral Brush SPF 30 & 50
Primer SPF 30
Setting Mist
Eyescreen SPF 30
Lip Shine SPF 35
Orb SPF 30

Avène we use in our post-treatment kits as well as some of their anti-aging products.

AVÈNE® with Retinal—a Non-Irritating retinoid. Clinically proven anti-aging cream with patented technology to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Not happy with the length of your eyelashes? Want that longer, thicker, and darker look? LATISSE® a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis can help with those inadequate or not long enough eyelashes.

Explaining the SkinMedica GRASS Regimen

SkinMedica® has designed the GRASS Regimen to help take the guesswork out of choosing products for your skin care needs. Each letter (G, R, A, S and S) represents a product category. Combine products from these categories to create your personal regimen. It’s that simple.

THE ‘G’ IN GRASS REPRESENTS PRODUCTS FROM THE GROWTH FACTORS CATEGORY.

These products contain a high concentration of TNS® – the SkinMedica® patented skin treatment, formulated from naturally occurring GROWTH FACTORS, antioxidants, cytokines, soluble collagen and matrix proteins. They help minimize the appearance of wrinkles and help improve skin texture and tone. SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum has over 110 different growth factors and 93.6% concentration growth factor solution (TNS, Tissue Nutrient Solution).

THE ‘R’ IN GRASS REPRESENTS PRODUCTS FROM THE RETINOLS CATEGORY.

Exfoliate the skin’s dull top layers. Retinols are one of the key anti-aging ingredients for reducing any issues related to skin texture, as well as acne and acne scarring. SkinMedica® offers 3 strengths ofRetinol Complex – 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0. RETINOL helps enhance skin texture, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles and skin discolorations. Peptides, algae extract and vitamin E help to ensure skin is soft, hydrated and protected against free radical damage.

THE ‘A’ IN GRASS REPRESENTS PRODUCTS FROM THE ANTIOXIDANTS CATEGORY.

Our skin is exposed to damaging free radicals everyday. SkinMedica®’s ANTIOXIDANT products contain high levels of vitamins C and E. SkinMedica® Vitamin C+E Complex contains a concentrated formula of powerful vitamin C to rejuvenate and restore your skin while vitamin E corrects and prevents damage. It’s time released to transport the active ingredients to the skin gradually, creating a greater anti-aging effect. SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum® also contains 7 different antioxidants both lipid (to penetrate the skin’s barrier) and water-soluble antioxidants to protect your skin from many different aggressors.

THE FIRST ‘S’ IN GRASS REPRESENTS THE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS CATEGORY.

SkinMedica® offers a number of products to address specific skin conditions or areas of concern. Specialty ingredients are necessary in treating skin conditions that occur with age or hormonal factors like sun-damaged skin, brown spots or melasma. SkinMedica® Lytera Skin Brightening Complex is an advanced lightning formula that is ideal for all skin types and does not contain hydroquinone. Another specialty ingredient necessary for anti-aging is Latisse®. Do you notice your lashes aren’t as youthful as they once were? It’s because our lashes age just like our skin does. Latisse® will make your lashes longer, thicker and darker in just 16 weeks of usage! Healthy lashes can bring a youthful appearance to your entire face.

THE LAST ‘S’ IN GRASS REPRESENTS THE SUN PROTECTION CATEGORY.

Sunscreen containing zinc oxide is the only ingredient that blocks UVA rays, the sun’s more damaging rays responsible for skin cancer and aging. UVA rays make up over 95% of the sun’s rays. UVA is the key cause of aging so protecting your skin with a medical grade sunscreen with zinc oxide will greatly reduce the aging process. It’s never too late! If you already have damage from the sun, your skin can heal by starting to protect it now. We also have many very effective options for treating sun damaged skin including SkinMedica® Peels and Hydrating Facials. Sunscreens by SkinMedica® contain zinc oxide and are oil-free and ultra-sheer on the skin. They also feel great on the skin, as opposed to thicker over-the-counter sunscreens.