Aesthetique

11/01/2026

We talk a lot about what alcohol does to our liver, heart, and overall health. But what about what it’s doing to our skin?

Alcohol can affect your appearance in ways that go far beyond a little dehydration or a puffy face the next morning.

We’re talking about global facial swelling and bloating, including the cheeks, midface, jawline, and under-eye area. Add broken capillaries, persistent redness, rosacea flare-ups, inflammation, and changes in collagen production and skin repair.

Over time, these effects can contribute to fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and premature skin aging.

And it’s not just your face. Alcohol can also contribute to weight gain, increased abdominal fat, disrupted sleep, and impaired healing.

The good news? Many of these changes, particularly facial puffiness, flushing, and dehydration, can improve when alcohol consumption is reduced or eliminated. Some structural changes, like established broken capillaries, may require treatment.

You can invest in the best skincare, lasers, and aesthetic treatments available, but what you do to your skin every day matters just as much as what we do for it in the treatment room.

Swipe through to see what alcohol can actually do to your skin.

Aesthetique Spa & Wellness

10/30/2026

Progesterone deserves a little more credit than it gets.

Most women know progesterone plays a role in their menstrual cycle, but its benefits extend well beyond that.

For the uterus: Think of progesterone as estrogen’s yin to its yang. Estrogen stimulates the uterine lining to grow, while progesterone helps regulate that growth, encouraging healthy cellular turnover and protecting against excessive thickening of the lining.

For the brain: Oral progesterone is metabolized into allopregnanolone, which enhances GABA-A activity, helping calm the nervous system and promote better sleep.

For some women, progesterone may also help improve night sweats and nighttime awakenings.

And here’s something important: You don’t necessarily need a uterus to benefit from progesterone. While protecting the uterine lining is its most established role in hormone therapy, its potential sleep benefits may still be worth discussing after a hysterectomy.

Hormone therapy isn’t just about replacing what we’re losing. It’s about understanding how these hormones work together and using them thoughtfully to improve quality of life.

Aesthetique Spa & Wellness
Individualized hormone therapy for women at every stage of life.

10/30/2026

Beautiful lips aren’t necessarily bigger lips. Sometimes, it’s all about support.

Ladies, those little vertical “smoker’s lines” or “barcode lines” are something virtually all of us will develop as we age, even if we’ve never smoked!

As we lose collagen, elastin, and structural support, our lips begin to accordion in on themselves, creating fine lines that gradually become deeper and more permanently etched over time.

The key is addressing them early!

One of my favorite techniques uses microdroplets of hyaluronic acid filler to subtly hydrate, define, and support the lips without making them noticeably bigger.

Delicate placement, conservative amounts, and an experienced injector make all the difference.

The goal is tasteful maintenance over time that keeps those lines at bay while preserving lips that look completely natural.

The best work looks like you’ve never had anything done.

10/28/2026

Prevention is always easier than correction.

Your best defense against premature skin aging? Medical grade skincare and DAILY SPF. And yes, that means every day, even in Colorado winters.

But when the damage is already done, we have options.

CO2 laser resurfacing is one of our most powerful treatments for significant sun damage, wrinkles, and skin texture.

IPL photofacials target brown spots, redness, and visible blood vessels.

Radiofrequency microneedling helps improve skin firmness, fine lines, and texture.

Traditional microneedling stimulates collagen production and improves overall skin quality.

Chemical peels help address pigmentation, dullness, and uneven texture.

The goal isn’t to wait until your skin needs rescuing. It’s to protect what you have and treat what you can.

And please, wear your sunscreen. I know where you live.

10/27/2026

10/26/2026

Not every lip treatment needs to look like a lip treatment.

As we age, we naturally lose volume and structural support around the mouth. Lips become thinner, fine lines develop, and the chin and lower face can begin to lose definition.

Our patient wasn’t looking for bigger lips. She simply wanted a little of what time had taken away.

We focused on restoring subtle volume to her lips while providing support around the mouth and chin. The goal wasn’t to change her features, but to bring back some of their natural structure.

A little restoration. A little refinement. Still completely her.

Because good filler shouldn’t announce itself.

So, how did we do?

10/24/2026

Great skincare doesn’t have to be complicated. It just needs to be consistent.

At Aesthetique, mornings are for protection and prevention. Evenings are for repair and renewal.

Here are a few of our favorite options for each step.

MORNING | Protect + prevent

1. Gentle cleanser

* Alastin Gentle Cleanser
* SkinBetter Science Cleansing Gel or Refining Foam Cleanser
* Eminence Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser

2. Vitamin C

* Alastin C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum
* SkinBetter Science Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
* Eminence: Vitamin C+ Serum, Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum, or Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil

3. Peptides

* Alastin Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+ — our favorite!

4. Hydration

* Alastin HA Immerse Serum
* COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

5. Moisturizer

* SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment — our favorite!
* Eminence Linden Calendula Treatment or other moisturizers for your skin type

6. Tinted SPF 30+

* Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral SPF 36
* SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75

Wear sunscreen daily and reapply every two hours outdoors. I know where you live, and I will be watching. Wear your sunscreen.

EVENING | Repair + renew

1. Oil cleanser — dissolves SPF and makeup.

2. Gentle cleanser — use one of the options above.

3. Vitamin A — SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream (our favorite!) or Alastin Renewal Retinol.

4. Peptides — Alastin Restorative Skin Complex.

5. Hydration — Alastin HA Immerse or COSRX Snail 96.

6. Moisturizer — SkinBetter Trio or your favorite Eminence moisturizer.

Exfoliate 2–3 times weekly after cleansing:

* Alastin ReSURFACE Skin Polish — our favorite!
* Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant or Stone Crop Oxygenating Fizzofoliant

Choose products for your skin’s needs and tolerance.

Shop our recommended skincare at Aesthetique Spa & Wellness in Granby, Colorado, or via the Skincare tab in our link in bio for delivery straight to your home.

10/23/2026

Maiden. Mother. Crone.

Excuse us… CRONE?!

So we spend our youth as maidens, our years nurturing others as mothers, and then, after a lifetime of wisdom, experience, and becoming more comfortable in our own skin, we graduate to… crone?

Absolutely not.

At Aesthetique, we believe women don’t lose their beauty, femininity, or magic as they age. They become more confident, more interesting, and more unapologetically themselves.

So we’re officially retiring Crone and replacing it with something far more appropriate.

Maiden. Mother. Enchantress. ✨

Because aging isn’t the loss of your magic. It’s the mastery of it.

10/23/2026

Hormone replacement therapy is not one-size-fits-all.

Patches, pills, creams, gels, sprays, injections, pellets, and more—there are more options available than many people realize.

The right approach depends on your symptoms, hormone levels, medical history, lifestyle, and personal preferences.

At Aesthetique, we believe hormone therapy should be individualized. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or hormonal changes associated with aging, our goal is to help you understand your options and find a treatment plan that fits your needs.

And hormone therapy isn’t just for women! We also offer male testosterone replacement therapy for men experiencing andropause (age-related testosterone decline), including treatment options for those with clinically diagnosed testosterone deficiency.

Different hormones. Different delivery methods. Personalized care.

Ready to explore your options? Schedule a hormone consultation with Aesthetique.

10/22/2026

Natural results start with knowing where to treat.

This patient had two primary concerns: the tired appearance of her under-eyes and a lack of definition along her jawline.

Rather than simply adding volume, we focused on strategic filler placement to soften the under-eye shadows, improve the transition between the lower eyelids and cheeks, and create better definition through the chin and jawline.

The result? A more refreshed, balanced appearance without changing the features that make her uniquely her.

Facial balancing isn’t about looking different. It’s about looking like yourself, just refreshed.

Aging tastefully. Always.

Aesthetique | Granby, Colorado