Beauty Bytes

These past couple of months have been rough for my skin. I started to break out worse than I ever have, even as a teenager. After trying countless creams, face washes and anything I could find in the drug store, I started getting facials regularly and ultimately went on medication, per my dermatologist. That combination […]

Quarantine has been difficult on many different levels… one of which is skincare. Simply put, a lot of us are isolated in our homes for large chunks of the day, leaving us plenty of idle time to look in the mirror and obsess over every last imperfection. Those of us who see ourselves on Zoom […]

What’s your preferred method for eliminating unwanted body hair? For some, the answer may be good old-fashioned plucking and tweezing. For others, the solution may be wax. If you’ve never considered laser hair removal, we’d encourage you to do so; we think you’ll find that it offers many benefits that these other methods simply can’t […]

Fall can be a really lovely time of year; the weather starts cooling down, the leaves begin to change colors, and the promise of the holiday season isn’t too far off. But for all the great things about autumn, there are also a few drawbacks. One of the biggest drawbacks? Fall weather can really take […]

Most of us are instructed from a young age on the importance of taking our vitamins. But what if sound nutrition and oral supplements aren’t quite giving you the vitamin boost you need? A number of patients come to Javan Wellness for injections of Vitamin B-12, a quick and easy procedure that can yield wide-ranging […]

What’s the best way to lose unwanted body weight? The traditional answer, of course, is through sound nutrition and regular exercise. But what happens if you have stubborn areas of fat that simply won’t respond to lifestyle changes? What about the proverbial “muffin top,” love handles, double chin, or paunch? One possible solution is body […]

In the midst of a global health crisis, most of us are trying our best to stay safe, and to promote the health and wellbeing of our neighbors. One of the simplest ways we can do that is by wearing a mask, especially when we’re in crowded spaces where social distancing isn’t possible. Masks are […]

With age, the skin tends to lose some of its elasticity. This can result in the appearance of loose, sagging, or “flabby” skin, particularly on the neck, chin, and arms. While there are a number of creams and serums that claim to address flabby skin, most of them are limited in their effectiveness. A much […]

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, summer 2020 is a swimsuit season like no other; while some public pools are open, a lot of us will think twice before donning trunks or a bikini to break quarantine. But whether you plan on lounging poolside or just kickin’ it at home, there’s no reason why you can’t […]

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted our lives in a number of ways. Among other things, many of us have had a harder time having our basic beauty needs met, with many salons and cosmetic studios closed for quarantine. This has led a number of people to take matters into their own hands, not just with […]