Eat Your Wrinkles Away

Click on this great article below I came across about which foods and drinks can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Eat Your Wrinkles Away

An esthetician can only do so much for a person's skin in the treatment room. The use of good products suitable for your specific skin type and condition are key to healthy skin, but so is your diet. During a skin consultation where you fill out a form about your skin and eating habits, be honest. We can tell by looking through our 5x magnifying glass if you really do drink as much water as you say.
There are some great skin care products out there that can help improve the condition of your skin, but that is only part of it. We need you to do your part too. Eat and drink healthy, follow your skin care protocol, and come in for maintenance facials. With the combination of these three things, your skin will look and feel younger. And who wouldn't want that!

Beauty Sites

I've been lost without my laptop this past week. I finally got it back from being repaired and I am so happy to be surfing the web again. I didn't realize how much I used it until I didn't have it! I like to log on and get the daily news from AOL and entertainment updates from popeater.com. I check out my favorite beauty sites when I'm looking for the new trends and new products. I always check sephora.com for whats new in makeup and I like to go on instyle.com to read the celebs beauty secrets. I also check skininc.com for the latest in skincare.

What beauty websites do you like to surf to get your information?

Cleansing 101

With everything our face is exposed to each day; smoke, pollution, dirt, bacteria, germs, we need a good cleansing. A proper cleansing can help prevent breakouts and blackhead and keep the skin clean and healthy. Follw these simple tips to get your skin squeeky clean!

• Start with the right cleanser for your skin type. Oily skin: look for products that contain benxoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Dry skin: look for moisturizing ingredients.

Bar soap(such as Dial soap) is a no-no. Because of its high alkalinity, it can cause irritation and aggravation to the skin. There are some great skin care companies that have formulated their cleansers into a bar soap. That is o.k. to use. Check with a skin care therapist if you need help selecting one that's suitable for your skin.

• Use lukewarm water when washing your face. Hot water is too stripping and can damage the skin and cold water closes the pores making the cleansing process ineffective.
• Cleanse your skin with upward gentle movements. Downward movements can drag down the skin and cause sagging. Work the product in for a good 10-15 seconds. A washcloth is acceptable to use during the cleansing process. However rough abrasive items such as Buf-Pufs and loofahs are too aggressive and damaging to the skin.
• Rinse thoroughly to make sure all cleanser has been removed.
• In some cases a second cleansing is needed. Women that wear excess amounts of makeup may need to wash twice to remove all product.
• Pat dry with a clean towel. Do not rub the skin.

Cleanse your skin twice a day; in the morning and in the evening. Over washing strips the skin's natural barrier and is not healthy. Follow cleansing with a treatment serum and/or moisturizer.

Anti-Aging Treatment

I've been telling clients for years that the best anti-aging treatment for your skin besides sunscreen is retinol. Prescription retinol (Retin-A, Renova) works great but tends to leave your skin red, sensitive, and dry. I've always put up with it because I knew it was great for anti-aging and acne. The skin care line I use and love, PCA Skin came out with a prescription strength retinol of their own. Retinol Renewal gives me all the same benefits of the prescriptions but without the irritating side effects. It was even featured in the new issue of New Beauty magazine. My new favorite product!

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It can be used on sensitive skin without the irritation of the prescriptions. I do sell it at my studio and I am working on getting my website set up to sell online as well.

Skin Studio Photos

My new home away from home. I love working in here! So cozy and warm. Makes what I do that much more enjoyable. I'm gearing up for Valentine's Day. Always a busy time for eyelash extentions and facials. Who doesn't love to be pampered and looking their best for their main squeeze. Even I'm going to find some time to get a facial and massage before V-day.

Top 5 Drugstore Buys

I'm always recommending inexpensive beauty items to my clients that they can pick up at the drugstore. Here are a list of my top 5 drugstore buys that I have stocked in my vanity.

1. Aquaphor Healing Ointment
My hands and lips are always needing extra hydration. For hands-I slather it on right before bedtime. For lips-it now comes in small tubes so I have them stashed everywhere and apply as needed.

2. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
A great all around mild cleanser.

3. Neutrogena Sunblock, Ultra Sheer Dry Touch, SPF 55
one of my favorite sunscreens. I love that it doesn't make my skin feel oily and I love the higher SPF.

4. Dove Facial Cleansing ClothsGreat for removing eye makeup and for wiping off makeup before a workout.

5. Burts Bees Vit E Body & Bath Oil w/Sweet Almond Oil
I use this all over my body. A little goes a long way. Best way to use is right after a shower whene your skin is skin slightly wet.

New year. New Studio

I finally have my studio built. I'll post pictures soon. I'm very excited to paint more faces, wax like crazy, and make everyone's skin glow . I'm going to try my hand at blogging as well. A new year with lots of new plans for my business. Stay tuned and wish me luck.