Saturday, January 24, 2009

Yep its offical

As many of you know I have been doing esthetican stuff on the side while I try and finish school in a business degree. I am almost done (just this semester and one more!!) so now I am going to be working at a medical spa in Highland, Utah. It is a brand new spa that will be opening in about a week from Tuesday (Feb-3). I'm very excited to be a part of the opening team! The website is up so go check it out!!! aplinewellnessclinic.com. Check out the website because we have a lot of opening specials and Valentine Day specials (especially if you cant find any more ties or tools that your husbands could possibly want!!). Even if you think your husband or boyfriend is so MANLY he wouldnt possibly enjoy a facial or a massage think again. Some of my most loyal clients have ended up being men ( they get addicted :) If you want to be one of the first to get in and experience this brand new medical spa shoot me an email and we can go from there. This is where you will be finding me Tuesday- Saturday for awhile. Leave a comment or send me an email if you have any questions about any of the services or any comments on this blog!!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Antioxidants!!!


It's pomegranate SEASON!!!

Several recent studies have shown pomegranate's ability to improve wound healing, resulting in faster repair of skin cuts and scrapes. It also appears to play a positive role in the repair of skin damaged due to exccesive SUN exposure and AGING. Extracts of pomegranate are thought to exert their positive effects on skin aging by extending the life of fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin.

Collagen and elastin are the components that give strength and support to the skin. When collagen and elastin fibers break down, the skin develops laxity, resulting in the appearance of wrinkles and jowls. Fortunately, pomegranate's skin benefits may help to retard this process.

One recent study showed that pomegranate seed oil stimulated the production of collagen, resulting in a mild thickening of the epidermis and dermis of the skin. It also appeared to prevent the breakdown of collagen fibers which are the harbingers of skin aging. This suggests that pomegranate oil may boost the ability of skin to repair itself by regenerating the supporting collagen structure of the skin.

Other studies have shown that pomegranate seed extract applied to the skin may reduce the formation of some forms of skin cancer, suggesting that its antioxidant capabilities may be responsible for some of pomegranate's skin benefits.

Although you can buy creams that have pomegranate extract in them, they tend to be rather expensive. A cheaper alternative would be to use a blender to make a thick paste from the seeds of the pomegranate which could be applied to the face. This would allow you to get pomegranate's skin benefits at a high concentration without purchasing an overpriced cream that probably has very small levels of the active ingredient. You can also use a cotton ball to apply pomegranate juice to your face after cleansing.

Pomegranates. In addition to thickening your epidermis (outer layer or skin) and helping to produce more collagen and elastin (what keeps your skin firm and springy), they contain antioxidants that seem to accelerate wound healing. They are also-
  • Low in Saturated (BAD) Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium
  • High in Vitamin C and Potassium
  • Pomegranates are low in sodium and calories ( about 20 calories per ounce)
  • They are also a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin B.
OH AND SPEAKING OF POMEGRANATES ... Break open the apple-sized fruit, and find hundreds of juicy seeds inside, plus a slew of nutrients that have antioxidant, anti carcinogenic, anti- inflammatory and even antimicrobial properties:

These fruits help you fight cancer. Pomegranate juice dropped systolic blood pressure in hypertensive people. It decreased blood sugar levels in animals.

Easiest WAY to EAT a POMEGRANTE (and I mean Easiest)...

http://emptyage.honan.net/mth/2007/10/how-to-eat-a-po.html

How to pick pomegranates- they are generally chosen for size; the larger the Fruit, the sweeter it will be. In choosing one, pick one that has a glossy sheen to the skin and also seems heavy for its size, as it will have more juice. The fruits are ripe when they have developed a distinctive color and make a metallic sound when tapped.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

its here...

Ok so it's finally here!!! I'm dedicating this blog to helping you better skin, less hair, and great deals! I'll be posting tips for skin care, dates when i'll be doing waxing parties, and other fun things like great new products. So add this blog address to your friends list and keep checking for more details like monthly specials and skin tips. I know a lot of you have being making appointments through my sister in law Brittney( and I have grately appreciated her doing this) but through this blog and emailing I plan on making it easier on her and myself by doing on the appointments through me now. I hope it works out and you will enjoy reading this blog. Let me know if you have an suggestions on what you would like to read about or need tips on! I'm excited to start this blog and hope you are too!! xoxo- Camilla your esthetican