Thursday, November 19, 2009

Makeup


Questions #3 So what's the best kind of makeup to use.....Are powder foundations better? (ex: Bare Minerals)


Thanks Libby for the great question! This is actually a very commonly asked question at our medical spa. Makeup is such a big part of us girls these days and thank heaven for it!

I personally LOVE mineral makeup!! I have seen clients switch to this makeup and watched their skin transform.(I have used bare minerals (my sister works at the one in the Fashion Show mall in Vegas go see her shes Fab and can do youre makeup like no one else!) and jane iredale loved them both!) Have you tried other kinds and liked them? Great tell me about them!

Mineral makeup is manufactured with minerals which are sterilized and pulverized into a very fine powder which is then mixed with a variety of natural inorganic colorings.

BENEFITS

*non-comedogenic- meaning the ingredients don't clog your pores- skin can breathe
*made of natural ingredients- ideal for sensitive, acne, dry, oily and rosacea skin
*ingredients are inorganic meaning bacteria can't live in the makeup and infect our skin
*no preservatives oils or fragrances
*usually contain UVB and UVA sun protection
* most have zinc, magnesium and anti-inflammatories- great for acne prone skin
*light, glow look instead of think cakey makeup look


Watch
out for these ingredients in makeup

Lanolin
- Most common ingredient in cosmetics so watch out for it. This is basically sheep skin oil extracted from wool. The fatty acids in lanolin, like fatty acids in our own oil, tend to aggravate some acne in the skin. examples- etoxylated lanolins and acetylated lanolins

Isopropyl Myristate
- used to be known as one of the worse offenders is this a penetrating oil, lots of controversial articles on this stuff- me I'd stay away from it

D & C Pigments- red dyes, coal tar derivatives, definitely is gonna clog your pores

Fragrances
- yikes stay away! no one wants perfume rubbed all over their face

Girls take control and don't feel afraid to look at ingredients or ask them about questions!

** Do Not I repeat DO Not forget to frequnetly wash your brushes! Although mineral makeup doesn't harbor bacteria brushes can and do! So wash them please! Don't spend the time/money and then ruin your face/makeup by using dirty makeup brushes mmmmk thats all for now!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Half Off Pumpkin Facials


If any of you are needing a 60 minute relzing rejuevnating facial and you live in Utah you don't want to pass this up!! The medical spa that I work for is having a special half off our signature pumpkin facial ($30.00)!! Email me if you want to make an appointment!!!

Benefits of our pumpkin enzyme facial
*Improves skin tone and texture
*Stimulates collagen production
*Helps lighten age spots
*Contains Vits ACEDK- helps firm, heal, protect, stabilize and soothe skin

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Questions Questions Questions

Does anybody have any skin care questions? Can be anything from nail care to laser hair to makeup

I'm working on a post right now about homemade masks that I think you will thoroughly enjoy but for now lets answer so questions!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Love your Skin

Do you know what the largest organ in your body is?
Your Skin!



I love my skin because...
it keeps me warm
its soft and smooth
keeps my insides safe
it shows my cute freckles on my nose
its fair and pink and looks good in green

What else do I love about my skin you may ask??
I love my scarred skin
I love the millions of moles
I love the blackheads that won't go away on my nose
I love the wrinkles forming around my laugh lines

Take a second look in the mirror and marvel at this amazing creation
What Do You Love About Your Skin? Share with us!

*photo taken from ehow.com

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Those fancy pants eye creams




Question #2: Are eye creams worth their price? If so how do I know which ones are good?

Some eye creams are really worth their price if you are faithful to them and know how to use them properly. People come back to our spa wanting to return their eye cream only later we find out they didn't even know how to use them. For example one of our eye creams you HAVE to use morning and night to get any results! Here are some ingredients that will help you determine if the expensive eye creams are worth it or not?

Reasons we all buy those expensive things-
Fine lines
Wrinkles
Dark circles
Bags
Puffiness

Here are a few key ingredients to look for in an eye cream that actually work

Argireline- very expensive stuff but works wonders (they use it as an alternative to people who aren’t ready for botox injections but want correction fast) This specific ingredient relaxes facial tension which contributes to facial wrinkles. The formal name of it is acetyl hexapeptide-3 (which means it is a PEPTIDE love peptides!!) Peptides are small fragments of proteins, which communicate with the skin cells to behave in specific ways like telling them to thicken or plump up our skin! Topical peptides that we use on our face are synthetic and are made to enter the skin cells and remain intact.

Hylaronic acid- is a fabulous natural moisturizer that is already produced naturally in our bodies. It is also aids in helping to prevent the loss of collagen and elastin in our skin, which is what makes our skin firm and tight! (Can I get some more of that produced around the bottom area! JK)

Alpha Hydroxy Acids- have you all heard of chemical peels? Well this is the main ingredient in a lot of chemical peels. Now we can all see why it would be important to have in an eye cream. AHA’s help to lighten skin and tighten wrinkles.

Some other awesome ingredients used are antioxidants like Acai Berry and Resveratrol. They help our skin get rid of our nasty dead skin, which help to revitalize the skin around our eyes. The antioxidants also work in conjunction with the hylaronic acid to help create new cells.

Haloxyl- not a ton of research has been done on this product but there is against saying that it’s currently the best ingredient you can have in your eye cream to treat dark circles.

GREAT eye creams I have tried are from Obagi, Sanitas, Lancome, and Dermalogica

*I used a lot of information from eyecreams.com
**Pictures from obagi.com
***Be careful when using product around the eyes, your skin is thinner and more fragile causing it to easily become irritated and red

Friday, November 13, 2009

ABC's of Ingrown Hairs

#1: What are ingrown hairs and how do I get rid of them?!!

Ingrown hair happen when dead skin builds up and basically bury our hair. If we do not exfoliate the dead skin off of us then it results in the ugly painful things known as ingrown hairs.

I recommend using a loofah sponge in the shower and scrubbing the skin to exfoliate(to get rid of dead skin). You can also use an over the counter body scrub (I like neutrogena's called body clear) it has 2% salicylic acid in it to help eat away at the dead skin. You can also just use plain old table salt to exfoliate the area just use it with warm water...in a circular motion.


You want to keep the area clean or else they can get infected and need a doctor to remove them. Not Fun!

If you have exfoliated the dog out of and still hasn't come out after weeks of exfoliating than you will probably need to extract it out. I don't recommend you doing this at home, I would probably see a dermatologist at this point. But if you get brave make sure to steam the area with a warm towel so the skin is softer(easier) to remove. If you poke at the hair with a needle a few times and it doesn't easily come wait a few more days. We don't want you scarring your skin. Once you get the hair to the surface use sterile(clean with isopropy alcohol and boil in water) tweezers to pull the hair out. Clean the area with benzoyl peroxide.

If you do have an ingrown hair be patient and remember to exfoliate always not just when you have an ingrown! Exfoliating does wonders to your skin.

If your guy gets bad ingrown hairs on his neck from shaving get him this product now! http://www.anthony.com/store/catalog/shave/ (its fabulous for men since it was designed by a man, great holiday gift too!)

** note too harsh or too much exfoliating can cause irritation and damage to the skin and capillaries. Use caution when using products with salicylic acid and exfoliating

I'm back

Hi guys I'm back!!! Yes I have been extrememly busy planning a wedding and working full time but the wedding stress is over I work part time and Im ready to start blogging again. I am going to be posting on her more frequently to answer all of your questions! I will be posting pictures on how to get the perfect eyebrows and posting videos on how to properly pick your zits without causing them to get worse! Here is question number 1 a question I hear all the time...