Namaste

New finds!!

Today I preformed a facial using two new lines I had never used before, Tracie Martyn and MyChelle, and I absolutely loved them.  I will be adding these to my back bar and calling it the Enzyme Exfoliating Facial.  The Tracie Martyn enzyme exfoliant has sea minerals and volcanic ash to create a deep exfolianton.  The MyChelle Fruit Enzyme Cleanser was so nice and foamy and smooth.  And the MyChelle Fruit Fiesta Peel worked wonders on minimizing the appearance of my clients pores.  You can find the Mychelle products at Whole foods and the Tracie Martyn products at Barneys New York!!

Shower yourself with FLOWERS!

Whether or not your single, you have a husband, a boyfriend or a secret admirer... you need to start buying yourself flowers!!!  Statistics show that having flowers and plants in your home and/or office has a hugely positive emotional impact on you!   And if you do have significant others, they don't do it nearly as much as they should!  So stop by and support your local florist and stay inspired and happy.  When your joyful you will pass it on to others and you will also take care of your health and skin more efficiently... which leads to an all around better you!

COCONUT!

Here is a list of 10 unique ways you can use my favorite beauty secret... coconut oil.

1. Lip balm
2. Conditioner (apply a tablespoon to hair and rinse)
3. Scrub (just add brown sugar!!)
4. Lotion (rub all over body and let sit for 5 mins.. pat dry with towel)
5. DIY natural deodorant:
    5-6 Tbsp Coconut oil
    1/4 cup baking soda
    1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch
6. Add to hair for a beautiful shine!  I use a tiny amount after I straighten my hair to give it that flat look!  Also, you can apply the oil to your split ends and let sit over night and wash in the morning.
7. Make-up remover
8. Massage oil
9. Use while you shave for the silkiest shave you've ever had!
(shave once, then do the coconut scrub, and then shave again for even better results!)
10. Apply to any bug bites, bruises, rashes etc!

What is your face telling you?

     I recently learned that some breakouts have a culprit!  I was so thrilled when I found this out because I then knew what was causing my own breakouts!  Different flare-ups on your face are effects of something very specific going on inside your body.
  
     The chin area (your mandible bone area) is hormone related.  Your cheek area (the middle part of your face) is food/stomach related.  And your forehead is stress related.  This is not for all types of acne.  Some people are just naturally acneic and the oil is the cause of the comedone.
  
      I hope this helps you start to notice a cycle of your breakouts (like for me it is around my cycle on my chin= hormone related) to better assist you in knowing all that going on inside and outside of your body so you can stay the healthiest and most radiant as you possibly can!
   

Chin=HORMONES  Cheeks=FOOD Forehead=STRESS

     *This is a brief explanation of what could be going on.  You can go even deeper in to the study by knowing each organ has a specific place on your face.  It is so interesting and I suggest doing further research if you wish or ask me any possible questions you may have!

Whatever you do.. Dont pop it!!

We all wake up with an unwanted zit or pimple every once in a while.  Mine usually come around a certain time once a month...  UGH!  But the worst thing you can do is pop it.  Leave it alone, as hard as that might be, and you will heal yourself.  If you don't.. you will result in aggravation, that will probably lead to spreading,  and if you do indeed pick, will lead to scarring!  Try to apply a mask that is drying, like a clay mask, over night to suck out all the moisture!  Also, a must try is: Mario Badescu's 'drying lotion'.  It works great!  If you don't have time or money for that.. simlply dilute tea tree oil and dab it on with a Q-tip!  Fallow these steps and it should be gone within two days.  Just ignore it, treat it, wait,  and know it is all natural.

 

DON'T DO IT!

Apply a clay mask!

How to Prevent Aging Skin

As we all know, there are so many plastic surgery, lasers, and crazy ice chamber options out there these days.  But the best way to prevent aging skin is that in itself. Prevention!! The number one recommendation from your Dermatologist and/or Esthetician is always the same, right? 'SUNSCREEN AND SUN PROTECTION!'  Now that we have that out of the way and hopefully imbedded in to your brain forever, let's go over a few more tips for age prevention. The second thing I would recommend is HYDRATION!  Not only in the intake of water, but in the products used on the skin. Your skin is the last place to receive water from your body. All your organs and other functions take most of it. So as well as drinking plenty of water throughout the day, choose a great hydrating moisturizer that is right for your skin type, of course!  And don't be afraid of trying an oil based product (if your skin type/condition allows you to do so!)  If you know your type can receive and oil based product, and if you are cleansing properly (which I went through in an earlier post) you should be able to handle it and will leave your face feeling flawless. Third, make sure you EXERCISE 3x or more weekly.  In exercising, you are getting blood and lymph moving around your body which is vital for oxygen rich/plump skin!  And lastly, always get plenty of SLEEP!  It is proven sleep revitalizes skin and makes you look younger!  Now it is easier said than done,  many of us with high stress lives, make time for yourself and your skin.  And remember to always see your Dermatologist once a year, and your Esthetician at least every 3 months.. We say once a month is awesome!!! Good luck, and don't forget your sunscreen!!      PROTECT, HYDRATE, EXERCISE, SLEEP!

You can find this sunscreen at "Mollusk Surf Shop'