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Can You Swim with Eyelash Extensions?

   Eyelash Extensions  Jun 22, 2017  Comments Off on Can You Swim with Eyelash Extensions?
Can You Swim with Eyelash Extensions?

Summer time, beach time, wedding time! With all there is to do this time of year, getting eyelash extensions can cut back on your beauty regime and get you out of the house faster to meet up with friends and enjoy the outdoors. Imagine not having to bother with mascara flaking on your face and having fabulous, flirty lashes from the time you open your eyes in the morning! What if you want eyelash extensions during the summer and know you’re going to be swimming? Can you swim with them?

Yes, You Can Swim In Them

Our eyelash extensions are applied using the highest-grade bonding agents available. Once set, you can swim, dance, shower and even cry your eyes out at a wedding with no messy mascara streaking or smudging.

Do Wait 12-24 Hours Before You Swim

Letting the bonding glue set is the key to making sure that your lash extensions stay put. After that time feel free to swim as you wish, but be careful to keep away any oily substances such as sunscreen or oil-based hair products from around your eyes. Oils can break down adhesives which can weaken the bond.

 

Lash extensions are perfect for any woman who loves the look of long, full lashes and don’t interfere with your fun at the beach or pool! For more information on eyelash extensions, contact us!

Should You Use Different Skin Care Products During Summer?

   Skin Care  Jun 15, 2017  Comments Off on Should You Use Different Skin Care Products During Summer?
Should You Use Different Skin Care Products During Summer?

It’s finally summer, and we’re all waiting impatiently for beach vacations and flip flop weather. But before you head out for your long weekend getaway or weeknight pool routine, consider your skin care treatment and how it might need to change for your summertime needs.

Protect From the Sun’s Harsh Rays

One of the most important things to remember when gearing up for summer fun is to protect yourself from harmful UV radiation. While this is certainly a threat year-round, and you should already be treating your skin with a proper facial sunscreen before heading outdoors, you can’t afford to skip this step during the summer.

Some lightweight facial moisturizers have sunscreen included so that they protect and moisturize. Ideally, you want to find something that has 30 SPF or higher to keep your skin well-covered. And remember to re-apply regularly to experience the full benefit of sunscreen application.

If you’re spending a considerable amount of time in the sun, consider wearing a hat and protective clothing that will keep you shielded during the peak sunshine hours.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

If you’re spending a lot of time outdoors, you may feel like the sunshine is really taking it all out of you. In some ways, it is. During the summer heat and sunshine, you lose a significant amount of water through perspiration, which means you need to work overtime to protect your skin from drying out.

A good moisturizer is essential for summertime skin health, especially if you find one formulated with sun protection. You also want to make sure you have a supply of water on hand at all times and that you’re drinking frequently. Hydration works from the inside out, so give your body what it needs this summer.

Accent Your Tan (Or Make One)

Your summer tan is one of the best effects of summer sunshine. Let your tan speak for itself by keeping your skin hydrated and going lighter on cosmetics like foundation and cover up, which can lessen the impact of your bronzy skin.

Have trouble obtaining a tan? Look for a home tanning solution that’s safe and moisturizing to add color to your face, or find a home tanning kit that gives you a full-body cover. Just make sure to follow the instructions closely so you come out looking kissed by the sun gods, rather than as an unfortunate tanning newbie.

3 Things You Want To Know Before Having A Peel

   Uncategorized  Jun 05, 2017  Comments Off on 3 Things You Want To Know Before Having A Peel
3 Things You Want To Know Before Having A Peel

Peels are a great treatment to receive, and there are many skincare benefits that will result after the skin has healed. A chemical peel can give amazing results to the skin on your face, as it is typically a facial treatment, but it can also be done on other parts of the body. Wherever done, it will smooth the skin and improve its texture. It also helps with problematic skin and other skincare concerns, such as lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and even pimples and other blemishes.

The chemicals are essentially exfoliating the outer layers of skin, allowing brand new, healthy-looking skin to surface. When this is performed on other parts of the body, it can help strip away scars and stretch marks, while improving the skin’s surface.

Although there are many benefits to having a peel, there are some things you need to know and that you will need to prepare for:

Most importantly, you want to ensure that you are seeing a professional with expertise in providing this treatment. You definitely want the person performing the peel to know what they are doing, and to be sensitive to your unique skin condition.

Prior to having your treatment done, there are some other things that you need to be doing to prepare.

See Your Doctor

It is important that you are confident with your decision to receive a peel. Seeing your doctor prior to the visit will ensure that your skin is eligible for the treatment. Your doctor will also be able to spot any abnormalities which may make you want to hold off.

Apply Glycolic Acid Lotion

Yes, you can prepare for the treatment with skincare. Using the glycolic acid lotion may contribute to a more uniform finish after the peel.

Avoid Major Exfoliation

When preparing for your appointment, avoid any major exfoliation leading up to it. If not, you may be at risk for severely irritating the skin. This includes waxing your face, as it removes the top layer of skin.

A chemical peel provides amazing results. However, the initial after effects may not be so pretty. The skin can experience burns, and it may even scab afterward. The scabbing is not what you might think, but is actually just a thin, hard layer that will flake off. Your skin will need time to heal. After the healing takes place, you are left with beautiful, more even skin.