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Why Self-Care is Important and What to Treat Yourself To

   Skin Care  Sep 17, 2016  Comments Off on Why Self-Care is Important and What to Treat Yourself To
Why Self-Care is Important and What to Treat Yourself To

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Self-care is extremely important for your well-being and can also boost your self-esteem. People always worry about others before themselves, but you should never forget to take care of yourself. One of the most important activities in your self-care routine is visiting an esthetician. Estheticians are trained in skin wellness and help to achieve a healthy and youthful complexion for their clients.

Your skin is the largest body organ and therefore requires extra special care and attention. Treat yourself to a facial, a peel, or other spa treatments like sugar scrubs, wraps, and waxing. These treatments use products that protect the skin from the elements and fight wrinkles, fine lines, and dull or uneven skin tones. Having better looking skin boosts self-esteem, which gives people more confidence in themselves and in what they do. Below are a few services that estheticians provide for healthy, younger looking skin.

Facials

Facials are the most common of services provided by estheticians. Getting a facial helps skin care experts get a good understanding of your skin type before performing more aggressive types of skin care treatments. Facials typically include makeup removal, cleansing, exfoliation, steaming, extractions, a facial massage, a mask, serum or moisturizer, and SPF protection. Generally, you should schedule a facial once a month, however your skin therapist may recommend a different schedule better suited for your skin type.

Waxing

Waxing removes unwanted hair at the root, making hair grow less frequent than with shaving. Estheticians can provide both body and facial waxing, and usually offer two types of wax: hard and soft. Hard wax is applied to the skin warm in an even layer, allowed to dry, and quickly removed in the opposite direction of hair growth. This type of wax does not use cloth strips, and is less irritating to the skin, which works well for sensitive areas like the bikini, underarm, and facial areas. Unlike hard wax, soft wax uses cloth strips to remove hair. It is applied warm in a thin layer in the direction of hair growth. Then, the cloth is ripped in the opposite direction of hair growth. Soft wax is best for larger areas of the skin like the back, chest, and legs.

Peels

A chemical peel is a type of exfoliation treatment. Peels tend to be more aggressive than facials, and they treat a large range of skin concerns such as sun damage, acne, mild scarring, and aging. This treatment also improves overall skin brightness and evens the skin tone. Chemical peels can be light, moderate, or deep and prove to be quite effective. Light peels require no down time, however moderate and deep peels may leave the skin feeling sensitive and require some down time to allow the skin to heal.

Organic Facial Products

   Skin Care  Aug 20, 2016  Comments Off on Organic Facial Products
Organic Facial Products

organic-petaluma, caWith the rise in cancer inducing pesticides and the identification of questionable growth and farming practices, including GMO products and harmful chemicals, many are opting for healthier eating solutions by going the organic route. Organic products have become a part of an ever-increasing “health conscious” trend and it looks like organic products are here to stay.

While the market has grown for both organic farmers and consumers the gap is widening for successful organic farmers. Farmers must adhere to strict restrictions and procedures set by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). The coveted organic label is not an easy one to acquire. A farmer must meet certain requirements in order to wear the ‘organic’ label, which is quite beneficial for the customer. Consumers are seeking foods that have not been given growth enhancements, hormones and produce that have not been sprayed with pesticides.

Circumvent Chemicals There are many benefits to jumping on the organic train, one of which is organic foods are grown without pesticides, which have not been tested for the long-term effect they have on humans. The FDA has nearly 600 registered chemicals on record for agriculture usage. Synthetic materials such as ammonia are absorbed into the soil of chemically treated produce.

Absorb More Nutrients Organically grown fruits and vegetables provide more nutrients than vegetables grown in non-organic environments and many say that they taste better as well. The nutrient rich soil that comes with cultivating organic produce contributes to the crisp and unique taste of some vegetables.

Dodge the GMOs The best way to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMO) is to purchase organic foods. Genetically modified foods do not have to be labeled as such so you could be purchasing foods that have been genetically modified. Over 60 countries including Japan and the entire European Union have banned the production and sale of genetically modified organisms.

Avoid the Hormones Hormones are injected into the meat and dairy that we consume. These hormones are given to the animal to speed the growth process. Antibodies are also dangerous toxin, which is added to the feed of the meat we consume. The meat and dairy that we then consume from these animals is also laden with antibodies. These toxins along with hormones cause rapid growth in children and an early onset of puberty. Many argue that these antibodies are actually harmful because they build up a defense against medications, which are intended to cure.

Why Should You Get Your Makeup Professionally Applied For An Event

   Makeup  Jun 20, 2016  Comments Off on Why Should You Get Your Makeup Professionally Applied For An Event
Why Should You Get Your Makeup Professionally Applied For An Event

makeup artist petalumaWhen you hear the words “professional make up”, you may only think of Hollywood’s red carpet events where dozens, even hundreds of stars pay a whole team of professionals to do their makeup for them. But professionally done makeup isn’t just for the stars. Do you have an important event coming up soon, such as a wedding, prom, or maybe even a bodybuilding competition?

For all of these events and many others, you will want to look your absolute best. Professional makeup artists can give you the airbrushed look of a Vogue magazine cover directly on your face. Maybe you think you can get a similar look with your Mary Kay makeup set and a little extra time. False. Sure, it may look all right for every day, but when it comes to a big event, such as a wedding or a prom, where people will snap hundreds of photos of you, you will want to look your absolute best. Not convinced? Here are a few more reasons to seek out a professional the next time you have an important event.

Convenience

You might think that it would be inconvenient to set up an appointment for your makeup, but often times, make up artists will travel to you. So all you have to do is show up with a clean face and let the artist do her or his work. We’ve been talking about big events; so whatever you are getting ready for probably has to be weighing on your mind or fizzing your nerves. Let someone else take care of your look for you, so you don’t have to worry about making a mistake and winding up looking like a raccoon.

Airbrush Perfection

Makeup artists may have a negative reputation because of the cost of having your makeup professionally applied. However, this is well worth it. As the old saying goes, “you get what you pay for.” If you pay $3 for that E.L.F. from WalMart, you can be certain it’ll look vastly different from the $35 Mac brand you might find at a specialty beauty store. Makeup artists always use the top quality brands, making every penny worth it. Consider: you aren’t just paying for that moment when your artist comes in to do you face, you’re paying also for the fact that she has thirty different shades of foundation, and one of them will exactly match your skin tone, and smooth out your pores, and hide all blemishes from prying cameras. With top brands you will get the red carpet-worthy perfection for which you have been searching.

So next time you have a big event, let someone else do your look for you, while you focus on the event. And even better, show up looking like a million dollars.