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Dec 18
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New In Makeup

What’s New in Makeup?

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The exciting innovation for makeup, which is included in the good BB creams, is the ever-increasing efficiency of peptides. Jane Iredale President and Founder of her eponymous mineral Makeup line and my personal FAVORITE Makeup line.

 

Peptides, Anti-aging Miracle Worker

The building blocks of proteins, peptides have become an essential ingredient in anti-aging skin care. Peptides are a string of amino acids that are held together by bonds of nitrogen and carbon. Short chain peptides are able to penetrate the epidermis and send signals to cells, informing them how to function.There are many different types of peptides, which have various effects on the cellular function of the skin. Considered by many to be one of the most effective treatments in repairing damaged and aging skin, the most important thing to remember when using a peptide formula is diligence.
Dec 18
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Hyperpigmentation

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My cheeks are starting to show signs of premature aging due to too much time spent in the sun. I have spots that bother me to the point where I can’t leave the house without wearing makeup to hide the unevenness.

Why Premature Aging Happens

All those years of exposing your skin to the sun are starting to show. It usually takes anywhere from 20-40 years for the effects of sun damage to the surface. Says Dr.Tam. while not everyone experiences the adverse effects of the sun the same some notice a change in texture, elasticity or darkening of the skin sunspots or brown spots, mark a buildup of melanin.

The best way to avoid sunspots is Read More

Dec 18
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Contouring Makeup

Contouring

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Contouring and highlighting is one of the oldest make-up techniques that every woman should master! Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria and Jennifer Lopez all use contouring and highlighting to add shape and definition to their faces transform their bone structure and accentuate their best features.

Here are some top tips on how to achieve complexion perfection:

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Dec 18
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Does Junk Food or Sleeping in Your Makeup Really Cause Breakouts?

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Is sleeping in your makeup bad?

We separate fact from fiction.

1. Going to bed without washing your face leads to breakouts. We can’t blame everything on dirt. While it’s true that it worsens acne, dysfunctional cells — those that don’t slough away readily or that produce too much sebum are the root of acne. Not washing your face before bed causes congestion due to accumulation of dead skin cells.

2. Cheeseburgers cause breakouts. This one is kind of true, but the burger isn’t the problem. It’s the cheese and high-glycemic foods (white carbs such a flour, rice, and potatoes) correspond with acne occurrence. Loading up on foods with low-glycemic ratings (legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables) has been shown to clear up breakouts.

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Dec 05
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Foods that Stop Cellulite

11 Foods That Stop Cellulite

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Cellulite is caused by a number of factors:

  1. Poor circulation
  2. Genetics
  3. Processed and fried foods, as well as sugars and white carbohydrates, act as toxins in the body, which may cause cellulite to form.

Eating the right foods can help limit it. Add these cellulite-busting foods to your grocery list and stay far away from the offenders.

Foods That Stop Cellulite

    1. Pineapple Rich in potassium and vitamin C, pineapple is also chock-full of bromelain, which helps increase blood circulation.
    2. Water Eight glasses of water each day will help plump the skin and make it look thicker and more supple to camouflage cellulite. Water also helps the body release stored toxins.
    3. Asparagus– Strengthens veins and capillaries so that blood circulation is normalized. It also acts as a diuretic, forcing the body to release toxins.

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May 13
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It’s Not a Marketing Gimmick, You Actually Can’t Use Your Face Cream Around the Eyes for the Following Reasons

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Whether you are 25 or 55, you’re most likely dealing with some age-related beauty problems. Since our eyes tend to show signs of aging the fastest (think fine lines, puffiness and droopiness), they are a good place to shift the focus to in your skin-care and make-up routine. Add an eye cream to your daily regime if you haven’t already done so, look for ingredients like Peptides and Vitamin K.

The molecular structure of all face creams are just too large for the eye area to absorb therefore you will end up with either:

1. Milia’s (little white bumps)
2. Saggy skin

Jan 15
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How Does Laser Vein Removal Work?

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Laser Vein Removal

No more painful injections; safely and effectively treat both tiny superficial face veins and deeper blue leg veins on men and women of all skin tones. As simple as 1, 2, 3; treat with laser and watch the veins disappear.

How does Laser Vein Removal work?

1) These systems deliver pulses of light energy which cause the blood within the vein to unclot and later be absorbed by your body.

2) Destroys the vessel so that blood will no longer coagulate there. Blood flow will then be redirected to veins deeper below your skin’s surface, where it should be.
Nov 17
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Foundation That’s Good for the Skin

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Why use pharmaceutical grade foundations for everyday wear?

1st off- They are mostly minerals = Natural Sun Protection (SPF 15-20)
They reflect UV rays = the ultimate sun protection
2nd- The particles are large enough that they cannot embed into the skin = No congestion
3rd- Believe it or not they have GREAT coverage if applied with a sponge and have antibacterial properties
4th- The particles overlap like fish gills = the skin looks smoother and more radiant without looking cakey

Skin care, makeup and sunblock in one!

If I had to pick one product that I absolutely cannot live without it would have to be Jane Iredale’s Mineral powder because it’s my skin care, foundation and sun protection.

Photo by Natasia Causse
Nov 17
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Laser Nail Treatment

What’s New in the Laser World?

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One of my favourite things about being a laser technician and skin care therapist is the ability to solve certain issues that my clients have had for number of years and had given up on finding a solution. One of the most fulfilling treatment I do is Laser Nail Fungus Removal, yes I know it’s gross but it works and it’s the only solution.

Laser Nail Fungus 

Check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CikN81pvgQ

Nov 14
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Pharmaceutical Skin Care

Pharmaceutical Grade Skin Care

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It pains me to hear my clients talk about the professional product that they buy from department stores, drugstores or online. In Canada products have to pass certain codes to be considered pharmaceutical; these products change the DNA of the skin and are derived from it’s natural source (this is what we want) and are only allowed to be sold by professionally trained skin care therapists in spas or better yet medical spas. Any product that is purchased elsewhere is considered cosmeceutical, in other words they are the man-made chemical version (cheap version) of the goods. Over time these products will age and damage your healthy skin because as we all know our bodies are not meant to break down and absorb chemicals & processed foods.

Point blank; Finish your skin care products and replace them with any product line you can find at a salon, spa or better yet medical spa.

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