PLEASE EXFOLIATE

Is your skin looking dual, flaky, and your make-up is not as flawless looking. well the problem is you NEED TO EXFOLIATE!! (Exfoliate means: to remove the dead skin cells to allow cell turnover so that new cells can Begin replenishing). Alot of women and especially men never exfoliate there skin either because they don't know how or they never heard of exfoliating or its not a concern to them. There several reason why we don't. we also have those who do exfoliate but are over exfoliating or using the wrong type of scrubs and enzymes. The best solution to your problem is to see an Skin Therapist to determine your skin type and recommend the best product for you. we all forget that Your skin is the largest organ of our body we need to take care of the outside as well as the inside. Your skin is beautiful lets take care of it.

By: Maria Hardmon

Professional Esthetician vs Self-bought Products

Ever wonder why it's necessary to see an Esthetician (aka Skincare Professional or Skincare Therapist) for skincare rather than just purchasing product online, from an infomercial, at a cosmetics counter, or from an Independent Beauty Distributor? A well trained and knowledgeable Esthetician is not limited to a company's scripted, fundamental approach to addressing COMMON skincare concerns (i.e.: Dry, Combination, Oily, Aging). Some companies do not always delve into the science of skin physiology while considering medical history, genetics, lifestyle and hormones which all affect the skin one way or the other. Estheticians can assess the skin with certain tools that see beyond the naked eye and choose or recommend products suitable for that INDIVIDUAL. Good Estheticians have a trained eye to identify certain skin conditions that are beyond the scope of their profession to diagnose and treat. A skin care therapist should refer clients to a Dermatoligist on a "by-case" basis. They're not driven by money to treat skin that they believe may worsen with treatment. They could partner with the Dermatologist and assist with skin maintenance by performing facials. This would increase dull skin cell turnover which decreases with age like the body's metabolism. Left unchecked could foster an environment for clogged pores, acne, dull, pale, and age accelarated skin.

By Natosha

Sunscreen: Everybody's Friend

Summertime is here! And that means everybody is spending more time in the sun. Although some sun exposure is nedded to activate vitamin D which helps with among other things, bone health, too much sun can be damaging to your skin. If you are going to spend time in the sun, regular usage of sunscreen is important. Sunscreen is important for everybody! Everyone has melanin in there skin some have more than others but melanin protection can only go so far. Sunscreen can help prevent premature wrinkles, dry flaky skin, hyper pigmentation, and the dreaded "C" word. Look for sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. There are no proven benefits of sunscreen with an SPF higher than 30. Most sunscreens take effect in about 20 minutes when applied. But sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are activated as soon as applied. Remember to reapply sunscreen every 30 minutes depending on how long you are going to be in the sun. Fun in the Sun does not have to be damaging to your skin!

By Erin