February 11, 2012

Rosacea – When it’s not just a “rosy” complexion

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Written by Shanna Diaz | We often hear this word in skin care, but what is it exactly? Rosacea is a chronic and progressive disorder that might be first noticed as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead; which may present itself and subsequently disappear. A susceptibility to Rosacea, called pre-Rosacea, can be detected in the teens or early twenties. Rosacea is even reported in children. According to medical research, the cause is unknown and incurable. What causes Rosacea? There … [Read more...]

Peel Back The Years!

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The Original Green Peel® —A product review. By Pauline Greene What is it? The Green Peel® was medically developed by Dr. Christine Schrammek. The Green Peel® Herbal Treatment is a biological, purely plant based product that contains no harmful chemical or synthetic substances. It is composed of trace elements, tannins, proteins, carbohydrates, mucilages, phytohormones, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other ingredients. The Green Peel® Herbal Treatment is recognized worldwide and has … [Read more...]

SPA-cation At Home

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By Sara Piccola Most of us enjoy a little self-pampering. We often venture out to a spa for this luxury, but sometimes you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home to enjoy a relaxing and stress relieving self-indulgence. One way to do this is through homemade facial masks. Dehydration, UV rays and aging all lead to the loss of elasticity in the face, especially in this dry, high-desert climate. Facial masks are much thicker and remain on the skin longer than your average … [Read more...]

Mulling Over Microdermabrasion?

By Anitra Brown Microdermabrasion is mechanical exfoliation that removes the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the face, chest, hands and other parts of the body. Microdermabrasion is also known as particle resurfacing, power peel, derma-peel or Parisian peel. It takes about 20-30 minutes and there’s no down-time for the skin to recover. That’s why it’s also sometimes called a “lunchtime peel.” How Microdermabrasion Works Microdermabrasion uses a powerful device to spray … [Read more...]

Chinese Facial Massage

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Best Friend To Your Face By Lyndi Hutchinson, LMT People from all walks of life know that therapeutic massage yields many benefits. Health conscious people regularly utilize and enjoy these benefits. The body is rejuvenated with the “systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissue” – which can be equally stimulating as well as relaxing. It is of little surprise that our face, which is also comprised of muscles and joints like the rest of the body, would benefit from massage … [Read more...]

EXFOLIATION

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The Science of Taking It Off Most of us already know about the importance and general benefits of exfoliation, including, a obtaining a softer, smoother, less aged appearance. But how much does the average skin-savvy consumer really know about what is going on beneath the top layers of the skin? Let’s take a look at some of the different ways exfoliation can be utilized in your life, and what you should be aware of when you “take it off.” The history of exfoliation can be traced back to … [Read more...]

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