Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Finally Some Eye Candy
At last! I have gotten you some pictures of my comfy new place. Although, to really understand how great it is you should come and see me :) I am loving life here! Give me a call so we can get you in for some of the pampering you deserve. 801.913.6524
Friday, August 27, 2010
Is your skin really clean?
What you clean your skin with is vitally important, but are you sure you are doing it right?
Thoroughly cleansing can make all the difference in the health of your skin. Lets talk double cleansing. Yes, that means two, twice, dos... eh you get the picture.
Start with your cleanser (professionally recommended I hope). Apply product to the palms of your hands and give it a good rubbing. Start at your decolletage (upper chest), move up towards your neck, and finally your face. Make sure that you are getting to all the crooks and crannies, the sides of your nose, hair line, and in front of your ears. Now, repeat two more times. I love the number three, so an easy rule of thumb is everything in threes. (OK except the double cleanse)
Rinse and repeat. Yup, do the same thing all over again.
The reason for all of this is to make sure that your removing all of the dirt, oil, and sometimes make up from your skin. It's kinda like that stubborn lasagna pan you can't get clean the first time you try to wash it. I know that is a terrible way to think of your skin, but you have to admit it's a pretty good analogy.
Now you are ready for the rest of your home care regimen. Wether it's exfoliating, using a mask or an easy day of eye cream and moisturizer, your are clean and fresh and ready to go :)
Thoroughly cleansing can make all the difference in the health of your skin. Lets talk double cleansing. Yes, that means two, twice, dos... eh you get the picture.
Start with your cleanser (professionally recommended I hope). Apply product to the palms of your hands and give it a good rubbing. Start at your decolletage (upper chest), move up towards your neck, and finally your face. Make sure that you are getting to all the crooks and crannies, the sides of your nose, hair line, and in front of your ears. Now, repeat two more times. I love the number three, so an easy rule of thumb is everything in threes. (OK except the double cleanse)
Rinse and repeat. Yup, do the same thing all over again.
The reason for all of this is to make sure that your removing all of the dirt, oil, and sometimes make up from your skin. It's kinda like that stubborn lasagna pan you can't get clean the first time you try to wash it. I know that is a terrible way to think of your skin, but you have to admit it's a pretty good analogy.
Now you are ready for the rest of your home care regimen. Wether it's exfoliating, using a mask or an easy day of eye cream and moisturizer, your are clean and fresh and ready to go :)
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Hate fish? Take a supplement. Your skin will thank you.
Ever wonder what those small red patches that sometimes have a white or yellow scale on top are? They are call Actinic Keratosis. They are usually found on the scalp, face, back of the neck, upper chest, backs of hands, and forearms. Some are more prone to them than others, like those of you who frequent tanning beds (ahem, none of my clients!), people who work outdoors, and people with fair skin.
Actinic Keratosis are precancerous lesions, though most don't actually become cancerous and if they do it could take years.
How can you help these? EASY! By making a small dietary change you can lower your risk of developing them by 28%! Black Cod, Canned Tuna, Herring, King Mackerel, Lake Trout, Salmon, Sardines, Shark, Swordfish, and Tile fish are all high in EPA and DHA, the bioavailable form of omega-3 fatty acids. Be careful though, alot of them can be high in mercury. You can also look for ways to supplement your diet (especially if you are like me and couldn't choke down fish to save your life!). Flax seed is high in omega-3 fatty acids but doesn't contain the EPA-DHA combo that is needed. Make sure you are finding a good fish oil supplement. It can be the small change you need to make to your daily routine that will make all of the difference:)
Actinic Keratosis are precancerous lesions, though most don't actually become cancerous and if they do it could take years.
How can you help these? EASY! By making a small dietary change you can lower your risk of developing them by 28%! Black Cod, Canned Tuna, Herring, King Mackerel, Lake Trout, Salmon, Sardines, Shark, Swordfish, and Tile fish are all high in EPA and DHA, the bioavailable form of omega-3 fatty acids. Be careful though, alot of them can be high in mercury. You can also look for ways to supplement your diet (especially if you are like me and couldn't choke down fish to save your life!). Flax seed is high in omega-3 fatty acids but doesn't contain the EPA-DHA combo that is needed. Make sure you are finding a good fish oil supplement. It can be the small change you need to make to your daily routine that will make all of the difference:)
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