Showing posts with label aesthetics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label aesthetics. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
City Deals Vouchers
As of this morning, I believe, CityDeals.com is no longer in business and their website is no longer in operation.
I will still honor the vouchers that were purchased for Melissa Henderson Aesthetics. The majority of the vouchers purchased were for a one year commitment on my part. I have absolutely NO problem continuing our business arrangement.
PLEASE NOTE: Vouchers that were purchased for a one time service will NOT be taken if the appt scheduled is cancelled less than 24 business hours in advance. Also, failure to show up for your appt will result in your voucher being voided.
Good luck to the merchants, consumers, and former employees of CityDeals.com
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Can I Shrink My Pores?
There is alot you can do to lessen the appearance of pores, but there is nothing on the market that can actually shrink them. I don't care what they say, it's a lie. Any doc or esthetician worth their salt will tell you the truth. There is alot you can do to help with the appearance though.
First, there is homecare. What you are using at home can make a huge difference. Are you using OTC products, professional products or Rx?
OTC products in my opinion are a waste of time and money. True, over the years we have become more informed consumers and therefore cosmetic companies have tried to keep up. The bottom line is that they are there to make money. Most of their products are designed to last a short amount of time. "Alot goes a little bit", and you need to use a good amount of product to get it to do anything. The other fact is that they need to be able to cover every skin type out there, like blanket coverage. Darker skin types can not use aggressive Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's), where lighter skin types can. Cosmetic retailers do know this (and don't want to pay for a good % of AHA's). They also do not want to pay lawsuits for ruining peoples skin, so they formulate their products accordingly.
Professional Products are stronger and recommend for the individuals specific needs. They contain better grade ingredients, with far better %'s. They are designed to produce results. "A little, goes a long way", I find that in general you are buying professional product less often than OTC. The price point ends up being a little less with professional product. You may pay more up front but you are replacing product every 6-9 months, rather than every couple of weeks. You can ususally get a guarantee on them working because 1) They will actually produce results, 2) Someone with knowledge actually thought about what would work best and customized your homecare routine.
Rx's are good because, obviously you have to have a prescription for them. They are much stronger than OTC and Proffesional Products. My issue is that usually you get "here put this on once or twice a day and you'll be good". The problem is that you are not learning how to take care of the health of your skin. They are widely over used. Both in frequency of use, and long term use. Combined with Professional Products, I think you will get a better overall outcome.
If you can find improvements in what you are using at home that is a good place to start.
The second plan of attack is to consider treatments that are offered by an Esthetician or Doc. Both are going to use varying %'s and forms of AHA's and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA's).
What you are going to recieve from a skin care practicioner is not as agressive as what you are going to get from a doc. They will be most effective with a series of treatments, usually 3 or 6. You would schedule each of them 1-3 weeks apart, and they would continually get more aggressive with each treatment. You may experience a small amount of down time ( time in which you may not look like you could take the Miss America crown). You may peel, like a sunburn. Or flake, like dry skin. If the person you are seeing knows what they are doing, you WILL see results.
Treatments in a Doc's office are probably going to require less frequency in treatments as they are incredibly more aggressive. Their price point is also incredibly more aggressive as well :) The down time associated with them can be anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. Some are so deep, that even the heat from the oven, or opening your front door into a sunny day, will make you want to cry.
In the end my opinion is, the only wrong way you can go is with OTC products. Whether you want to rely totally on an Esthetician, Dr. or combine their treatments is entirely up to you. Whatever you are considering look at what your trying to achieve for your skin in the end, and the price point you are looking at. Do your research on your aggressive treatment opitons so you know what you are really getting yourself into.
First, there is homecare. What you are using at home can make a huge difference. Are you using OTC products, professional products or Rx?
OTC products in my opinion are a waste of time and money. True, over the years we have become more informed consumers and therefore cosmetic companies have tried to keep up. The bottom line is that they are there to make money. Most of their products are designed to last a short amount of time. "Alot goes a little bit", and you need to use a good amount of product to get it to do anything. The other fact is that they need to be able to cover every skin type out there, like blanket coverage. Darker skin types can not use aggressive Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's), where lighter skin types can. Cosmetic retailers do know this (and don't want to pay for a good % of AHA's). They also do not want to pay lawsuits for ruining peoples skin, so they formulate their products accordingly.
Professional Products are stronger and recommend for the individuals specific needs. They contain better grade ingredients, with far better %'s. They are designed to produce results. "A little, goes a long way", I find that in general you are buying professional product less often than OTC. The price point ends up being a little less with professional product. You may pay more up front but you are replacing product every 6-9 months, rather than every couple of weeks. You can ususally get a guarantee on them working because 1) They will actually produce results, 2) Someone with knowledge actually thought about what would work best and customized your homecare routine.
Rx's are good because, obviously you have to have a prescription for them. They are much stronger than OTC and Proffesional Products. My issue is that usually you get "here put this on once or twice a day and you'll be good". The problem is that you are not learning how to take care of the health of your skin. They are widely over used. Both in frequency of use, and long term use. Combined with Professional Products, I think you will get a better overall outcome.
If you can find improvements in what you are using at home that is a good place to start.
The second plan of attack is to consider treatments that are offered by an Esthetician or Doc. Both are going to use varying %'s and forms of AHA's and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA's).
What you are going to recieve from a skin care practicioner is not as agressive as what you are going to get from a doc. They will be most effective with a series of treatments, usually 3 or 6. You would schedule each of them 1-3 weeks apart, and they would continually get more aggressive with each treatment. You may experience a small amount of down time ( time in which you may not look like you could take the Miss America crown). You may peel, like a sunburn. Or flake, like dry skin. If the person you are seeing knows what they are doing, you WILL see results.
Treatments in a Doc's office are probably going to require less frequency in treatments as they are incredibly more aggressive. Their price point is also incredibly more aggressive as well :) The down time associated with them can be anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. Some are so deep, that even the heat from the oven, or opening your front door into a sunny day, will make you want to cry.
In the end my opinion is, the only wrong way you can go is with OTC products. Whether you want to rely totally on an Esthetician, Dr. or combine their treatments is entirely up to you. Whatever you are considering look at what your trying to achieve for your skin in the end, and the price point you are looking at. Do your research on your aggressive treatment opitons so you know what you are really getting yourself into.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
2011 RACE FOR THE CURE!
In support of the Race for the Cure everyone who joins our team will recieve a FREE Renewing Facial! Why should you join?...
1) We are supporting Breast Cancer research.
2) We meet on race day at the Sandy Trax station and start our adventure together:)
3) We all love boobs.
4) All we do is talk and walk (even with strollers).
5) We are supporting Breast Cancer research.
6) We meet afterwards at the South Towne Mimi's Cafe and eat, and talk, and eat, and talk, and ....... you get the point.
7) We are showing our support for everyone who has endured through Breast Cancer.
8) We are supporting Breast Cancer Research.
9) Our team name is.......... BIG MOES HUGE CONES!!!!!! (Customized shirts are in the works for next year)
*Runners are welcome, but may be required to eat a donut prior to the race so the rest of us slackers can feel better about themselves.
There is no excuse! You can even support our team and "sleep in for the cure". If you don't walk you had better pony up some money to help us reach our team goal.
Go to www.komenslc.org, Click on register today, Then join a team. You can search our team by team name BIG MOES HUGE CONES, or by team company MELISSA HENDERSON AESTHETICS. From there fill out the registration forms and I will be notified that you are on our team:)
If you want to see our team page you can access the link through my Facebook page. Search Facebook for Melissa Henderson Aesthetics. Don't forget to "like" me.
Any questions or to schedule your FREE Renewing facial please call 801.913.6524
1) We are supporting Breast Cancer research.
2) We meet on race day at the Sandy Trax station and start our adventure together:)
3) We all love boobs.
4) All we do is talk and walk (even with strollers).
5) We are supporting Breast Cancer research.
6) We meet afterwards at the South Towne Mimi's Cafe and eat, and talk, and eat, and talk, and ....... you get the point.
7) We are showing our support for everyone who has endured through Breast Cancer.
8) We are supporting Breast Cancer Research.
9) Our team name is.......... BIG MOES HUGE CONES!!!!!! (Customized shirts are in the works for next year)
*Runners are welcome, but may be required to eat a donut prior to the race so the rest of us slackers can feel better about themselves.
There is no excuse! You can even support our team and "sleep in for the cure". If you don't walk you had better pony up some money to help us reach our team goal.
Go to www.komenslc.org, Click on register today, Then join a team. You can search our team by team name BIG MOES HUGE CONES, or by team company MELISSA HENDERSON AESTHETICS. From there fill out the registration forms and I will be notified that you are on our team:)
If you want to see our team page you can access the link through my Facebook page. Search Facebook for Melissa Henderson Aesthetics. Don't forget to "like" me.
Any questions or to schedule your FREE Renewing facial please call 801.913.6524
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Product spotlight: Photo Age Environmental Protection Gel SPF 15 (aka moisturizer with sunscreen)
One of the most common statements I hear is "Oh, I NEED a wrinkle cream". Well here it is. The first step to younger looking, healthier skin is SUNSCREEN! This is by far my best selling product and one of my personal favorites. A whole lot of people are afraid that using sunscreen daily will make them feel oily and like all of the dirt sticks to your face when the wind blows. This, my friends, is not your average sunscreen. Light weight, great SPF protection and it smells super yummy.
Here is what the geniuses at Glymed have to say about it:
"Photo-Age Protection Gel SPF 15 anti aging sun protection is a blend of a perfectly balanced, water-based SPF 15 formula integrating the power of bioscience and physical sun blockers. Photo-Age Protection Gel incorporates micronized liposomes that immediately deliver antioxidant extracts of Matricaria flower and Cascara bark in a formula so decadent you can?t believe it is so good for your skin. Our biggest selling anti aging sun protection gel!
Available in: 4.0 oz.
Active Ingredients: Benzophenone-3 2.0%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Titanium Dioxide 1.0% "
I could go on, and on, and on, but this is a spotlight. Not an 8 hour seminar on sunscreen. (It's sooo hard to stop myself!) If you would like more info, or would like to come in for a treatment(which I can finish off with this amazing product), or to pick some up, give me a jingle.
801.913.6524
Here is what the geniuses at Glymed have to say about it:
"Photo-Age Protection Gel SPF 15 anti aging sun protection is a blend of a perfectly balanced, water-based SPF 15 formula integrating the power of bioscience and physical sun blockers. Photo-Age Protection Gel incorporates micronized liposomes that immediately deliver antioxidant extracts of Matricaria flower and Cascara bark in a formula so decadent you can?t believe it is so good for your skin. Our biggest selling anti aging sun protection gel!
Available in: 4.0 oz.
Active Ingredients: Benzophenone-3 2.0%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Titanium Dioxide 1.0% "
I could go on, and on, and on, but this is a spotlight. Not an 8 hour seminar on sunscreen. (It's sooo hard to stop myself!) If you would like more info, or would like to come in for a treatment(which I can finish off with this amazing product), or to pick some up, give me a jingle.
801.913.6524
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