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Posts Tagged ‘Exfoliation’

No woman wants a mustache. Or those weird chin hairs that magically appear one day with no warning. We all know about waxing, tweezing, bleaching and depilatories.

And now in addition to electrolysis we have lasers that are very effective for removing unwanted hair not only on the face but other areas of the body as well.

Now, what would you think if I told you that dermatologists and estheticians have been recommending shaving as a real alternative to the methods of hair removal for the face? I’m an esthetician and I hadn’t heard about it! But I haven’t been working in a salon or medical spa since 2003. Read the rest of this entry »

Microdermabrasion is an anti-aging and restorative skin care procedure being used by many women. There are good candidates for this treatment and some who should stay way clear of it. In general, this is a great tool for treating aging skin, dark and unwanted pigmentation, acne scarring, blackheads, fine lines or wrinkles, and thickened or dull skin. It is also useful in reducing the appearance of enlarged pores.

Women who have any of the following issues should not consider Microdermabrasion. Rosacea, active acne, dermatitis, any type of lesion, eczema or psoriasis, cold sores, hepatitis, active diabetes, broken or fragile capillaries, and anyone taking prescription blood thinners. Anyone who has taken the drug Accutane should wait 6-12 months before having treatment. Your skin is in a highly sensitive state after the use of Accutane. If you are pregnant or nursing Microdermabrasion should be avoided. And if you are 14 years of age or younger. These last two issues are hormone related, you could end up with permanent discoloration.

OK, so now we have that out of the way. Are you a candidate? Read the rest of this entry »

You know! You go to a spa, excited to have a relaxing and rejuvenating facial treatment. You look over the menu of offerings, some look good, some look suspect, some a tad too exotic to know what they really are. You select the service you think will most meet your needs. Or you meet with the esthetician, discuss your needs, she recommends a service and, well she’s the professional, right? So you agree and off into spa bliss you go. Or do you? Something go wrong? Something go OUCH? Read the rest of this entry »

The first thing other people notice about us is our face. And I have spent a good deal of time here addressing how to take good care of your face and keep those wrinkles from creeping up on you. And to minimize, reduce the appearance of the wrinkles you may already have.

Want to know the second thing that gets noticed? Your hands. Our hands get more attention than you think. We use our hands in so many ways that we are not even conscious of. We use our hands to gesture in anger and excitement, to add emphasis to nearly everything we say. Our hands convey feelings of love and comfort when we caress or touch a loved one. Read the rest of this entry »

We all spend a lot of time thinking about what we are doing to keep our faces looking youthful and fresh, but what about the rest of ourselves? I want you all to know that you can reduce the signs of aging on your body, too. Don’t you want youthful skin all over your body? The skin on our bodies can get dry, wrinkled and dull just like the skin on your face does if you neglect it.

Caring for the skin of you body is easy. Use an exfoliant specifically designed for the body. These products come in the form of scrubs or bar soaps. Also available are loofahs and small plastic nets in the form of a puff that you massage your body with. Read the rest of this entry »