LAYER YOUR EYE CARE PRODUCTS FOR ANTI-AGING RESULTS

The eyes are not only the windows to your soul but the windows that reveal your age! The delicate skin around the eyes ages quicker than the rest of the skin on our face. With time our eyes start to look more tired, and you will start to notice a little sagging, and some lines. Puffiness and dark circles make the already thinning skin around the eyes, look even more tired. The processes starts off gradually, until one day you wake up and look in the mirror to your horror and surprise, you've AGED!

Thanks to the advances in technology and with products like Eminence Organic skincare, there are things you can use to turn back the years, and give your eyes that rejuvenated look it once had. 

Using one eye cream all the time is not going to solve all the issues that your eye area is having, although its better than not using anything at all. Layering different serums around the eyes is the best way to deal with multiple issues around the eyes. Different ingredients work in different ways to achieve results. So don't limit your self to one product. Layering also helps customize to specific problems around the eyes. Serums, having smaller molecules can penetrate deeper into the skin for better correctional work. Your eye creams will work those upper layers of skin and help keep the area moisturized. The combination of Eye Serums and Creams can offer better and more dramatic results.

These eye creams do work as I've witnessed the results myself. 

Hibiscus Ultra Lift Eye Cream instantly lifts and firms. It also helps to quickly reduce puffiness. It has some long term effects but its main job is more superficial, as its working right below the skin in order to get those instant firming results and reducing puffiness. It also will help with dark circles.

Neroli Eye Serum is your retinol alternative. Collagen boosting ingredients to prevent and reduce lines. It also firms and its rich ingredients gives some additional moisture to the eye area. 

Lavender Night Eye Cream is a rich night cream with stem cells that works on the deeper layers of skin, for those with deep lines, and crows feet. Because its working deeper into the skin, it is not instantly firming. This eye cream is best to keep for night using a different eye cream/serum for day that deals with other issues like dark circles, or for getting that instant firming effect most of us want during the day.

Marine Flower Peptide Eye Cream is a new product with advance technology and its key ingredients- Red algae, Botanical Peptides, Botanical Hyaluronic acid really reduce lines, plumps and firms the eye area. It really moisturizes, reduces puffiness, and dark circles. I found that it has dramatically improved my upper eye area quickly due to its plumping effects and my eyes do not look as tired. It is a great all in one eye cream.

If you can only get one eye product, the Eminence's Marine Flower Peptide Eye Cream should be your choice. But again, layering does create better, more dramatic results. Choose one serum to go underneath it, or several if its in your budget. The products last a long time, so in the long run you save money, get results, and avoid more costly procedures that don't have long term results that are good for your skin.

EXFOLIATE THE YEARS AWAY!

Whats the secret to smooth and glowing skin.... exfoliation! Dead skin cells accumulate on the surface of our skin leaving it dull and making it harder for products to penetrate into the skin. Dead skin cells can build up and get trapped in the pores causing congestion and flakiness. When our skin is dull and dry, lines become more pronounced, making you look older, and your skin will look unhealthy. So pull out that exfoliant a few times a week and watch how instantly your skin becomes smooth and more youthful!

Be aware that not all exfoliators are good for your skin. Some can cause irritation, dryness and dilate capillaries, leaving you red. It all comes down to formulation. Its not necessary to use harsh exfoliators to achieve results on your skin. In fact most methods of exfoliation that can be harsh, damaging the skin in order to get a result, tend to cause more problems long term than they are worth for the short term smoothing effects. Its best to stick to milder exfoliation methods, with organic ingredients that put nutrients on your skin.

Not only will exfoliating with the right products instantly leave your skin smoother and brighten up your complexion; in the long run they will help to erase some years away, making you look more youthful. Who doesn't want that!

Yes its really that simple! Try it out and see for yourself!

Here are some of my favorite exfoliators that make a difference......

Stone Crop Fizzofoliant is a powder-to-foam exfoliant that employs microgreens, stone crop and rice flour with adzuki powder to infuse skin with a youthful looking glow

Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant contains Rice powder absorbs oil while lactic and salicylic acids remove dead skin cells. The strawberries and rhubarb infuse the skin with antioxidants leaving your complexion radiant!

Chamomile Exfoliating Peel -reveal a calm, balanced and more luminous complexion with this peel solution that is mild enough to use on sensitive skin two to three times a week. There is also a Firming Peel, Brightening Peel and Clearing Peel from the line. All achieve smoother skin gently.

Wash away impurities, remove surface debris and experience smooth skin like never before with this multi-action, exfoliating cleanser infused with exotic monoi. 

A good exfoliation to the skin several times a week, combined with getting monthly facials for a deeper exfoliation, will help you achieve smooth, glowing and healthy skin!

TRENDING NOW”: EMINENCE ORGANICS NEROLI AGE CORRECTIVE HYDRATING MIST

“TRENDING NOW” FROM EMINENCE ORGANICS- THE NEROLI AGE CORRECTIVE HYDRATING MIST IS A MUST HAVE!

From stylish stripes to sleek slides, classic comfort is in - and the best accessory for an on-trend outfit is healthy, beautiful skin. Along with playful prints and classic cat-eyes, People StyleWatch says Eminence Organics Neroli Age Corrective Hydrating Mist is “trending now”, calling it the perfect pairing for a “cute ‘n casual” weekend look.

NEROLI AGE CORRECTIVE HYDRATING MIST: KEY INGREDIENTS

Toss Eminence Organics’ best selling Neroli Age Corrective Hydrating Mist in your tote along with your favorite sunscreen to reveal fresh, revitalized looking skin all summer long. This hydrating and refreshing face toner is the perfect pick-me-up thanks to these natural and organic ingredients:
 
Neroli Oil
Fragrant neroli oil adds a boost of hydration to the skin, leaving it beautifully refreshed and energized.
 
Natural Retinol Alternative Complex
Eminence Organics’ Natural Retinol Alternative Complex employs chicory root and tara tree to lift and tighten the skin’s appearance.
 
PhytoCellTec™ Swiss Green Apple Stem Cells
This rejuvenating plant stem cell concentrate, which features one of our favorite green ingredients, helps maintain the look of elasticity and improve the visible signs of aging for a firm, youthful looking complexion.
 

BEAUTY SLEEP

While you sleep your skin is repairing and healing it self. This is why its important to get plenty of rest. You can help maximize the benefits to your skin while sleeping, and wake up to beautiful skin with these sleeping beauty tips!

Always wash your face before going to bed! This is very important as our skin gets dirty during the day. Oils and dirt can get clogged in our pores. Cleansing preps the skin so that serums and moisturizers can penetrate into the skin better, to do it's job more effectively.

3 in 1 Rice Milk Cleanser removes makeup, cleans your skin and tones with out needing to rinse. Perfect bed side companion.

When your too lazy to wash your face the Rice Milk Cleanser is the perfect bed side product. No need to rinse, just apply with a cotton pad and wipe face to remove makeup. It also cleans and tones your skin, leaving your skin feeling fresh.

SERUMS, OILS AND CONCENTRATES - I can't say enough about them! Serums have smaller sized molecules that can penetrate deeper in to the skin, targeting wrinkles and other skin issues. They can also help to add extra hydration and antioxidants to your skin.

Lavender Night Concentrate- Hydrate and replenish your skin’s appearance with this overnight treatment. Rich argan oil, jojoba oil and shea butter improve the look of your skin’s density and aid in reducing the appearance of wrinkles. 

Night is a good time to use a cream with rich ingredients. Slather it on and wake up to a radiant complexion and soft, supple skin!

Nourish and replenish your skin’s appearance overnight with this deeply hydrating cream. The wonderful scent of monoi and Anti-Aging Stem Cell Complex leaves the skin appearing finer, smoother and more youthful.

Lotus Detoxifying Over Night Treatment is Infused with hydrating lotus, potent microgreens and moisturizing melt-in jojoba oil beads, this lightweight gel cream prevents water loss, supercharges the skin and defends against drying environmental stressors overnight. Suitable for all skin types, this luxurious treatment seals in moisture to reveal a perfectly dewy complexion by morning.

No one should be with out an eye cream! The delicate skin around the eyes needs to be nourished, to keep skin smooth and combat dark circles and bags.

Lavender Night Eye Cream is a rich, nourishing eye cream that will help diminish the visible signs of aging overnight. Lavender and evening primrose provide aromatherapy benefits while the unique Anti-Aging Stem Cell Complex fight the appearance of crow’s feet and leaves skin looking radiant.

Invest in a humidifier and air purifier with therapeutic essential oils like Lavender, will help you get a good nights rest!

Young Living's Home Diffuser with its rose-inspired design, combines a humidifier, air purifier, atomizer, and aromatherapy diffuser into one simple-to-use product that safely releases essential oils into the air to eliminate odors and create a relaxing atmosphere.

You don't have to be a princess to own a Silk Pillow Case and Charcoal infused eye pads!

A Charcoal infused silk pillow case and eye pads help keep wrinkles away by reducing friction, and prevent tugging or stretching the skin. Silk Pillow case is also excellent for keeping hair smooth and frizz free. Silk eye pads block out light for a better nights sleep!

These Essentials will not only keep you looking pretty during the night and awaken to beautiful skin with less wrinkles; it will also help you get a good nights sleep!

SEDUCE YOUR SENSES WITH EMINENCE'S APRICOT BODY OIL!

Surprising Ways To Use Apricot Body Oil:

If your mind and body are struggling with the winter blues and chilly weather, turn Eminence's Apricot Body oil to invigorate your senses and soothe your skin. A Vogue, ELLE and Marie Claire favorite, this award-winning body oil blends fragrant apricot, moisturizing grape seed and hydrating jojoba oils for skin that is irresistibly smooth and supple from head to toe. Boxed in gorgeous, limited edition Valentine’s Day packaging.

Warm this luxurious oil in your hands for a deeply hydrating, sensory massage - and if your blissful state leaves you craving more, try these unexpected ways to incorporate Apricot Body Oil into your body care routine.

GIVE YOUR BODY LOTION A BOOST

Mix 1-3 drops of Apricot Body Oil with your favorite body lotion for an ultra-rich treat.Mix 1-3 drops of Apricot Body Oil with your favorite body lotion for an ultra-rich treat.
 

RELAX IN AN AROMATIC BATH

For an all-over skin conditioning treatment, add 1-2 capfuls of Apricot Body Oil to your bath. Muscles tired and aching after a rigorous workout? Add 2 cups of Epsom salts to your apricot-infused bath for ultimate relaxation. Once emerging from your heavenly soak (if you can!), smooth a few drops of Apricot Body Oil onto slightly damp skin for deeper penetration of this luscious oil’s feel-good ingredients.

SLOUGH OFF DRY WINTER SKIN

Say goodbye to dry and flaky winter skin by mixing a few drops of Apricot Body Oil with two shakes of Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant.Rub your hands together to create a creamy paste and apply it to dry areas as a gentle all-over body scrub. The rice powder and lactic acid in the Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant slough off dead skin cells and buff skin texture to leave it looking perfectly polished, while the Apricot Body Oil adds a dose of deep hydration for gorgeous, velvety skin.

REMEDY DRY ELBOWS & KNEES

CONDITION DRY HAIR ENDS
 If you suffer from thirsty, damaged hair ends, our Apricot Body Oil can step in as your emergency intensive hair conditioner. Just dab a few drops of the oil on hair ends to rehydrate and repair.

TREAT DRY,RAGGED CUTICLES

Apricot Oil does all this and more!

The Natural Alternative For Your Eyes!

With age, skin sags around and over the eyelids and excess fat develops below them. This puffy, droopy look causes an over-all appearance of being older and less alert. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can cost almost $3000 as well as cause temporary bruising and swelling around the sensitive eye area (American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Our natural alternative is the Hibiscus Ultra Lift Eye Cream which depuffs the eye area and tightens its appearance for an instant lift. The cooling stainless steel rollerball applicator massages active ingredients into the skin and transforms tired-looking eyes - no surgery needed.

For the Ultimate Eye Lift With Long Term Results:

First apply Hibiscus Ultra Lift eye Cream all around the eye area including lids, massaging in with roller until penetrated.

Next apply Neroli eye serum all around the eyes including eyelids, for collagen building and firming results;

Apply Eye cream for extra hydration and to correct any problems in the eye area:

Bearbery Eye Cream for fine lines, Wild Plum Eye Cream for dark circle, Lavender eye cream for crows feet.

Finish with Target Firm Skin all around eyes and you will have the Ultimate firming effect for the eyes!

INSTANTLY ALLEVIATE DRY SKIN BY MASKING!

Winter weather can leave your skin feeling dry, flaky and irritated. Here are 3 of my favorite mask options, from EMINENCE ORGANICS, that can instantly bring back moisture while firming the skin!

BAMBOO FIRMING MASQUE:
A rich, creamy mask that you can sleep over night in! Very moisturizing and firming, with a Natural Retinol Alternative to build collagen, Shea Butter, Argan oil, and Bamboo extract for a luxurious feeling mask! Great for dry and aged skins who need a collagen boost!

C&E CITRUS AND KALE MASQUE:
Potent cream-gel masque rich in vitamins C & E to help reduce fine lines, and sun damage. This masques lightens, brightens, firms while hydrating for all skin types!

FIRM SKIN ACAI MASQUE:
A combination of berries, powered by phyto-nutrients and antioxidants, botanical hyaluronic acid hydrates, firms, and plumps the skin for an ageless appearance! Great for aging skins that need to plump and firm sagging skin!

An Aromatherapy Facial -Improve Your Skin and Change Your Mood Instantly With These 4 Aromas

Lift your Spirits with the sweet smell of Roses!

There is nothing like an AROMATHERAPY FACIAL to lift your mood and get glowing skin! The Aromatheraphy benefits to your skin, mind and body are instant!  

Below are a few AROMAS known to instantly change your mood and are good for your skin:

When you need to lift your spirits: ROSES
Rose oil is often used by aromatherapists to relieve depression and soothe the nerves. Need a positive boost? Inhale the rich smell of this flower to lift up your mood and renew a brighter outlook on life (Livestrong). Rose oil is also very moisturizing, and anti-aging for your skin.

When you need to be comforted and soothed: VANILLA
The homey smells of vanilla evoke the memories of sweet cakes and nostalgia. Because vanilla can be associated with food, the scent has a comforting and reassuring effect. Scientific studies prove that the smell soothes the brain and relieves anxiety and depression. Vanilla has anti-inflammatory properties. It is very soothing and calming for the skin.

When you need energy: GRAPEFRUIT
There’s a reason why we eat grapefruit in the morning. The tangy smell and taste prod your groggy brain to life with a citrus-based wakeup call (Aromaweb)! When your mood needs a little pick-me-up, grapefruit provides the energy you need. Grapefruit is high in antioxidants and great for lightening and brightening a dull complexion.

When you need to be refreshed: STONE CROP
One of Eminence's signature ingredients, stone crop smells fresh and clean. Not a widely-used plant in aromatherapy or skin care, stone crop’s scent is particularly unique. Fans enjoy stone crop products for its crisp smell, and hydrating properties. It is popular with both men and women. Stone Crop naturally lightens the complexion, hydrates, and is very healing for the skin.

PUFFY AND TIRED LOOKING EYES

If you look in the mirror in the morning and you’re the picture of exhaustion, the guilty culprit is usually your puffy and tired-looking eyes. Late nights and other contributors quickly take up residence under the eyes in the form of bags, sagging skin and wrinkles. Well, it’s time to find out how you can revive your peepers. Here are four of the worst causes for under eye wrinkles and tired eyes - and instant solutions for fixing them:

TOO MUCH SALT OR ALCOHOL
You may love your salt-rimmed margarita cocktails but they’re wrecking the condition of your skin. Twin villains salt and alcohol cause the body to retain water that leads to puffiness everywhere including under the eyes. Too much sodium in the diet is really bad for the eyes and skin in general. It not only causes puffy, tired eyes but can trigger breakouts.

LACK OF SLEEP
According to the Mayo Clinic insufficient sleep is one of the worst causes of under-eye bags. Not getting enough sleep dilates the blood vessels under your eyes, leading to swelling and dark circles. Tip: Switch off electronic devices in the bedroom and keep your bed a restful place for sleep. Where soft eye pads to block out light and prevent tugging or pressure against delicate skin. Lavender essential oil and diffusers are great way to promote relaxation.

AGING
Although inadequate sleep is usually avoidable, growing old is not. As we age, the tissues around the eyes start to weaken. The delicate skin in the eye area grows less elastic and begins to sag, and thin leading to more prominent eye bags and droopy, crepey skin. Its in important to always wear an eye serum and eye cream around the eye area for prevention and correction. Eye serums and creams can help stimulate collagen and promote firmer skin.

TOO MUCH SUGAR
Not only do you have to go easy on the saltshaker, it’s best to put away the sugar bowl, too. Sugar causes inflammation all over the body, including your complexion. Because the skin under the eyes tends to be thin, any inflammation or swelling is especially noticeable in this area. Sugar also is a big cause of wrinkles and sagging skin.

Now that you can confront the four big causes, we have an additional solution that tackles tired-looking eyes instantly: Eminence's new Hibiscus Ultra Lift Eye Cream. Featuring a cooling stainless steel rollerball applicator that massages around the eye, this innovative eye cream tightens the skin under the eyes naturally and within only two minutes. Enriched with an ice wine active and hibiscus, this eye cream visibly smooths wrinkles and de-puffs tired eyes.

For longer term results and prevention team the Hibiscus Ultra Eye Cream with Neroli Eye Serum- a retinol alternative and collagen builder also firms.

For mature skins and skins already showing some signs of aging, take things a step further. For maximum results add an additional layer of anti-aging benefits with Age Corrective Lavender eye cream containing stem cells or Wild plum eye cream for those with dark circles or that need extra moisture in the eye area.  Bearberry cream is a clinically proven wrinkle reducer. There are a lot of options so you can pick the right eye cream for your specific needs.

Summer Beauty Essentials

VANILLA LATTE TINTED SPF 25 MOISTURIZER

Soften and protect skin with an antioxidant-rich, non-clogging, natural tinted moisturizer with zinc sun protection.

3 Beauty Essentials for Summer that everyone can use!

RICE MILK 3 IN 1 CLEANSING WATER

Cleanse, tone and remove make-up in one step with this all-natural and organic Rice Milk 3 in 1 Cleansing Water.

-What makes this product great is that you apply it on a cotton pad then wipe your face. Great to carry around especially during hot weather to refresh and clean your skin, after a work out, or just to have bedside if your too lazy to get out of bed to wash your face!

CITRUS AND KALE POTENT C & E SERUM

Fast-absorbing, advanced serum for all skin types. This potent dose of non-irritating Vitamin C is stabilized by botanically-derived ferulic acid to deliver optimal antioxidant benefits and improve the appearance of skin.

Collagen formation is boosted and skin appears firmed and plumped!

This is an all in one serum that evens skin tone, anti-aging collagen building, firming, free radical fighter.

Your New Years Resolution- Firm Up Your Skin

Pain, no gain does not apply here! Leave it to your Facialist to do the work out on your face while you just lay there in a blissful state, being slathered with potions and lotions.  After an hour or so of glory, you arise from the bed with firmer, smoother, younger looking skin!

No you are not dreaming, this is really what happens when you get a Facial, well at least it should happen, so long as you chose the right Facialist! But just like Cinderella, that blissful hour of beauty and youthfulness will fade away right before your eyes, unless you find a away to maintain it.

There are many ways to firm up your skin and keep it looking young and youthful. Keeping up with your skin can get pricey! As your New Years resolution lets focus on caring for your skin in a practical way and find natural solutions to maintain your skin and keep it looking firm and youthful at any age!

FACIALS are important! The added exfoliation and stimulation you get from a facial should instantly leave your skin looking firmer and smoother. But the results are short lived unless you maintain your skin at home with the right products and regime to follow.

Great add- ons to a Facial that do firm your skin without the big price tag, but there is one catch, they are temporary. The long term results comes from using these devices at home regularly. 

• LED Red Light will calm the skin, and stimulate collagen production, regenerating the skin. Great, non-invasive way to deal with fine lines, uneven skin tone, and build collagen.
• Nuface Microcurrent works on the muscles and instantly firms up the skin.

About Peels; not all peels are the same. Peels do not have to be an unpleasant experience. Milder peels that have no downtime can still be effective on the skin and actually better for the skin in the long run. If you want dramatic results, quickly then a stronger peel may be necessary. Fortunately, with newer technology, peels have become a much more relaxing experience, safer and less downtime than traditional peels. Its also cheaper cost than laser procedures or plastic surgery with longer results than injectables.

Products! I know getting products can get pricey but is it not worth it. We are talking about your skin, an organ that has many functions both internally and externally. Our skin is alive and breathes. Caring for your skin is no different than caring for your body or caring for your teeth. It is important as our skin is a reflection of our over all health. The great part about caring for our skin is it all feels good! So don't skimp on products. You don't need a lot of products, you just need the right products for long term results. 

A few important products that really help firm and have long term results, Serums.

• Eminence Acai Firm Skin Serum is full of potent antioxidants and natural firming ingredients. It can be used on your face and eye area. This is not a superficial serum. I have personally seen the results!
• C & E Kale and Citrus Serum not only stimulates collagen, but lightens, brightens and firms your skin. A potent concoction like nothing else I've seen on the market. This really is an organic, age-defying cocktail for your skin!
• Facial Recovery Oil Is a soothing, hydrating, anti-wrinkle oil. Its scientifically proven to reduce wrinkles. Its healing properties are good for acne, scars, wrinkles and sensitive skins. Its a miraculous, Biodynamic oil that no one should be with out!
• Epigran Serum uses Wheat germ (Epigran) which contains Vit A & E to reduces wrinkles. This serum oxygenates and regenerates the skin leaving a nice glow.
• Neroli Eye Serum is not like any other serum you've put around your eyes. It can even go on your delicate eye lids. Its collagen building and firming!

Even better is that all of these products can be combined and used together. They are concentrated so only a few drops are needed and penetrate the skin deeply. Your skin will soak it up and will feel hydrated, and look firmer instantly, yet the results are long term.

Lastly, drink lots of water, pure water. Limit alcohol and coffee. Eat your nuts and berries. Learn to love leafy greens and avocados. Make friends with your Facialist, and visit often. Use Organic skin care products, especially serums religiously and have a Happy, Healthly, and Youthful New Year!

Learn to love your leafy greens and avocados and Have a Happy, Healthy, Youthful looking New Year!

WINTER WEATHER SKINCARE

During the winter months the cold weather leaves our skin drier and more sensitive. Thiscan lead to fine lines being more prominent and over all skin looking dull and flaky. This means you need to change your skincare regimen and products. By now you should be out of your skincare products from end of Summer and Fall . If not then it most likely means you have not been keeping up with your daily and weekly skin routines! Products on average last 3-4 months and should get you through a season.

Here are some winter skincare tips:

Use a more gentle cleanser than what you used in Summer as your skin will be drier now.

Exfoliate 1-2 times a week. In warmer weather the skin is more soft and supple with pores more open. The skin needs more exfoliation to remove dead skin, dirt, makeup, and oil that can get trapped in pores and cause congestion. In winter the skin becomes drier and the pores tighter. The skin becomes more sensitive leaving skin prone to redness and flakiness. Therefore in winter you do still need to exfoliate to remove that dead flaky skin so that the skin remains smooth. Just don't over exfoliate or you will strip your skin and irritate it further. Try using an enzyme based exfoliating mask instead of a granular scrub, as some grains can be too harsh, irritating your skin in winter months.

Serums penetrate deeper into the skin and can help to add extra hydration as well as anti-aging benefits to dry winter skin. Serums are a great way to get extra moisture into your skin without having to purchase a richer moisturizer. this is especially good for oily combination skins that can't take a richer cream.

Moisturizers in winter should be richer especially for drier skins.

• Oily or combination skins can normally get by on using the same moisturizer used in warmer months so long as you have serum such as something with hyaluronic acid to give you that extra moisture and won't break you out. If your not going to use a serum under your moisturizer then you will need to use a richer cream in winter.
• Dry or sensitive skins should always incorporate a serum into their daily skincare routine. They can also still use a richer cream as their skin will be less likely to breakout from rich ingredients. 

A Hydrating Mask will help to alleviate dry , flaky skin and plump the skin to lessen fine lines. Masks that hydrate normally contain ingredients that are calming since most dry skins are prone to skin sensitivities.

• For Oily and combination skins stick to gel based masked that just add water into your skin.
• Drier and sensitive skins use a cream based mask that will contain oils to soothe and hydrate. 

Don't forget about your eye cream! Always day and night. follow same tips as you would for a face cream. Using a serum for extra hydration and anti-aging benefits, then follow with an eye cream. A richer cream in winter and some thing lighter in summer.

Some of my favorite hydrating products:

CLEANSERS:

Dr Grandel Purisoft Cleanser is for all skin types. Its a gel based cleanser that is very gentle and doesn't strip the skin but yet leaves a clean feel to the skin.

Eminence Lemon Cleanser is a light, cream based cleanser for all skins except very oily or acneic skins. Its light formulation and fresh lemon oil scent leaves skin feeling clean.

EXFOLIATORS:

Astara Green Papaya mask is an enzyme based exfoliating mask that has clay to also refine pores, helps with breakouts and calms the skin. Great for all skins except really dry skins.

Rapid Infusion Red Currant Mask has enzymes and fruit acids for a light exfoliation while infusing antioxidants and leaving your skin hydrated in as little as 3 minutes!

Strawberry Rhubarb Dermaexfoliant uses a powder blend of lactic and salicylic acid to exfoliate with out being harsh. Excellent for all skins and especially good for skins that can't handle a granular scrub.

MASKS:

Astara Golden Flame Hydrating Mask is a gel based mask that is great for oily or combination skins. It leaves the skin hydrated and glowing!

Eminence Bamboo Firming Mask is a cream based mask that hydrates, firms and stimulates collagen. Great for dry and mature skins!

THE ULTIMATE PRODUCT AND WINTER MUST HAVE:

Eminence Facial Recovery Oil is very healing, hydrating and proven to reduce fine lines. It also contains tea tree oil so its great for all skins even oily and some acne skins to help reduce marks. This serum penetrates well leaving the skin soft and supple without feeling greasy.

Your At Home Skincare Routine Guide

Once you have gotten a Facial ( scroll down to "Why You Should Get A Facial" ), it is important to maintain your skin at home, not only to keep it looking good, but also to help in correcting any skin conditions or concerns that prompted you to get a facial in the first place. Its best to have your Facialist go over a routine with you after your facial, in order to have a more individualized skincare routine.

Here is a simple routine with guidelines to put you on the right path to care for your skin.  (If this is too much for you, then scroll down to my simplified version)

• Cleanser to wash your face day and night
• Exfoliating Granular Scrub or Enzyme Mask to remove dead skin cells, refine your pores and smooth your skin. Depending on your skin type and type of exfoliant, it is normal to exfoliate 1-3 times a week after you cleanse your face.
• Toners are used for a variety of reasons from reducing oil, refining and cleaning your pores, to hydrating the skin and infusing the skin with herbs and antioxidants.  They also help to restore your skins' PH balance and penetrate serums and moisturizers into the skin better. Use it everyday after you wash your face and right before applying your serum and / or moisturizer.
• Serums! I'm a big fan of serums! They penetrate deeper into the skin and really help in correcting and preventing skin conditions. There are many types of Serums from oil, to water, and gel based. Most are full of anti-oxidants that help fight free radical damage and nourish our skin. Think of them as a vitamin and mineral rich cocktail for your skin to drink up. Especially good for helping to prevent and reduce fine lines, wrinkles and reverse sun damage. Some serums help with blemishes, skin irritations,  and redness.  There is a serum out there for everyone!
• Moisturizers - they work on the upper layers of skin, making our skin soft and supple. They help to hydrate and can have ingredients that are anti-aging, or that help in aiding in reducing or preventing certain skin conditions. Always use your moisturizer on top of your serum, day and night. Choose a moisturizer with SPF (sun protection) for day only, as its focus is on protecting your skin from the sun, while still hydrating your skin, and use a moisturizer with out SPF for night, that can focus on other skin conditions and anti-aging benefits.
• Eye Cream is important to use day and night. The eye area is one of the first places to show signs of aging. The skin around the eyes is more delicate than the rest of our face and needs special care to not wrinkle as quickly. Eye cream can help make your eyes look less tired, reduce dark circles, puffiness and bags. It can make your skin look firmer, and prevent crows feet and fine lines. 

Simplified Skin Care - for those always on the go, or those who just don't have any skin concerns yet:

Depending on how skin conscientious you are, is going to determine how much time you spend on your skin. If the routine above seems like too much for you to incorporate into your already busy life, let me simplify things even further for those on the go types and those who really don't have any real skin concerns yet.

• Cleanser and Exfoliating scrub ( you could get a2 in 1 cleanser with built- in exfoliating grains that cleans and does a gentle exfoliation at the same time. This will save you a step).
• Serum - some serums can be used alone, without the need for a moisturizer on top, unless your skin is very dry. Pick one that can double as a face and eye serum. Use alone at night.
• Moisturizer with SPF (sun protection factor 30 is best ) for day.
• Eye cream day and night

Why You Need A Facial!

A facial is a deeper cleaning of your skin than what you will do at home, using professional products that are normally stronger and can achieve better, faster results. Facials can also require the use of special equipment that you would not have at home, and a magnifying mirror capable of seeing all your skins' flaws. A facial will help to correct any skin issues you may have and put you on the right path, caring for your skins' type, slowing down the aging process. When you get a facial your Esthetician will be able to get a better look at your skin and help guide you with what your skins' needs are, making suggestions as to what products you need to use at that time.

A basic Facial consists of the following:

• Cleansing the face to remove any dirt, makeup, and bacteria, preparing it for all other facial steps.
• An Exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and bring clarity to the skin; minimizing fine lines, and flakiness, making your skin smooth and clear.
• Steam treatment to detoxify, hydrate, and soften the skin, preparing it for extractions,
• Extractions to remove blackheads and white heads,
• A Mask to help aid in correcting skin issues and concerns, dramatically increasing the elasticity and health of your skin.
• A Face Massage to help stimulate blood flow, relax muscle tension, detoxify, tone, firm the skin, and help the penetration of oils and serums into the skin for enhanced results.
•  Facial always ends with a Moisturizer for your skin type that will hydrate the upper layers of skins, and can help in correcting some skin conditions, and create a dewy, glowing complexion.  .

* All basic facial steps are important and necessary to achieve maximum results for your skin, while incorporating other procedures, or techniques will further enhance results.

After a Facial your skin should feel smooth, and clean with a brightened complexion that glows. The skin should look firmer; pores and fine lines should look more refined. But after effects of a facial are only temporary as you do need to maintain your skin at home to keep those results. Facials will normally be needed 1x month. You will notice in a months time that your skin may start to look and feel a little dull, with build up of dead skin cells, and blackheads may re-appear. With home maintenance the skin should be much better,  but Facials do more for your skin than what you can do at home.

Our skin is moody, and changes can occur based on what you have been eating and drinking such as too much alcohol, or caffeine, could dehydrate your skin, and make it look dull. The weather has a huge impact on our skin making it drier in winter and oilier in summer. Sometimes the change in weather or seasons can irritate your skin causing breakouts, redness or conditions like Eczema, or Dermatitis. By coming in each month for a facial you can keep up with changes in your skin and also help to control skin conditions you may have, keeping your skin healthy, and looking younger!

The Eyes Have It!

The delicate skin around the eyes is the first place to show signs of aging. It first starts with your eye area looking tired. You start to notice dark circles and those annoying little bumps underneath the eye. Puffiness seems to occur more often and your eye makeup just doesn't seem to go on as nice as it use to. Your under eye concealer cakes and makes your lines appear more obvious. You start noticing some lines when you smile. Crows feet developing around the corners of eyes. Your skin looks thinner than before. You stare in the mirror and start lifting your brows and notice how much better your upper eye lids look when you lift your brows up.

Well then Botox comes to mind. You think if only you can put a little above your brows to create that lift, and a little around your crows feet so you don't have them any more and a little between your brow furrow will make you look so much younger.

The problem is that Botox is only a temporary solution, that requires constant up keep, and can be pricey! Botox doesn't stop you from extrinsic aging, which is caused by such factors like the sun, such as photo-aging, air pollution, and not taking care of your skin. Botox also doesn't stop aging caused by some Intrinsic aging either. Both Extrinsic and Intrinsic aging diminishes collagen and elastin in the dermis, making our skin thin, sag, and wrinkle. So once that bottle of Botox you injected wears off you'll notice that the area will look the same as before you started using it, and if you don't take care of your skin, it will eventually start to look worse as the Botox wears off.

The best thing you can do for your skin and especially the skin around your eyes is to eat healthy, get a good nights sleep, avoiding too much sodium and alcohol which causes the eyes to become puffy and look tired when you wake up. Using a good eye serum with antioxidants and an eye cream day and night to hydrate, will also help prevent dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines.

Whether you choose to use Botox or get plastic surgery for your delicate eye area, you do need to continue to use the right products to keep your eye area and skin looking good. Some people actually notice lines diminish when the Botox wears off if they continued to use a good eye cream. The combination of Botox preventing the use of the muscle which is one of the causes of lines and a good eye cream that penetrates powerful antioxidants and peptides, can reverse the signs of aging, and give you a more youthful appearance.

The sooner you start using a good eye serum and eye cream the longer you can hold off on doing aggressive and expensive treatments to stay looking youthful. Aging happens to all of us. It is unavoidable, but we can age more gracefully and delay the onset of aging by taking better care of your eye area. It all starts with an eye cream and a good pair of sunglasses!

Eminence Neroli Eye Serum  a retinal alternative that builds collagen and firms the skin.

Wild Plum Eye Cream  an anti-aging cream that hydrates and reduces dark circles and fine lines.

Cucumber Eye Gel reduces puffiness quickly!

Lavender Age Corrective eye cream decreases wrinkle depth with Argan stem cells. Increases elasticity, and firmness. Great for mature skins and those with wrinkles.

Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant - The Scrub For All Skins!

Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant - The Scrub for All Skins!

Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells so the skin appears smoother, brighter, and  cleaner. They help do a better job of cleaning the pores to prevent blackheads and congestion. They also help to prep the skin and make it easier for other products, like serums or creams to penetrate better into the skin.

All skins need exfoliation, but finding the right one can be hard. Most formulations are either too gentle and don't do enough, or they are too rough, irritating the skin and causing capillaries to dilate, making the skin red.

My favorite is Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant. Its a powder consisting of Lactic and salicylic acids. When added to a cleanser or water the powder will feel slightly grainy which makes it easy to exfoliate with. Its the best I've found that is super cleaning and exfoliating without irritating or drying out the skin. Your skin is just left smooth!