This is the non-invasive, newest generation of microdermabrasion.
Frankly, it rocks!!! Here's why:
- the top layer of skin (stratum corneum) is being evenly abraded (exfoliated)
- the skin is absorbing a medical grade treatment serum at the same time
- non-invasive, making this a great lunch time treatment
- used to optimize laser treatments also
You'll be most likely to find this treatment at a dermatologist's office. Price per treatment range from $100.00 to $300.00.
There's a diamond head tip that evenly abrades the skin. The tip ranges from high coarse to low coarse. There's also a "no-coarse" tip for those who just need infusion of serum and very little stimulation. The Silk Peel can be used on ANY skin condition. Men too! Hands too! It leaves the skin silky smooth and firm.
I love the way this treatment instantly rejuvenates, rehydrates and brightens my skin. I recommend getting the face, neck, chest and hands done. Treatment time is about an hour +/-. You can get a series of 6 to 8 treatments and/or monthly for maintenance.
I did a shorter series and was also using my retin-a, for a deeper result. I don't recommend getting this done if you're peeling from retin-a or really badly sunburned. Not while using accutane. The "no-coarse" tip would be best for pure hydration/no exfoliation.
There's a slight sandpaper feeling along with a little vacuum that sucks the dead protein cells (dead skin) off of the skin. It feels comfortable without being sissy-ish.
If you're skin needs a major pick me up, give this a try.
La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Spray
This is a go-to benign spritz(toner) for any skin condition. Toners should always be alcohol-free (as a reminder). This sprays on very fine and light and quenches the skin. Use it after cleansing to normalize the pH of the skin. Use it after applying foundation and/or mineral makeup to get rid of any dryness. The molecular structure of the ingredients is so small, it can reach through makeup and hydrate the skin without messing up makeup. Re-apply as often as you desire. Make sure you hold it about a foot or so away as to not drench the skin.
For a 5.2 oz bottle, it's around $10.00 at CVS.
I spritz throughout the day because I love keeping my skin as dewy as possible.
Try spraying this on right before both day & night serum/moisturizer as opposed to applying serum/moisturizer on a dry, tight skin. It'll help to carry your products in to the skin. That way you'll use less product because there's more slip on the skin. Totally safe for any skin especially skin that is over-dried from using acne medications both orally and topically. Your skin needs hydration!!!! Also wonderful for hot flashes and sunburned skin. Soothing.
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For a 5.2 oz bottle, it's around $10.00 at CVS.
I spritz throughout the day because I love keeping my skin as dewy as possible.
Try spraying this on right before both day & night serum/moisturizer as opposed to applying serum/moisturizer on a dry, tight skin. It'll help to carry your products in to the skin. That way you'll use less product because there's more slip on the skin. Totally safe for any skin especially skin that is over-dried from using acne medications both orally and topically. Your skin needs hydration!!!! Also wonderful for hot flashes and sunburned skin. Soothing.
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Jarrow Formulas Organic Coconut Oil
A yummy, soft and inexpensive way to moisturize your body and scalp!
I LOVE the 100% natural pressed, organic coconut oil as the only ingredient.
I use about a nickel size for a body moisturizer. I use a dime size to massage into my scalp before shampooing once every 7-10 days.
You can find this at Whole Foods, Pharmaca or most natural food stores.
You could also cook with this oil, but keep a separate jar in the fridge for that! At around $6.00 for 16 oz., you could afford to buy two. Or you can always get a sealed container to scoop from one jar and refrigerate the rest for cooking. Just a thought.
Organic coconut oil is rich in vitamin e and k and also has anti-bacterial properties. It has such a wonderful slip and glide to it and smells so yummy.
It's very common for use in Ayurvedic skin care and is said to be a wonderful stress relief when warmed and massaged on the frontal bone (forehead). I'm smitten.
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I LOVE the 100% natural pressed, organic coconut oil as the only ingredient.
I use about a nickel size for a body moisturizer. I use a dime size to massage into my scalp before shampooing once every 7-10 days.
You can find this at Whole Foods, Pharmaca or most natural food stores.
You could also cook with this oil, but keep a separate jar in the fridge for that! At around $6.00 for 16 oz., you could afford to buy two. Or you can always get a sealed container to scoop from one jar and refrigerate the rest for cooking. Just a thought.
Organic coconut oil is rich in vitamin e and k and also has anti-bacterial properties. It has such a wonderful slip and glide to it and smells so yummy.
It's very common for use in Ayurvedic skin care and is said to be a wonderful stress relief when warmed and massaged on the frontal bone (forehead). I'm smitten.
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Dior Addict Lip Maximizer (Collagen Activ)
A not-too-spicy approach to plumping the lips. With a minty feel and clear glossy finish, I love to use this alone at night or on top of a lip color during the day. $29.50 and one swoop over each lip-viola, not a bad investment.
I put it on top of my upper lip line to prevent any of those annoying vertical lines from appearing. It feels like it's doing something, maybe it's the collagen trickery. Either way, I'm a sucker for this one.
Great for anyone who wishes to be kissed, now get going!
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I put it on top of my upper lip line to prevent any of those annoying vertical lines from appearing. It feels like it's doing something, maybe it's the collagen trickery. Either way, I'm a sucker for this one.
Great for anyone who wishes to be kissed, now get going!
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Ardell Individual Short Black False Eyelashes
These 100% human sterilized lashes are so easy to apply and make such a difference in dramatizing the eyes. They are waterproof and curled slightly at the tips, helping to blend in with natural lashes. The clear Ardell glue works great and can last up to a week of wear. Available at drugstores and Sally Beauty.
I first curl my own lashes and then apply a first coat of mascara. I apply starting from the outer corners and space them about 2-3 mm apart. I only apply about 5 per eye, stopping near the center of each eye. In my opinion it helps give the lashes more of a natural looking length w/out having to apply the lashes all the way across the eyes. It would look like there's too much lash going on, you dig? Feathering off the ends looks most feminine and sexy without looking fake.
I fold a piece of aluminum foil into a small square and pour about a pea-size of glue on it. (The glue can't absorb into foil.) With tweezers I pull from the base of the false lash (in the box) and then put the lash on the back of my hand. I then gently grab the flare portion of the lash and dab the root into the glue. You don't want too much glue, just about a speck of sand size then apply the lash at the upper base of my natural eye line. The false lash should be resting gently on the natural lash but the base should be touching the natural eye line. Hope this doesn't get confusing. If so, You Tube has great demos for you to see! After false lashes are applied I apply a second coat of mascara and off I go! The bonus is for a only around $5.00, you get 56 individuals so you can afford to practice over and over. Take your time and have fun! ** I'm currently starting to use the prescription lash darkening/lengthening treatment, Latisse. I'll be blogging about that once I've been using it for a couple of months!!! To be continued..........
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I first curl my own lashes and then apply a first coat of mascara. I apply starting from the outer corners and space them about 2-3 mm apart. I only apply about 5 per eye, stopping near the center of each eye. In my opinion it helps give the lashes more of a natural looking length w/out having to apply the lashes all the way across the eyes. It would look like there's too much lash going on, you dig? Feathering off the ends looks most feminine and sexy without looking fake.
I fold a piece of aluminum foil into a small square and pour about a pea-size of glue on it. (The glue can't absorb into foil.) With tweezers I pull from the base of the false lash (in the box) and then put the lash on the back of my hand. I then gently grab the flare portion of the lash and dab the root into the glue. You don't want too much glue, just about a speck of sand size then apply the lash at the upper base of my natural eye line. The false lash should be resting gently on the natural lash but the base should be touching the natural eye line. Hope this doesn't get confusing. If so, You Tube has great demos for you to see! After false lashes are applied I apply a second coat of mascara and off I go! The bonus is for a only around $5.00, you get 56 individuals so you can afford to practice over and over. Take your time and have fun! ** I'm currently starting to use the prescription lash darkening/lengthening treatment, Latisse. I'll be blogging about that once I've been using it for a couple of months!!! To be continued..........
Won't you join in next week?
Glo Brightener highlight concealer
This soft tipped velvet finish concealer is best used around the eye area. It's a concealer without the cakiness.
I love using this after the glo eye revitalize that I've blogged about previously.
It's around $20.00 and it "clicks" to get product up to the tip. One click is plenty for both eyes-take it easy. The more concealer you use the more "wrinkled" you can use. Tip: If you feel like you've used to much just wet a q-tip and pat the area to gently remove. Air dry and blend the rest in.
You can use the actual tip of the concealer stick to pat or dot it then use your ringer fingers to blend inward and upward around the under eye area and the inner corner of the eye. This really helps to lighten the areas and wake up the face.
I use it primarily around the eyes but occasionally use it to even out the skin on/around a blemish. Keep in mind that this is full of vitamins, green tea and also an spf!!! Bonus!
This comes in 2 shades light and medium. Here comes summer!!!!!!!!
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I love using this after the glo eye revitalize that I've blogged about previously.
It's around $20.00 and it "clicks" to get product up to the tip. One click is plenty for both eyes-take it easy. The more concealer you use the more "wrinkled" you can use. Tip: If you feel like you've used to much just wet a q-tip and pat the area to gently remove. Air dry and blend the rest in.
You can use the actual tip of the concealer stick to pat or dot it then use your ringer fingers to blend inward and upward around the under eye area and the inner corner of the eye. This really helps to lighten the areas and wake up the face.
I use it primarily around the eyes but occasionally use it to even out the skin on/around a blemish. Keep in mind that this is full of vitamins, green tea and also an spf!!! Bonus!
This comes in 2 shades light and medium. Here comes summer!!!!!!!!
Won't you join in next week?
Revercel Vitamin C Infusion
This is a waterless, topical vitamin C product. I use it under my daytime moisturizer. The texture is more of a soft, lightweight cream but absorbs quickly leaving a nice base to then apply my moisturizer/spf. It tingles on contact which is normal because it's active. It feels great as it's absorbing into my skin. I find it really works well to brighten the sun spots and firm my skin-a major collagen stimulator! I use it all over my face, neck and feather down to the top of my chest. I use about a half-dime size for applying on these areas. Don't use on acute acne or any open skin. Better used on mature, combination and dry skin.
I really enjoy the unique texture of this product. Usually you'll find vit c in a serum so this is a great alternative if you're looking.........
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I really enjoy the unique texture of this product. Usually you'll find vit c in a serum so this is a great alternative if you're looking.........
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