Skin Care

  Regardless of your skin type, starting a daily regime early will ensure you have less repair work to do in later years and your 40-year-old self will thank you. Choose from a variety of professional skin care lines that will tailor to your needs. Make sure to choose a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer that’s appropriate for your skin-type whether it’s dry, sensitive or oily through the T-zone.

  Here are my top 3 choices for professional skin care that will make a difference when it comes to anti aging.

  1. Bioelements Their products are formulated with the most potent organic botanical extracts, pure essential oils and advanced cosmeceutical ingredients available. My favorite product is their enzyme based exfoliant called Kerafole. This is a great line for people trying to combat acne, or anti aging.
  2. Plantogen Their products combine some of mother nature’s healers such as Manuka Honey, Chamomile, Jojoba, Aloe Vera, fruit oils, herbs, Vitamin A derived Retinol and the antioxidants Green Tea, Vitamin C and E. I love their rich hydrating moisturizer with Manuka Honey. It smells delicious while healing the skin of dryness and acne scars.
  3. Ojon Their products contain a rich exotic oil extracted from the tropical Ojon tree that grows only in Central America. This 98% natural, sulfate-free cleansing treatment is for the hair, face and body. They jam packed their products with anti-oxidant properties with a delicious chocolate scent. Ojon is my favorite line because it's simple. Try the Tawaka Ancient Rejuvenating Cream under your make-up; feels like velvet on the skin.

 

Eczema - What is Eczema?

Eczema is a chronic recurring intensely itchy inflammation of the skin usually starting in early childhood. It is known as atopic eczema as well as atopic dermatitis.

Eczema affects approximately 10-15% of the population and is becoming more common for reasons that are not well understood. The frequency is variable throughout the world. Eczema is easily recognized by the dermatologist. Three quarters of the time, eczema presents itself in the first six months of life. The condition waxes and wanes over the years with frequent flare-ups. There are no specific tests available to confirm the diagnosis.

Features Important In Making A Diagnosis Of Eczema:

  1. Itching
  2. Dryness of the skin
  3. Skin Inflammation
  4. Secondary infection of the skin
  5. Frequent flare-ups of eczema activity
  6. Family history of eczema, hay fever or asthma

Eczema is an itchy skin condition ... plus three or more of the following features:

  • Involvement of skin in front of the elbows, behind the knees, the side of the neck or on the cheeks of children
  • Personal history of asthma or hay fever, a history of atopic disease in first degree relatives in those under the age of 4 years
  • General dry skin in the previous year
  • Eczema present in the folds of skin in front or the elbows or behind the knees of on the face or outer aspects of the limbs in the under 4 year olds
  • Eczema starting before the age of 2 years

Self help for Eczema

When you have eczema, you should avoid soaps, especially bar soaps, even ‘moisturizing soaps’ as they will cause dry skin and may damage the skin barrier. Only mild soap-free cleansers, preferably liquid such as Cetaphil, or Spectro Jel should be used.

Moisturizers have been found to help restore the skin barrier providing a protective layer on surface of the skin to trap water and prevent the penetration of irritants and allergens. An emollient cream is superior in trapping the moisture within the skin. Try Vaseline, Uremol, or Dermalac.

Hydrocortisone at a concentration of 0.5% is available without a prescription in Canada. For mild localized eczema this can be useful. It is best to try the ointment base on dry areas. If the eczema is moist or oozing it is advisable to seek medical advice. While waiting for professional advice moist areas can be compressed. Typically a clean face cloth can be rinsed in tap water. The cloth is then applied over the oozing moist patch of eczema for 15 minutes. This will have a soothing drying effect on the skin. It should be repeated 2-3 times a day. Hydrocortisone cream can be applied after compressing.


 

 

The Brazilian - What happens?

The client is asked to disrobe. Occasionally, a towel is provided to protect the client's modesty. The procedure starts with a cleansing over the area to be waxed. 

Then, as in other forms of waxing, hot wax is spread over the area from which hair is to be removed. The wax is allowed to harden briefly, then one edge of the wax strip is pulled up and used as a 'tab' to pull off the rest of the wax, usually in the direction opposite of hair growth.

The waxer then works her way around the body systematically removing the hair from the genital area, buttocks, and anus. This procedure removes the wax, hair, and any dead skin cells lying on the skin surface.

The person performing the wax will then finish using tweezers to remove any stray hairs that the waxing missed. Finally, the remaining pubic hair (also known as the "landing strip") is either trimmed with scissors, or waxed off if the client requests it.

The pain involved with this procedure can be slight or acute and can continue for quite some time (from several seconds to minutes). Most of those willing to endure the procedure feel that the result is worth the discomfort. Furthermore, most feel that the procedure becomes less painful with subsequent treatments. Many products are available to lessen the pain, such as topical anesthetics.

Some would advise following the procedure with an application of a hair inhibitor, which will slow the regrowth of hair and may halt regrowth completely. The results can last up to two months!

The benefits are similar to those of other types of waxing, such as lack of razor burn and soft hair regrowth. The disadvantages are also similar, though since it is performed on an extremely sensitive region of the body, the pain can be more acute.

While some types of waxing may safely be done yourself, we advise that this type should not. It is strongly recommended that you get a licensed Esthetician to perform this procedure.

 

Make-up tip - Flawless Foundation

 

1. Apply foundation to your cheeks, forehead, and chin using a foundation brush, sponge, or clean fingertips. Blend the foundation all the way to your natural hairline with long, light strokes.
2. Continue blending over the jawline and onto your neck to achieve a natural, seamless look. Check your face and neck in natural light to make sure the foundation is completely blended in all areas.
3. If under-eye circles or red spots remain, do not add more foundation; it can look heavy and cakey. Instead, use concealer to blend the flaws away. 

  •  Choose the shade of your foundation carefully. When testing out shades, pick one that matches the tone of your jawline exactly. It helps to use a mirror outdoors to see how shades look in natural light.
  •  Begin by applying a small amount of foundation then increase amount to achieve the degree of coverage that suits your skin.
  •  For daytime, mix your foundation with a light SPF moisturizer before applying for a smoother, more sheer application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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