Beauty News

Hello and Happy March to YOU!!

I don’t know where February went but I’m glad it’s March, that much closer to warmer weather.:) You can save in the month of March on your favorite Mary Kay products. This month you'll receive 20% off your order and always FREE shipping.

Co-workers and friends always ask me how I keep my complexion flawless and soft. I thought I would share with you the products I use daily to keep my youthful look.:) If you’ve never met me in person you can visit my Facebook page here - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=541007524&ref=profile. Not bad for an almost 50 year old, huh?:) If you have a Facebook account please add me as your friend!

Ok, back to my daily regimen. The Set I can’t live without is the Miracle Set. The set utilizes the latest in skin care science to bring you the younger-looking skin you want with fewer lines and wrinkles, improved firmness, and more even skin tone. The 3-1 Cleanser (cleanses, tones, exfoliates all in one), moisturizer – I can’t go without my moisturizer!!!, plus it has anti-aging properties. Also in my set is Daily Solution which protects me from environmental damage – has a 25 SPF. Dermatologists recommend that you use a sunscreen daily, not just when the sun is out, but any time to keep the damage away. Then there is my Night Solution which I call my prescription Retin A you get from your Dermatologist. The Night Solution does some serious repair – minimums fine lines aned wrinkles and keeps your skin baby soft. Lastly, Eye Cream is a MUST!! Your under eye area doesn’t have pores and this area is the first to age you. I use my anti-aging eye cream morning and night.

One thing I have discovered is my face needs a good exfoliate 1-2x per week. If I don’t exfoliate my makeup looks drab and doesn’t go on right. If you want an alternative to going to the Dermatologist then try our Microdermabrasion Home System. I keep this advanced exfoliator (same professional grade exfoliating crystals used by dermatologists) in the shower to immediately energize skin. It really gives my skin a healthy glow.

Be sure and check out my favorite products and our NEW TV commercials at my website. Please contact me if you have any questions or let me know how I can help you with your beauty needs. All samples and consultations are FREE!

YOU GLOW GIRL!

Seasonal Skin Care?

The fall and winter months are a good time to exfoliate brown spots and uneven skin by using microdermabrasion. This treatment addresses the build up of dead skin cells, leaving the skin feeling fresh, clean and healthy.

Step 1: The advanced exfoliator (the same professional grade exfoliating crystals used by dermatologists) will immediately energize skin and reveal more radiant, healthy-looking skin. And Step 2: Is a rich serum, containing vitamins, antioxidants and anti-irritants. This serum nourishes the soft, smooth skin revealed by Step 1.

The skin care products you used during the summer months may not be what your skin needs during the fall/winter. If your skin is feeling drier it's time to address the need for a change in your skin care routine.

This is a good time to change your skin care routine to include the use of a hydrating gel or cream. It may be as simple as changing to a creamy cleanser to give your skin the hydratation and moisture it may need.

There is a lot to consider about your skin care regimen when transitioning to fall/winter. A good skin care specialist will be able to provide a wide variety of products to meet your skin’s unique needs.

Let me know how I can help you with your fall/winter skin care needs.

Bye, bye, dry! YOU GLOW GIRL!!

For The Guys Out There:-)

It's a New Year and we're always talking about women's skin care needs. But what about our guys out there?

Are you a guy that takes care of your skin? These days there are more and more skin care products out there and it can be frustrating and confusing when trying to find the right skin care system for you.

I feel men are becoming more image conscious and there is also a lot of talk about skin cancer these days. And there should be. Estimated new cases of skin cancer rose to 1 million in 2007.

A facial bar cleans and buffs skin as it begins the process to help reduce the visible signs of aging. Skin is left smooth and healthy-looking.

If you're using that bar of soap did you know that you are drying out your skin and leaving a film of harsh chemicals that are clogging your pores?

Shave Foam helps soften the skin and beard to help reduce razor irritation. The enriched formula surrounds and clings to each whisker, creating a comfort zone between the razor and the skin for a clean, close shave. The rich cream has a light, fresh scent any man will love.

Moisturizing is a necessity. Always use a light moisturizer on your face after cleansing and shaving and don't forget your neck! Hydrate and nourish your skin.

And better yet, find a SPF 15 moisturizer or higher that hydrates skin and provides UVA/UVB protection to help shield the skin from harmful rays that can cause it to age prematurely. This type of moisturizer even retains its sun protection for at least 80 minutes in water. Remember, sun damage will lead to lines, wrinkles, brown spots and skin cancer.

Check out our product line designed exclusively for men that combats and helps prevent the signs of aging, leaving a guy's face looking and feeling great. Simple. Effective. No nonsense.

P.S. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with any product, it will be replaced without charge, exchanged or the full purchase price refunded.

Questions? Email SkinCareGirl

Summer Vacations!

I apologize for not keeping up with my blog, but vacation was calling. We had a wonderful time in Cancun, Mexico for 5 days. Here's a picture I took at our vacation spot, The Paradisus Cancun Resort.

Speaking of vacationing, it was so HOT and I didn't want to burn. I lathered on a SPF30 sunscreen and still got a burn. I'm not a sun worshiper and I think my poor skin was traumatized by the sun. So I think I'll stick with my Sunless Tanning Lotion. It gives me a nice (fake) tan that looks natural.

The Secrets of the Perfect Fake Tan

You want a super look, like you just arrived from one holiday? Here’s the secret of your success!

Preparations
These must not be cancelled!
Just right now we pass to the “cooking”. You’ll like it:
Imagine that you prepare one high class …“cake” – in translation, a splendid body, with smooth, golden and very appetizing skin. You need a fine “cake” and special aromatic essences, to put on the “cream” (the self-tanning lotion). Cast glances at the proposed “ingredients”: special shower-gels and lotions which make your skin smooth and velvety. Like this you’ll be prepared to the recipe turn out very well!

Exfoliation
You want a high class skin, right? French knows why they like so much cake with chocolate parfait. Because the delicious “cakes”, pardon, body's surface is very smooth and appetizing. Otherwise the cream doesn’t spread well. So you must eliminate any roughness and zones with thick skin, so you must insist to the elbows and knees.

Body painting
Don’t leave stripes!The best tactic is to apply for the first time the self-tan cream mixed with the body-lotion, by using usual circular massage motions, with the palms well protected by applying a greasy hand-cream. In the next “round”, next day you can apply the self-tan cream without “carrier”.

Get a safe, faux tan without exposing your skin to the harmful effects of the sun. Does not contain sunscreen, does not protect against sunburn, and is not waterproof or fragrance-free.