tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164545614912102162024-02-02T07:38:51.152-08:00Secrets, Lies and MargaritasSKIN CARE| MARGARITAS | CHIT-CHATThe Estheticianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157231451415619806noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716454561491210216.post-82317506274336981472011-11-09T06:17:00.000-08:002011-11-09T06:17:58.211-08:00R.I.P. Heavy D.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span></strong>eavy D. was the man. In the late 80s and 90s, I didn't know anyone who wasn't a fan of the Overweight Lover. I used to get so tickled over how a man his size could move. This brotha could dance, and more importantly, he rapped without ever disrespecting women. The passing of this Hip Hop legend is so sad to me because he was on his way to making a comeback. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Dwight Arrington Myers(May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">May you rest in peace in Soul Heaven. </div><br />
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</div>The Estheticianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157231451415619806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716454561491210216.post-85215803023184178582011-11-08T10:16:00.000-08:002011-11-08T10:19:01.843-08:00Things I Like Tuesday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></strong>n honor of the Muppet Movie coming out around Thanksgiving, OPI released a <a href="http://www.opi.com/"><strong>12 color Muppet Collection</strong></a> for this winter! I love the Muppets! Check out the colors and watch the <a href="http://disney.go.com/muppets/"><strong>trailer</strong></a>. <br />
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Okay, so now that's we've tackled weary feet, let's talk about dry, cracked calloused feet. Chicas, let's get to scrubbing.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup ground oats </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tablespoon sea salt </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tea tree essential oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">Moisturizing cream </div><div style="text-align: center;">Warm water</div><br />
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Combine the dry ingredients and mix in a small bowl.<br />
Add water and mix into a paste. <br />
Add a few drops of Tea tree oil and stir.<br />
Scrub rough areas.<br />
Rinse and dry. <br />
Apply a thick moisturizing cream.<br />
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Store the remainder in a Ziploc bag or jar. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Hope This Helps.</div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The theory behind reflexology is that certain areas on the feet and hands are linked to muscles, systems and organs of the body. For instance, low back and intestines are towards the heel and the heart and chest are around the ball of the foot. </span>Therefore, applying pressure to these areas can promote health and relaxation. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">A typical treatment lasts from 45 minutes to an hour and usually begins with a consultation about your health and lifestyle. A reclining chair or massage table is used for you to lie on, and then a lotion or oil is used as your reflexologist applies pressure from your toes to the heel. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Many people use reflexology alongside other treatments to address conditions such as cancer treatment, anxiety, asthma, diabetes, headaches, kidney function, and PMS. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Have you ever tried this service?</strong></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Okay, so, Dior has made liquid-liner, stick-on, eye decals. Alas, you can achieve the sexy, winged look a whole lot easier. Why? because </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dior Velvet Eyes are adhesive <span style="color: #990000;">eyeliner</span> patches that are applied directly onto the lid for a flawless finish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The reusable decals come in a set of four: Two pairs of matte black patches called <em>Effeft Velours</em>. <em>Effet Haute Couture</em> is <span style="font-family: "Georgia", "serif";">embroidered </span>with Swarovski crystals at the corner of each eye and <em>Effeft Brilliant i</em>s <span style="font-family: "Georgia", "serif";">decorated </span>with black Swarovski micro-crystals. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You can snag Dior Velvet Eyes, $55, exclusively at <small><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P295604&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=1073"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: small;"><strong>Sephora</strong></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></small> </span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Plummer's crack is tacky and so declasse. I get tired of tugging my shirt down or facing my butt towards walls just so I can sit comfortably without mooning the world. Well, there's a solution to this crack epidemic--Jaks</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>. </strong>One of my clients turned me on to them. So what are JAKs? </span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> JAKs are lacy, top extenders that look like underwear without the crotch area. You wear them over your jeans and they give the illusion of a layered top underneath. Yes! We can continue wearing low-rise jeans without embarrassing butt-crack showings. </span> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://missoops.com/miss-oops/jaks"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>JAKs</strong></span></a> are $20 and come in three colors: beige, black, or white. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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Approximately 15 million Americans have eczema. <br />
The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eczema/DS00986"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Atopic dermatitis</span></a> is chronic and usually affects babies and children but can affect adults. <br />
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Other types of eczema include <a href="http://www.internationaleczema-psoriasisfoundation.org/contact_eczema.php4"><span style="color: #b45f06;">contact eczema</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">, </span><a href="http://www.eczema.ms/irritant-allergic-eczema.htm"><span style="color: #b45f06;">allergic contact eczema</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">, </span><a href="http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1084813-overview"><span style="color: #b45f06;">stasis dermatitis</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">, </span><a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neurodermatitis/DS00712"><span style="color: #b45f06;">neurodermatitis</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">, </span><a href="http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1123605-overview"><span style="color: #b45f06;">nummular eczema</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">, </span><a href="http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1122527-overview"><span style="color: #b45f06;">dyshidrotic eczema</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">, and </span><a href="http://www.eczema.com/seborrheic-eczema/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">seborrheic eczema</span></a>. <br />
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<strong>How Do You Know if You Have Eczema</strong><br />
This disease causes an intense urge to scratch, and is often associated with skin irritations. If you have dark skin, the itchy, affected areas may be either darker or lighter than your natural skin color, and if you have lighter skin, the itchy, affected areas may appear reddish or brown. Eczema can appear on your f<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ace, neck, scalp, hands, insides of the elbows, the skin behind the knees and even your buttocks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>What</strong> </span><strong>Causes Eczema</strong> <br />
Atopic dermatitis is an allergic condition in which the immune system turns on itself and attacks healthy skin tissue. The exact cause of this disease is unknown, but it is believed to be more common in families that have other allergic conditions such as hay fever and asthma. <br />
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On the other hand, allergic contact eczema is a delayed reaction to an allergen such as nickel. Contact eczema is a reaction to an irritant such as a cleaning detergent, or other chemicals. <br />
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<strong>How Do You Prevent Eczema Flare-ups</strong> <br />
Certain triggers may make eczema worse. Pay attention to when you have flare-ups. What did you eat? Foods such as peanuts, eggs, milk, fish, wheat or soy products are triggers. What did you touch? Soaps, cleaners, perfumes and cosmetics, mineral oil, dust or sand may be the issue. How were you feeling? Stress is a biggie. Keeping track of the flare-ups may help you identify the triggers and prevent attacks. <br />
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<strong>Other Tips</strong><br />
<ul sizcache="3" sizset="4"><li>Take short (15 to 20 minutes) cool or lukewarm showers or baths using only mild soaps such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dove-Sensitive-Skin-Beauty-Count/dp/B002WN2XI0"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Dove</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">, </span><a href="http://www.aveeno.com/baby-care/cleansing-therapy-moisturizing-wash"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Aveeno</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.cetaphil.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Cetaphil</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">.</span></li>
<li>Immediately after showers or baths, moisturize your skin. Keep a moisturizer handy to moisturize throughout the day. Use a plain, fragrance-free, thick moisturizer to protect skin from allergens and irritants. <a href="http://www.aveeno.com/eczema-therapy-moisturizing-cream"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream</span></a> and Vaseline works wonders. </li>
<li>Over the counter barrier-repair creams such as <a href="http://www.cerave.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">CeraVe</span></a> and <a href="http://skincarerx.com/triceram.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;">TriCeram</span></a> help rebuild the skin with an ingredient called ceramide. Prescribed ceramide-containing creams such as <a href="http://www.atopiclair.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Atopiclair</span></a> and <a href="http://www.stiefel.com/US/US_MimyX_Cream.pdf"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Mimyx </span></a>are also very helpful.</li>
<li>Corticosteroids, antibiotics, or antihistamines yield great results as well. </li>
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Most spas are too busy to accept walk-ins. Call ahead of time to let the receptionist know of any special needs you may have (allergies, medical conditions or pregnancy). This simple tip ensures that your therapist will be fully prepared to accommodate you.<br />
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<strong>Don't Be Shy. Request a Male or Female Therapist</strong><br />
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Many women feel uncomfortable having a male massage therapist. Most therapists know this, so requesting a female is not a problem. Remember. Spas are for relaxing, and you will not be able to relax if you are worrying about a strange man touching you. <br />
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<strong>Ask About the Spa's Cancellation Policy</strong><br />
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Many spas have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Make sure you know in advance what the policy is so that your credit card is not charged for a partial or full payment if for some reason you can not make it.<br />
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Arrive at the spa early so that you can fill out any paperwork, use the steam room or simply relax before your appointment.<br />
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<strong>Turn off Your Cell Phone</strong><br />
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This should be common sense, but some people don't realize that a ringing cell phone in a spa is just as annoyng as a ringing cell phone in the movies. As a common courtesy to other guests and your therapist, turn off your cell phone when you enter the building.<br />
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Spas are for relaxing. When your therapist takes you back for your service, lower your voice. <br />
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<strong>Keep the Expensive Jewelry at Home</strong><br />
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Most spas will not accept responsibility for items that are lost or stolen, so leave them at home. Chances are, after a relaxing service, you won't remember that you stuck your diamond earrings in your robe, and a padlock on a locker is not a guarantee against theft.<br />
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<strong>To get Naked or Not</strong><br />
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Should you get nude for your massage? If you're uncomfortable about being naked with a total stranger (and who isn't), you don't have to undress completely; it's perfectly okay to wear underwear while having a massage. Remember. You want to relax.<br />
<strong>Say What You Mean and Mean What you Say</strong><br />
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If your therapist asks is the pressure ok? Tell the truth. DO NOT spend an hour in a service being tortured because you don't want to seem rude. Being shy does not benefit you or your therapist.<br />
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<strong>Drink Lots of Water</strong><br />
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Some spa treatments release toxins from the body, so be sure to drink lots of water before and after your treatment to keep yourself properly hydrated. This is especially important if you plan to use the steam room or sauna.<br />
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<strong>Gratuity, Gratuity, Gratuity</strong><br />
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Standard gratuity is 15-20% of the spa treatment cost. If you get a deal or coupon, remember that the therapist is still doing the same amount of work. While you are not required to tip, it is a great way to show your therapist that they did an wonderful job.<br />
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<div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;">Honestly, it's impossible to permanently shrink large pores, but you can tighten them and reduce their appearance for a short time by using a lemon. </span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Lemon Facial Mask</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;">1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice</span><br />
two tablespoons of flour</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;">two tablespoons of plain yogurt</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;">Apply to the face</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;">Allow mask to sit 10 to 15 minutes </span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;">Rinse with warm water</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;"><strong><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Soften dry darkened elbows</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 24pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"></span></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #990000;">Mix fresh lemon juice and baking soda to make a thick paste, apply to dry elbows. Pl</span>ace your elbow in the lemon and twist the lemon for several minutes. Rinse and dry. Do this daily until the dark patches disappear.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span></strong>hreading is an ancient beauty treatment that got its start in the Middle East and India centuries ago. This unique hair removal technique is thought to be the most accurate way to remove unwanted facial hair, and is considered to be less painful and longer lasting than waxing. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">How It Works:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIeHYNt-rl4">Threading</a> is a two minute service that requires about two feet of cotton thread. One end of the thread is held in the practitioner's teeth. The middle of the thread is looped through the index and middle fingers of the other hand. Through a twisting motion, the practitioner uses the loop to remove a line of hair (or one hair at a time for preciseness). This process takes out the entire hair follicle, so effects last for as long as 6 weeks. </span><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's fast. The entire procedure may take two minutes or less for both eyebrows.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Very sanitary and hygienic. Each thread is thrown away after it’s used. Only the thread touches the skin, so there’s no danger of passing on bacteria that can cause breakouts.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's great for people with sensitive skin or people who are using chemicals such as Retin A or acne medicines such as Differin gel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The effects may last 6 weeks. If you do threading regularly the hair follicle will eventually stop producing hair. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You don't have to wait for hair to grow a certain length because threading removes the tiniest and finest hair right from the root.</span></li>
</ul><h5><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Cons </span></h5><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It may be hard to find a practitioner if you live in a small town.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Improper threading can cause hair to break. If more eyebrow hair than you wanted is removed, then you’re stuck with that look for at least 6 weeks.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It only works on facial hair. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It will hurt. (Most hair removal procedures do.) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Can cause folliculitis, a bacterial infection in the hair follicles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Can change skin pigment.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Not something you’d do at home. </span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong> Have you had this procedure. If so, what do you think of it?</strong> </span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/282/F83EC3CF7BDB01937248E5E4A505158B.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></span></a></div>The Estheticianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157231451415619806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716454561491210216.post-53266252536730031072011-10-17T06:21:00.000-07:002011-10-17T06:21:42.697-07:00Happy Monday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> I</span></b>'ve given up coffee for the moment...</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2sWWTofPdBtmVd2pwxdbZw7nXd8X313gSI0W-DI2ikxVW76Ky5MlB5gBUtOxbGIimuCzpglFvaRVM1M7LKtRzXQuv1-ZcGSYAJ43s6IH9PPdFR_uVrckQaZ0eN55fMGNn2XGkfN75evk/s1600/imagesCARI3OVF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitskjqT-O4AtkJeku4IdZDUfricvVeYNPuKiGKR68dh1ML5aW27ZDgw5a4H4cQq9_KV4ctqgfXSgG-2z799jgQ7UkSJ1svxOlWtaxIQXT5gZhXuq4Ow-lhyANKUsJ8Qiyewyu6g6RfKIE/s1600/op.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitskjqT-O4AtkJeku4IdZDUfricvVeYNPuKiGKR68dh1ML5aW27ZDgw5a4H4cQq9_KV4ctqgfXSgG-2z799jgQ7UkSJ1svxOlWtaxIQXT5gZhXuq4Ow-lhyANKUsJ8Qiyewyu6g6RfKIE/s320/op.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span></strong>ost women are looking for an affordable solutions to having younger, healthier skin. Most of us would like to successfully erase some of those fine lines and other imperfections such as acne, acne scars, large pores, blackheads, and sun damage. The problem is, many of us won't or can't pay thousands of dollars for plastic surgery, and sometimes, the trip to the spa can only yield results that last up to 72 hours. So, what's a girl to do? Try an at home peel. Doing your chemical peel at home is convenient and cheap. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>WARNING!</strong> Allergic reaction! Wash off the product right away with a mild, fragrance-free cleanser. Cool your skin with a washcloth to soothe inflammation and take an oral antihistamine such as Benadryl to reduce itching. Apply a 1 percent hydrocortisone cream. DO NOT apply any other product to your skin until the irritation subsides. </span><br />
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<h1 class="galSlide galleryTitle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Overzealous With Your New Exfoliant</span></h1><h1 class="galSlide galleryTitle" style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">What You Need To Know:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></h1><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You removed more than just dead skin cells, you removed the healthy cells underneath. Ouch! Cool your skin for a few minutes with a washcloth to soothe irritation. Apply a soothing moisturizer such as <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/aveeno-daily-moisturizer-ultra-calming-spf-15/qxp142224"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span></span>to calm the area. DO NOT apply a moisturizer with fragrance and PLEASE DO NOT exfoliate. Doing so will burn and sting already sensitized skin. For the next 72 hours, avoid the sun, and let your skin heal before you apply makeup or put anything containing chemicals on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wax burns are usually first degree burns and should be treated as such. Ice it. Wrap ice in a cloth and apply it to the burn right away to cool down the temperature of the skin. Next, apply a 1 percent hydrocortisone cream to the affected area to calm the redness and swelling. Keep the area moist by regularly applying a moisturizing ointment such as </span><a href="http://www.aquaphorhealing.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Aquaphor</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. Take an anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Apply pressure to the area with a cold washcloth to constrict the blood vessels and stop the bleeding. Then dab on an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to prevent infection. Put a bandage on it to keep the spot moist and protected.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Having a nice, smooth, supple badonkadonk is important. Facials aren't just for the face. I can't stress this enough, <span style="font-size: large;">take care of the skin on your entire body!</span> How can you drop that thang like it's hot if it's dry, neglected and hasn't been slathered with lotion since you were an infant? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Coffee Grinds:</span></div>As we age, our body produces less collagen and elastin. The result: thinner, drier skin. Coffee (a known diuretic) grinds are a great ingredient to exfoliate your bum with because caffeine constricts blood vessels to make skin appear tighter. Caffeine pulls excess water out of the cells and temporarily minimizes the appearance of cellulite. Yay!<br />
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Dr. Perricone writes about the benefits of yoga in his book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Skin-Prescription-Perricone-Eliminate/dp/0060934360"><span style="color: #990000;">The Clear Skin Prescription</span>.</a> He says, “So how can one attain a fit, toned, and flexible body as well as clear, radiant skin at any age? Yoga. In my opinion, the benefits of yoga are unparalleled. Yoga is unique in that it addresses the entire person.”<br />
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Yoga is all about breathing, and deep breathing brings lots of fresh oxygen to the skin and body. The action of breathing deeper and slower increases the health of your skin. And let's not forget that yoga helps to relax your mind and body. This alone will help keep breakouts at bay.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here are a few poses you can try. </strong></div><br />
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<strong>Triangle Pose</strong> is great for eliminating toxins, opening, stretching, and strengthening the whole body. Many twisting poses also massage the internal organs to aid in <span style="color: #990000;">digestion and detoxification.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Hope This Helps</div><br />
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</div><div itxtharvested="0" itxtnodeid="341"><span itxtharvested="0" itxtnodeid="345"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Aww, the keyboard. Go ahead, look down at it. Not only are there food crumbs stuck between the keys, and little brown spots (what the heck are those spots?) on your keyboard, but I'm positive cold and flu germs are on there, too, and those nasty germs remain active longer on hard surfaces like plastics and stainless steel. Fact: Cold germs can survive from a few minutes to a couple days! Ewww! When was the last time you cleaned yours?</span></span></div><div itxtharvested="0" itxtnodeid="340"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3/4 cup tequila</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/2 cup Grand Marnier</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 1/4 cup cranberry juice</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/2 cup sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 1/2 cup fresh frozen cranberries</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">ice</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Directions:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span closure_uid_o15qtt="459" style="color: #990000;">Tames unruly eyebrows.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;">Remove waterproof mascara.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div closure_uid_n9jf72="477" style="text-align: left;"></div><div closure_uid_nkfuv6="637" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_nkfuv6="607" style="color: #990000;">Stop fingernail polish from running. Apply to the base of your nails to keep color in its place.</span><br />
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<span closure_uid_nkfuv6="608" style="color: #990000;">Exfoliate. Apply Vaseline to your lips and wait a few minutes. Then, use your toothbrush to gently scrub your lips. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></div><div closure_uid_n9jf72="479" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><div closure_uid_nkfuv6="610" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_nkfuv6="620" style="color: #990000;">Soften rough feet. First, soak your feet in a tub of warm water for 15 minutes. Next, exfoliate with a pumice stone. Then, apply some </span><span closure_uid_nkfuv6="629" style="color: #990000;">Vaseline</span><span closure_uid_nkfuv6="621" style="color: #990000;"><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=9oNOYH15rPA&bids=43440.13346&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> and put on a pair of socks. The next morning your feet will be nice and smooth.</span></div><div closure_uid_nkfuv6="619" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_nkfuv6="619" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Give your skin a glow. Simply mix with a loose powder bronzer for a nice even glow.</span></div><div closure_uid_nkfuv6="619" style="text-align: left;"><br />
<span style="color: #990000;">Speed the healing process up and possibly prevent or minimize scarring.</span></div><div closure_uid_n9jf72="479" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><br />
<div closure_uid_nkfuv6="572" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_nkfuv6="554" style="color: #990000;">Hold the scent of your perfume fragrance and makes it last longer when rubbed on your skin.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Class begins now.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lesson #1. Turkey Neck</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ladies, have you noticed that the skin around your neck is fairly thin? Go ahead, touch it. Feels different from the skin on your face, right? Let me ask another question. When was the last time you put moisturizer or sunscreen on your neck? Well, because the skin on your neck is thinner (and often neglected) it's prone to the wear, tear and SAGGING! Gobble. Gobble. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">What You Need To Do:</span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">TLC, ladies. TLC! Remember, skincare is all about prevention. Grab your retinoid creams, and begin to take care of your neck the same way you take care of your face. Retinoid creams stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in order to tighten wrinkles. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cold, Hard Fact:</span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Once you have turkey neck, nothing from a bottle (expensive or not) will fix it. Unfortunately, laser will not work either. What is needed is surgery. It's the most effective and long-lasting way to solve this problem. A plastic surgeons will cut behind the ears, suction fat, tighten/shorten the platysma muscle and sculpt the neck. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lesson #2. Lip Wrinkles</span></span></b></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Have you noticed that when you put on lipstick, it bleeds into those, um, lines around your mouth? Those lines are called perioral rhytids. So, what causes them? The usual: Sun exposure, repetitive pursing of the lips, loss of collagen, subcutaneous fat, and elastin, and genetics. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">What You Need To Do:</span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Well, if you smoke, there's nothing you can do. But, if you don't smoke, listen up. Again, prevention is key. Apply sunscreen to your skin daily. Make retinoids creams your friend. Remember, they help build collagen. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cold, Hard Fact:</span></strong></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">If the lines are deep, an ablative laser treatment such as Fraxel may be in order. This treatment resurfaces the skin. Injections may be an option as well. Restylane can be used to plump up the creases around your mouth. Results from this procedure generally last up to six months. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lesson #3.</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Spotty and Veiny Hands</span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Like your neck, when was the last time you put sunscreen on your hands. We tend to lotion our hands all the time, but most of us never apply sunscreen until we notice...SPOTS and WRINKLES, oh my!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">What You Need To Do:</span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Plump, smooth, even-toned hands can only be maintained one way... antiaging products. Right, the same anti-aging products that you use on you face can be applied to you hands. Broken record, right. But it's so true. Retinoid and sunblock are critical in fighting aging skin. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">What You Need To Know:</span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">If the sunspots on your hands are really bad, have them lightened with laser. If your hands are veiny, they can be plumped up with Restylane, collagen, Sculptra, and fat injections. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">What have we learned</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">today, class?</span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sunscreen helps to prevent lines and retinoids boost collagen and elastin. </span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nothing says fall like soaking into a warm bath that smelsl like cider. Awww.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Whose mood isn't boosted by the smell of pumpkin pie? Reminds you of grandma, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Ingredients</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons dried orange peel</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 whole black peppercorns</div><div style="text-align: center;">5 whole cloves</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 black tea bags, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directions</strong></div><div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;"><ol><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Combine cinnamon stick, cloves, orange peel and peppercorns. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Place spice mixture and the tea bags in a cheesecloth bag, and tie with string. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Bring 8 cups water to boil. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Add cheesecloth bag and steep for 5 minutes. </span></li>
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/282/F83EC3CF7BDB01937248E5E4A505158B.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>The Estheticianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157231451415619806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716454561491210216.post-32111218203942841582011-10-04T10:06:00.000-07:002011-10-04T10:06:30.230-07:00Honey & Milk Mask<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span></strong>oney is awesome! Not only does it taste good, but it's very beneficial for the skin. Cleopatra used <a href="http://secretsliesandmargaritas.blogspot.com/2011/04/got-chocolate-milk-chocolate-milk-bath.html">milk </a>and honey for her bath to keep her skin soft, supple and youthful. Honey is a natural humectant which means it attracts and retains moisture. It is often used in soaps, cleansers and moisturizers. That's why it makes a great moisture mask.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvomolHJNvvSL9IrnU-oK6eWWM2ZEhqu3sNaFvBN1uIZn3muP5aCGXsEKRnhNZlXlleQMbYjmTjmB0t45pp34WzCbu22fM7BgvIDT5ilttYwguozoUdcy7kMd3bRRXJ-3z8tKyMSHVD8/s1600/Honey+face+mask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvomolHJNvvSL9IrnU-oK6eWWM2ZEhqu3sNaFvBN1uIZn3muP5aCGXsEKRnhNZlXlleQMbYjmTjmB0t45pp34WzCbu22fM7BgvIDT5ilttYwguozoUdcy7kMd3bRRXJ-3z8tKyMSHVD8/s1600/Honey+face+mask.jpg" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients </span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons of honey </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons of milk </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Egg </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directions</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Mix it together and then massage it in all over your face. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Let it sit for 10 minutes.</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/282/F83EC3CF7BDB01937248E5E4A505158B.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>The Estheticianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157231451415619806noreply@blogger.com2