Extractions are the part of the facial where an esthetician removes blackheads and whiteheads. Extractions take place after the skin has been thoroughly cleansed, exfoliated and sometimes steamed, which helps soften up the plug of hardened sebum that makes up a blackhead (also called a comedone). Extractions are one of the most important […]
Part 1: Prepping Your Face Pull back you hair and wear a comfortable t-shirt. You’re going to be making and using a scrub, a steam, and a mask. It’s best to make sure your hair is out of your face so it doesn’t get in your way. Put on a comfy t-shirt that you don’t […]
Dry skin doesn’t just look bad—it’s also uncomfortable. But here’s the tricky thing: Products that promise to give you a gorgeous glow could contain dehydrating ingredients, says Jamie Davis, M.D., a Minneapolis-based dermatologist. Here are five she says it’s key to avoid if you’re feeling parched. 1. Retinoids While the ingredient has been championed across […]
Some people have beautiful skin naturally, and some have to work at it. But clear skin is within the reach of everyone. If you have blackheads, clogged pores and acne, it’s best to work with a good esthetician to clean up your skin with regular facials. She or he will recommend products that […]
If you’re feeling like your body is due for a little relaxing and resetting, a detox bath may be just what you need. Dipping into a detox bath is a good way to cleanse your body, rest your mind, and give extra support to several of the body’s systems. There are various types […]
8 – 9 whole strawberries 3 tablespoons honey Instructions: Using a fork mash strawberries into a pulp, add honey. Mix. Don’t over blend or it will be runny. Apply directly to the skin, let sit for a few minutes then rinse off. Did You Know… Strawberries – The Romans prized wild strawberries for their […]
Winter comes with its many perks (hot chocolate, cozy pajamas, endless pie) but dry, itchy skin is not one of them. While that taut, tight feeling and unsightly flakes are a nuisance for everyone, the more visible scales and ashy dryness that show up more prominently on dark skin make them even more annoying […]
Papayas were originally found in Central America, while the explorers from Spain and Portugal helped bring this fruit to many other subtropical lands, which then journeyed to places like Philippines, some parts of Africa and India. Today, the US, Mexico and Puerto Rico are said to be the largest commercial producers of papaya in […]
The facial treatments help you in making your skin better. These are the best remedy towards getting a glowing and beautiful looking skin as with these treatments your skin regenerates and it seems like it has been born again. The facial skin treatments for healthy skin care become necessary when you reach the age […]
An anti-aging facial will have all the steps of a basic facial, but with ingredients that are targeted to aging or “mature” skin, which is usually age 40 and up. But you can have anti-aging facials even when you’re in your thirties, because the skin is already showing signs of maturity. Why Do […]