Finally!!! Sun!!!

Everyone needs sunscreen to protect their skin from damaging UV rays from the sun and sunburn. Using sunscreen products decreases the chances for sunburn and can prevent skin cancer.

Always keep in mind that sunscreen should not be your first choice of protecting your skin from UV radiation since it does not provide complete protection. The best protection against sun related skin damage is to stay out of the sun.
We are well aware that staying out of the sun entirely is an impossible task and also not healthy but whenever you go outside avoid midday sun, seek shade and use a sunscreen.

Where to use sunscreen?
The general rule should be that you cover every part of your body with sunscreen that might be exposed to sun light. Certain parts of your body have a special risk of getting burned since they are more exposed areas of your body than others. These so called sun terraces are:

Standing body:

• ehead
• cheekbone
• bridge of the nose
• lower lip
• top of the ear
• shoulders
• outside of the arms
• back of the hand

While sitting you should also protect your upper leg.

Sunscreen

You need to use a sunscreen because it protects your skin from UV damage and sunburn. Sunscreens are over-the-counter products that come in lotions, gels, ointments and sprays. The strength of the sunscreen protection is measured as SPF–or sun protection factor–which typically ranges from 15 to 45. The higher the SPF value, the greater the protection. However, this is not a true linear relationship–a SPF of 30 is not twice as effective as an SPF of 15.

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When to Use Sunscreen

Everyone needs sunscreen when outdoors for more than 15 minutes between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or if they’re in direct sunlight coming through a window (UVA rays pass through glass). You should wear UV protection on cloudy days, too.

How to Use

Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. Cover all areas of the skin that will be exposed to the sun’s rays. Apply liberally. Most people, including children, need about 1 oz. of product to cover exposed areas sufficiently. Reapply every two hours. If you are swimming, reapply more frequently.

How to use a self-tanner

It is possible to get a light tan, not a lot of people want to look orange. For a light tan you just want to get a self tanner that looks light!
How to apply it;
First, take a shower. Wash your body with an exfoliating body wash. Pay attention to the parts of your skin that are more thick and/or stretchy like the underarms, elbows, bikini line, heels, & the top of your feet.
Second, pat your skin dry.
Third, In circular motions start applying the self tanner & start at the top of your feet. Pay extra attention to the parts that you exfoliated well (underarms, elbows, bikini line, heels, & the top of your feet) since these areas tend to get darker.
Fourth, watch the time! Make sure that you stop applying after 5 minutes. Then wash your hands with soap & warm water.

Fifth, continue working the self tanner up to you neck. Make sure you don’t miss any spots like the back of your hands, inside of your wrists, & the sides of your torso. Make sure you stop every 5 minutes & wash your hands.

Sixth, apply the tanner onto your neck and face but make sure you don’t miss the hairline.
Seven, your finally done applying it. Wash your hands one more time! If any parts are to dark apply a little lotion to the area to lighten it up.
Eight, wait 15 minutes or more. Stand with your arms straight out to avoid any creased tan lines.
Nine, when you’re dry put on loose fitting clothing. Wait 2 to 3 hours & then you will start seeing the color show up.

Good luck self-tanning!

The Effects of Stress and How it May Ruin Your Look and Skin.

What face products do you use the most?.

How to Keep Your Cosmetics Clean

by: Spa de Soleil

Clear skin should start with clean cosmetics!

It is easy to forget that our cosmetics need to be cleaned and cared for just as much as our body and face. The problem is we spend so much money on skin care products, makeup and makeup brushes for our skin, we forget these are the favorite homes to many bacteria. Here are some tips to maintain the longevity and health of your cosmetics, and by doing so, the health of your skin.

Never share makeup

This may be one of the harder rules to follow: A friend or family member visits and asks if she can barrow some make up to freshen up. Big mistake. This is one of the main reasons how bacteria are spread and infections occur – Sharing makeup!

Take product out of the container with a spatula

Avoid sticking your fingers inside cosmetic products as much as possible. Use a spatula to remove the product. With a clean spatula, remove a layer of makeup and place it on a clean flat surface: pallet or small plate. If you place it on your hand you must wash the spatula before scooping out more product, as the skin contact will contaminate the product. By doing this you avoid contaminating the container with your fingers.

Clean your beauty care applicators

When you’re finished with your spatula or pallet and brushes, clean them thoroughly with soap and hot water — every time you use them. A brush cleaner is a great way to get rid of any bacteria on the brush and remove excess makeup as well. If you do not have a brush cleaner, you can use antibacterial dish washing soap. Put some soap on a plate and dab your brushes in them face down, then take your palm and in circular motions, massage your palm with the brush. Rinse and repeat until soup liquid from brush is clear. This cleans and removes bacteria. To dry, drain the excess water from the brush, place a large towel on a flat surface and lay the brushes down to dry for about half a day.

Special Care to Prevent Infections 

These cosmetic products need special attention.

Eyeliner, lip- liner

To sanitize lip and eyeliner you simply sharpen the pencil once before each use. This removes the top layer that has been contaminated by bacteria from previous use.

Mascara

To avoid conjunctivitis and other eye infections, replace your mascara every three to four months. Remember to replace all of your beauty care products every year, and your mascara every three months. Make sure you don’t touch your makeup with your fingers, and keep all of your makeup applicators clean and sterile. This kind of careful treatment will keep germs and bacteria at bay.

Keep the bottles free from bacteria

Another tip to handling cosmetics is to make sure you keep your skincare bottles free from bacteria. Make sure you clean residue off bottle after every use and close the cap securely. Never leave skin care product bottles in a car for a long period of time or in excessive heat or cold. Keep up with the expiration dates and if it is in a jar, use a spatula to remove the product.

There is definitely a wide variety of selection in regards to deciding on the best Anti Aging products, which makes it complicated at times to select one over the other.

You might not have one definite answer that gives you an indication as to which Anti-Aging face cream really should be favored over the other, and what the best Anti Aging product for you personally is. Every single face is different and unique, no one cream can be said to work equally efficiently on every face.

On the other hand, you’ll find certain features that a great anti-aging face cream ought to have sun protection. To start with, the cream should have enough to protect your skin from the harsh rays of the sun for the obvious reason that sunlight is damaging to the skin, and causes premature wrinkles and aging.

Due to the fact a face is constantly exposed to sunlight – far more than any other element – you would definitely require sun protection. You are going to also want to apply such items to your skin on a daily basis. In case you are working with an anti-aging face cream that does not contain sun protection, ensure that you use a sunscreen lotion minimum of SPF 15.

Another term you might generally hear is “cosmeceutical,” which can be a cosmetic item which can not merely make your skin look younger, but additionally helps in healing as well as modify your skin cells. That is also one thing that your anti-aging face cream must have, and it’ll contain ingredients such as vitamins A, C, D or E and minerals which include selenium and zinc as also lycopene and antioxidants.

Nevertheless, essentially the most suitable anti aging face cream is one that could address individual demands at it’s very best. It suggests you might typically will need to pick a item depending on unique difficulties, and you ought to also familiarize yourself with the labels and guidelines to know how you can use the items, which might also require consulting a health care specialist for anyone who is unsure about the product and its advantage to your skin.

It’s possible you’ll have to pay slightly more for such advice, but from the long term you will find that it’ll truly save you money because it will help narrow down the selections out there to just a couple of ideally suited items.

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And if you still need help determining which anti-aging skin care products are best for you, ask www.homespacollection.com LIVE skin care specialist to chat!

Stress Breakouts: How to prevent and treat!

By Spa De Soleil

Breakouts seem to always come at the worse possible time:  before an interview, going on a big date, or the morning of your senior yearbook pictures. It may seem these little annoyances are trying to make your life harder on purpose, but your stress can actually be the cause of many of your breakouts.  Here is a list of ways you can treat and prevent breakouts do to stress.

1. Stop touching your face

Don’t pick or squeeze pimples, this can make them more inflamed and cause scarring.  Your hands collect germs and bacteria on a daily basis that will transfer to your face when you touch it, washing your hands before contact with your face is recommended.

3. Easy on the foundation

Makeup used to cover breakouts can clog pores and cause more pimples and blemishes. Try using a lightweight tinted moisturizer or a foundation with acne fighting properties like salicylic acid.

4. Identify your bacteria housing items 

Items we use on a regular basis are one of the main holders of bacteria which can cause acne. It is important to clean these items regularly to avoid breakouts.  Here is a list of the most common.

-Telephone/cell phone : Notice a spot on your cell phone from your face after using it? Even if you wipe it off, the bacteria still lingers, and sticks back on your face when you use it again. You can use an alcohol swab to wipe off residue and bacteria.

-Pillow Case : During the night, your pillowcase can become filled with bacteria and oil from the hair, skin and mucus membranes of the mouth and nose. Washing or changing your pillows case every week is recommended.

-Makeup brushes/sponges:  Like the phone and pillow case, your makeup brushes are favorite homes to bacteria. Washing your tools with antibacterial soap regularly can help avoid breakouts.

5. Reduce stress –The most obvious way to avoid acne due to stress is to reduce the stress in your life. Your bodies defense systems weaken, when stressed, making it less able to fight off acne causing bacteria. By reducing stress you are minimizing your chances to have breakouts.  Here is a list of ways you can reduce stress.

-Exercise regularly – Exercise helps relieve tension and is beneficial for overall healthy living. It releases endorphins which helps creates a more happy, healthy, stress free attitude.

-Engage in stress relieving activities – Take a calming bubble bath, stretch before bed, drink green tea, watch a funny movie . Light some lavender or scented candles, dim the lights and lie down to relax.

6. Adopt an acne care facial regimen  – Cleansers, toners and moisturizers containing ingredients like Benzoyl peroxide kill bacteria causing inflammation.

Product Recommendations: 

AcneClear Antibacterial Cleanser

This antibacterial face wash is formulated specifically for acne-prone and problem skin to treat sensitivity and blemishes at the source while gently cleansing skin without irritating skin infections. Acneclear Face Wash helps heal and dry blemishes and prevent future breakouts. You can purchase this great product and others like it at : http://www.homespacollection.com/manufacturers/acneclear-8/

Dermatouch M.E.D Serum

Dermatouch Natural Skin Care M.E.D. Serum is a specialized, super-strength treatment targeting pimples and zits. It is a vital part of a powerhouse, multiple-step acne treatment that restores skin to health and helps to maintain it. You can find this product and other great products like it at : http://www.homespacollection.com/manufacturers/dermatouch-natural-skin-care-5/

Find these and other great products at www.homespacollection.com 

 What’s New with Spa De Soleil

Spa de Soleil is expecting a great upcoming year. Let us take the time to reintroduce you to some of our favorite items.

Renewal Cream

Spa De Soleil® Renewal Cream is has been specially formulated to give you the effect of a professional skin care treatment, at home. Renewal Cream gently removes dead skin cells and promotes healthy skin cell production, resulting in a radiant and youthful glow.

Instant Glow

Spa De Soleil® Instant Glow brings out your natural radiance from within, using light reflecting micro-spheres to diffuse light; instantly revealing a brighter, more illuminating complexion, minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and skin discoloration.

Organic Olive Essence

Organic Olive Essence is a simple and easy-to- use, certified organic natural, skin care line that is formulated around the age-old medicinal benefits of olive oil combined with newly discovered ingredients and nature’s most precious minerals. Olive Essence products have been formulated to help the skin fight its daily battle against wrinkles and aging.  In addition, these products help protect the skin from free-radicals by providing a rich moisture barrier against environmental stress, bacteria and harsh pollutants.

LIVE CHAT

If you have not already heard the great news, now YOU can speak directly with a skin care specialist on our website. The Live Chat features allows you to receive advice and personal recommendations. This feature is free of charge and available from 9:30am to 5:30pm weekdays.

View more of our fantastic anti-aging, eco friendly skin care at www.homespacollection.com

All about Pores By Spa de Soleil

A pore is any opening on the skin’s surface. These openings are how your skin releases oils, perspiration and toxins from the body through the sebaceous glands. Pores can easy become clogged by dead cells and debris if not cleansed regularly. The clinical name for a clogged pore is “come-done”.

Enlarged Pores

Our body creates thousands of new cells every 28 days, replacing your old cells with fresh new ones.  This is known as “Cell Turnover”.  Sometimes, your cells cannot remove the dead cells in time before the new cells come, thus, creating blockage to the pores. After the pore is clogged, a build up of sebum under the skin is the result. Clogged pores can be caused by inherited genes, hormonal changes (puberty or menopause), or environmental stress such as heat that cause the body to create more oil than normal. This creates enlarged more visible pores.

Symptoms of clogged pores include:
• Blackheads : partially clogged pores
• Whiteheads : completely clogged pores
• Pimples : red bumps and inflammation of the pores and on the skin.

Ways to minimize pores
We cannot control the size of the pores we were born with, but we can minimize the appearance of them temporarily. Not cleansing pores on a regular basis can cause them to appear larger than they really are, and can lead to blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. In order to achieve the maximum results and a healthy looking glow, you need to remove the dead cells from your skin. An exfoliant with soft beads can effectively remove the dead cells and impurities without causing harm to the new cells. Exfoliating should be done 2 – 3 times a week after removing makeup and gentle cleansing.

Other pore minimizing tips:

- pat a cold wash cloth, or cold compress on face on hot days

- Use a face toner daily (after cleansing)

- Avoid picking and squeezing pimples and blackheads as this can stretch the pores

- Drink water (add 1/2 tablespoon Organic Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar to a glass of  water a couple of times a day, great for your skin)

- Use clay face masks (clay has properties know to tighten skin)

- See a skin care specialist regularly
Once your pores are clear of debris, you will be amazed at how much healthier and brighter your skin will look. Your skin will be smooth, soft, and radiant.

Product recommendations:

 Acneclear Mask

Although you may not suffer from acne, Minerals from theDead Sea– combined with salicylic acid — target skin infections and control oil, helping to dry out blemishes and minimize and tighten pores. You can purchase this product at www.homespacollection.com

Nutrient Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15

 An ultra lightweight tinted moisturizer that provides targeted oil-free hydration and moisture. Optical diffusers hide imperfections and fine lines while helping reduce the appearance of pores. A sheer tint of color evens out skin tone, provides SPF 15 sun protection and is recommended for all skin types. Skin looks flawlessly radiant and healthy. You can purchase this item at www.pharmaskincare.com

Hyper pigmentation : Everything you need to know

What is Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is defined as the increase in the natural color of the skin. Melanin, is a brown pigment created by certain cells in your skin, it is responsible for skin color. Melanin production is stimulated by a hormone called “melanocyte stimulating hormone”. Hyperpigmentation is the excess of melanin in certain areas of your skin.

What causes it?

Darkened areas of the skin occur as a result of many different reasons.

* Sunlight : Tanning when the skin is sensitive to sunlight, or prolonged exposure without protection can create uneven skin tone, freckles and sun spots.

* Medications: Birth control pills, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and pain relievers, among others are common drugs responsible for hyperpigmentation.

* Hormones: Melasma (dark pigmentation of the skin) also called “the mask of pregnancy”,  is marked by brown to gray-brown patches on the face that are caused by the female hormone estrogen,  typically because of hormonal changes do to pregnancy.  

* Other reasons: Birth defects, genetics (it is hereditary), scarring, vitamin and nutritional deficiencies are also among causes.

Treatment Options

The first step is to speak with a qualified specialist or dermatologist to determine the cause of your Hyperpigmentation. Once you know more about it, you and your doctor can decide on the best way to treat it.

Treatment options include :

• Intense Pulsed Light – IPL is a type of laser that leaves no scars, can sometimes heal freckles or sun spots without using peels or hydroquinone creams.
• Creams – These bleaching creams help lighten the specific areas. You can purchase or for severe cases a doctor prescribe one.
• Hydroxy Acid Peels –  They increase cell renewal rate to allow fresh new cells to surface.
• Monthly Facials –  It is important to have monthly facials to make sure your skin is free from impurities and dead skin that can build up and perpetuate the dark areas. If you are receiving strong treatments regularly, facials can be done every 2 months or as directed by your aesthetician.
• Laser resurfacing, Microdermabrasion – These treatments remove and evaporate the first few layers of skin to leave healthy, more evenly toned skin. Be cautious, scarring can be left behind on your skin which can worsen the situation.

Prevention

Sunlight is the leading cause of dark spots on the skin, therefore shade and sunscreens are very important in avoiding Hyperpigmentation.

Home remedies: There are many home remedies one can use to treat Hyperpigmentation, but be aware that you may not get results you are hoping for and consistency to treatment is necessary to see any results.

-          Potatoes : have been known to help the with uneven skin tone because of the starch it contains. Cut the potato into slices and rub it in circular motions on the problem areas. Allow slices to rest on face for 10 to 20 min.

-          Citrus/ Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is very acidic, and contains high levels of vitamin C, which can increase the speed of cell turnover. This can help the skin grown new skin cells to replace the discolored areas. Spraying lemon juice on your face or applying with a cotton ball are both affective.

-          Rice Water : has been used for thousands of years. It is said to help lighten and tighten the skin. You can use this as a toner after cleansing your face.

 Product recommendations

 REVITAMINE COMPLEX SERUM created by Spa de Soleil, is a specialized pro-vitamin treatment that enriches the skin. It’s potent antioxidants act as skin correctors as it contains ingredients that help fight against skin discoloration such  as Vitamin E, and Retinyl Palmitate. You can find this product at www.pharmaskincare.com

”LIGHTENING MORE” ADVANCED SCIENCE

This potent serum, from Spa de Soleil, combines three skin lighteners that act intensively to wipe out discoloration do to Hyperpigmentation or Melasma. It is a vital part of the intensive multiple treatment against patchy skin tones and embarrassing age spots. For maximum results, continue with other Advanced Science Lightening products as directed. You can find this product and many more from our advanced science “Lightening” line at www.pharmaskincare.com