We know you're going to do it anyway, so you might as well do it the right way.
http://www.totalbeauty.com/video/how-to-pop-a-pimple-the-right-way
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
The Bathery's Rule About Gloves
Don't forget about your hands. They are always exposed to the environment and are abused by our actions. They are one of the first places aging is seen, along with the neck and décolletage (chest).
In the winter handcream is a must, and so are gloves. Gloves are not just meant for warmth, but also for protection from the elements. You may not get cold hands when the temperature starts to drop, but your hands are still feeling the effects of the environment.
Dry winter air has lower levels of humidity and sucks the moisture from your skin. This is why it is critical to not only protect your face with a barrier protector, but also protect your hands.
And if you work in an office and handle a lot of paper, that paper is going to be absorbing oils and moisture from your hands as well, as you probably already can tell. So couple that with winter weather and you have an aging disaster LITERALLY on your hands!
So here is The Rule:
When the temperature drops below 50* it's tme to start wearing gloves. These can be a lightweight glove such as leather or cotton.
When the temperature drops below 40* it's time to bring out the warm woolies! Heavier duty gloves are now required. These can be fleece-lined or heavier woolen gloves.
And mandatory is a good emollient hand cream before slipping into your gloves.
But in order for your hands to be able to fully absorb the handcream, you need to give them a quick scrub.
Super simple home scrub:
Olive oil and sugar. Add a little of each to the palm of one hand. Enough to make a loose paste. Now just massage all over your hands. Get the palms, the backs, the knuckles, even the cuticles. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Now slather on your handcream.
If you really want to be "natural" try using a few drops of olive oil, jojoba oil, vitamin e oil, or shea butter as your "handcream".
But critical is the wearing of the gloves. It's the perfect way to indulge your inner glove fetishist and keep your hands young looking!
In the winter handcream is a must, and so are gloves. Gloves are not just meant for warmth, but also for protection from the elements. You may not get cold hands when the temperature starts to drop, but your hands are still feeling the effects of the environment.
Dry winter air has lower levels of humidity and sucks the moisture from your skin. This is why it is critical to not only protect your face with a barrier protector, but also protect your hands.
And if you work in an office and handle a lot of paper, that paper is going to be absorbing oils and moisture from your hands as well, as you probably already can tell. So couple that with winter weather and you have an aging disaster LITERALLY on your hands!
So here is The Rule:
When the temperature drops below 50* it's tme to start wearing gloves. These can be a lightweight glove such as leather or cotton.
When the temperature drops below 40* it's time to bring out the warm woolies! Heavier duty gloves are now required. These can be fleece-lined or heavier woolen gloves.
And mandatory is a good emollient hand cream before slipping into your gloves.
But in order for your hands to be able to fully absorb the handcream, you need to give them a quick scrub.
Super simple home scrub:
Olive oil and sugar. Add a little of each to the palm of one hand. Enough to make a loose paste. Now just massage all over your hands. Get the palms, the backs, the knuckles, even the cuticles. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Now slather on your handcream.
If you really want to be "natural" try using a few drops of olive oil, jojoba oil, vitamin e oil, or shea butter as your "handcream".
But critical is the wearing of the gloves. It's the perfect way to indulge your inner glove fetishist and keep your hands young looking!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty Acids are the building blocks of our bodies’ fats and membranes. They were originally known as Vitamin F.
Your body cannot manufacture EFA’s on its own so they must be gotten from your diet and/or from supplements. Good dietary sources of EFA’s are fresh wild salmon, sardines, and walnuts. Eat them twice a week. Try adding ground flax seeds to your salads. Supplemental sources are fish oil, cod liver oil, salmon oil, and flax oil. Take 2 tbsp. daily.
EFA’s help reduce inflammation, improve eczema and psoriasis, ease depression and anxiety, keep us hydrated and supple, and make our skin youthful and glowing!
Lack of Essential Fatty Acids results in EFAD – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency.
EFAD can cause several problems with your skin, most notably, excess keratinization or a build up of dead skin cells which causes your skin to look dull and flakey. Micro-comedones and hyperpigmentation can also result from EFAD.
Lack of essential fatty acids in your skin increases the amount of water that evaporates from your skin (trans-epidermal water loss – TEWL). Increased TEWL results in less water in the skin which impairs the enzyme activity needed to desquamate or exfoliate dead skin cells. And impaired desquamation means more dead skin cells stuck to the outer epidermal layer (keratinization), as well as dead skin cells getting stuck in the pores and follicles causing micro-comedones.
EFA’s contain Omega 3 which helps restore collagen and elastin in the dermis, and Omega 6 which helps restore parts of the epidermis.
Your body cannot manufacture EFA’s on its own so they must be gotten from your diet and/or from supplements. Good dietary sources of EFA’s are fresh wild salmon, sardines, and walnuts. Eat them twice a week. Try adding ground flax seeds to your salads. Supplemental sources are fish oil, cod liver oil, salmon oil, and flax oil. Take 2 tbsp. daily.
EFA’s help reduce inflammation, improve eczema and psoriasis, ease depression and anxiety, keep us hydrated and supple, and make our skin youthful and glowing!
Lack of Essential Fatty Acids results in EFAD – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency.
EFAD can cause several problems with your skin, most notably, excess keratinization or a build up of dead skin cells which causes your skin to look dull and flakey. Micro-comedones and hyperpigmentation can also result from EFAD.
Lack of essential fatty acids in your skin increases the amount of water that evaporates from your skin (trans-epidermal water loss – TEWL). Increased TEWL results in less water in the skin which impairs the enzyme activity needed to desquamate or exfoliate dead skin cells. And impaired desquamation means more dead skin cells stuck to the outer epidermal layer (keratinization), as well as dead skin cells getting stuck in the pores and follicles causing micro-comedones.
EFA’s contain Omega 3 which helps restore collagen and elastin in the dermis, and Omega 6 which helps restore parts of the epidermis.
Ladies Night of Indulgence!
Bring a friend (or three) and join us for a night of light pampering and indulgence... Complimentary!
Free chair massages
Wine & Champagne
Chocolate samplings
Light appetizers & goodies
The Bathery 's
Moisture analysis & Hand Massage
Stella and Dot
Jewelry Styling
Koko FitClub's
Body Composition Scanning
Body & Brain Holistic Yoga's
Aura Readings
Studio 150 Hair Salon
Health & Wellness tools such as
Free Bone Density screenings
Balance testing & Posture Analysis
Nutritional information
Mingle. Indulge. Learn. Get pampered.
Date/Time: Friday, November 19 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Health First Chiropractic - Hosted by Dr. Christiana Maia
13128 Totem Lake Blvd. Suite 203
Kirkland, WA
Free chair massages
Wine & Champagne
Chocolate samplings
Light appetizers & goodies
The Bathery 's
Moisture analysis & Hand Massage
Stella and Dot
Jewelry Styling
Koko FitClub's
Body Composition Scanning
Body & Brain Holistic Yoga's
Aura Readings
Studio 150 Hair Salon
Health & Wellness tools such as
Free Bone Density screenings
Balance testing & Posture Analysis
Nutritional information
Mingle. Indulge. Learn. Get pampered.
Date/Time: Friday, November 19 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Health First Chiropractic - Hosted by Dr. Christiana Maia
13128 Totem Lake Blvd. Suite 203
Kirkland, WA
Monday, November 1, 2010
Fifth Best Facial in Western Washington!
We are sooo excited to announce that we won Fifth Place in the Best Facial category in the KING 5 Best of Western Washington contest. Thank you to all of our wonderful clients who voted for us and made this happen! We love you and couldn't do it without you!
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