Happy Autumn! I hope your summer was wonderful, fun and memorable! Mine certainly was! As I mentioned in my summer newsletter, my fantabulously romantic husband, Eric, raised the bar on 50th birthday gifts by taking me to Europe for the month of August. We spent time in Tuscany, Florence and the Italian Riviera before flying to Barcelona, Spain to set off on a 2 week Mediterranean Cruise that included Nice, France; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Corfu, Greece and Rome, Venice and Naples. The surprises just kept coming thanks to Therese and Michael, Susan and Scott and cousins Tracy and Dale who joined us for parts of the vacation. Extravagant??? Yes! Am I worth it? Well, apparently my "spice" thinks so and that's what counts! It was the trip of a lifetime! Eric says he won't be doing anything so outrageous for my 100th, but since he has another 50 years to plan and save $, I think he should at least try! Now let's get down to the business of skin care, shall we?
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I have some new items I want to share with you as well as some important information to help your precious skin replenish from summer and prepare for winter. The first new product is a brand new mask that YonKa has released called Masque N 1. It is one of the most intense moisture/time released masks for dehydrated skin of any kind. It's efficacy is 54% after 1 hour, 89% after 4 hours and 96% after 8 hours. Here's a something great that you can do with it: Cleanse and moisturize your face at night as usual. Then cover your skin with a very thin layer of the Mask N 1 and go to sleep. In the morning, rinse it off and you won't believe how incredibly nourished your skin will feel! For more information on this luscious product go to: http://www.yonka.com/. I am using it in treatments and a number of you have purchased it for homecare, so far, to rave reviews! The cost is $52.00
~Our second new product is called "Prolongateur De Bronzage". Why YonKa chose this time of year to introduce it, I haven't a clue. But I suppose if you're off to someplace tropical, it will come in handy. This is a tan prolonging product for the face and body that illuminates the skin with warm tones and tasteful gold sparkle glitter, which gives a radiant golden glow. It's quite wonderful and uses green, white and red teas which are powerful antioxidents. This product retails for $36.00.
~The third new product is (GASP!) actually not a YonKa product. But, I like it, it has a lot of great botanicals, vitamins, antioxidents and skin quenchers and promotes the acceleration of cell renewal. It is a moisturizing/age-intervention/anti-oxident cream called Dermal C. It uses two sources of stabilized Vitamin C (amla fruit & grapefruit), two sources of Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate & carrot root) and Vitamin E. Bend Skin CO. is the only authorized distributor of this product in Central Oregon. A 2 oz jar retails for $28.00.
My last new item is actually not skin care related unless you count making your skin glow when this item is worn. Local jewelry designer and client, Cynthia Tenney, has a collection of genuine crystal and gemstone earrings on display in our treatment room. I have worn Cynthia's designs since meeting her 3 years ago. and have always gotten compliments. They are beautiful, unique and will enhance any style. They are priced at $10.00 per pair which means you'll want to get a few pairs for yourself as well as for gifts. Pick them up for the ladies on your Christmas list!
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It's that time of year, kids! Goblins and Ghosts and Pumpkins abound. I can't tell you what to do with the ghosts or goblins but if you have an extra pumpkin or two handy...have I got a recipe for you! Pumpkin is rich in enzymes and antioxidents that are similar to a gentle alpha-hydroxy. It's loaded with Betacarotine and Vitamin E, 2 very important agents in age-intervention. And cinnamon is gently stimulating and antibacterial. Here's the recipe for a delectible scrub:
1/2 cup cooked or canned pumpkin, pureed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin seed oil*
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* sunflower or olive oil can be substituted
1. mix ingredients in a bowl
2. Stand in a tub or shower stall and use a damp washcloth to scoop up some of the mixture.
Apply to your body, starting with your feet and working your way up, but avoiding your face.
Scrub gently using a circular motion
3. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
This scrub smells divine and makes the skin feel smooth as silk!
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Everyone from Oprah to Jennifer Aniston talks about PEELS. And you probably say, "Oh! Note to self, call Debra to schedule a peel." And that would make you one smart cookie! So here's the scoop on peels. Simply put, they are a means of retexturizing the skin by chemically disolving dead skin cells, reaching into the epidermis and inflaming the skin to produce collagen. Peels are effective in treating hyperpigmentation, fine wrinkles and acne scarring. Peels are the "Controlled Burn" of skin care treatments because an acid is used. Now, we aren't talking battery acid. I don't want you to get a vision of sizzling skin! There are 3 types; superficial, medium and deep. DEEP PEELS are done by a licensed physician, under sedation, attached to a cardiac monitor. The ideal patient is one with severe sun damage. The skin is raw for 2-3 weeks but dramatic improvement will be accomplished. MEDIUM PEELS are great for softening deep lines and erasing brown spots. The first 10 days after a medium peel the skin transforms from slightly pink to dark to peeling like having a fairly significant sunburn. SUPERFICIAL PEELS can benefit everyone because it removes the most stubborn dead skin cells to yield skin that is smoother and more evenly pigmented. Clients with minimal imperfections or acne will benefit greatly and the recovery time is similar to what you would expect after a mild sunburn. The difference between the superficial and medium peels is the concentration of the glycolic, lactic, salicylic or trichloroacetic acids. Deep peels are usually done with phenol. In most facials that I do, a micro(VERY superficial)-peel is integrated into the treatment. I have two other specific peel treatments. The first is the "Alpha-Vital" facial which is done in a series of 3-4 treatments. It incorporates organically sourced alpha and beta hydroxies from fruit and plant acids with an algae, green tea and fruit based mask. The second is done with a 3% lactic acid and also incorporates the algae mask. Please know that if you are serious about having a peel and truly resurfacing your skin, you must be willing to commit to a series of treatments and use the correct products for your home skin care regiment. I am trained and licensed in both superficial and medium peels and will be happy to address your specific needs at your next appointment.
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**Here's a helpful hint for broken capillaries! Cut a grape in half and rub the pulp against the affected area. Grapes contain bioflavins which in therapeutic doses is known to restore blood vessel integrity.
**Are you a Teacher or in the Military? Do you know someone who is? Bend Skin CO. now proudly offers every teacher and any military personel 10% off any treatment any time. That includes products as well. Thank you for what you do!!
**If you're anything like me, this is the time of year when I get inspired to clean up and throw out stuff I've accumulated throughout the year. I am much more productive when my friends from Peace Of Mind come to keep me focused and on task. They even take my unwanted things to a charity of my choice and bring me the reciept or they take it to the dump. Julie, Wendy, Donna and the other wonderful Organization Consultants of Peace of Mind will work their magic for you too! Give Julie a call at 541-390-9873.
**Congratulations to Skye and Andy Kutansky on the arrival of Maren, their new baby girl. Proud grandparents are Cynthia and Alan Tenney.
Believe it or not, the holidays are not too far away. You can save time and energy by doing all of your holiday shopping at Bend Skin CO. Gotta "hard-to-buy-for" guy? He will love a Men's Facial treatment. He won't get one for himself, but he'll love you for getting it for him! How about a pre-teen or teenager? It is NEVER too early to get a proper skin care routine started! And then there's that woman on your list who already has everything. A Spa facial will be just the indulgence she's looking for. Are you in a service-oriented business with your own clients? Do you show them your appreciation with gifts? A Spa Facial will truly delight them and let them know how important they are to you.
As always friends, thank you for your coninued support. I know there are a number of Aestheticians in town and I'm honored that you've chosen me to provide your skin care services.
Please call for your next appointment! 541-390-3338
Fondly,
Debra
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