I’ve been having some very interesting conversations with my clients over the last few weeks. Most of them have been around…”How do I keep my skin dry in the winter?” I’ve given each of them specific things for their skin care needs, but here’s a great general list of tips from Chill Out LA. These along with regular appointments with me will help your dry skin woes during the most punishing season of the year.
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How many times have you heard people say that you are what you eat? When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, this is definitely a principle to live by. Now, the same principle applies when it comes to the effect of the foods that you are eating to the quality of your skin. I hope this list of top 10 foods from Skin Care Beauty Zone helps you feel and look better in 2010.
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A new report from skininc.com shows that people that look younger than their age tend to live longer. Their findings came from research that involved 1,826 Danish twins, aged 70 and older, who were given physical and cognitive tests and then had their faces photographed. Three groups of volunteers looked at the photos and indicated the age they perceived the participants to be. Twins were assessed individually, and on different days.
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If your New Years resolution was to start working out for the health benefits, then I want to share a recent report from webmd.com to keep you motivated. Not only will regular exercise help you lose weight, but it can play a big role in keeping your skin looking young and healthy too.

Audrey Kunin is an MD, dermatologist and author of The DERMAdoctor Skinstruction Manual has this to say about the benefits of a good workout…

It’s no secret that exercise has important benefits for the entire body. But what many people don’t realize is that our skin is the largest organ of our body, and thus, the benefits can be enormous.

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Most of us are pinching pennies these days, but that’s still no reason for your skin to suffer. Here are a few wallet-friendly tips from Westsidetoday.com and Annet King, Director of Global Education for the Dermalogica Dermal Institute, to help you revamp your skin care regimen.

Get Face Mapped. This is a complimentary service offered at the Dermalogica on Montana concept space in Santa Monica with no appointment necessary! A licensed skin therapist analyzes your skin from forehead to collarbone, identifying potential problems, unique needs, and how to treat them professionally. They will also tell you what type of products you should be looking for and how to use them correctly. Why?
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I love beginning a New Year. It’s my own fresh start—a brand new year unspotted by my mistakes and shortcomings. Plus, I get to indulge myself by setting  goals I’m eager to achieve. So, as I was preparing my 2010 resolutions list, I thought about what I would resolve to improve in my beauty and skin care regimen.

Here’s a list of some goals I’m going to work on:

1. Drink more water and get more sleep (easier said than done with 3 busy kids).
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Did you know that lack of sleep has adverse effects on your body as well as your skin? It’s true, during sleep, your body restores its energy and rebuilds body tissues and cells. This includes the tissues and cells of your skin. Here are some great tips from Skin Care Tips to help you get more out of your time of rest.

Generally, an adult will need to sleep for at least 8 hours each night. However, very often we survive on much less. The average adult sleeps for about 6 to 7 hours each night. The effects of lack of sleep are cumulative.

Overcoming Sleep Deprivation:

The sleeping environment is your most important consideration if you want to overcome the problem of lack of sleep in your life. Create a pleasant and warm environment in your bedroom by doing the following:
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Have you’ve been heaping attention — and night creams — on wrinkles to turn back the clock? Did you know other factors like age spots, redness, enlarged pores, and adult acne might be putting those years back on. The bright side: Uneven skin tone is easier to correct (or at least conceal) than wrinkles, and it’s often treated with the same active ingredients, so you can combat both at once. Here, WebMD.com has put together the best tips for hiding skin tone imperfections instantly, plus expert advice on healing them over time.
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Oh the weather outside is frightful…. but a facial for Christmas would be delightful!   OH, you know you want to sing along or are you being a Grinch this Christmas. If you’re still on the hunt for that perfect gift, a gift certificate for a facial is a fantastic idea.  I offer a wide variety of facials and body treatments that anyone would love.

Come visit Casablanca Salon & Spa to purchase one (or two) today!

A few months ago I purchased my very own microdermabrasion machine and it’s been really fun introducing my clients to this new skin care treatment. If you’ve never heard of microdermabrasion it’s a rough buffing of the skin that does a better job of removing wrinkles and acne scars and stimulating healing than a gentler rubbing of a normal facial. Here’s more from Skininc.com that you may find useful to learn more about microdermabrasion.
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