Hello bloggers!
The weather is beautiful and everyone wants to embrace the sun. The sun is an excellent source of vitamin D which promotes healthy bone density(5-10 minutes in the sun). However while you are soaking up the sun please wear your sunscreen. Sunsceen is vital for healthy skin. It not only protects you from skin cancer(s) it also guards your skin from too much sun exposure(UVB and UVA rays) which could lead to burning and hyperpigmentation(even if your skin does not Burn, you should still wear sunscreen). Sunscreens should be worn all year round. Sunscreens that are 30 and above gives you more coverage. SPF=Sun Protection Factor this mean if your sunscreen is 30, you can stay in the sun atleast 300 minutes before burning. To understand your skin tanning or burning level check out the fitzpatrick scale at dermatologychannel.net
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Don't Ever FORGET Your VITAMINS
We all know that taking vitamins is essential for healthy bodies. There are so many vitamins to consider but we will focus on on particular one for this week. Our featured vitamin will be Vitamin E(d-alpha tocopherol) Now it is important to always look for our vitamins scientific name listed because sometimes a product will say it is listed but it may be at the bottom of the list or not included at all.
Vitamin E is a natural sun protectant, it helps fight free radicals in the skin, it helps with anti-aging, it also helps to regulate vitamin A in the skin which is important for the skin, vitamin E is an antioxidant, it helps with scars, skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, echinacea, it helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks, sunburns, agespots, and it helps reduce water loss and strengthens the skin.
Overall Vitamin E is great for your body inside and out and it helps with many body functions and organs. However using topical Vitamin E or digesting Vitamin E will increase healthy skin. Alway use gel tablets when taking any vitamins, they should be golden dark in color and refrigerate them for longer shelf life. Please comment or email me with any questions or concerns.
Vitamin E is a natural sun protectant, it helps fight free radicals in the skin, it helps with anti-aging, it also helps to regulate vitamin A in the skin which is important for the skin, vitamin E is an antioxidant, it helps with scars, skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, echinacea, it helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks, sunburns, agespots, and it helps reduce water loss and strengthens the skin.
Overall Vitamin E is great for your body inside and out and it helps with many body functions and organs. However using topical Vitamin E or digesting Vitamin E will increase healthy skin. Alway use gel tablets when taking any vitamins, they should be golden dark in color and refrigerate them for longer shelf life. Please comment or email me with any questions or concerns.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Imbalances
Hello all!
It has been a while but the blog is back into effect! So many individuals are dealing with skin imbalances. Do you ever wonder why your skin looks great one day and the next it looks gray scaled, dry, flaky, uneven, dull, etc? Well our hormones or body imbalances play a major role in how our skin reacts. The Integumentary system (Skin) is the largest organ on our body. What you put into your body shows through your skin. The best way to ensure your skin remains healthy, supple, balanced, and conditioned is to First: maintain a well-balanced diet of natural fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy; Secondly, maintaining a healthy physical balance, exercising is great for the skin, it helps to release toxins and waste from the body and the skin; Lastly, maintaining a well balance skin care regimen according to your skin type is very important. Using a cleanser, toner(balancer), spf/moisturizer(am), night time moisturizer, exfoliating 2-3 times a week once daily and using a mask once a week am or pm is essential to healthy skin. For more information please feel free to comment or email me. If you are unsure about what to use for your skin or if you have questions about your skin type forward your messages per comment or email.
It has been a while but the blog is back into effect! So many individuals are dealing with skin imbalances. Do you ever wonder why your skin looks great one day and the next it looks gray scaled, dry, flaky, uneven, dull, etc? Well our hormones or body imbalances play a major role in how our skin reacts. The Integumentary system (Skin) is the largest organ on our body. What you put into your body shows through your skin. The best way to ensure your skin remains healthy, supple, balanced, and conditioned is to First: maintain a well-balanced diet of natural fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy; Secondly, maintaining a healthy physical balance, exercising is great for the skin, it helps to release toxins and waste from the body and the skin; Lastly, maintaining a well balance skin care regimen according to your skin type is very important. Using a cleanser, toner(balancer), spf/moisturizer(am), night time moisturizer, exfoliating 2-3 times a week once daily and using a mask once a week am or pm is essential to healthy skin. For more information please feel free to comment or email me. If you are unsure about what to use for your skin or if you have questions about your skin type forward your messages per comment or email.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Your skin type?
Do you know your skin type? This is important to know. If you do not know your skin type you may be using incorrect products. Here are the different skin types: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Oily w/dry surface, Sensitive, Acneic, and Aging skin. If you would like to know your skin type or if you are not sure about your skin type I will be able to help by you sharing your skin info with me. Feel free to comment or send an email to shontaj@beyond-expressions.com
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Ask me a Question?
Today I am taking any questions or concerns. Feel free to ask any questions about skincare or bodycare.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Enhancing your Look!!!
Have you been wondering how you can enhance your look? First start with your brows, having full, even shaped, lengthy brows can take your look a long way. When receiving a brow treatment(waxing, threading, or tweezing) make sure your brows are grown in enough for shaping. Just because you have stray hairs does not mean it is time for a full brow shaping. Consider cleaning them up(tweezing in between treatments). Brow shaping should be done every three to four weeks, this keeps the brow growth healthy and it keeps you from having spaces in between your brows. Another trick to having great looking brows is to use brow powder along with a pencil. The pencil alone makes the brows look un-natural. Using both will enhance your shape and it makes your brows stand out. Also if you do not have time to fill the brows daily, you can consider getting your brows tinted. The tint will last for about a month and when it is time for your full brow shaping, you can tint them again. The tint color should be only about 1-2 shades darker than your hair. The color doesnt have to necessarily match your hair color(if your hair is red, your brows do not have to be red). Another thing to remember is that your brows start at the beginning of your tear duct, the arch is in the middle of your brow bone and the end of your brows should stop at the end of your eye. Do not take off too much hair from the beginning or end of your brows. Doing so will make your forehead look wider and it shortens your brows. Conditioning your brows with an herbal brow gel is essential for healthy, shiny brows and it helps to tame the brows of strays during the growth period. For more tips feel free to comment or send an email to: shontaj@beyond-expressions.com or shonta07@yahoo.com
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
"Wine down Wednesday"!
Greetings,
Hooray, its hump day and it's almost time to settle down for the weekend. When I think of settling down, I picture a bubble bath, a glass of wine and a relaxing mask for my skin. Well believe it or not wine and skin care fit well together. Wine not only taste great but feels great. This season try a Pumpkin Wine Enzyme treatment. A great anti-aging treatment for skin of all types, the Pumpkin Wine treatment provides antioxidant, nutritive, and exfoliating properties for your skin. A fruit-acid enzyme which is applied like a masque, accelerates exfoliation, provides powerful antioxidants to your skin, and substitutes as a mild form of retinoic acid. This treatment is very gentle to the skin but leaves your skin refreshed, bright, and detoxed. My favorite enzyme is: Peter Thomas Roth - Pumpkin enzyme peel. (Visit your Esthetician for a more advanced treatment)
Hooray, its hump day and it's almost time to settle down for the weekend. When I think of settling down, I picture a bubble bath, a glass of wine and a relaxing mask for my skin. Well believe it or not wine and skin care fit well together. Wine not only taste great but feels great. This season try a Pumpkin Wine Enzyme treatment. A great anti-aging treatment for skin of all types, the Pumpkin Wine treatment provides antioxidant, nutritive, and exfoliating properties for your skin. A fruit-acid enzyme which is applied like a masque, accelerates exfoliation, provides powerful antioxidants to your skin, and substitutes as a mild form of retinoic acid. This treatment is very gentle to the skin but leaves your skin refreshed, bright, and detoxed. My favorite enzyme is: Peter Thomas Roth - Pumpkin enzyme peel. (Visit your Esthetician for a more advanced treatment)
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