Dear friends and clients, Happy Thankful and Gratitude Month! We should be grateful for something every day, but I think this month especially we should really concentrate and give thanks for the many blessings that are bestowed on us. This month also marks Rob’s 3rd angelversary. It has taken me a long time to find things to be thankful for, but I know I am blessed beyond measure with my close -knit fantastic family who all live close by, wonderful friends near and far, and the love of my true passion in owning my spa. And BIG NEWS! I have made the decision to leave my full-time job at the end of December as an Executive Asst. @ Orlando Health Physician Associates and after almost 40 years of being in Corporate America, I will devote my time to making people feel more beautiful in the calming and relaxing spa world. Nothing but good times ahead!!! YAY ME! As a result of my September’s event, “Discover Your Healthy Mind & Body”, November marks the beginning of the 8-week “Reinvent Your Health” program with Nutritionist and Health Coach Ivy Stirling. We had our first group call last night and it was FABBulous! Reinvention requires 3 things—Decision, Commitment and to Raise Your Consciousness. So much great information was shared with us, and our 14-day detox starts Monday, Nov. 7th. Even though it won’t be easy, I am looking forward to looking and feeling better than ever. It’s not too late if you want to join us. Contact Ivy Stirling at [email protected]. On pages 2-4, there is a great article from Skin Inc. on how to “Bring On the Moisture.” Are you experiencing dry or flaky skin? There is some awesome info to help with that! Page 5 highlights our essential oil of the month—On Guard. As one of dōTERRA’s best-selling blends, On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune system. It can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function and support healthy cardiovascular function. It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner. This is the only hand wash and toothpaste I use as they contain no chemicals or alcohol. And mark your calendars for our next essential oils class on Nov. 15th at 6:00 pm, “A Natural and Effective Alternative for Immune Support.” We have some exciting things happening in January! New Year—New You! We all have that one thing we want to change or strive for—watch for December’s newsletter to announce all the FUN! Until next month, I wish for you many blessings and heartfelt wishes! Have a FABBulous month! Your favorite aesthetician, Debbie For services and any skincare concerns, contact me at: Face & Body Bar Villaggio Plaza 855 East SR 434 Suite 2201 Winter Springs, FL 32708 407-221-8716 [email protected]In this issue: Giving Thanks 1 Bring On the Moisture 2- 4 doTERRA’s On Guard & Next Essential Oils Class 5 Quote of the Month / Free Yoga Class 6 November 2016 Beauty-full News Face & Body Bar—Debbie McLaughlin
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Dear friends and clients,
Happy Thankful and Gratitude Month! We should be grateful for something every day, but I think this month especially we should really concentrate and give thanks for the many blessings that are bestowed on us. This month also marks Rob’s 3rd angelversary. It has taken me a long time to find things to be thankful for, but I know I am blessed beyond measure with my close-knit fantastic family who all live close by, wonderful friends near and far, and the love of my true passion in owning my spa. And BIG NEWS! I have made the decision to leave my full-time job at the end of December as an Executive Asst. @ Orlando Health Physician Associates and after almost 40 years of being in Corporate America, I will devote my time to making people feel more beautiful in the calming and relaxing spa world. Nothing but good times ahead!!! YAY ME!
As a result of my September’s event, “Discover Your Healthy Mind & Body”, November marks the beginning of the 8-week “Reinvent Your Health” program with Nutritionist and Health Coach Ivy Stirling. We had our first group call last night and it was FABBulous! Reinvention requires 3 things—Decision, Commitment and to Raise Your Consciousness. So much great information was shared with us, and our 14-day detox starts Monday, Nov. 7th. Even though it won’t be easy, I am looking forward to looking and feeling better than ever. It’s not too late if you want to join us. Contact Ivy Stirling at [email protected].
On pages 2-4, there is a great article from Skin Inc. on how to “Bring On the Moisture.” Are you experiencing dry or flaky skin? There is some awesome info to help with that! Page 5 highlights our essential oil of the month—On Guard. As one of dōTERRA’s best-selling blends, On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune system. It can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function and support healthy cardiovascular function. It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner. This is the only hand wash and toothpaste I use as they contain no chemicals or alcohol. And mark your calendars for our next essential oils class on Nov. 15th at 6:00 pm, “A Natural and Effective Alternative for Immune Support.”
We have some exciting things happening in January! New Year—New You! We all have that one thing we want to change or strive for—watch for December’s newsletter to announce all the FUN!
Until next month, I wish for you many blessings and heartfelt wishes!
One of the most important attributes for skin is hydration, no matter what time of year. While the colder, drier winter months make moisturization needs more obvious, being properly hydrated is a must year-round. Understanding how the skin functions, as well as adopting therapies to introduce and lock moisture into the skin, will help you and your clients achieve balanced, hydrated skin throughout the seasons.
Optimally Functioning Skin
Where moisture is concerned, the stratum corneum (SC) plays an essential role in the function, health and maintenance of skin. The SC structure is often described as a wall of brick and mortar, where the bricks are dead skin cells (corneocytes) that contain a complex combination of lactic acid, urea, salts and amino acids, collectively referred to as the skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The mortar is made up of ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids that organize themselves into layers, creating a natural water-binding barrier for the skin. If there is a breakdown in either the bricks or mortar, skin loses its ability to hold onto moisture.
As part of skin’s “mortar,” ceramides are natural lipids that hold skin cells together. They are essential for moisturized skin; without them, skin becomes dry, irritated and sensitive. When the overall balance of the epidermis is thrown off, an increase of trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) can result, leading to inflammation and, with additional UV exposure assaulting unprotected skin, a collapse of the extracellular matrix (ECM). The natural desquamation process, during which dead skin cells are sloughed off, is interrupted without enough moisture. Over time, this lack of moisture and UV damage, as well as a buildup of dead skin cells, will result in dry and flaky skin, wrinkling, laxity and an overall aged appearance. An excess of dead cells on the skin’s surface traps dirt and debris, and reduces the penetration of any topical products applied to skin. This creates an even worse situation for already stressed and dehydrated skin.
It is only with proper hydration in the form of adequate water intake, topical daily care products and profes-sional treatments that balance in skin is achieved, assuring that the largest organ in the body is performing optimally.
Water- and Oil-Based Hydration
One of the primary ways to stay moisturized is to hydrate from the inside out. Proper water consumption each and every day has an immense impact on the health of skin. Without enough water, the skin will present decreased elastici-ty, dryness and an inability to properly regenerate itself. Without the continu-ous shedding of dead skin cells, inflammation, acne and an overall dull ap-pearance will result.
Additionally, hydrating agents that help seal water into the skin, as well as beneficial oils, are essential for proper moisturization. While many clients associate oil with breakouts and acne, there are many advantages to using oils in skin care, so including them in daily care regimens aids in the proliferation of healthy skin. Without a balance of oils, we may begin to actually over-produce oil from our glands, which can lead to those unwanted breakouts.
Humectants and Occlusives
To find the best topically moisturizing ingredients, it’s important to consider how these ingredients work in the skin. Whether the ingredient is a humectant or occlusive will determine if it’s attracting moisture or lock-ing it in, respectively; both are necessary for successful skin hydration.
Humectants. These ingredients attract water and pull it into the epidermis from the dermis. Some popular, effective humectants include the following.
Glycerin and urea provide surface hydration in addition to infusing skin cells with moisture directly.
Sodium PCA can attract and hold up to 250 times its weight in water.
Lactic acid is hydrophilic and breaks down skin desmosomes for exfoliation ease. In addition, it is an anti-bacterial ingredient that inhibits the formation of hyperpigmentation caused by UV rays.
Hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate are among the strongest humectants that attract and hold up to 1,000 times their weight in water. Image Skincare’s Total Pure Hyaluronic Filler is liquid gold!
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Occlusives. On the other hand, occlusives lock the moisture that humectants attract into the skin. Products that contain them are often best to use post-bathing, to seal in moisture while the pores of the epidermis are open. Many occlusives can be too emollient and are best avoided in acne-prone clients, especially on the face; these include petrolatum, mineral oil and lanolin—which is also a common allergen for many people. Note that occlusive agents do not necessarily provide added benefits to skin; they simply remain on the surface to hold moisture in. However, following are some occlusive agents that also provide skin benefits.
Sweet almond oil contains the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory vitamin E.
Jojoba oil closely mimics sebum, reducing the occurrence of excess sebum. (This is a great oil to use when adding essential oils as well).
Shea butter is beneficial for dry skin, keeping it soft and maintaining moisture levels without feeling greasy. It is high in triglycerides, EFAs, and vitamins A and E.
Niacinamide reduces the occurrence of breakouts, increases ceramide and EFA levels and maintains hydration, reducing TEWL.
Zinc oxide provides broad-spectrum UV protection while reducing inflammation and inhibiting the formation of hyperpigmentation.
Interestingly, some ingredients that are primarily thought to be humectants, such as hyaluronic acid, provide occlusive benefits simply due to their large molecular size. They tend to sit on the skin surface to draw mois-ture into the epidermis and also create a physical barrier to TEWL. In addition to moisturizers that contain the humectants and occlusives listed, it’s advisable to use hydrating serums. This is especially important in drier winter months and during summer when increased time periods of UV exposure take a toll on skin moisture. My favorite is Image Skincare’s Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum loaded with oil-soluble Vitamin C, Vitamins A & E and highly potent antioxidants as well. Daily Care Since the daily use of beneficial moisturizing ingredients is a must to ensure proper hydration, there are addi-tional measures to be taken in the course of a daily skin care regimen that will help avoid moisture imbalance. Wash gently. Do not over-wash your skin with harsh cleansers or aggressive exfoliants, which can lead to the production of excess sebum and acne breakouts. Instead, use pH-balanced, gentle cleansers. Harness oils. Make sure you understand that oils containing EFAs are beneficial to your condition; oil-free is not always best and can also make your condition worse. Use sunscreen. I always recommend the best broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 for indi-vidual skin types and conditions, and make sure you are applying it properly daily. UV damage can dry out the skin and worsen the skin concerns for which you’ve come to me for treatment. To be sure, this last point can’t be spoken about enough. Unprotected exposure to UV rays can lead to inflam-mation, burning and peeling that destabilizes the skin’s moisture retention mechanisms, leading to dehydration as well as skin damage and even skin cancer. Choose a sunscreen that contains antioxidants to help lessen the potential for that damage. Ingredients to highlight include: L-ascorbic acid, tocopherol, caffeine and milk this-tle-derived silybin. Also, make sure you are applying your SPF at least 15 minutes before leaving the house and reapply every two hours to avoid any negative UV impact on unprotected skin. This is a must, regardless of the given month. While many assume UV exposure is higher in the summer, UVA rays are constant throughout the year. Weath-er plays a factor as well, with snow reflecting up to 80% of UV rays, while sand reflects 15% and water only 10%. If you understand these truths, this will assist in more diligent sunscreen use year-round.
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Professional Treatments While utilizing moisturizing ingredients in daily care is of utmost importance, the skin care professional is an important part of maintaining hydration. Advanced levels of moisture can be infused into your patients’ skin through monthly treatments via chemical peels and professional masks. These treatments will help remove any impacted skin cells to further improve the skin’s ability to absorb hydrating topical ingredients in daily care products. Chemical peels and masks will include hydrating and exfoliating ingredients, including the following:
Lactic acid, which increases hydration;
Chasteberry extract, a phytohormone derived from plants that hydrates and plumps the skin;
Soy isoflavones, which contain antioxidants to boost collagen and improve the appearance of aging skin;
Oat milk, a humectant with antioxidant protection that adds high levels of EFAs; and
Panthenol, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which have hydrating properties for all skin conditions including acne, rosacea and aging skin.
Be Diligent By following these strategies and therapies for proper moisturization, you will enjoy healthy, luminous skin daily and continuously, no matter what the thermometer reads. Excerpt from Skin, Inc. - Jennifer Linder, M.D., is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, serving as chief scien-tific officer for PCA Skin and running a private practice out of Scottsdale, Arizona. She holds a clinical faculty position in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco. Linder is a spokesper-son for The Skin Cancer Foundation and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, among others.
· With its unique aroma, doTERRA On Guard offers a fragrant, natural, way to clean. · doTERRA On Guard is an effective alternative to synthetic options for immune support.
· Diffuse for cleansing the air. · Add two to three drops in a veggie capsule for a quick immune boost.
· Supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses. · Rub on bottom of kid’s feet during school season.
· Diffuse in home before company arrives to help cleanse the air and add a spicy and sweet aroma. · Diffuse in class setting for an uplifting scent.
· Supports healthy immune function. · Protects against environmental threats.
· Diffuse in your home or office during fall and winter months. · Add to water for an effective all-purpose cleaner for surfaces.
· Supports healthy respiratory function.
This immune blend comes in throat drops, foaming hand wash, a brightening toothpaste, cleaner concentrate, laundry detergent, softgels and beadlets—something for every one to boost their immune system!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR NEXT ESSENTIAL OILS CLASS, A NATURAL & EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT
NOVEMBER 15TH AT 6:00 PM
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Just a reminder that Melanie from Black Lab Yoga teaches yoga on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am. All classes are Gentle Flow and are great for beginners, intermediate and seniors. Drop-in fee is only $10. Come join us for flexibility, stretching, strength and mindfulness.
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