Glowing Skin for Your Big Day - 4 Big No...No's!

Our friends over at KMR Communications have provided us with a great list on what to avoid when it comes to your skin care the week of your wedding, check it out!

All brides want flawless and glowing skin on their wedding day. But in an effort to look and feel especially beautiful, soon-to-be brides often splurge on beauty treatments that they haven't done before, says Mike Sendogan, Clinical Director of LaserTouch Aesthetics, a luxury medspa in SoHo and Midtown Manhattan. Any beauty treatment that you're trying for the first time should be done a minimum of two weeks before your wedding day to give any unexpected reactions or irritations time to fade.

According to LaserTouch Aesthetics, below are four wedding-week DON’TS:

1.Botox
Botox takes four to five days to kick in, and you wouldn't want to discover one day before the wedding that a brow has dropped or elevated unattractively.

2.Chemical Peels
This type of facial is designed to dissolve dead skin cells and reveal brighter skin. It also helps erase fine lines and lighten dark blotches for a more even-toned complexion. Do this at least two weeks before your wedding day because even a gentle chemical peel can cause drying that may be annoying to apply makeup over.

3.Fillers
Lip plumping is popular with brides, but filler in the lips can look swollen initially—which is not very photogenic. All fillers can also cause bruising that may last up to two weeks, so be sure to give yourself time to heal.

4.Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion, which uses a machine to buff skin, is also a commonly sought-after pre wedding beauty treatment. Mike suggests not going the week before your wedding day because side effects may include redness, sensitivity, and breakouts. Avoid that stress by consulting with a professional three months before your wedding day to come up with a personalized routine.

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So, take the advice ladies! Don't do ANYTHING drastic before your big day...Guys, this goes for you too!!

*hugs*
Denice

Photo and Content Credit:
KMR Communications
http://www.lasertouchsoho.com/

The Summer Sun and Your Skin

Ok, we all know I (Denice) avoid sun exposure. I do not tan like Katie and Cindy, I BURN! Thus... I just avoid it. If I need color, I have found that the alternatives work best for me (Mystic tanning). BUT, I am very strict in wearing my sunscreen, even though I don't plan on baking. I wear it daily to protect myself from the harmful rays of the sun. I have been using Neutragina, but have found it leaves my skin oily.

In my quest to find something better to protect my skin, an interesting email popped into my inbox form my pals over at KMR Communication, regarding Sothys and their Sun Care line. Although I have not tried the Sothys products, it did intrigue me. So, I am sharing it with you for your thoughts and opinions, here we go:

Legendary French skincare company, Sothys, has recognized the sun’s importance in daily life and as a result has created a range of sun care products designed to maximize your summer fun without fear of skin damage. Sothys believes the benefits of sun exposure, including mood enhancement and Vitamin D production, can be capitalized on safely if you choose the correct product to protect your skin.

Under the Cellu-Guard® line, Sothys has created products with sun protection factors ranging from SPF 8 to SPF 30 as well as a soothing lotion for after-sun care.

Sun Sensitive Areas Care with SPF 30: A care that protects from free radicals and photo-aging during intense sunlight exposure. Hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, it is particularly suitable for sensitive skin Price: $40 (1.7 fl. oz.)

Iridescent Tanning Gel with SPF 8: A protective tanning gel containing tan boosting active ingredients to help intensify and accelerate a natural-looking tan. Price: $44 (5 fl. oz.)

Tanning Body Lotion with SPF 20: A soft, light and milky formula for a pleasant tan and ultra-effective protection. Perfect for all day and suitable for face and body application, it is water-resistant, sweat-resistant. Price: $52 (5 fl. oz.)

Soothing After-Sun Body Care: A refreshing fluid which softens the skin immediately after exposure with soothing active ingredients. Through its care actives, it prevents photo-induced aging, and hydrate* the skin to restore it to its full radiance. Price: $40 (5 fl. oz.)

A little history on Sothys:
In 1946, Sothys was a beauty institute in Paris, where a list of exclusive customers enjoyed fine French products created by Dr. Hotz, a medical biologist. Sothys was acquired by the Mas family in 1966 and chairman Bernard Mas decided to add to the beautiful Sothys range and increase its availability. By 1970 Sothys had entered the United States market under the direction of esthetician Christian Garces. Sothys became an instant hit for estheticians looking for a professional, results- oriented product line.

Over two decades later, it continues to be the forerunner in an extremely demanding industry. Much of Sothys' success is due to its focus on education. Not content to simply sell its products, Sothys offers continuous, complementary education to estheticians and therapists who want to learn not just about the products, but about the industry in general. At the Sothys Institute in Miami, and at regional Sothys offices across the Nation, classes are offered, with topics ranging from hands-on body workshops to cosmetic chemistry.

For more information, please visit sothys-usa.com.

*hugs*
Denice
Photo Credit: KMR Communications
DISCLAIMER: I was not provided this product for testing, nor have I ever tried them, this is an informational post only.

Mother’s Day Makeover Giveaway: PHTYO-C Professional Skin-Care Products

What better way to celebrate mom than to give her a facial makeover with a collection of products from leading skin-care company, PHYTO-C. Mom will love you even more when you give her these products that are clinically proven to restore and rejuvenate the skin, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin health. With a skin care regimen that works to dramatically moisturize, improve, and repair your skin, mom will look and feel years younger! The Intense Line Defense, Velvet Gel, and Serum Twenty offer unparalleled results in the realm of professional skin care, and they are suitable for all skin types.

About PhytoCeuticals, Inc.
PhytoCeuticals, Inc., founded by Dr. Mostafa Omar, is the pioneer of skincare in the United States and the market leader of the antioxidant concept. PhytoCeuticals, Inc., is committed to bring the most advanced and effective skincare formulations to heal and treat skin with natural plants and herbs, and to improve skin health and appearance. PhytoCeuticals Inc., is best known for stabilizing Vitamin C in liquid form. Clinical evidence has shown that precise applications of Vitamin C, known for its anti-oxidizing agents, can help prevent photoaging in skin.

PhytoCeuticals is the world’s leading laboratory, which develops unique and highly efficacious anti-aging skin care products, as well as stabilized soluble liquid creatine. The company continues developing new skincare formulations that are distributed through reputable and reliable cosmeceutical companies worldwide. 

About the PHTYO-C Professional Skin-Care Products:

Intense Line Defense

- Made with green tea and German chamomile extract, this powerful ointment exfoliates dead and rough skin, encourages skin renewal, increases microcirculation, stimulates collagen, and evens skin tone while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

- Apply only a few drops daily in the evening to moisturize, smooth, and prevent dry skin

Velvet Gel

- This miracle gel is supported by a new clinical study which cites its ability to encourage healing and provide unsurpassed antioxidant protection

- Significantly improves the combination of rebounding cells and collagens, and provides extraordinary nutrition for cell skin repair. This gel regulates skin separation and the renewal process while increasing blood circulation.

Serum Twenty

- Apply once daily to deliver the highest levels of vitamin C to the skin. This powerful antioxidant is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and provide protection against photo-aging.

- With highly developed ingredients such as zinc sulfate, citrus juices, and plant extracts of Bioflavonoids and Phenoxyethanol, this powerful treatment repairs all aspects of the skin from the face to the neck and chest.





Want to win these products valued at $150 for your mom?

Well here is your chance!
Just tell us why your Mom is the best around. That's it, it's that easy! We will choose one lucky reader on May 9. (*Must be a US resident to enter)

*hugs*
Denice

Photo Credit: http://www.phyto-ceutical.com/