[Product Review] Volcanic Exfoliating Mask

 Face masks are very important and should be part of your skin care regime. My skin is very sensitive but it's foolish to shy away from using a face mask for exfoliating the dead skin away. This does need to be done 2-3 per week.

Why Exfoliate?

 It's important to remove the dead skin cells.  It's actually considered one of the most important techniques that you can perform on your skin to resolve certain skin problems as well as to achieve healthy and glowing skin.

Whether you have clogged pores, dark spots, blemishes, dry skin, and or combination, normal or oily, you need to exfoliate! 

But here's the key, you want to do this with very little or no irritation. My experience has been with all of the products I've tried over the years, they either have actually clogged my pores even more, or have irritated it so much my skin was so red and it burned. I do not do well with chemicals dyes, or artificial ingredients in products. 

So when Lumière de Vie™ line came out recently, I read all the details and listened to other ladies who were already using it and what their experience was like. 

 The Results

After the first application I was amazed! It really left my skin soft and glowing!!! My skin was also brighter! There's no smell and it's very easy to apply. The rinsing off was totally different too.

Usually you just rinse off with warm water, but the instructions have you massage the face with warm water, using your fingertips to exfoliate thoroughly and then rinse off any remaining.

Wow, what a difference!

I highly recommend this product for a good exfoliating experience. It will make your skin feel and look better as well as help with lines. It's well worth the cost of 49 bucks!










I would love to hear your experience with this or any other products. You can post your thoughts directly below this posting :)

Basic Skin Care

When we understand basic knowledge about Skin Care, it allows us to take better care of ourselves and our skin. In this post I will address the 4 main skin types and how to take proper care so your skin is balanced, smooth and has a healthy vibrant tone.

There are 4 main skin types:

• Normal
• Dry
• Combination
• Oily

 NORMAL SKIN

This type is in good condition and has sufficient supply of sebum (oil) and water. Skin feels smooth, comfortable and gives a radiant appearance. 

This type of skin type is best maintained with natural extracts that continues to sooth the skin. Young teens to those in early 20's when not exposing skin to the sun can actually maintain this normal skin long into their 20's and 30's.

DRY SKIIN

This type of skin lacks sebum (oil)  that lubricates the skin. This skin type will have small invisible pores, tight, rough skin that is thin, delicate and lackluster. This skin type NEEDS products that replace and replenish moisture as well as to help stimulate circulation giving the skin a healthy glow.

Dry skin needs proper moisturizers and treatments that support the skin on a cellular level.

COMBINATION SKIN 

Combination skin has exactly what it means, both oily and dry areas on the face specifically nose, forehead and chin, while possibly the cheeks being dry.

This type of skin needs products to balance it and that means minimizing oil and delivering hydration. Advance anti-aging and acne skin care should be part of the skin care regime.

OILY SKIN

This type of skin is caused by an over production of sebum (oil). You will see medium to large pores, breakouts and clogged pores as a result.

This skin type needs products that control and minimize oil secretions, as well as to fight bacteria that leads to breakouts.

There is another category that many woman experience and that is SENSITIVE SKIN.
Signs are:

• thin and delicate 
• is very reactive
• red or blotchy

The skin is more fragile and may irritate from temperature changes, seasonal changes, skin care products, spicy foods or alchol.

Sensitive skin requires special attention and its recommended to consult your make up adviser.
Feel free to take our skin care analysis to better understand what you need.

What type do you have and how are you balancing your skin's appearance?

5 Ways to Reduce Skin Redness

Winter is here and we ladies know what that means, more lip balm and dry skin. Research has shown when the air is low in moisture and winds are harsh going from indoors to out our skin can turn red which is really annoying. 

Here are some remedies that will help with an even-toned, flawless face in no time.

 

5 Ways to Reduce Skin Redness

• Use a vitamin E intensive moisturizer or chamomile lotion to sooth the skin
• Participating in outdoor sports? Try a thicker balm on your cheeks to prevent windburn. And of course, cover up with a bandana or scarf!
• If you find yourself getting flustered or feeling puffy from the changing of temperatures (cold in your car, warm in your office), stay away from salt and drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
• You can also spritz your face with a calming facial mist from Ulta.
• Use concealer with a green tint  from Dermablend, to neutralize the redness.

Any tips you want to add?

And if these ways to reduce skin redness aren’t working for you, please book an appointment with your dermatologist to rule out eczema, rosacea or skin allergies that may be causing the persistent problem.