Beauty Tip No. 8 - Did You Know... Microdermabrasion is Fabulous!

... Microdermabrasion offers so many benefits...

When I first started on the beauty scene - I thought my skin is so youthful and clear -why would I need microdermabrasion? It turns out that not only does it smooth out my skin even further it assists with any sun damage that I may have exposed myself to. Now, I am what you call vigilant when it comes to protecting my face from the sun, however, in my youth I would say that I was not always so careful. Here's the skinny (pun intended) on the benis of the lovely deep exfoliation.

Microdermabrasion:

- is a skin care treatment that goes much deeper than your normal at home exfoliation

- is a technique that uses tiny rough grains such as crystals or diamond heads to slough off the upper layer of skin: epidermis - it is ridding your face of the 'dead skin'

- is used to stimulate cell turnover (fresh, younger looking skin)

- assists in improving skin tone and helps with any scarring left over from acne and great news: it helps to diminish wrinkles and sun damage - yay!

- is great and effective for all skin types

- is non invasive, therefore, it is virtually painless - sensitivity may occur after service - quickly going away after a day (please use SPF 30 minimum)

- is a great alternative to plastic surgery

- sees best results when done every week for at least 6 treatments

- is becoming popular with men as well

Though there are some products on the market promising do it yourself results, I would advise against it. I suggest seeing an aesthetician and having it done professionally as it is possible to over stimulate and irritate your own skin.

I am getting my second session done this week. I will keep you updated on my results - I will post some pics of the before and after. My skin is very light and clear, however, I too, pick once in a while and I have caused some hyperpigmentation that I wish to clear my face of.

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

Beauty Tip No. 7 - Did You Know...

... That Strawberries are full of wonder... wonderful benefits... so many fruits have benefits beyond their taste... however, for now, we will focus on the Strawberry.

~ Strawberries are tasty and have a heavenly fragrance...

~ Strawberries have approximately 200 seeds... (great for exfoliation)

~ Strawberries are rich in salicylic acid... (great for clearing up acne & toning your skin)

~ Strawberries are rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants... (which help fight those nasty free radicals)

~ Strawberries are full of Vitamin C - richer than an orange... (can you believe it?!) They are a Power House fruit!

~ Some other vitamin benis from this fruit are: rich in Vitamin K, Folic acid, Potassium, B5 and

many others...

~ Strawberries need not be eaten alone... you may also throw them in your garden salads, martinis (for you ladies or gents), sprinkled fresh over yogurt, and let us not forget Strawberry Shortcake! Yumm! I am thinking of a yummy Strawberry power smoothie myself right about now... Do not like water... well, throw some Strawberries in your water for a spa-like

refreshing drink :)

So, get your daily strawberry fix today!

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

Beauty Tip No. 6 - Did You Know...

…That smoking causes you to have asphyxiated skin? When skin is asphyxiated it is

virtually suffocating. When this happens since you are killing the oxygen that your skin needs to heal, your skin in turn becomes gray and sallow (lacking that beautiful glow that we all seek). With that being said, asphyxiated skin is very hard to treat and heal, if it all…

However, it is never too late to stop… Please, please, if you smoke – stop, Now! (pretty please) Smoking may not only cause lung cancer – it can also have detrimental effects to our

cardiovascular system.

~ There is some good news, though... if you

stop now and believe me - I know that it may be difficult, however, the benefits so out way the negatives... there is a possibility that you may be able to halt any further damage. I have found a few items on the market that promise to help in the healing of this type of skin – one of them being: Anti-Asphyxiation Flash Mask by Rocher. There are some Skin Optimizers out there as well that may assist in bringing back Radiance to your skin.

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

Beauty Tip No. 5 ~ Did You Know...

... That frequent exfoliation (removing dead skin) not only leads to smoother skin, it is also great for product penetration... that's right, ladies, our makeup goes on smoother and definitely looks better because of exfoliation.

~ Exfoliation also stimulates our skin, remember, this in turn increases cell turnover - You got it! Younger and fresher looking skin, yaya!

~ So, remember to exfoliate a few times a week. Think of it this way, when we do not exfoliate, we just leave dead skin on top and dead skin does not shine! On a little sidebar, excessive exfoliation can lead to dry and irritated skin - everything in moderation, please :)

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

Beauty Tip No. 4 ~ Did You Know...

... That drinking Red Wine not only tastes yummy and relaxes you, it also has many health benefits... for your skin...

~ Red wine is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols - polyphenols contain EGCG, they offer protection against harmful UV rays from the sun. They may also

assist in reversing effects from the sun and help to prevent skin cancer. Keep in mind that drinking one glass of wine is also healthy, as in for our blood.

~ However, if you are not a wine drinker, you may also reap

wonderful

beauty

benefits by drinking Green Tea, which is

also rich in

polyphenols...

Salut! To your health,

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

Beauty Tip No. 3 ~ Did You Know...

... That body massages are not the only massages that offer benefits...

~ Facial massages are another way to reap the wonderful advantages of a great rub... Not only do they feel great, they also help to relax you. They help stimulate circulation of your cells which in turn promote cell turnover (new cell formation = refreshed and younger looking skin, yay!). Facial massages also assist in removing toxins from the face / body - such as in a lymphatic massage...

If you are not getting a facial anytime soon - then gift yourself with a little 'face time' and massage away - just remember not to 'drag' your skin - We do not need to assist gravity! :)

yours in beauty,

~deirdra

Beauty Tip No. 2 ~ Did You Know...

...That applying sunscreen everyday is your first weapon against anti-aging...

Ladies and gents it is extremely important that you protect, protect, protect your skin!

Not only does sunscreen protect you from the suns harmful rays, it also helps in the early prevention of skin cancer...

Regardless of skin type and ethnicity, everyone needs to use it. You should aim for an SPF 15 minimum. I never leave the house without applying my SPF 30.

yours in beauty,

~deirdra