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Cold Weather and Dry, Cracked Hands

12/29/2011 13:41:00

Always wear gloves when you go outside in cold weather. Gloves protect your skin and prevent it from drying out and cracking. Once your skin is dry and cracked, it can be very difficult to heal. Wearing gloves ~ even if you're running outside for just a minute ~ will help prevent this from happening.

However, if it does happen, we offer a Hand Treatment to help heal and soothe your skin. Add it to any facial for only $5.

Change in Seasons and Dry Skin

11/16/2011 10:45:00

Has the change in seasons got your skin a little dry and irritated?

Furnaces are running and there's less humidity in the air this time of year ~ leading to dry skin problems.

Here are some suggestions from LNSC to help alleviate the problem:

* Dial down the water temperature. Hot showers may feel good in the moment, but they are very drying to your skin.

* Don't decrease your water intake just because it's not hot and humid outside. Your body still needs plenty of water to function ~ that includes keeping your skin moist.

* If you're not already taking a fish oil supplement, now is the time to add one to your daily regimen.

* You may need to switch your moisturizer to a more emollient cream for the next several months.

* Protect your skin from the elements by covering your face and wearing gloves when outside.

Don't hesitate to contact LNSC at (231) 557-3619 for all your skin care needs.

Vitamin D and Flu season.

09/13/2011 11:54:00

If you want to avoid the flu this winter, it's time to start taking a Vitamin D supplement NOW. The days are getting shorter and the sun is not as strong, so it's not likely we will get our Vitamin D naturally from the sun at this point.

Vitamin D is key for flu prevention. (We don't get the flu from a shortage of flu vaccines -- we get the flu when we don't have enough Vitamin D in our bodies).

Start taking a supplement now and continue through the end of April or mid-May, depending on where you live.

Follow label directions or use kinesiology to determine the proper dosage for you.

Take care!

Healthy Skin

09/06/2011 12:39:00

Your skin is your lagest organ, remember to treat it as such.

Your skin needs to STAY healthy to keep YOU healthy. Your skin performs numerous functions every second of every day: It's a protective barrier for your internal organs; It keeps your insides from getting sunburned; It's the first line of defense of your immune system; It regulates your body temperature; It helps clear impurities from your body through sweat; It keeps outside toxins from getting in -- And that's just a few of the functions it needs to perform on a regular basis.

It's not vain to want healthy, beautiful skin. As you can see, it's a necessity! Your esthetician can help you get and keep your skin healthy. Schedule an appointment with us today!

Lavender Essential Oil

08/22/2011 17:23:00

Lavender essential oil is one of the few essential oils that do not need a carrier oil -- which means it can be applied directly to the skin.

Lavender essential oil works wonders on mosquito bites -- one little dab should take the itch right out (if not, try a couple more dabs).

It is also wonderful for healing burns. You can apply it directly to the injury or put it in a mister and gently mist it over the skin.

It's also great for relaxing you to help with better night-time sleep patterns. Apply it directly to your skin or mist it on your pillow. Sweet dreams!

Flavored Water

08/01/2011 11:54:00

Add organic sliced cucumbers, strawberries, whole blueberries, raspberries, etc. to your drinking water to add flavor instead of man-made, chemical additives.

You will get the benefit of the nutrients in the fruit -- and some wonderful aromatherapy as an added bonus!

Be sure to use organic -- you don't want to drink herbicides and pesticides!

Canning/Freezing Your Own Fruits/Vegetables

07/25/2011 12:34:00

Why not can and/or freeze your own fruits and vegetables? That way you know exactly what's in the containers (sodium, sugar, etc.).

Look in your local listings for a You-Pick Farm in your area and pick them yourself. It's great fun and gives a sense of accomplishement to pick the fruits/vegetables yourself and then can/freeze them for later use.

Sunscreen

07/18/2011 10:52:00

Don't let cloudy, breezy days fool you: you can still get sun damage! Protect yourself with an all-natural, organic sunscreen.

If you are unsure about the safety of your product or the ingredients, go to www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. Simply enter the name of your product or the questionable ingredient in the search bar.

If you're going to put something on your skin, make sure it's safe for the inside of your body, too. It's always better to be safe than sorry!

Herbs

07/15/2011 12:23:00

We are having so much fun harvesting herbs from our little herb garden! If you don't have the time or the space for a full-fledged vegetable garden, small herb gardens are a fun and easy way to grow something green without taking up a lot of space or a lot of your time. You can put small pots indoors on window sills, outside on deck or patio ledges, or on a small patio table outside your back door.

In our little herb garden, we have two types of Rosemary, two types of Oregano, Basil, Mint, Stevia, and a Mole Pepper Plant. Ours are ready for harvest and we are using them in so many ways -- plus we have plenty to share with our family, friends, and clients.

Many of the herbs can be moved indoors over winter -- and with a little TLC -- can be brought back for next spring! Give it a try!

Effective vs. Safe

07/12/2011 10:51:00

Are you seeing seeing a lot of claims about products that say they can do "this" or "that" for your skin? Yes? But how safe are they?

Do you recognize all the ingredients on the label? (Can you pronounce all the ingredients on the label?) Are the ingredients natural and organic or chemicals and synthetics?

Are you willing to eat the product? (If you're going to put it on your skin you should be willing to put it in your mouth.)

Just because something may work "miracles" to take care of a trouble spot, doesn't mean it's safe to use. Read labels thoroughly. If you don't know what something is, look it up.

Please note: You don't have to trade safety for effectiveness. We recommend Elina Organics so you get the best of both worlds.