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The Beauty Clock: Keep it Ticking Strong

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

“The Beauty Clock is ticking…..believe it or not “time” is not your skin’s greatest enemy.

The following processes give a tremendous push to the aging process:

*Sun exposure, Cigarette smoke (inhaled or secondhand), Environmental toxins

*A nutrition-poor diet, especially one lacking in vitamins A, C, E, and folic acid yet high in fat and salt

*Excess alcohol consumption, Stress, Harsh soaps or detergent based moisturizers and Sleep deprivation

But take note that even if you never leave your home without sunblock or never inhale cigarette smoke you skin will follow the following process:

*Dryness: The skin’s oil glands reduce their production greatly after the age of 30, and the loss continues over the years.

*Sun damage/loss of skin tone: Melanocytes begin to burn out when you reach your late thirties and forties, reducing the skin’s ability to fight sun damage and often causing uneven pigmentation.

*Thinning: About age 40, the dermis and the skin’s fat layer begin to thin. The process picks up steam after 50. Sadly this results in sagging and the loss of the plump, youthful softness of the skin. The loss of the fat layer also makes the skin more fragile and likely to abrade.

*Loss of firmness: In the dermis, cells called fibroblasts constantly replenish our skin’s supply of collagen and elastin.

*Reduced ability to repair damage: The body loses its ability to repair free-radical damage, so changes in the cells become more pronounced, accelerating the aging process.

*Loss of Temperature Control: Sweat glands also loose their ability to function, which makes it harder for your body to regulate itself and register heat and cold.

Wrinkled, sagging skin is “not” the inevitable result of growing older. With the proper skin care program you can look your best, feel your best and enjoy beautiful skin at any age.”

(The above Information is from: The Wrinkle Cure By Nicholas Perricone)

Kathi Marshall, our Aesthetician can keep your skin on track and your Beauty Clock ticking strong and for many many many many more years to come. Contact KaiZen to set up a free consultation to address the unique needs of your skin and keep your skin radiant and youthful for longer by treating your skin right, today. Begin with a consultation with our esteemed Skin Care expert, Kathi Marshall. Currently, you can save $30 with the Ultimate Hydration Facial Special. Contact KaiZen Now because Your Skin could feel fantastic by tomorrow!

Keep Your Natural Glow On: Keep these 7 Ingredients Off Your Skin

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Today’s Prescription for Wellness:

Increase your awareness of what ingredients are in the products you put on your skin. Some of them may not be as helpful as you may have thought!

The 7 ingredients listed below are often found in skin care products but and though they may help the manufacturers extend the life of their product or water down the products so they can produce more and spend less on the ingredients, none of these products benefit your skin.

Mineral Oil:An oil product derived from petroleum (crude oil) is a stabilizing ingredient used in many skin care formulas. Mineral oil forms a film on the skin, blocking the pores and interfering with the normal skin respiration. It not only dries the skin, but also contributes to blemishes.  Mineral Oil also leeches out free radical fighters: Vitamin A, C, and E from your skin.

Petroleum-Petroleum products such as Vaseline, etc. do not penetrate the skin, but sit on the surface blocking natural respiration, excretion, and absorption of other nutrients.

Wax (Beeswax,Carnauba,Emulsifying,Paraffin, and Candilla) Beeswax is a sticky sealant. It attracts pollutants, dirt, and bacteria and glues them on the skin as it scales the pores.

Solvent Alhohols-Many skin care products contain solvent alcohol in the form of propyl, isopropyl (petroleum derivitates) or SD Alcohol (especially denatured alcohol). The alcohols strip the “acid mantle” of your natural protective oils that hold in moisture and fight bacteria, causing your skin to produce more oil to replace what was destroyed.

Lanolin-An oily excretion of sheep, lanolin is a common lubrication ingredient in many skin formulas.  Extracted from wool, lanolin has been indicated as a cause of allergic skin reactions in sensitive skin. It does not penetrate the epidermis, so it also acts as a sealant.

Collagen-An animal product added to cosmetics as a moisturizing agent or inject directly into the skin, Collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the skin and therefore clog pores.

Dyes, Perfumes, and other harmful ingredients - Artificial ingredients found in most cosmetics. Animal testing has been used to determine “safe” toxicity levels, however many of these ingredients can cause allergic reactions in many people.

Want to know the best things TO put on your skin? Schedule an appointment with Kathi Marshall today and not only will you walk out of KaiZen with your skin feeling more vibrant that ever before but also armed with information about how to keep that glow going for many many more days to come. Current Special: Hydrating Facial only $50 (Reg. $80).

KaiZen Wellness Experiment of the Day:

Look through all of your skin care product and set aside all the products that have any of the ingredients listed above. Trust us, it will be well worth it.

You have those product to help your skin, not set your skin back, damage your skin, and create more work for yourself and your body. Is a product questionable? Set an appointment with Kathi today, and she can assist you in guiding you on the right path to beauty products that make your look at your skin and say “WOW!”