skin care

For most women
part of the morning and evening routines involve a skincare regimen of applying creams
moisturizers
tonics
lotions
and the like. Why do women put themselves through this? They do it primarily to combat the signs of aging
and to maintain youthful looks and beautiful skin! It is a safe bet
however
that most women haven't put much thought into what is in the products that they are using.

Some women probably do not realize that what they are putting on their skin may actually be undermining what they are trying to prevent to begin with. In fact the average woman puts twelve products on her skin daily
most of which contain harmful chemical preservatives. Dr. Myron Wentz
founder and chairperson of USANA Health Sciences
has this to say about beauty in the company magazine's June/July 2005 issue: "Some say that beauty is only skin deep. Nonsense! I believe that true beauty is a reflection of true health
and true health begins deep inside each and every cell in the body. But true health and true beauty have an outer component
which is why we require protection from environmental insults such as solar radiation
pollutants in our environment and the drying effects of air. . . The fact is you simply cannot contain a healthy body if your skin isn't healthy. And your skin can't be healthy if your are subjecting it to toxic substances that are ultimately absorbed into your body."

So
what can women do? How can they combat environmental pollutants
the affect of solar radiation
and the drying effects of air? How can they be sure they are using the very best products on their skin so they can be healthy inside and out? Here are 7 tips to assist in this process:

1. Be very aware of what is in skincare products. Use products that are all natural as much as possible.

2. Look for products that contain Dermal Surface Renewal Technology. DSR smoothes away existing signs of aging such as laugh lines
crows feet
and dullness.

3. Use products that have regenisomes. Regenisomes penetrate the skin to speed cell renewal after sun exposure. They also use the light of photosomes to undo sun damage
and have ultrasomes to renew skin while sleeping.

4. Find products with Proteo-C and Proflavonol-T. These two vitamins protect the skin from premature aging caused by the sun
pollution
and other environmental factors. They also provide advanced nutrition to the skin to keep it appearing smooth and firm.

5. If possible
use products that are paraben free. Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives that are widely used in personal care products such as shampoos
conditioners
hair styling products
make-up
facial masks
skin lotions and creams
and deodorants. They also are typically ingredients in baby lotions
shampoos
and other personal care products for infants and children. In addition
parabens are in many foods and pharmaceutical products. Researchers are beginning to find parabens in benign and malignant human breast tumors. While some studies have challenged their toxicity in many products and question their long term affect on humans
using products that are paraben free can eliminate the risk of exposure to this harmful chemical.

6. Drink plenty of water! Water hydrates skin and hair as well as flushes toxins out of the body.

7. Limit stress or learn to manage it effectively. Stress is harmful both emotionally and physically. Find that stress reliever activity that works best and use it on a daily basis!

Follow the above 7 tips to true beauty and health.

Life is hectic; it’s true. There are so many things that demand your time and attention. Between work
kids
family and household chores
there is precious little time left over for you. So
it is completely understandable why things like salon reservations get pushed to the end of your priority list. But is it at the end of the “to do” list where your next hair trim belongs?

The answer to that question is
of course
no. There are many reasons why you should keep your salon reservation. Aside from taking a little bit of time and relaxation for yourself
which I know is not going to motivate you since all of your energy goes toward enriching the lives of others and not your own
there are many practical reasons why you should not call and cancel your next reservation.

Here are 5 Reasons:

1. Keeping up with hair maintenance saves you time. You know how it is
your hair is doing just fine until that fateful morning on which you realize that your hair is way past due for a trim. It just won’t do anything. So
after hours of trying to coerce your hair into the style that it held beautifully just yesterday you resign yourself to the fact that nothing except a haircut will fix your bad hair day. But we all know that a spur-of-the-moment haircut is hard to come by. That means that you will spend the next week or so wasting time trying to style your overgrown locks while waiting for your reservation. Only if you would have kept your original reservation. You see
getting a regular trim
even if you think you can squeeze by another week or two
prevents this mess from happening in the first place. A cut that is the perfect length and shape will be a breeze to style in the mornings
and that will save you time.

2. Keeping your reservation saves you money. If your stylist has regular opportunities to keep your hair in tip top shape
he or she will have to do less in the long run to keep you looking beautiful. If you continually let your style grow out or let your color fade
your stylist will have to do more work to bring your wayward tresses back in line again. More work equals more time
and we all know that time equals money.

3. There is never a better time than today to get your hair done. Sure
we all think that we’ll have more time next week
that our work load will be less than it is today. But does that ever really happen? Let’s face it; next week will be just as busy as this week. And when you’re busy
a little bit of R & R will give you the energy that you need to keep going.

4. Another reservation is weeks away. Why do you go to your stylist? It’s because he or she is a fantastic stylist and knows your hair inside and out. Well
if your stylist is this great with you
I’m sure there are other clients dying for your stylist’s services. If you miss this reservation
it could be weeks before you get another one.

5. Keep your reservation out of respect. When you make a reservation
your stylist carves out time from a hectic day to cater to you. If you don’t show or cancel at the last minute
your stylist will end up sitting around making no money when he or she could have filled that time slot with another guest. Canceling reservations repeatedly may cause you to be placed on a pay in advance or last minute reservation list. Or even in some cases you can get fired for missing too many reservations.

Granted
sometimes things happen that make canceling an appointment a necessity. When this is the case
be sure to give a minimum 24 business hours and reschedule as soon as you can. Not only will your stylist thank you
but your hair will as well.