I went back and read some previous posts a realized I keep saying I will elaborate or post more and haven't yet. Um yeah. So today lets talk about basic skin care. I want to start with the basics of at home skincare because the problem I see the most often is a lack of basic care or improper care. Most people don't know how to clean their face properly. It's pretty simple. First you need a cleanser. Which one? Well that depends on your skin. I usually recommend the most gentle and natural you can find. I would list off examples, but that's too long and there is a good general rule to follow. Do you know what all of the ingredients are? Do you know what they are for? If the answer is no then you need to look them up or pick something else. I personally like a good natural oil to break down my makeup then I follow with a foamy cleanser. Pure olive oil and Surface brand Purify work great. (I sell Surface at the salon I work at) Also take care not to over do it with scrubbing, rubbing, pulling, scrstching, pinching, etc. It's not a criminal that needs punishing it's your face. Be gentle! Rinse with cool to warm. Hot water over dries, and yes dry skin breaks out as much as oily, and causes the skin to over produce oil. You can tone at this point just don't use alcohol or anything over drying. Toners are meant to restore pH not burn the hell out of you. Most important step is moisturizer. Yes moisturizer. This is half the battle of clean happy skin. I hear a lot of "I don't like how heavy or greasy it is" Solution use the heavy at night before bed or choose something lighter. "My face is already oily I don't want to be greasy all day" Answer if your skin is excessively oily then it is not balanced. As it tries to balance it may be overproducing to try to fix itself. A good moisturizer will help balance and fix the problem. This is not an immediate thing either, you have to have some patience. I will talk about this more later for now let's get back on point. So everyday wash & moisturize. Scrubs & exfoliants are once a week. ONCE A WEEK. Not everyday. Why? Say you give yourself a good scrub off on Monday, all the top layer of dead skin is gone. What is there now? Fresh new skin. If you go to town on that fresh skin you are going to damage it. Is damaged skin pretty? No it is not. Scrub on Sundays, moisturize everyday, and if you need serious overhaul seek professional help. Facials are affordable if you take all the money you spend on cheap masks and overpriced cleansers to the salon for some real treatment. I myself have tried all the at home masks, scrubs, serums, and whatever else the drugstore can sell you. I found real results getting real facials and taking care at home. Home care should only be cleanse, moisturize, sleep, drink water, and repeat. Unless otherwise intructed by your friendly liscensed professional. You can have healthy skin without buying 7 different products to later throw away cause no one wants that many steps everyday just on the face. I mean come on who has time for that?
Ok so I have tried to do this and failed miserably a few times... I am going to do better. That being said I have recently been to the Columbus, Ohio Beauty Classic and my brain is full of new knowledge. So much so that I had to take a ton of notes. I have signed up for some certification classes for Chemical peeling and to refresh and update my Microdermabrasion Skills. Sometimes you need to re-certify ;) I have returned to The Artistic Edge Salon and Spa as a skincare and spa specialist and boy am I excited! I have so many things to share with our beautiful clientele! With that I have decided to restart this blog to try to give some good info and share my journey with anyone interested. I will share things regarding the beauty industry but I am not a doctor and I am not telling anyone what to do. Meaning you are taking your beauty needs into your own hands. I strongly advise if some of the things I talk about or describe catch your eye always find an educated licensed professional to perform the service and ask questions. I cannot stress enough how important it is to go to a professional. Doctors, aestheticians, cosmetologists, dermatologists, and several other people with advanced certifications and education are the way to go. The internet is a wonderful place for information and inspiration but I have witnessed so many videos and instructional posts that have been inaccurate and sometimes dangerous. Also I have found many products for sale to the public that should not be used without training. For example you can buy tattoo equipment on Amazon but should you be tattooing yourself and friends in your living room? Absolutely not! Same goes for facial equipment and chemicals.We paid for extra education and practiced in controlled environments to be able to do what we do safely and correctly. Just because you can buy it on the internet does not mean it was meant for use at home or without advanced knowledge. Please be safe guys! Ok enough of that! I will return with some happy little tid bits you can do yourself to perk up. Till then... safe beauty please!
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Amanda BarringerHello there! I am a busy mother of four and a cosmetologist. I have learned so much after having children and becoming a stylist. I would like to share what I've learned (and what I keep learning) about raising a family while balancing your beauty,health, and life, with anyone who has interest. Archives
October 2016
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