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By the time you reach 30′s, 40′s and 50′s, the way you look will definitely depend on how you have taken care of yourself.

1.  Avoid The Sun!

It is true that you need a little sunshine to get vitamin D. But, spending too much time in the sun, without protection, will prematurely age you. Age spots, wrinkles, and other skin discolorations are results of sun damage and make you look older. Non-Chemical sun block is a must!  Spa 10 supplies our clients with endless amounts of Jane Iredale Powder Me Dry Sunscreen, SPF 30 and Pressed Power Mineral Makeup SPF 20.

2. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!

We need all the help we can get to maintain a healthy and glowing skin as we age. So even if you eat tons of anti-oxidant rich foods and drink lots of water, these are still not enough to promote supple and youthful looking skin. You must use moisturizers and other skin care products to help maintain healthy young looking skin.  Contact any one of Spa 10′s Estheticians and we will be happy to provide you with a complimentary product consultation to be sure you have an anti-aging home regime that’s appropriate for your skin type.

3.  Avoid Stress!

Emotional upheavals can make your skin look 5 years older than your chronological age, says New York City dermatologist and psychiatrist Amy Wechsler, MD, author of The Mind-Beauty Connection. Constant anxiety increases the stress hormone cortisol, which causes inflammation that breaks down collagen. It also triggers a chain of responses that can lead to facial redness and acne flare-ups.   I have been taking a supplement called Holy Basil that has really helped to regulate my stress levels.

*Note – I am not a Dr. so please consult with your health care provider before taking any supplement.

© 2010 Skin Care by Lori Inc.

Lori Crete - Skin Care Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, Spa Owner- devoted to helping women from all over the world look and feel beautiful!  To book an appointment with Lori or her team of Licensed Estheticians please visit www.thespa10.com.

Click here to see yourself in 20 years!

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I found this video and article by Dr. Mercola and wanted to share this.  As a licensed skin care professional I also feel  strongly about healing acne in a nontoxic way.  I have over 10 years of experience and have successfully guided many clients through a healthy skin care regime that has cleared their acne and given them their confidence back.

If you have acne or if your child or loved one  has acne please take the time to look at this information.

Also, Spa 10 has two types of facials that help calm and  clear problematic skin.   Please visit our website and take a look at the Deep Pore Facial and Teen Clean Facial.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/05/31/simple-secrets-to-eliminating-acne-for-good.aspx

Lori Crete -  Skin Care Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, Spa Owner- devoted to helping women from all over the world look and feel beautiful!

References:  Dr. Joseph Mercola D.O – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/05/31/simple-secrets-to-eliminating-acne-for-good.aspx

1.  Replace one meal a day for 7 days with a low sugar detoxifying juice – there are some great recipes online if you own your own juicer.  Be sure to add cucumber, lemon and blueberries to your juice as they all have properties that  delay the effects of aging, improve our skin elasticity, stave off wrinkles and get rid of bad skin problems.

2. Up your exercise routine and commit to working out for AT LEAST 5 of the 7 day anti-aging regime!  If you are already going to the gym faithfully then push yourself a little harder – if you can do it for 5-7 days you have a good chance  of  making this a new habit.  Physically active people have cells that look younger on a molecular level than those of couch potatoes, according to new research that offers a fundamental new clue into how exercise may help stave off aging.

3. Allow 10 minutes a day for  some stress-free “me” time.  A few nice ways to spend this time would be to pick up a magazine that you love,  just sit and listen to your ipod, or take your pooch for a walk around the block.  I always tell my clients that if I can take stress out of their lives during a one hour facial then that is the best anti-aging gift I can give them.

4. Make a lunch date with a family member or friend who makes you happy – preferably someone with a happy positive attitude because studies show that laughter is good for your heart – it increases blood flow by 22 percent, per Good Housekeeping October 2010 issue and it’s a stress buster.

5. Drink one cup of green tea a day – One cup of green tea provides more antioxidants than a serving of broccoli, spinach, carrots or strawberries. This activity reduces the harsh aging effects of environmental damage.

© 2010 Skin Care by Lori Inc.

Lori Crete - Skin Care Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, Spa Owner- devoted to helping women from all over the world look and feel beautiful!  To book an appointment with Lori or her team of Licensed Estheticians please visit www.thespa10.com.

It seems like the perfect time of year to remind you all of some important ways to care for you skin this summer.  One of my favorite industry reads is,  “Return to Beautiful Skin” by Myra Michelle Eby with Karolyn A. Gazella, so I am sharing some tips  from the book that will help you and your skin look and feel beautiful this summer.

1.  Too much sun can and will accelerate aging and cause skin cancer

2. Use nontoxic, safe sunless tanning products and healthy alternatives to sunbathing  and tanning booths – Spa 10′s sunless airbrush spray tan is a perfect alternative!

3.  The best way to protect your skin is with a quality nontoxic sunblock that offers BOTH UVA and UVB protection.  Working out -  Spa 10 now offers an amazing  lightweight, powder sunblock for complete UVA and UVB protection that will not slide into and irritate your eyes.

4. When you use a sunscreen, no matter what the SPF, you have to reapply it frequently.

5. Sunblock is no different than your other body care products- it should contain, healing, therapeutic ingredients that are nontoxic yet effective.  Spa 10 now carries a non-chemical physical sunblock SPF 30 – give us a call for more information.

Take care of your skin by protecting it from the sun!  Sunblock should be in a part of your daily routine, make sure your moisturizer or Make up has an SPF in it – even if the sun is not out!  I notice that 90% of my clients facial sun damage is on the left side of their face- the side exposed to the sun while driving.

Spa 10′s licensed skin care estheticans have plenty of advise and product to offer you on how to care for you skin during the summer months.   Come in or give us a call www.thespa10.com.

© 2010 Skin Care by Lori Inc.

Lori Crete - Skin Care Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, Spa Owner- devoted to helping women from all over the world look and feel beautiful!  To book an appointment with Lori or her team of Licensed Estheticians please visit www.thespa10.com.

I found this article in Women’s Health and felt it was important enough to share with you.

In a study published in the journal Archives of Dermatology, nearly 40 percent of  women ages 18-30 said their mom introduced them to indoor tanning (which can increase the risk of skin cancer by 74%!)

These same young women started tanning two years earlier than other fake bakers, and where five times more likely to be “heavy tanners” (logging 25 or more appointments a year) as college students.

Craving some color?  Come in for a skin-saving airbrush sunless tan.  Spa 10′s airbrush sunless spray tanning solution is customized for your specific skin tone to avoid that  “orange tint” and provide you with a streak free tan!   Our solution is formulated with 100% organic DHA,  95% natural ingredients, and also includes a dose of skin healing and anti aging antioxidants that provide additional free-radical protection.

Sign up for our newsletter at www.thespa10.com and receive $5 off on your 1st airbrush sunless tan!  All of Spa 10′s airbrush tanning technicians are licensed estheticians with years of training and experience in airbrush sunless tanning, and the ever changing world of skin care .

References:

Women’s Health  May 2011

• Soy Peptides

• Vitamin A (natural form of retin a)

• Hyaluronic Acid (very hydrating topical ingredient)

• Argireline (said to be the “non-injectable Botox”)

• White Tea

• Titanium dioxide (chemical free sunblock)

• Mica (will brighten dull looking skin)

• Kiwis (rich in Potassium and Vitamin C)

• Wild Salmon (full of Omega-3 to help reduce inflammation)

• Blueberries (packed full of antioxidants that will help to reduce long-term cell damage)

• Sweet Potatoes (beta-carotene to help smooth skin)

References: Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa Magazine Skin Care and Menopause by Barbara Strampello, Licensed Esthetician founder of Fabulous Faces, LLC



Checking the skin regularly for any signs of the disease increases the chance of finding melanoma early. A monthly skin self-exam is very important for people who have any of the known risk factors, but doing skin self-exams routinely is a good idea for everyone.

Here is how to do a skin self-exam:

1. After a bath or shower, stand in front of a full-length mirror in a well-lighted room. Use a hand-held mirror to look at hard-to-see areas.
2. Begin with the face and scalp and work downward, checking the head, neck, shoulders, back, chest, and so on. Be sure to check the front, back, and sides of the arms and legs. Also, check the groin, the palms, the fingernails, and the soles of the feet, the toenails, and the area between the toes.
3. Be sure to check the hard-to-see areas of the body, such as the scalp and neck. A friend or relative may be able to help inspect these areas. Use a comb or a blow dryer to help move hair so you can see the scalp and neck better.
4. Be aware of where your moles are and how they look. By checking your skin regularly, you will become familiar with what your moles look like. Look for any signs of change, particularly a new black mole or a change in outline, shape, size, color (especially a new black area), or feel of an existing mole. Also, note any new, unusual, or “ugly-looking” moles. If your doctor has taken photos of your skin, compare these pictures with the way your skin looks on self-examination.
5. Check moles carefully during times of hormone changes, such as adolescence, pregnancy, and menopause. As hormone levels change, moles may change.
6. It may be helpful to record the dates of your skin exams and to write notes about the way your skin looks. If you find anything unusual, see your doctor right away. Remember, the earlier a melanoma is found, the better the chance for a cure.

In addition to doing routine skin self-exams, people should have their skin checked regularly by a doctor or nurse specialist. A doctor can do a skin exam during visits for regular checkups. People who think they have dysplastic nevi should point them out to the doctor. It is also important to tell the doctor about any new, changing, or “ugly-looking” moles.

Sometimes it is necessary to see a specialist. A dermatologist (skin doctor) is likely to have the most training in diseases of the skin. Some plastic surgeons, general surgeons, oncologist, internists, and family doctors also have a special interest and training in moles and melanoma.

Melanoma may run in families, and members of these families are at high risk for the disease. In some of these families, certain members also have a large number (usually over 100) of dysplastic nevi. These people have an especially high risk of developing melanoma. When two or more family members develop melanoma, it is important for all of the patients’ close relatives (parents, brothers, sisters, and children above the age of 10) to see a doctor and be examined carefully for dysplastic nevi or any signs of melanoma. The doctor can then decide how often each person needs to be seen. (Doctors may recommend that these family members have checkups every 6 months.) Anyone who has a large number of dysplastic nevi also should be examined regularly.

A doctor may want to watch a slightly abnormal mole closely to see whether it changes over time. Pictures taken at one visit may be compared with the appearance of the mole at the next visit. Sometimes a doctor decides that a mole should be removed so that the tissue can be examined under a microscope. The removal of a mole, called a biopsy, is usually done in the doctor’s office using a local anesthetic. It generally takes only a few minutes. The patient may require stitches, and a small scar will remain after healing. A pathologist examines the tissue under a microscope to see whether the melanocytes are normal, dysplastic, or cancerous.

Because most moles, including most dysplastic nevi, do not develop into melanoma, removing all of them is not necessary. A doctor can recommend when and when not to remove moles. Usually, only moles that look like melanoma, those that change, or those that are both new and look abnormal need to be removed.

We recommend that you protect you skin with SPF every day and our favorite product is PCA’s Hydrator Plus with SPF 30 available at Spa 10 Encino and Palm Desert location.

PCA SKIN Hydrator Plus SPF 30 Broad-Spectrum UVA/UVB Sunscreen

Reference:

National Cancer Institute

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/moles-and-dysplastic-nevi/page6

I get asked about fillers and injectables almost every day.  Although, I do have my favorite Dr.s that I refer my clients to, it never hurts for you to make your appointment with a bit of knowledge.  I found this chart to be full of valuable information on the most commonly requested anti-aging injectables and fillers.

Just click on the link below to find out cost, FDA approval information, side effects, approved uses, and results to expect from almost each and every anti-aging injectable and filler on the market today!

View the injectables chart HERE.

Plump, Hydrate and Glow after your Oxygen Infusion Facial

If your skin is need of a pick-me-up, an oxygen facial is is an amazing spa treatment that will  plump, hydrate and give you that youthful glow!

Like all living things, the skin requires oxygen to survive, reproduce and renew.  When we are younger, this process is very efficient, but as we age, certain functions of the skin just don’t operate as efficiently as the used to  and skin does not receive the nourishment it needs.

The theory behind oxygenated spa treatments is that we all need oxygen for survival. Oxygen is what revives and replenishes the cells in our body. However, due to the pollutants in our environment today, our oxygen content has been greatly reduced. It is also true that as we age, oxygen does not reach our skin cells as efficiently, which is what leads to the aging process. The result can be thinner skin and the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. An oxygen facial will replenish the amount of oxygen that the skin receives, leaving it hydrated, plumper and youthful looking.

Oxygen Facials have a number of benefits including :

STRESS REDUCING

Facial massages reduce anxiety and elevate positive moods as demonstrated by a 2008 study by researchers at the User Science Institute of Kyushu University. Oxygen mask facials are typically combined with additional treatments that promote relaxation and reduce stress.

ACNE

The bacteria and germs that contribute to the proliferation of acne cannot live in an oxygen-rich environment.

SIGNS OF AGING

Oxygen mask facials provide skin cells with a boost of oxygen that revitalizes cell  health  and promotes the cell’s natural regenerative capabilities.

SENSITIVE SKIN

Traditional facials to treat skin problems often involve a combination of scented creams and harsh abrasive chemicals. People with sensitive skin experience negative reactions such as redness, swelling and rashes that combat the benefits of the facial.

Come in and visit us at Spa 10  (Encino and Palm Desert) and treat yourself to an amazing Oxygen Facial Treatment.

References:

Benefits of an Oxygen by Hannah Wahlig
Read more: Benefits of an Oxygen Mask Facial | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_7208865_benefits-oxygen-mask-facial.html#ixzz1Hu7QCUtQ

Benefits Of Oxygen Facial By Peter Sams

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Benefits_Of_Oxygen_Facial.html