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How to STOP Breakouts Before Your Period!

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5 Simple Steps to Controlling  Hormonal Acne

As a skin care specialist who spends a lot of time working with clients who suffer from acne I get asked the same set of questions on a daily basis.  What causes acne and breakouts, and WHAT can I do to have healthy skin?   I am going to focus on one of the 5 major causes of acne in this blog…HORMONES.

A hormonal imbalance can lead to chronic acne or that once-a-month flare-up. What is it about hormones that create such havoc with the skin? Androgen and estrogen balance creates harmony for the skin, sort of a biochemical Yin and Yang.  Upset this delicate balancing act can lead to blemishes, galore.

Genetically, acne sufferers are pre-disposed to having stickier sebum (natural oil from your sebaceous glands). They inherit an androgen hormone receptor that receives the testosterone hormone (male and female) and this hormone is then turned into dihydro-testosterone by a little enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. The result is that their sebum becomes more sticky than normal. This results in a greatly increased potential for pores to get blocked up. On top of that, dead skin cells that should naturally exfoliate off the skin, tend to stick to the sticky sebum and therefore cause even greater blockages in the pore.

I have recently been educated on the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase mentioned above, and as a result of this information I have provided clients with a new approach to healing their acne.  What I have learned is that if you can inhibit this enzyme with certain products the skin will immediately thank you by looking and feeling amazing!

Here are 5 simple steps to controlling hormonal acne flair-ups:

1. Use the right products for your skin type look for natural ingredients to control production of sebum, inflammation, bacteria, and cellular buildup.

2. Find an educated skin care therapist who can coach you through this journey.  In the end you will have saved hundreds of dollars on unnecessary products and treatments if you let a licensed professional educate you on the proper way to heal your skin.

3. Stick to your regime! Yes, you must commit to using the right products twice a day, giving these products at least 3 weeks to start working on your skin and getting monthly facial treatments that focus on pore cleansing.

4. Clean up your diet and start exercising.  Living a healthy lifestyle can help our hormones stay in balance.

5. Do not pick, as this will cause damage to your skin.  I know it’s hard to walk around with a puss-filled pimple, but if you traumatize your skin by picking it will surely be around a lot longer. Getting your monthly facials will help prevent these pimples from appearing as a licensed esthetian is trained to extract the proper way for you.

Lori Crete – Skin Care Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, Spa Owner- devoted to helping women from all over the world look and feel beautiful!  Are you looking for a skin rejuvenating facial treatment, a beautiful and natural looking airbrush spray tan or a clean and friendly environment for a waxing service…if so give Spa 10 a call!  To book an appointment with Lori or her team of Licensed Estheticians please visit www.thespa10.com.

© Skin Care by Lori, Inc. 2011

References:

http://www.dermadoctor.com/article-print.asp?ArticleID=225

ACNE Strategies: By Andrew Scoular www.blueturtlespa.com

Madonna's Secret to Glowing Skin

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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

How Does PMS affect your life?

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (also called PMT or premenstrual tension) is a collection of physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms related to a woman’s menstrual cycle. Spa 10 has designed an exclusive line of treatments to ease your tension, reduce your bloating, and make you feel beautiful during this often-dreaded time of the month.

More than 200 different symptoms have been associated with PMS, but the three most prominent symptoms are irritability, tension, and unhappiness. Common emotional symptoms include stress, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, fatigue, mood swings, and changes in libido.

Here are a few recommendations to help reduce the symptoms of PMS:

1. Research has proven that you can reduce up to almost half of all symptoms (including mood swings, depression, and menstrual cramps) of PMS by simply consuming 1200 mg of calcium daily.

2. One of the best ways to reduce PMS is through regular exercise. Not only does exercise reduce, or sometimes eliminate premenstrual syndrome, it also is an excellent way to reduce stress and lower your risk of diseases including heart disease and cancer.

Try Spa 10’s Belly Bloating and Lower Back Tension Treatment that may

Day Spa 10 - Encino, Palm Desert

help to reduce the average 2-6 pounds that a woman may gain during PMS. Detoxify, de-bloat, firm the belly, release positive endorphins and relax the back. We are sure you will leave Spa 10 feeling like a new person after this treatment.

3. Studies have shown that women do, indeed, have a pre-menstrual flare of their acne. About a week before and sometimes during a woman’s period, fluctuations in hormone levels may stimulate oil glands causing disruption/breakouts. Spa 10’s Hormonal Balancing Facial will help heal and calm breakouts caused by hormonal fluctuations during the time of PMS. All products used during this facial are customized for your specific skin type (during your hormonal time) to ensure amazing results.

Don’t worry you are not alone studies show that 80% of women are affected by PMS!

Spa 10 is here to help you look and feel beautiful so be sure to take a peek at our PMS Pampering Page and prepare for a blissful experience.

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premenstrual_syndrome

Now in Indian Wells!

I have been proudly serving the Hollywood & LA area for over 19 years.

I'm so excited to bring 19 years of facial and waxing experience from Hollywood to the Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Bermuda Dunes and Indio areas!

I look forward to meeting YOU and more importantly, I look forward to earning YOUR business and helping you achieve and maintain beautiful skin.

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Testimonials

Microcurrent toning, anti-aging, and oxygen infusion facials

I’ve been getting facials at Spa 10 for many, many years! Lori is incredible and I always feel like I look 10 years younger when I leave!! Seriously, someone asked me when I was going to be 40 and let me tell you… I’ve been in my 40’s for a VERY long time 🙂 I love… Read more “Microcurrent toning, anti-aging, and oxygen infusion facials”

E.P.
Los Angeles, CA

My skin looks and feels amazing

My girlfriends and I all go to Lori for all of our beauty needs. I get my facials done with her and she is wonderful!!! My skin looks and feels amazing after. She is so careful and focused on fixing any imperfection. She is very knowledgeable and has such a calm and pleasant demeanor about… Read more “My skin looks and feels amazing”

Anya Z.
Redondo Beach, CA

I’m so glad I have Lori in my life

I’ve been going to Lori and her salon for the last 10 years, at least. I love that she takes the time to assess my skin needs before starting the facial. Lori is such an expert and takes pride in making sure that the customer is satisfied. Her eyebrow waxing and tanning services are also… Read more “I’m so glad I have Lori in my life”

Victoria V.
San Francisco, CA

She always uses the best products

I’ve been going to Lori for bikini and brazilian waxing for years and she is absolutely amazing! I have really sensitive skin and some aestheticians have bruised my skin in the past because they don’t know how to handle my skin but I’ve never had that issues with Lori’s waxes. She always uses the best… Read more “She always uses the best products”

Amanda B.
Ventura, CA

I recommend Spa 10 to everyone

I love, love Lori and Spa 10. I am a loyal client for many years. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my skin care and eyebrow waxing. Also, the skin care products she uses are the best… many of them are organic and natural and they make my skin glow. Added plus for anti-aging. I… Read more “I recommend Spa 10 to everyone”

Spring
Los Angeles, CA

It’s always a pleasant experience

I love Spa 10! I have been a returning client of Lori’s for many years. One of the things that keeps me coming back is that Lori stays completely up to date with the latest in skin care treatments and products. She really knows her stuff!! It’s always a pleasant experience and my skin absolutely… Read more “It’s always a pleasant experience”

Judy B.
Manhattan, NY

I have been getting so many compliments

I just had another fabulous microcurrent facial with Lori at Spa 10. I have been getting so many compliments on my skin since I started getting these facials. I highly recommend Lori at Spa 10.

Linda F.
Cathedral City

Lori is the only person I trust

Lori is the only person I trust with my eyebrows. She is amazingly meticulous and never disappoints. At other places I have gone to, they rush through doing my brows which results in my hair growing back in just 2 weeks! With Lori, she is very careful with how she waxes which leaves my brows… Read more “Lori is the only person I trust”

Phoebe
Los Angeles, CA

I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else

I have been a client of Lori’s since 2004. Even when I lived back east, I would schedule appointments with her every time I flew back to visit my family. I’ve been back in CA since 2010 and have seen her every 4 weeks for the last 7 years! I see her for waxing, facials,… Read more “I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else”

Talor
Los Angeles, CA

Hours & Info

75280 CA-111 #103
Indian Wells, CA 92210
*Located in Phoenician Day Spa
+1 (760) 610-4926

By Appointment - Spa 10 has a strict 24 Hour cancellation policy. In the event of a late cancellation/no show the fee is $50. An invoice will be sent via square. If we are able to replace appointment with a client on wait list we are happy to waive fee.


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