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E!'s Red Carpet advise on how to look (and feel) better the morning after a holiday party

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Here are a few tips from E!’s Red Carpet Blog to help you look and feel better after your New Years Eve Party:

The holidays are great for your social life but the late nights and cocktail-party toasts aren’t as friendly to your beauty routine. (Think dry skin, puffy eyes…you name it.)

Read on for some nourishing skin strategies to minimize the morning-after shock:

Drink as much water over the next couple of week as possible. Alcohol and coffee are dehydrating and you’ll want to replenish yourself with plenty of fluids.

As much as you want to sink into to bed once you get home, remove your makeup before going to sleep and apply a soothing moisturizer. Your skin will thank you for it and, beside, waking up to raccoon eyes is never pretty.

If you really can’t manage to clean your face before going to bed, give yourself a gentle exfoliation the following morning to clean out clogged pores, slough off dead cells and give your skin a chance to refresh itself. Soothe swollen eyes with a cold compress or massage the area with a chilled eye cream that you’ve stored in the refrigerator.

Boost your body’s oxygen supply with a light workout or invigorating walk. It’ll get the blood flowing and improve your skin’s circulation.

Finally, give your face a fighting chance by smoothing on a tinted moisturizer to even out any blotchy spots and apply the brightest lipstick you can find to avoid looking washed out.

Thank You E! for these great tips!

My advise is to start the year of with a rejuvenating facial!  My two favorite facials for sluggish skin are the Oxygen Infusion Facial and Microdermabrasion.  Call us at Spa 10 – we would love to help you start off 2011  looking (and feeling) beautiful!

References:

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b217677_Look__and_Feel__Better_the_Morning_After_a_Party.html

What's the difference between a prune & a plum?

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Water!  Would you rather look like a prune or a plum?  I would much rather have my skin look nice and plump like a plum, which can be hard to achieve during the dry winter months.  According to a study conducted in Japan even when skin is exposed to dry climates for a short period, it will lose moisture content.   Lack of moisture does contribute to wrinkling of the skin, so I will list a few helpful hints that can make you look years younger by adding hydration to your daily regime.

1.  Use a nourishing cream with collagen-boosting nutrients  to hold moisture and plump up fine lines and wrinkles.

2.  One to one rule-  for every glass of coffee or alcohol that you consume be sure to follow it with a glass of water to prevent dehydration from taking place within your body.

3. The skin around the eyes is 5-10 times thinner than the rest of the face  and there is almost no oil production in this area.  It is important to use an eye cream twice a day (which I have been doing since the age of 16).  Nontoxic, nonocclusive  is important as you want to allow the skin to breath- proper respiration function is important to keep the blood circulating- avoiding dark circles from forming.

4.  Omega 3 fish oils are an easy and super powerful way to avoid dehydration, and they provide our bodies with so many anti-aging benefits.

5.  Look for these hydrating ingredients in your serums and moisturizers:  aloe vera barbadensis, hyaluronic acid, squalane, jojoba.  These are just a few  ingredients that will help your skin retain moisture,  promote healing and provide you with a healthy youthful glow.

References:

Return to Beautiful Skin by Myra Michelle Eby with Karolyn Gazella.

7 Factors That Determine Your Skin Type and Why It Is Important To Know Yours.

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Yes, we all have a skin type and it is a good idea to have a licensed professional esthetician help you determine yours.  Knowing your skin type allows you to take proper care of your skin which is often a must to achieve and maintain a healthy beautiful skin tone.  Believe it or not knowing your skin type can actually save you money in the long run because you will be able to buy the most effective products rather than the ones that we have all purchased in the past that end up just sitting on ours shelves!

7 factors that determine your skin type:

1. Health Problems and Medications

If you are on prescription medications, your skin type can change and is often more sensitive to the sun.  Ask your pharmacist if your medications can influence your skin in any way and always tell your esthetican what medications you are taking before any skin care treatment including waxing

2. Skin Care Products

Using the wrong creams, over exfoliating, or using products full of perfumes and alcohol are the things that I find negatively affect my clients skin type. Some ingredients can dry and make the skin very sensitive.  Be very careful about the products you put on your skin.  An experienced esthetician who really cares about your skin will have a full line of products and and should offer a free consultation to provide you the knowledge you need to take care of your skin on a daily basis from home.

3. Diet and Lifestyle

What you eat and what you do dramatically effects your skin type.   Exercise can give you a healthy glow.  A low fat diet can cause your skin to become dry.  Smoking and drinking can deplete your skin of nutrients it needs to function properly.

4.Genetics

Genetics is just one factor that can determine your skin type.  If possible, find our your parents skin type and it will make determining yours a little easier.

5. Climate and Weather

Your skin will be affected by the changes in the climate that you are in hot, cold, dry,  damp or humid.  I often change my cleanser and moisturizer twice a year to provide less or more hydration depending on the season.

6. Hormonal Changes

Hormones are powerful and as they fluctuate, our skin and our skin type can change.  Most hormonal changes occur during extreme stress, puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause.   These are the times most new clients find Spa 10 for facial services as no one likes to walk around with breakouts,  especially when you have these other things effecting your life.

7. Sun Exposure

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A HEALTHY  TAN. Exposure to sunlight will cause damage to your skin and influence your skin type in a negative way.  Spa 10 offers an amazing organic based airbrush spray on tan that can be customized to your specific skin tone to give you a sun-kissed glow  or a deep tropical tan.  Our solution even has a blend of anti-aging ingredients to help nourish your skin.  Spray tans have become very popular and are an amazing alternative to the damaging rays of the sun.

All of  Spa 10’s Estheticans are licensed, educated, passionate about what they do and eager to help our clientele achieve healthy beautiful skin.

References

“Return to Beautiful Skin” Myra Michelle Eby and Karolyn A. Gazella

How chia seeds can help your skin look healthy and beautiful!

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This week one of my health conscience clients told me about the benefits of Chia Seeds.  I always listen to her because she looks amazing…probably 10 years younger than she is (not a wrinkle on her healthy beautiful skin)!

Here is some information that I gathered on what is quoted to be the, “Ancient Grain Of The Future.”

Chia is the richest known vegetable source of Omega-3 fatty acids.  It has 3X the antioxidants of blueberries, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, is a better protein source than beans or soy.  Antioxidants fight the toxins in our body that speed up our aging process.  Chia seeds might make you look younger and feel younger as they can provide the following health benefits:

  • Help to end food cravings
  • Stabilize blood sugar
  • Aid in detoxifying the body
  • Help develop muscle and healthy tissue

Notice how all these things relate to looking younger? Your cravings make you choose non-nutritious, sugar packed snacks. Eating too much sugar and processed foods can cause your skin to look older than its years,  speed up the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, loss of vitality, and add surplus pounds in places you would rather not maintain them. Ingesting chia seeds can help you cut these cravings.

Also, the nutrients and vitamins in chia will assist in generating tissue and muscle in your body- both tissue and muscle mass in our bodies decline as we age. Your hair desires vitamins to restore its youthful gloss. Your skin craves nutrients to sustain its natural elasticity. Chia is high in omega 3, vitamin B, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and lots of other vitamins and minerals- all proven to help achieve and maintain healthy looking skin.

Even if you are just in your 20s or 30s it’s never too early to start thinking about your appearance and your long-term goals.  A nutritious regimen now will help you to age gracefully.

Many so-called  “health foods” are hard for you to digest.  Chia is easy for your body to digest and absorb. Actually, since it has so much fiber, chia will also help you digest the additional foods you eat. A healthy digestive system is an essential part of looking younger. An unhealthy colon is where disease can  start within in the body, and could cause chronic health issues that affect your appearance and make you look and feel older.

I found mine at Clarks Health Food Store in Palm Desert, CA and am baking some yummy heart healthy cookies with them right now!

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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