Tag: moisturizer
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
With summer here, there is no time like NOW to begin the practice of masking to give your skin that extra ‘oomph’ of hydration and radiance that it needs with the warm weather and sunshine.
Sure, it takes a bit of an effort on your part, but if you just try it once, I guarantee that you’ll convert. You will see that an effort of just 30 minutes/ week (15-minute sessions, 2 times a week) can make ALL the difference in the world for your skin, especially if you mask on a regular basis.
Biocellulose Sheet Mask vs. Paper Sheet Mask
Any mask– mud, cream, hydrating– can revitalize your skin, but for those of you who are more limited on time (or just lazy!), I highly recommend sheet masks. Sheet masks and its usage, are all the rage in Asia, and has been a trend for many years already, but it is still a new concept in the US market. It is essentially a sheet of paper, woven cotton, or gel-masks are now created, cuz out in the shape of your face, with holes punched out for your eyes, nose and mouth. Personally, I prefer a new generation of sheet masks made with the material called ‘biocellulose’ that molds to the shape of your face, and has a much more effective delivery system.
These masks save you the messiness of mud masks, but delivers the same results. Each are one-time use, and the steps are as follows:
Step 1: Take mask out of package.
Step 2: Place mask on your face.
Step 3: Leave on for 15-20 minutes.
Step 4: Dispose mask– no need to wash anything off.
That’s it. Do you STILL think you don’t have time for this? Come on… it can’t get easier than this. And another reason to convert? Pamper yourself. Can you argue with that? Just think about the money (and time) you’ll save in giving yourself a mini spa session at home instead of going into a spa. Give it a try, and post us a message to let us know what you think!
TIPS: Double up the results, and mask after a quick exfoliation with a gentle gel exfoliator like Restoration Clear Gel, and you’ll see even BETTER results. Don’t know where to purchase sheet masks? Google it, or email us, I can send recommendations. Or, if you’re already a Marie Louise fan, you can also use our Creme a-VC as a mask by applying a thin layer all over your face, leaving it on for about 15-20 minutes, and then massaging the product in.
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
When it comes to something as simple as moisturizing skin, slathering on a cream twice a day may not be enough.
Moisturizing is essential to keeping skin looking young and healthy
Skin needs to maintain an even moisture-balance to be healthy. It’s simple: Not enough water and skin gets dehydrated. Not enough oil and skin becomes dry, flaky and itchy.
Dehydration—a lack of moisture—can be due to age, weather, environmental conditions, diet and nutrition. It’s also a leading cause of fine lines and other signs of skin aging. Dryness, on the other hand, is a lack of oil. When skin’s dry, it wants to create more oil, which can then lead to breakouts.
Here’s how you can make sure you’re moisturizing properly:
Use a moisturizing toner.
Most people think toner is just another excuse for someone to sell you something you don’t need. Actually, toner is a really important step in proper hydration. It creates a layer of hydration that’s sealed into the skin by the moisturizer.
Use products with hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
Hyaluronic acid holds 1000 times its molecular weight in water. Ceramides reduce water loss by creating a barrier that protects against evaporation.
Seek out products that use nanotechnology.
Yes, products using nanotechnology may be more expensive, but it’s worth the investment. Nanotechnology makes a product molecule small enough to penetrate the skin, instead of sitting on top of it. This means ingredients get to where skin needs it most and give you the best possible result.
Use products with nanotechnology to get ingredients where they can give the best possible result.
Know which type of moisturizer your skin needs.
Most consumers use moisturizers that don’t offer enough hydration. That’s what happens when we try to figure out which moisturizer is ‘right’ for our own skin.
Ask a skin care professional for a recommendation on which type of moisturizer is best suited for your skin
Only a trained skin care professional can tell you whether your skin is dry, dehydrated or a combination of both. They can recommend products and treatments to help rebalance skin and minimize the appearance of skin aging.
Drink lots of water.
Seriously. Drink at least 64 ounces of water each day. You’ll feel better, and your skin’s appearance will improve.
Tags: anti-aging, beauty, beauty secrets, beauty tips, ceramides, cream, dehydration, fine lines, hyaluronic acid, hydration, moisture, moisturize, moisturizer, nanotechnology, skin aging, skin care, toner, water, Wrinkles
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010
I don’t know if you are like me but I’ve been having a hard time going to bed before midnight these days. My dark circles are becoming more apparent and my eyes look puffy and often dehydrated in the morning. Therefore, I was so happy to discover these STEAM HEATED EYE MASKS on my recent trip to Tokyo.
Steam Heated Eye Masks come in a box of 5
These Steam Heated Eye Masks come in unscented and lavender scent. I bought the lavender scent to try.
Individual packaging makes it good for traveling.
According to the packaging, I could use this eye mask any time from sleeping to taking a break or traveling. It is suppose to relax your tired eyes. It should have the effects of having a steam sauna on your eyes. Sounds amazing, right?
Directions on the back of the package.
This eye mask is very easy to use. See the pictures below for demonstration.
Lavender Scented Eye Masks
Pooh Bear demonstrating the eye masks.
Side view of the mask. The ear loops are very comfortable and should fit any face shape and size.
The two purple squares warm up once it is exposed to air, but not too hot and at a very comfortable temperature. The steam is released slowly so that I could actually feel it on my eyes and the lavender scent is so soothing and calming. I tried this eye masks right before going to bed and after applying my eye cream. The scent and the heat made me really sleepy and I fell asleep within a few minutes.
Conclusion: The skin around my eyes looked refreshed and hydrated the next day. I’m definitely buying some more when I go back to Japan again.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010
Make a New Year’s resolution you can keep: wash your face at night. This one change can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE in how your skin looks and feels every day.
Every day living takes a toll on skin… Makeup, oil and dirt from our fingers, even dust and smog settle on the skin, creating a really disgusting stew of yuck. Sure we wash our face at least once, hopefully twice a day, but how do you know you’re really getting skin clean? Another reason why you want clean skin is that it allows for deeper product penetration, which means you’re more likely to get the result you want in the first place.
Here are a few simple tips:
Oil is good. To get skin really clean, use an oil-based cleanser -like Marie Louise Cleansing Clear Gel – before a regular cleanser. Make-up is oil-based, and only an oil-based cleanser can safely remove it.
Double up. Double cleansing is the only way to make sure skin is truly clean. After washing with Cleansing Clear Gel, use a mild cleanser like Marie Louise Washing Foam to remove any residual dirt and debris.
Take a time out. It takes two full minutes of massaging skin in circular motion with your fingertips to fully cleanse your face and neck. Want to know how long two minutes is? Sing the “Happy Birthday” song at four times in a row.
Wash twice a day. It is important to cleanse in the morning also because we sweat when we sleep at night.
Choose wisely. Understand what your true skin conditions are to help you make a better decision about the cleansers you should use. An esthetician is the best person to consult.
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
Toners are considered to be one of the most basic products in most Asians’ skin care regimen. In the US, we are trained by marketing and commercials to think that this is an unnecessary step in the skin regimen when using a proper toner can completely affect your skin condition. There are all types of toners that will cleanse, tighten, brighten or moisturize your skin. From a recent study by Japan’s TV station, NHK, they discovered that the way you apply your toner not only makes a huge difference on how effective your toners are, but one should also realize the importance of toners and its application to make the rest of your skin regimen more effective.
Japan’s NHK recently interviewed 30 people off the streets and discovered that more than half of them apply their toners by lightly patting on the product using their hands. Only less than half of the consumers gently pressed their toners onto their skin. In order to discover which method is better, Japan’s NHK TV Station gently patted on toner the right side of a model’s face with their hands, and then in contrast gently pressed the toner onto the left side of the model’s face with hands. Then the research team used high tech equipment including a microscope to take a picture of the model’s face to detect the moisture level of the model’s right and left side’s face.
The results were incredible and shocking. NHK discovered that even though they used the same toner on both sides of the model’s face the application process made a significant difference: the moisture level of the right side of the model’s face did not go up but the constant patting actually caused stress to the model’s face. Compared to the left side, the right side of the model’s face appeared darker, and had thin white lines which indicated damage of some skin cells.
Conclusion: I’m definitely pressing my toners onto my skin from now on. I really love these experiments!
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
California extends deadline for reporting cancer chemicals in cosmetics: http://bit.ly/2EI015
4 Home Beauty Tips Using Epsom Salt: http://tinyurl.com/ykuwnzc
Tags: Asia, asian, beauty, beauty tool, beneficial, eyes, ingredients, japan, learning, maximize, mid-day shine, moisturizer, new products, new tools, oily, oily skin in the afternoon, popular, prevention, serum, shine, shiny skin, skin, skin care, skincare, sunscreen, technology, tips, tool
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Monday, October 19th, 2009
Blondes are more confident because they spend more time primping. Agree or disagree?? Read about the study here! http://bit.ly/1wH0TH
10 Best Budget Beauty Tips http://bit.ly/Snjgu
Surprise Beauty Tips from Your Bathroom (http://cli.gs/vynaN)
Can facial acupuncture reduce wrinkles? http://bit.ly/3vN6f6
Great discussion on organic skincare http://tiny.cc/T2Ngp
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Maya Meinert, most recently a Marketplace reporter at the LA Business Journal (previously affiliated with Los Angeles Magazine, Daily Journal, Santa Monica Daily Press, Giant Robot and more), reviews Marie Louise retail products at her blog ShopEatSleep and stamps it with her approval. Please see her product review here for more information and details. For additional information and testimonials, please click here.
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