Five basic pillars of beauty.

Required basics that support skin's health, radiance and vitality
* Antioxidants that fight oxidation in the cells. The body is under constant attack from oxidizing agents- it is best to look at a variety of antioxidants that have different specialties.
* Anti-inflammation reduces the aging effects of inflammation. Aging promotes inflammation, inflammation promotes premature aging. There are many botanical extracts that inhibit inflammation such as green tea.
* Detoxification helps remove toxins from the cells and blood. Toxic substances enter the body every day in every way. There are some powerful herbs that help to support the health of our organs.
* Cell Microcirculation brings in nutrients and removes waste. Your microcirculation is responsible for bringing nutrients to the cells.
* Inhibiting destructive enzymes and increasing cellular energy supports the skin's structural matrix.
For a facial and home care that incorporates these 5 basic pillars of beauty call SkinLife by Lesa (864) 525-4932 or go to www.facialsgreenville.com

A BRIEF OVERVIEW ON OUR ENERGY CENTERS/ CHAKRAS AND COLOR

At the core of our bodies there are 7 energy centers or "chakras" that receive and transmit light energy. Our chakras are associated with our physical, mental, and emotional well being. Each chakra vibrates at a specific frequency that, when measured, matches the exact frequency or vibration of the color associated to that chakra. When you are tired these emotional centers become depleted and your body begins to crave balance and color associated with that chakra. Here is a brief look at how the color choices you make can have a measurable impact on how people perceive us and how we perceive ourselves.

White ( crown chakra - top of the head) White is the color of enlightenment. It is is your connection to your self, to your spiritual center.

Indigo ( Third eye chakra- center of forehead) This is your third eye and is associated with your intuition and perception.

Blue (Throat Chakra-Throat) Speak the truth, this is associated with communication and how we express ourselves. The throat chakra is also tied to creativity.

Green ( Heart Chakra) Responsible for your love and compassion and your immune system. Pink is also a color related to the heart chakra and represents love, laughter and promotes healing.

Yellow (Solar Plexus Chakra) Just below the rib cage. This is where you cultivate abundance, courage and self-esteem.

Not a second to loose to rejuvenate your skin! Part II C Renewal System

Every Skin has it's own particularities ( dehydration, dryness, wrinkles, slackening, enlarged pores...) A product line of emergency care products prepared specifically to boost the pool of healthy cells and renew the skin and address these issues. Created by Sothys a Cosmeceutical Complex ( Cell Health Restoring Complex) this plant derived effective complex combines cell messenger peptides and powerful anti oxidants.

The C Renewal System consists of Level 1 Immediate Renewal : a Microdermabrasion Mask - a combination of mechanical and chemical exfoliation to refine the skin grain, smooth the outer layer of skin, and impart radiance to the complexion. ( Active ingredients salicylic acid, rice phytosterols).
Level 2 : Intensive Renewal Double Renewal System Advanced Serum to repair, renew and re-texture fatigued and damaged skin. Peeling composed of glycolic acid bonded to an amino acid for a long lasting exfoliation action and enhanced skin comfort!
A Comfort solution is part of this Double Renewal System : to eliminate toxins (our skin takes in over 7 million toxins each day) repair and renew the skin texture while soothing- non comedogenic. Facial lines are smoother in the morning the skin is renewed and rejuvenated-
Level 3 Continuous Renewal for celular fitness for complete renewal of the skin-
Sothys exclusive H2CR provides cellular re-conditioning optimal antioxidant protection !

For more information on the Sothys line please contact www.facialsgreenville.com

Become an Expert in the (C) Renewal System Program for Beautiful Skin Part I

SOTHYS- (C) Renewal System- (c) meaning cosmeceutical renewal is a home care system for the emergency nighttime treatment for desperate lifeless skin in need of renewal and repair. C Renewal effectively combats skin aging, increases skin health promoting a uniform radiant even complexion.
Who can Use (C) Renewal System? All skin types except very dehydrated and sensitive/reactive. All Ages male/female
Tired Skin, Dull, even after make up application, lacking radiance, rough, appearance of small lines, wrinkles. Usual skin care not giving results, blemishes due to stress factors, irregular skin grain, fatigued features, sometimes puffiness in the morning.
(C) Renewal is based on the science which studies biological rhythms (chronobiology) ensuing the optimal efficiency of cosmetic products, depending on the time of day or night they are used.
During the day- skin focuses on the functions of protection to cope with external aggressions
At Night- Cells switch to repair and regeneration mode. skin metabolism works the "night shift" to prepare for the next day: cell renewal is twice as high at night compared to daytime.
In Part II - I will cover the active ingredients and the home care regime for this award winning line within Sothys.

Exfoliating with Acids- What are you waiting for?

If you are looking for a dramatic lift to your appearance, a chemical peel could be just what you need!
Both Glycolic and Lactic Acid loosen " the glue like substance " on the outer most layers of our skin by pulling apart the negatively and positively charged molecules. As the acids break up the dead skin in the outer most layers of our skin, younger, plumper and fresher skin is revealed. In low concentrations, these acids plump up fine lines and wrinkles and because they are water loving, they help keep the skin hydrated. Some of the benefits are listed below. I will suggest the right exfoliation and home care for you based on your skin type and goals!
Acne Management
Removal of the appearance of sun damage
Reduction and/or removal of blotchy patches
Low downtime
Lightening of the skin
Smoother Skin
Age Spot Removal
Improved Collagen Growth
Better Skin Quality
Fast and Simple Procedures

TOP PICKS FOR SHAPING NECK AND JAW LINE

Once again- we are on the "Top Picks Category" this time for the neck and jaw area.
Sothys Total Cohesion Shaping Neck Creme is biologically effective firming program that redefines and remodels the contour of the jaw line.
How it works: Three of the most potent weapons in the anti-aging arsenal: mamaku extract, hexa-peptides and treta-peptides work together to battle the aging process at the cellular level, increasing cell lifespan as well as tissue vitality and function. Specific bio-fibers give an immediate tensor-lifting effect. Bitter Orange Flower extract adds a slimming effect to the neckline, providing a 29% improvement in the contour of the neck and a 54% increase in tonicity.
Home care along with firming facials with exfoliation treatments that incorporate the LED offer prevention and cosmetic improvements! Sothys Total Cohesion Neck Shaping is $54.00.

Working from the inside out by improving your complexion with balancing foods

Eating foods that comes from "clean" sources helps reduce our intake of toxins-

Every day the skin is bombarded with oxidative stress from processed foods, environmental toxins and UV rays along with other environmental aggressors. The end result is premature aging and hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidant rich foods that help restore the skin include: Red and black currants, raspberries, blueberries, pomegranate and sesame seeds. Grapes and red wine contain resveratrol - a super antioxidant with strong anti aging properties. Veggies like spinach and kale contain lutein, ( an antioxidant) that helps to hydrate the skin. Yellow and Orange root veggies including carrots, sweet potatoes pumpkins and squash are rich in beta-carotene. Honey is very rich in antioxidants!

To improve any complexion we need to consume food that helps balance our bodies from the inside out.

Raw Chocolate in a facial? Yes with fantastic results!

Studies have shown that chocolate in its purest form does indeed have health benefits. Its antioxidants help protect the skin from free radicals. Chocolate also contains stimulants such as caffeine and theobromide that enhance the circulatory system; therefore promoting skin firming and restoring its glow. It also increases the levels of serotonin and phenylethylamine, which act as natural mood elevators. My clients have been requesting and coming back for the Chocolate Extravaganza facial and have been getting very impressive results. This facial is stimulating for a dull and lifeless skin and firming. There is an exfoliation to remove dead skin as it reduces wrinkles and pore size,tones capillary action reducing surface veins- A firming massage with anti oxidant rich chocolate serum and a finishing mask from raw cacao! Very Nice-$85.00

Hot Complexions! Acne and Rosacea- Help for you.

Acne and Rosacea

You need care and consideration during your facial and home care!

Those of you with skin that becomes red and inflamed will see improvements if you consider avoiding foods that are high in fat, salt, caffeine and sugar. It may be wise to abstain from spicy cuisine, red meat, chocolate, bread and processed foods.

Recommended delicacies : Veggies and leafy greens ( possess cooling properties) lettuce, spinach, celery and cucumbers. Broccoli, cranberries and apples ( contain quercetin a powerful anti oxidant and anti inflammatory agent). Oats, whole grain breads, brown rice and wheat germ (good sources of Vitamin B- beneficial to people with rosacea). Fish that is high in omega 3 fatty acids ( salmon, tuna this reduces inflammation) Nuts, sprouts and seeds may also be beneficial.

Seaweed facials, Cooling Ginseng and Pearl Peel Off Masks and Detox Soothing Mudd facials have been effective with hot complexions along nourishing and soothing concentrates.

New Technology for Beautiful Skin!

LED Light Therapy system is a treatment gaining more and more popularity because of its noninvasive and effective treatments. The LED is a safe and effective use of advanced LED light technology designed to help diminish the visible appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots by promoting collagen firmness. Ideal for all skin types including rosacea and acne prone skin.

This cosmetic system is designed as a treatment that conditions the skin by using photo pulsation to exercise and firm up the skin's collagen and elastin. Skin will naturally appear smoother, tighter and more radiant and even in tone and color.

TOP PICKS FOR EYE CREAMS!

ACTIVE CONTOUR EYE CREAM- BY SOTHYS- OPTHALMOLEGIST TESTED -

HELP YOUR EYES RECLAIM THEIR YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE BY SMOOTHING, BRIGHTENING AND RETEXTURIZING THE DELICATE SKIN AROUND YOUR EYES. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST FIRMING EYE CREAMS I HAVE EVER WORKED WITH - SOTHYS ACTIVE CONTOUR EYE CREAM OFFERS TREATMENT AND PREVENTION.

HOW IT WORKS: A CUTTING EDGE PLANT BASED COMPLEX WITH HYALURONIC ACID (A NATURAL OCCURRING ACID THAT IS PRODUCED IN OUR BODIES - WATER LOVING AND PLUMPING TO OUR SKIN) THIS TREATMENT HELPS TO PREVENT LINES AND STOPS AGING IN ITS TRACKS! MY MALE CLIENTS LOVE IT AS MUCH AS MY FEMALE CLIENTS. A DENSE PENETRATING CREAM THAT IS FABULOUS. THE OIL FREE BI-PHASED EYE MAKEUP REMOVER AND THE DESTRESSING EYE MASK ARE TOP PICKS FOR THE COMPETE TREATMENT!

TOP PICKS FOR AGE DEFYING SERUM!

SOTHYS LIFT DEFENSE SERUM

IT'S LIKE A LASER TREATMENT IN A BOTTLE, WITH NO DOWNTIME AND EXCELLENT "BOTOX-LIKE " EFFECTS.

HOW IT WORKS: A BLEND OF MYO-RELAXING PEPTIDES COAX THE SKIN INTO ACTING YOUNGER BY RELAXING EXPRESSION LINES AND PROTECTING COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN PROTEINS. DHEA-LIKE (YOUTH HORMONES) REJUVENATES AND PROTECTS AGAINST FREE RADICALS AND GLYCATION, WHILE IT HELPS STIMULATE THE CELL METABOLISM.

WORN ALONE FOR COMBINATION TO OILY SKIN TYPES OR UNDER A MOISTURIZER FOR COMBINATION TO NORMAL TO DRY. IDEAL FOR MEN AND WOMEN. NON-PORE CLOGGING. FABULOUS AND EFFECTIVE.

TOP PICKS FOR CLEANSER/EXFOLIATING CATEGORY

SOTHYS DESQUACREME- CHOSEN AS A WINNER IN THE CLEANSER/EXFOLIATING CATEGORY IN THE SALON PLUS EDITORS CHOICE AWARDS! WOW WITH ALL THE PRODUCTS OUT THERE!
DESQUACREME DEEP PORE CLEANSER HAS BEEN AROUND FOR MANY YEARS AND IT IS STILL AS POPULAR TODAY AS IT WAS DECADES BEFORE.
HOW IT WORKS: MORE THEN JUST A REGULAR EXFOLIATOR, DESQUACREME USES BIO-TECHNOLOGICAL EXTRACTS OF WHEAT THAT ACTUALLY PENETRATE INTO THE FOLLICLES, BREAKING DOWN IMPURITIES AND DEPOSITS, FLUSHING THEM AWAY TO REVEAL HEALTHY GLOWING SKIN, FROM WITHIN. THIS FABULOUS PRODUCT ACTUALLY LIQUEFIES THE DIRT OIL AND SEBUM THAT GETS IN OUR PORES. A DIGESTIVE ENZYME FOR THE SKIN.
I SUGGEST THIS PRODUCT BE USED 1-2X A WEEK ON CLEAN WET SKIN- MAY BE FOLLOWED BY A MASK OR A SERUM AND MOISTURIZER. EVERYTHING LOOKS AND FEELS BETTER WHEN THE SKIN IS CLEAN RADIANT AND HEALTHY.

WANT HEALTHY RADIANT SKIN? TRY PROBIOTICS FOR THE SKIN

PROBIOTICS HAS BEEN A HOT SUBJECT LATELY! PROVEN TO BE GOOD FOR THE DIGESTION WHILE RESTORING THE HEALTHY FLORA FOR OUR INSIDES.

NOW THE OXYLIANCE PROGRAM WITH PROBIOTICS OFFERS RADIANCE, VITALITY AND ENERGY FOR OUR COMPLEXION - SOTHYS ANTI-POLLUTION OXYLIANCE FLUID IS A PROBIOTIC FOR THE SKIN THAT INTRODUCES THE PROVEN BIO ECOLIA, ALSO KNOWN AS ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE, AN ACTIVE BOTANICAL EXTRACT OBTAINED FROM NATURAL SUGARS THAT PROVIDES THE SKIN A PROTECTIVE SHIELD.

BIO ECOLIA ACTS AS A PROTECTOR FOR THE SKIN'S ECOSYSTEM BALANCING THE PH OF THE SKIN FOR INCREASED DEFENSE FROM EXTERNAL AGGRESSIONS. THEY COMFORT THE SKIN FROM INFLAMMATION AND REDNESS, SMOOTHING THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES. OFFERING RESTORATION FOR THE SKIN'S EQUILIBRIUM WHILE MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BARRIER PROTECTION.

WE HAVE ALL READ THAT INFLAMMATION ACCELERATES THE AGING PROCESS. OUR LEADING EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF ANTI AGING HAVE BASED BEST SELLING BOOKS ON THIS VERY SUBJECT. INFLAMMATION COMES FROM DIET, POLLUTION, STRESS, SMOKING, IRRITANTS IN OUR SKIN CARE AND COSMETICS. OXYLIANCE FLUID OXYGENATES THE SKIN AND PROTECTS THE SKIN WHILE PROVIDING RESTORATION.

BIO ECOLIA IS IN THE OXYLIANCE FLUID AND IN THE SOTHYS FACIALS, THIS INGREDIENT HAS SHOWN IMPROVEMENTS IN SKIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS ACNE, ROSACEA EXTERNAL AGING BY GIVING BACK A PH BALANCE AND ALL THE BENEFITS OF PROBIOTICS TO RESTORE THE GOOD BACTERIA THAT COUNTER ACTS SKIN PROBLEMS.

SOME SIDE EFFECTS THAT WE CAN LIVE WITH- CLEARER MORE TONED COMPLEXION WITH TIGHTER PORES AND A HEALTHY RADIANCE!

My Favorite Facial

I had the pleasure of working on a wonderful client that I have not seen in about 10 weeks. We decided to return to the original facial we did on our first meeting 2 years ago. WOW! What a fabulous facial treatment-Detoxifying Dermolyse with the Added Detox Mask as a bonus Mask! I love this facial- it is a mixture of a biological and a herbal peel that is never a let down. All skin types benefit from this formula- dehydrated, dry, to oily and congested to acne scars and hyper pigmentation. I chose the Spa Beauty Extra Detox Mask before I did the extractions because the minerals and amino acids, and mint offer such clarity,brightness and comfort to the skin.

I am constantly in a new training program and studying the aesthetic trade journals on new facials,new treatments and advances. I pass this on to my clients on a regular basis. I like to surprise my clients and their complexions with new facial treatments and frankly the skin loves this. A personal trainer will tell you that that our muscles do become less responsive when we do the same exercise routine over and over again. It is very much the same with our facial treatments- it is good to mix it up a bit.

I am a big believer in advances in anti aging facials, but it was so good to return to this classic and see such a fabulous result in her skin! When We finished the treatment and I gave her the mirror before she got up from the facial table- her smile said it all!

Is Your Skin having an ah-HA moment?

HA ( hyaluronic acid) is everything to your skin. You need HA for more youthful skin. This is perhaps one ( of the many) most miraculous skin care nutrients ever discovered! HA works extremely well as a topical agent. In fact, it permeates and firms and plumps your skin with moisture so well that it is almost sinful. HA loves moisture! HA is a carbohydrate produced naturally in the body, and it exists in every cell. Chemically it is classified as a glycosaminoglycan and consists of glucuronic acid and N-acetyl glucosamine. It takes approximately three days ( and perhaps less in skin) for each hyaluronic acid molecule to break down and be excreted from the body, so it must be continually replenished. Fully 50 % of the body's hyaluronic acid is found in both the deep underlying layer and the visible epidermal top layer of the skin. Younger skin contains larger amounts of HA keeping the skin younger and healthier. With age, the skin looses its ability to maintain high concentrations of HA, and the ability to hold water, leaving the skin rough, dull and more lined.
In skin, HA acts as a space filler, binding to water and visibly decreasing the look of lines and wrinkles. In 2003 the Food and Drug Admin. approved HA injections to temporarily smooth wrinkles by adding volume under the skin. Research shows that at 4 and 13 week intervals after receiving injections of HA, the the HA induced new collagen production by stretching the skin cells that secrete proteins, stimulating growth factors and inhibiting collagen break down. WOW! This was a recent detailed study conducted at the University of Michigan Med School.
One of the great things about topical HA is that it is so well absorbed into the skin that it can have a wonderfully helpful effect when simply used as a lotion or under a lotion. I recommend HA without any petroleum- 100% natural and pure HA to rejuvenate the skin from the inside out- improving tone and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. For more information please call SkinLife by Lesa at (864)525-4932