Personally, I’ve never tried it, so I’m curious to hear from you, my readers.

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From what my clients  have told me, it’s best for very TOUGH skin that isn’t at all sensitive.   Your skin will look a LOT worse before it looks better.  It will only continue to look good while you’re using the product.   However, you cannot stay on the product long term because it doesn’t do anything GOOD for your skin— it only helps to clear problems (and it doesn’t do that for everyone).  It doesn’t start to fight the problems that the environment and time can cause; it’s NOT an anti-aging product.

Additionally, the 6% sulfur tends to irritate the skin over time.

My clients have also told me that it’s expensive, and that the customer service is poor.

I know people who have used it for six months, but I don’t know anyone who was able to stay on it long term.  I’m curious to hear some positive reviews.  I googled it, but found mostly negative reviews.  Is anyone currently using it?  Do you like it?  Do you feel you’ll be able to stay on it for a while?  Do you worry about its long term effects on your skin?

Generally speaking, are you drawn to a skin care program because of celebrity endorsement?  I enjoy watching those 3:00 am commercials, but have never purchased the products.  Inquiring minds want to know!

Heather Price of Cleveland, OH, has been a skin care and beauty consultant since August of 2000. Have you ever wished you had a skin care program that was personalized for your needs by a personal consultant? That’s what Heather does- she sends you home with skin care and color products that meet your specific needs. The result is smoother, softer, younger looking skin. Clients feel better about their appearance which gives them the self confidence they need in their lives.  NOT LOCAL?  NO PROBLEM!   Request a “facial in a bag” to be mailed to you! You can join Heather’s email list at http://freeskincarehelp.com if you’d like to become a client or http://heatheramyprice.com if you’re looking for a home based business opportunity.

People with skin conditions sometimes feel desperate.  I had heard of fasting or “detox” for allergies and other ailments, but I hadn’t yet heard about it for skin conditions until recently.  But now there are people fasting and detoxing to help with their rosacea.  I’m not finding any evidence that it works or is at all helpful.  All I’m finding is people who are trying it or asking about trying it.

The idea is that while fasting, our bodies use our energy to heal.  Sometimes problems get worse before they get better.  But with various ailments, improvement has been found.  The trouble is, let’s say you’re fasting for 14 or 21 days…. what happens after that time period?  How do you keep your body clear of problems coming back?

Digestive problems have been linked to rosacea.  Rosacea is one of  a few skin conditions thought to be caused by gluten sensitivity. Sometimes celiac is misdiagnosed as IBS.  Instead of a full fast, perhaps if you’re experiencing a rough patch of rosacea, see if your rosacea flares up upon eating wheat.  If so, perhaps try a gluten free diet before doing a full fast or detox.

One thing I’m learning is that the same treatment that works for one person with rosacea will not necessarily work for the next person.  There is not one common cause.  Sometimes it could be digestive problems but sometimes it could be other factors dilating the blood vessels in the face.

At any rate, make sure you have a skin care consultant with whom you create a long term relationship.  She’ll help you decide whether a trip to a dermatologist, or if a repetitive mini-fast or a longer term fast or detox might be something to try.  Me?  I don’t plan to recommend it.  But I see nothing wrong with going gluten free.

Heather Price of Cleveland, OH, has been a skin care and beauty consultant since August of 2000. Have you ever wished you had a skin care program that was personalized for your needs by a personal consultant? That’s what Heather does- she sends you home with skin care and color products that meet your specific needs. The result is smoother, softer, younger looking skin. Clients feel better about their appearance which gives them the self confidence they need in their lives.  NOT LOCAL?  NO PROBLEM!   Request a “facial in a bag” to be mailed to you! You can join Heather’s email list at http://freeskincarehelp.com if you’d like to become a client or http://heatheramyprice.com if you’re looking for a home based business opportunity.

I got a really handy hint from here:

I get clients asking me all the time WHEN to mask, WHEN to use microdermabrasion, HOW OFTEN to wash their face and whether to use moisturizer every time they wash, etc etc.

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Here’s the helpful hint from About.com:

“With facial masks, facial exfoliators and other extra skin care steps, it can be hard to remember when you applied your last peel or took the time for your last mask. This is a problem or irritation that you won’t ever have to worry about if you take the time to make a skin care routine.

I know it sounds funny, but if you know that every Sunday morning you’ll apply a facial mask, and Tuesdays and Fridays are saved for exfoliating, you’ll no longer have to think about it. Make your schedule for the days that work best for you and stick with it. Your skin will have the constant benefits, and you’ll see it in your face.”

I have a handy little checklist that I hand out to my clients telling them in what order to use our products.  It cuts down a bit on the 10:00 pm phone calls “Heather, what do I do first— the night solution or the moisturizer?”

Heather Price of Cleveland, OH, has been a skin care and beauty consultant since August of 2000. Have you ever wished you had a skin care program that was personalized for your needs by a personal consultant? That’s what Heather does- she sends you home with skin care and color products that meet your specific needs. The result is smoother, softer, younger looking skin. Clients feel better about their appearance which gives them the self confidence they need in their lives. Not local?  No problem.  Request a “facial in a bag” to be mailed to you! You can join Heather’s email list at http://freeskincarehelp.com if you’d like to become a client or http://heatheramyprice.com if you’re looking for a home based business opportunity.

There’s an art to cleaning your makeup brushes! Thanks Robert Jones!

EVERY time I get the slightest blemish, I remember to clean my brushes.  It’s important to remember to clean them MUCH more often than that.

My last few months have been incredibly intense.  Both of my kids’ special needs have gotten worse and we’ve had to have lots of testing and appointments and paperwork for each twin.  A chronic illness I have that’s been dormant for many years reared it’s ugly head.  We moved, so there was the craziness of packing and unpacking.  I’ve been through a lot in my life but the last few months have been the very hardest months ever.  Thank you for bearing with me, continuing to follow my blog even when I haven’t posted (I *have* been working my businesses despite all the personal setbacks, but I haven’t made the time to do the extras, and blogging has had to take a backseat).  I plan to place my blogs back on front burner status and post more articles and goodies for you all.

Please accept my apologies for a dead couple of months and let’s move forward!

According to recent reports, Kate Middleton, the polished wife to Prince William, uses all cream-based makeup products. She uses a cream primer before adding her cream concealer, foundation and blush. It gives her staying power for those royal duties to which she must attend. She finishes by filling in her brows to help frame her face.

According to Lifestyle You website, Cate Blanchett, an Oscar winner, buys an expensive mascara which adds volume to her lashes.

Also, Kim Kardashian’s glow comes from a special oil she applies to her face and body. It prevents eye wrinkles and stretch mar

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ks, helping her stay hydrated and nourished.

Got blue eyes? Try the eye shadow used by to enhance Jennifer Aniston’s beautiful blue eyes. Angela Levin, her makeup artist, uses a reddish brown shadow for pop against Aniston’s blue eyes.

From the Set of Glee

If you haven’t seen Glee, this musical comedy has become a pop-culture phenomenon. According to the Fox website, Glee got 19 Emmy and 11 Golden Globe nominations which makes it the most-nominated series of the year. It went on to win four Emmy Awards. Let’s take a look at their stars’ makeup preferences while working under the grueling stage lights.

Lea Michele’s natural beauty shines through. She stars as Rachel Berry, an aspiring star on the cast of Glee. For color that stays, she chooses convertible color. It comes in a compact and can be used both for lips and cheeks.

Dianna Agron stars as Quinn Fabray, the popular head cheerleader on Glee. On the set, she wears a foundation with moisturizer. It gives her great coverage and has excellent staying power to last one set after the other.

Amber Riley plays Mercedes Jones who comes across on Glee as sassy and loud. She has naturally beautiful, black skin. The secret to that glow is in using makeup with bronze and orange undertones.

References:

Fox: Glee
Lifestyle You: 14 Celebrity Beauty Products
Shine: How to Get Kate Middleton’s Makeup and Fashion Style at Home

Heather Price of Cleveland, OH, has been a skin care and beauty consultant since August of 2000. Have you ever wished you had a skin care program that was personalized for your needs by a personal consultant? That’s what Heather does- she sends you home with skin care and color products that meet your specific needs. The result is smoother, softer, younger looking skin. Clients feel better about their appearance which gives them the self confidence they need in their lives. Not local?  No problem.  Request a “facial in a bag” to be mailed to you! You can join Heather’s email list at http://freeskincarehelp.com if you’d like to become a client or http://heatheramyprice.com if you’re looking for a home based business opportunity.

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http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/skin-food

http://allwomenstalk.com/9-best-foods-for-your-skin

Kathryn Vercillo http://hubpages.com/hub/20-Foods-That-are-Great-for-Your-Skin

http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/?page_id=86

Heather Price of Cleveland, OH, has been a skin care and beauty consultant since August of 2000. Have you ever wished you had a skin care program that was personalized for your needs by a personal consultant? That’s what Heather does- she sends you home with skin care and color products that meet your specific needs. The result is smoother, softer, younger looking skin. Clients feel better about their appearance which gives them the self confidence they need in their lives. Not local?  No problem.  Request a “facial in a bag” to be mailed to you! You can join Heather’s email list at http://freeskincarehelp.com if you’d like to become a client or http://heatheramyprice.com if you’re looking for a home based business opportunity.

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“Call permanent cosmetic tattooing whatever you choose, micropigmentation, derma implantation, semi-permanent, permanent makeup, and whatever other fancy words you wish; it’s a tattoo.” says Hashey.com, a school of permanent cosmetics. Permanent makeup options include eyebrows, eyeliner, full lip color and lip liner, for instance. Here are a few reasons I suggest you should not pursue permanent makeup.

M.D., more than half the people who get a tattoo later regret it. If your regrets are overwhelming enough for you to remove the tattoo, it is costly, time-consuming and difficult to have it removed. Removal choices include dermabrasion, excision, laser, salabrasion, or doing a cosmetic over-tattoo. But, most consider laser the best procedure for removal. You may have permanent scars or discoloration after attempted removal.

Hashey.com; Permanent Makeup Training in the US: The Good, Bad and Ugly; 2011

Weil; Is Permanent Makeup Safe?; Andrew Weil, M.D.; December 2010

JaneAdler.com: Pre and Post Procedure

AmericanHealthandBeauty.com; How Much Does Permanent Makeup Cost?; January 2010

Heather Price of Cleveland, OH, has been a skin care and beauty consultant since August of 2000. Have you ever wished you had a skin care program that was personalized for your needs by a personal consultant? That’s what Heather does- she sends you home with skin care and color products that meet your specific needs. The result is smoother, softer, younger looking skin. Clients feel better about their appearance which gives them the self confidence they need in their lives. Not local?  No problem.  Request a “facial in a bag” to be mailed to you! You can join Heather’s email list at http://freeskincarehelp.com if you’d like to become a client or http://heatheramyprice.com if you’re looking for a home based business opportunity.

Is Lead in Lipstick a Health Hazard?

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/lipstick.asp

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lead-in-lipstick/AN01618

http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=223

Homemade Bath Salts Recipes

Why spend all that money on bath salts when you can make them simply and easily at home?

Plus, if you make them yourself, you can be sure to use ingredients that won’t harm or irritate your skin.

The first ingredient in bath salts is of course, salt!  The most common kind used is Epsom Salt.  This is the same kind of salt recommended by doctors to disinfect and treat skin issues.  Many people swear by Epson salt to remove toxic chemicals from the skin. You can also try using sea salts as well, or mix the two together.  Avoid using table salt because it can dry your skin out.

Essential oils are the next “essential” ingredient for homemade bath salts.  They not only provide moisture for your skin, their scents can provide aromatherapy to relax you, revive you, or help ease you to sleep.  The type of oil you use depends on what kind of mood you’d like to create.  Lavender, vanilla, and eucalyptus are great for a relaxing bath.  While citrus oils will re-energize and refresh you.

If the essential oils you use turn out to be too strong for your skin, try diluting them in vegetable oil before adding to your salts.

You can also try adding herbs instead of (or in addition to) your essential oils.  They have the same aroma therapy effects but you can often find dried herbs more easily than certain essential oils.

In addition to essential oils and herbs, you can also put in other ingredients to soften, moisturize, and otherwise improve your skin.   Adding a few teaspoons of baking soda per jar will help you soften your skin and leave you feeling silky smooth.   If you add citric acid with your baking soda, you can make your bath salts fizz and soften at the same time!

Once you have your ingredients, it’s time to combine everything.  Just add about 10 drops of oil to about two cups of salt and whatever other ingredients you want to include and stir, stir, stir.  The longer you stir, the better the oils and infused into the salt.  Then put everything in a clean, sterilized jar and seal it tight ready for use.

While making your own bath salts is a great way to relax yourself, smooth your skin and save money, you don’t have to save them all for yourself.  Homemade bath salts make great gifts and can even be sold.  Just put them in decorative jars, or add lace or other flair to plain old mason jars to give your friends family, and co-workers a soothing natural treat.

Once your salts are ready, it’s time to use them for a relaxing or stimulating bath.  Add a half cup of your salts to a warm bath.  Remember not to use hot water because it can dry the skin.  Then just climb in and enjoy!