Guess what I was doing while contemplating the topic for my next blog post?  Sitting here with my chin resting in my hand.  BAD BAD BAD!  Yep, even those of us in the skin care industry make that mistake.  So I looked it up.  A 2008 study showed that we touch our faces an average of sixteen times per hour. The article I just linked to talks primarily about the flu and rhinoviruses, but when I catch myself touching my face, my first thought is about the oil from my hands which will transfer to my facial skin.

How does a pimple form?  A pore gets clogged.  Oil, cosmetics, or dead skin gets trapped in the pore.  Bacteria and toxins get stuck there, and boom— a blemish.  The toxins and bacteria can come from the inside as your body naturally cleanses itself—- OR they can come from the outside.  Pollution!  Dirty hands!  To prevent acne, we need to keep our pores clear.  That’s why we wash our face in an upward, outward motion and put on our foundation in a downward motion.

Remembering not to touch your face is a simple thought, but in practice, it’s quite difficult.  Go ahead and videotape yourself for half an hour (in all of your spare time).  See what happens.  Do you rest your chin?  Rub your eyes?  scratch your cheek?  Let’s not discuss nose picking….  eww!

So, for fun, here are my top three tips for keeping your hands off your face.

1)  Oven mitts and duct tape.  The oven mitts may touch your face so make sure they are new and clean.  Did you see the episode of Friends when Phoebe had the chicken pox?  After just minutes of that annoyance you’ll be bargaining with yourself to get them off and promising yourself not to touch!

2)  Make a drinking game out of it.  Whenever you touch your face, your groupies need a shot.  Friends, family, whoever is hanging around.  Depending on how funny your Uncle Ed gets when he’s wasted, you might actually keep touching your face for a few more days.  So save this as a last resort.

3)  Replace your face touching with something else which will keep your hands busy.  Get your mind out of the gutter guys— I’m talking about the computer, the telephone, cooking, gardening, or the old standby– underwater basket weaving.

Nose-picking in progress. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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.

What are the wonderful structural proteins making up the outer layer of human skin?  What is one of the main components of your hair and nails?  Your friend, keratin!

Microscopy of keratin filaments inside cells. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Keratin is what makes the outermost layer of your skin almost (but not totally) waterproof.  It works with elastin and collagen to strengthen your skin.

The silk produced by spiders is classified as keratin.  See why people tell you that your hair is silky?  Keratin is a main part of your hair.

So what happens when your keratin dies?  When dead keratin works hard, your hair and nails become dry and brittle.  Keeping your hair and nails moisturized well and eating foods containing gelatin can help keep your keratin live and healthy.

There are wonderful skin care products you can use to help your skin’s keratin, but it’s most popular to treat your hair’s keratin with affordable, popular hair care products specificially acknowledged as being good for keratin treatment.  Specific keratin treatment for the skin isn’t as popular, mostly because when you use products that work on collagen and elastin, you’re also working with your keratin.

How many of you have done a brazilian keratin treatment for your hair?  Did it work well for you?  Which products do you recommend?

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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Due to company advertising restrictions I don’t post product names or photos on this blog but I am SUPER SUPER excited to tell you that this week our company has come out with a new product which leaves skin feeling nourished, enhances skin’s natural beauty, and helps to revitalize skin!    Frangipani flower extract (frangipani flower) helps to protect against environmental stressors, and water lily extract (water lily), an antioxidant, is reported to be a good source of minerals — and we know that minerals are crucial for healthy skin.  The regime has four steps— a cleanser, a hydrator, a freshener, and a mask.  This routine helps even the most sensitive skin feel balanced.

This is NOT our anti-aging regimen.  This is for those of you who are concerned about more sensitive skin and who are not yet concerned about needing an anti-aging product.  Not sure which skin care routine is right for you?  Well, that’s why you have me— your independent beauty consultant.  Just email me at heatheramyprice@gmail.com

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.

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.