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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Welcome!


A New Add on to my facial treatment,


 I’ve added a new half hour treatment to any of my facial treatments. I call it “Holly‘s Hypnotic Experience”. I use crystals stones energy work and sound as well as aromatherapy as an add on treatment to my regular facial treatments. Although most of my facial treatments have healing and rejuvenating massage incorporated , i’ve added an extra half hour of crystal stone, sound , and Healing Touch  Therapy. It is specially designed to take you to one of the most Hypnotic relaxing journeys you will ever experience in a facial treatment.


👳🏼‍♀️🌿🥣Part one : I will pick the appropriate deep cleansing ,exfoliation , extractions and facial products for your facial treatment to benefit you the most. 

🌀💎💚Part two : I will utilize intuitively the best crystals ,gems ,stones ,essential oil‘s and healing massage (hitting the best meridian points) for you. This will help unblock stagnant energy and you will experience a personal Journey leaving one’s feelings lighter and you will be at a complete state of relaxation and peace.

👍🏼Benefits:  Helps with stress, fatigue, mental chatter . Making you feel lighter and energized. Facial lines and tension is reduced on face. Facial muscles change facial making the skin around eyes tight and bring back their radiant glow. 
👌🏼Along with the signature facial that includes exfoliation and deep pore cleansing as well as plant and science infused mask and moisturizers, this makes for an amazing facial!

➕Just Add: $25.00

Saturday, August 27, 2016

The hidden causes of Adult Acne.

Adult acne  is skyrocketing! Especially for women! More than 50 percent in their twenties, 26 percent of thirty somethings, and 25 percent of 40-49 year olds are breaking out chronically and it's not just a once in a while monthly blemish , it's an episode of a flurry of angry breakouts!


 
                 Why do we have more acne cases now?
Besides monthly hormonal fluctuations or skipping your face cleansing, dermatologists believe it's everything from what we are eating and where and how we live are daily lives.
 1) We are loading up on carbohydrates
Refined carbs  with high glycemic index ( process food like white pasta and white bread) increase insulin levels and insulin like growth factor - one that in turn caused the production of androgen- make hormones that increase oil production and inflammation which leads to pimples.
Adopt a low glycemic diet such as lean proteins, vegetables and fruits that are high in antioxidants. Also fatty acids found in wild salmon ,walnuts , flaxseed also are great for inflammation that is spurred by acne flare ups.
2) We are consuming hidden hormones.
There has been a long link between dairy products and acne .Many experts suspect that hormones are to blame. All milk, even organic , contain hormones because the cows are often kept in a pregnant state to produce more milk. Also, chemicals that mimic or disrupt hormones such as BPA( found in plastic containers and the linings of canned food) can unleash inflammatory cascade in the body which may also trigger acne. Switching to non-dairy alternatives such as almond milk, coconut or hemp milk and avoiding BPA may help.
3)We are manipulating our hormones
Many women use birth control pills not only to avoid pregnancy but to control acne. Breakouts are prevented while you were on the pill because your testosterone levels go down but this of course goes back up when you stop using it and your acne returns. If you did not have acne before you started the pill and are wondering why you have it now after you stop taking the pill, it could be for one or more reasons. Some people find that their birth control break out after stopping the use of the pill is due to polycystic ovary syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder that is common in many times followed by acne. If you been using the pill for quite a while, such as 10 years or more, there could be other path-ologies that have developed and gone undetected until you come off the pill. Another reason is that hormonal birth control has much more estrogen then your body normally makes in it. It also has a lot more progesterone. Once you get off birth control pills your body needs to learn to make more estrogen and progesterone without the manipulation of a pill and therefore the testosterone level will be higher and The body needs time to start making its own estrogen and progesterone. Testosterone plays a big part in acne. Hormonal birth control also depletes your B vitamins. These are both very important for progesterone production and for the health of your liver. Without your liver working well, you will see in the imbalance in your skin. It is important to get your liver working well again. This is very important because your liver is helping to get this hormones from the birth control but also balancing out what you actually need versus what are producing which can be wonky after hormonal birth control. A few things you can do to get your liver going again, is lemon water in the morning, dandelion root tea, avoiding alcohol, and eating a lot of fruits and vegetables mostly green and antioxidant rich.Having a correct skin care regimen that exfoliates, cleanses, and hydrates without irritating , drying , or clogging the skin is one way of working with your acne. A balanced and cleansing diet that can build the immune system and clean out the existing toxins can help your skin . However, A need for patience to bring the body back into balance and Cleanse The toxins from birth control is needed. It can take up to a year to see the skin stop reacting from the change you have made from taking yourself off of birth control.
4) We are overly inflamed these days and a major culprit is stress. 
Daily stressors raise your cortisol level which increase inflammation. Your glands release more oil and your immune system is suppressed . Thee perfect storm for breakouts. Managing your stress levels with exercising, having fun with positive people, calming facials and massages, and taking time out for yourself to relax and meditate are a few ways to eliminate  stress.
5)We are dealing with more pollutants in our environment.
If you live in the urban areas you are being attacked by tiny enough particles that clog pores and cause inflammation. Applying a daily moisturizer with SPF every morning can act as a good sealant for blocking your skin from pollutants bombarding your face. Cleansing your skin with a daily exfoliants can help. Also a monthly facial can  completely detoxify the skin and exfoliate dead skin that is clogging the pores. It is beneficial to also close the facial with a calming mask to help with inflammation that is created by acne. Beneficial daily home care would be an exfoliating cleanser with blemish fighters such as fruit enzymes,salicylic acid,camphor,clay, probiotic or gentle cleansing granulars that is combined with calming ingredients to stop inflammation. Anti-inflammatory botanical agents such as aloe, algae ,ginseng ,Ginko,  chamomile ,Tumerick, licorice and Grapeseed oil are a few that work well. Using probiotics topically may also keep bumps at bay. The theory is that probiotics shield cells from bad bacteria , calm inflammation and have an anti-microbial effect.

Vitamins/herbs( working from the inside)
Vitamins that are good for acne are vitamins  A ,C and E. Taking vitamin B6 reduces the flareup of break outs because it prevents excessive imbalance of the hormones The days leading up to the menstrual cycle is best to take then. Spearmint tea might help acne also. The minty beverage is not only anti-inflammatory and an antibacterial, but has been also shown to block acne stimulating Androgen. In a study done on women with polycystic ovarian syndrome,a condition marked by high androgen levels, women who drank the tea twice a day had significant levels lower after one month.
Probiotic foods ( yogurt, pickles ,kimchi ,kombucha, sauerkraut,and Kiefer) and  live supplements help with inflammation and bacteria.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Anti-aging , Brightening , Vitamin Facial

This is a super facial treatment for a face that wants to living up , brighten up, and glow for the world. The first step is to exfoliate the old skin cells and stimulate the new to build collagen and elimate to first layers of dull sun damaged skin with the use of fruit acids , vitamin A and melanin suppressants.  After the skin is new and open to receive some nutrients and moisture ,I layer the skin with active serums , masks, moisture cream. They are packed with vitamins A,C,E, and active plant extracts ( all perfect antioxidant skin vitamins) in a lipid delivery system so the skin receives it wonderfully. 

Exercise , anti stress solutions ,nutritional supplements along with regular treatments give your skin that youthful appearance

Pigmentation spots can be stubborn because of the years of sun damage that they were brought about, but with regular treatments like this one and or use of daily topicals and sunblock,  they can lighten up quite a bit. Daily topicals can range from natural vitamin c serums to Doctor strength hydroquinone,retin a, and Kojic acid. Sunblock is a must!!



Tuesday, January 26, 2016

If you spoil you or your loved ones with " the power of TOUCH", you all will never get spoiled.

We all have the need to be touched as well as our loved ones need to be touched. Making sure you receive touch or give the gift of touch is so important for our well-being and our soul.
Here are some reasons:
-helps to bond people together to build trust, security, and is found that physical touch activates the brains orbital frontal cortex linked to feeling of rewards and compassion. A simple touch can trigger the release of "oxytocin" the love hormone. Babies and children really need touch from their mother ,or a mother like person ,at a young age to build security ,confidence, build their Immune  System, as well as help them emotionally and socially development. Lack of touch can also lead to emotional disorders and "The healing powers of touch " can eliminate stress, depression and anxiety.
-Touch can decrease disease and strengthen the immune System. People that receive touch and hugs get an emotional charge which stimulates the thymus gland. The thymus gland regulates white blood cells which keep us healthy.
-touching and massaging yourself with self-love gives yourself  a chance to appreciate your body ,not with judgment, but of pure gratitude. It allows you to give compassion for its aches,scars and pains and gives you the chance to give thanks for all your body has done for you. This is sending messages to yourself of self-love which creates healing and happiness.

Ways to receive and give touch:
1) hug, stroke, kiss, tickle, or give a soothing massage to someone you care about.
2)surround yourself with people that like to touch. For example, a grandmother, loving friends, family, the Italian lady at the pasta shop, or your coworker that likes to high-five you when you did a good job. Decide to get a pet that loves to cuddle or join a sports team that likes to hug and a high-five whether you win or lose.
3) go get a massage, facial, pedicure from a professional that is caring and is a healer.
(Like Me! Holly!)