Healthy Skin Enthusiast

HEY LOOK, I'M OVER HERE

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Skin Enthusiast) — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:36:00 +0000

For the time being, to save on confusion, you can find Healthy Skin Enthusiast blog posts exclusively at pellesanasalon.com/blog

Cheers to Your Skin Health,

Kristin Akins

BEACH BASICS: MAKEUP

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Skin Enthusiast) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:31:00 +0000

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As summer bids us toodles, there's still a little sun peaking through the clouds and your toes may yet find themselves in the sand. If they do...Keep it Light!

Your makeup bag that is. A little smooch from the sun goes a long way towards lightening your cosmetic stash and really when is fumbling through an overstuffed makeup bag ever fun, that's primo exploration time. Here are my favorite picks for a beachy glow no matter where your globe-trotting leads you.

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Dermalogica Total Eye Care SPF 15 ($43)

This wonder tube is worth repeating! Midnight strolls on the beach or one too many umbrella adorned cocktails are of no matter. Total Eye Care is more than an eye cream, with a light tint it also acts as an under eye concealer. Bingo!

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Dermalogica SkinPerfect Primer SPF 30 ($48)

Say hello to your newest travel buddy! Smooth away fine lines and brighten with velvety silicones to create an instantly smooth surface. A neutral tint helps balance tone and enhance luminosity and radiance. Wear alone when grabbing a bite at the local beach bistro or layer mineral powder on top for the family photo op.

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Colorsceience Sunforgettable SPF 50

A lightweight mineral powder with a barely-there feel that provides a safe, non-irritating, instant UVA and UVB sun protection. The self-dispensing powder brush makes it uber convenient for travel and re-application throughout the day. Just pop this little number in your beach bag to mop up a shiny t-zone or apply a dash over your SkinPerfect Primer for the perfect amount of coverage.

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Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour

This little guy is chock full of antioxidants to help protect the delicate skin on your lids. The unique applicator instantly cools and the best part...no eye shadow brush required. Creamy, crease-resistant eye clolour wears for 8 hours so you can apply it and forget it.

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Clarins Instant Light Blush

Are you catching on to the built in applicator theme? Good, because here is yet another effortless companion for your upcoming journey. Think nail polish as the sponge applicator is in the lid so you can dab on a sheer wash of color and shimmer in a jiffy.

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Lancome Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner

Boasting a twist tip that never needs sharpening and built in smudger you can frame lash lines in no time, talk about delightful. Eyeliner may not be a beach staple for everyone, but I don't even check the mail without it, so it's a definite must for moi..

Jeneration X: One Reluctant Adut's Attempt to Unarrest Her Arrested Development; Or, Why It's Never Too Late for Her Dumb A** to Learn Why Froot Loops Are Not for Dinner

My pick for the best Beach read is Jen Lancaster's latest memoir, Jeneration X. As you can probably tell by the subtitle, she's hilarious. Remember to flip through these pages under the shade of your stylish sun hat because you certainly won't want to tack on any sun damage to all the laugh lines that are sure to ensue!

Wishing you safe travels, safe sunning, and a fabulous end to a stellar summer!

Cheers to Your Skin Health,

Kristin

BEACH BASICS

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Skin Enthusiast) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:12:00 +0000

I'm fresh off the Island of Sanibel after celebrating my Birthday with sun, sand, & the Goslee Clan (my family, all 15 of us to be exact!) and I'm full of great tips on how to survive the beach! Along with sunnies, floppy hat, & a good read, here's a peek inside this Healthy Skin Enthusiast's beach bag:

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Dermalogica's Total Eye Care SPF 15
($43)

Optical light diffusers help diminish dark circles and a chemical-free sunscreen helps to shield against further damage. Yes please!

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 70 with Helioplex

I know, I know, anything over SPF 30 doesn't add that much more protection, but it makes me feel better. Oh well, must be a mental thing. Either way this guy is light weight, blends in easily, and never clogs my pores. The slim packaging makes for easy travel which is an added bonus.

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Coppertone Sport Ultra Sweat Proof SPF 50

Even if your sunscreen claims to be sweat proof, waterproof, chlorine proof, baby proof, etc. it only works as well as your re-application. That's right folks, guarding your skin from the sun's harmful rays is not a one and done situation. I recommend applying a nice even layer from head to toe before donning your beach wear. Let it soak in at least 20 minutes before cooling off with a nice dip, and set an alert on your phone or watch as a reminder to re-apply at least every hour. (Re-applying after swimming is a given.)

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Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 20 in Pink Punch

For a splash of color & much needed solar defense for your pout, pack a punch with this moisturizing lip balm. For under 5 bucks, you won't be too heart broken if you drop it in the sand.

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Dermalogica After Sun Repair ($32)

LOVE! If you travel with a fair complected hubs that has a deep seeded aversion to sunscreen (I do), then you will want this cooling gel by the GALLON. Six years of my professional advice (read: nagging) has done little to help.

Wishing you lots of fun & safety in the sun on your upcoming adventures. Stay tuned for Beach Basics: Makeup coming up next.

There are a few dog days left this summer, what will you do with yours?

Cheers to Your Skin Health,

Kristin

SUPER SONIC

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Skin Enthusiast) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:53:00 +0000

Alas, I am not referring to my favorite home town treat at America's Favorite Drive-In; I am talking about the awesomeness that is the Clarisonic Cleansing System! As difficult as it is to admit, I must confess that I have been a little ho-hum about this gadget...until NOW. Shame on me, as a die hard healthy skin enthusiast, for not doing my research years ago. Sure, I procured one for myself (a slip up on the road to product junky recovery) and there it sat, abandoned and alone on the top shelf of my medicine cabinet collecting dust. I had not seen any improvement in my skin health...hmmm...maybe I should try using it. Well, that was the ticket and soon after the Clarisonic was introduced into my regimen, I was hooked. Then I began to notice that my clients, clearly savvier than me on this issue, had less congestion and better hydration. After some research, I am completely convinced that everyone needs to incorporate this gizmo into their daily routine to see optimum skin health. According to Clarisonic, here's how it works:

Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing Systems use a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to gently, yet thoroughly remove 6X more makeup and 2X more dirt and oil than cleansing with your hands alone. Cleaner skin is the first step toward healthier skin. And healthier skin is smoother, more radiant and more beautiful.

Well, I couldn't agree more and YES, the Clarisonic Cleansing System is coming to Pelle Sana Salon and I hope you are as thrilled as I am about this new addition. Of course, I hope you will not judge me for my tardiness on hopping on the super sonic bandwagon. Going forward, I promise to be more open and to not let my past disappointments stand in the way of doing my due diligence as a skin therapist. Cheers to Your Skin Health, Kristin

WHERE HEALTHY SKIN BEGINS

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Skin Enthusiast) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:47:00 +0000

Welcome to the Healthy Skin Enthusiast Blog... Your guide to achieving and maintaining healthy skin for a lifetime!

As a licensed skin therapist, owner of Pelle Sana Salon, and a healthy skin enthusiast with 10+ years of experience in the beauty industry; I am thrilled to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with you. Let's start thinking outisde of the beauty box! Let's stock the medicine cabinet and the kitchen cabinet. Let's transform mundane skin care routines into sumptuous self-care rituals. Let's seek ways to carry the benefits of the treatment room into daily life. Let's make the world a cleaner place, one pore at a time.

Let the adventure begin...Let's Go!

Please feel free to offer your ideas, suggestions, and tips along the way. Comment here or e-mail moi at kristin@pellesanasalon.com. Also, be sure to connect on facebook and twitter!