Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas to all of my loyal readers, supporters, and skincare customers!
Wishing each of you peace and love this holiday season.


Monday, December 23, 2019

Join Me this Saturday!

 Join me while I'm "home for the holidays" at Craft Coffee Parlor on Main Street! 
Stop by and say hello!! Would LOVE to see old and new friends!


Some of my McPherson customers have asked me to bring my skincare products for them to see and sample while I'm back. For the last 5 years I have been a Sales Team Leader for Rodan + Fields Skincare and LOVE it. So I'll bring fun samples and goodies too! Even if you have no interest in this skincare line - stop by and say hello! 
Would LOVE to see you!

Friday, December 20, 2019

3 Tips to Winter-Wonderful Skin this Holiday Party Season!


Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The Great Indoors: How to Boost Skin Hydration in Winter



Baby, it’s cold outside! And even if it isn’t, the winter months have less light, so we tend to stay inside more. There are obvious outdoor winter worries for our skin, like the wind and cold, but also some indoor hazards, like forced air heating that zaps moisture, and a lack of fresh air and sunshine. Staying in also gives us the opportunity to practice self-love in the form of self-skincare. So, hunker down and give yourself a TLC “Better Me” day. Here are a few ideas of what to focus on.

What To Do About Dry, Dehydrated Skin
Is the dry skin on your legs looking (and feeling) crepey? Or is the dull, lackluster skin on your face feeling tight and uncomfortable? Here’s what to do to make sure skin feels and looks as hydrated as in more humid seasons. 




Your action plan is to first exfoliate and then completely rehydrate skin. Dead skin cells are the culprits for giving skin that unappealing flaky look. Micro-Dermabrasion Paste can be used on dry or wet skin for customizable level of exfoliation. Then slip into a bath with your favorite bath oil (remember don’t let the water get too hot!) and apply your R+F Face Mask of choice, such as REDEFINE Rejuvenation Mask, which can be used on the face, neck and décolleté. (Plan on about 10 minutes, which is the time the mask needs.) 

After the bath, slather on Active Hydration Body Replenish to banish dry, flaky skin and give your whole body immediate and long-lasting hydration. On your face, refine your pores with REDEFINE Pore Minimizing Toner and then use the REDEFINE AMP MD Derma-Roller to visibly firm skin and prep it for the next step: Active Hydration Serum. Drenching your skin in a bath of Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin in our proprietary 3D3P Molecular Matrix will leave it hydrated and luminous by attracting moisture from the immediate environment — your steamy bathroom. Then follow up with REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum, part of the AMP MD System, for visibly firmer skin. For more hydration, REDEFINE Overnight Restorative Cream is going to help give you a great night’s sleep because you’ll know you have total moisture helping your skin combat the elements — be they inside or out. For extra self-love, REDEFINE Multi-Function Eye Cream will visibly firm and smooth the eye area while REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum pampers and moisturizes lips to reduce the look of wrinkles and give you a luscious pout.

What To Do About Clogged Pores, Oily Skin and Dry Skin with Breakouts






The winter can cause those with a tendency towards breakouts to suffer too! Here’s why. The cold weather, along with indoor heat, will cause your skin to become drier. Fighting acne with cleansers or treatments that you used in summer, perhaps high in Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid, will dry out your pimples, yes, but also cause your skin to produce more oil to compensate for the over-drying. The oil can clog pores and make your breakouts worse, especially if you have flaky skin on the surface mixing with the oil. So, even if your skin is oily and breaking out, it’s important to use a good moisturizer in winter. 
For this act of self-skincare, first start with Micro-Dermabrasion Paste that will get rid of all the dry, flaky skin on the surface. Take a warm, hydrating shower to warm up and soften the oil clogging your pores, then apply the Pore Prep Solution and get the gunk out of pores with the Pore Cleansing MD System, our newest pro skincare tool for clogged pores and blackheads. Lightly moisturize your body with ESSENTIALS Daily Body Moisturizer. For your face, start your UNBLEMISH Regimen with the Gentle Exfoliating Acne Wash followed by the Clarifying Toner. Drench your face in hydration with Active Hydration Serum, which will not clog pores or cause acne. Remember, your skin still needs moisture so it doesn’t overcompensate with oil. Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex will help refresh the eye area. UNBLEMISH Dual Intensive Acne Treatment will help clear existing and prevent new blemishes from forming. Then, to seal in moisture, RECHARGE Ultra Boost Moisturizing Treatment will help nourish and defend skin from the environment (including the dry air in your home) and not clog pores or cause acne.
Finish off your self-skincare routine with Multi-Function Eye Cream and REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum. Whether you have dry, flaky skin, or you experience breakouts, your at-home, full-on self-love spa ritual is complete! 

Friday, December 13, 2019

10 Things Dermatologists Never Do to Their Faces - From Martha Stewart Magazine

We recently asked dermatologists what they always—without fail—do to or put on their faces: After all, if a medical expert religiously adheres to a certain a specific cream or step in their beauty routine, you should, too. The inverse is also true—if dermatologists don't use or believe in it, neither should we. Ahead, products, ingredients, gadgets, and treatments to avoid, per those with some of the best complexions (and degrees) in the business.
Don't apply Chemical acids liberally.
Piling on chemical exfoliants can wreak havoc on your complexion. "I don't overuse acids or use too many at the same time," says New York City dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman, who also adds that they can redden and inflame the skin—and ultimately break down the skin's outer protective barrier.

Don't pile on silicone primers.

The majority of foundation primers on the market are packed with silicone, an ingredient that creates a barrier between your skin and any product you apply after. In theory, that sounds great, but in practice, it's a recipe for clogged pores. Dr. Jaliman avoids them at all costs, and also says she stays away from any products (primers or otherwise) that contain it.

Don't use wax as a form of hair removal.

"When it comes to hair removal, I would choose laser, tweezing, or threading instead of waxing," says Dr. Jennifer MacGregor of Union Square Laser Dermatology. "The hot wax adheres to your skin and pulls off a layer along with the hair. If you use retinoids or exfoliants regularly it could even cause you to blister, burn, scab, or scar."

Don't wash with loofahs.

Skipping the loofah is—hopefully—common knowledge by now. If you're still using one? Toss it. "Scrubbing with a loofah is rough and uneven (compared to a nice gentle glycolic wash that gently exfoliates and makes the skin glow). Also, the moisture inside a sponge harbors bacteria and other microbes that you will then rub on your skin the next time you use it," Dr. MacGregor says.

Don't make homemade scrubs or masks with fruits and vegetables.

"There are so many reasons not to do this!" cautions Dr. MacGregor, citing that you could unknowingly be applying allergens and irritants right onto your face. The worst-case scenario however, has nothing to do with an allergic reaction: "They can make you photosensitive and cause burns with sunlight exposure," Dr. MacGregor says.

Don't strive for a base tan.

Getting a "base tan" won't protect you from further sun damage, says Dr. Dendy Engelman, adding that this unfortunate practice is pure myth. "There is no such thing as a safe UV tan. Tans are caused by harmful UV radiation from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you have one, you've sustained skin cell damage. Any change in the color of your skin equals sun damage," she says.

Don't wash with hot water.

"Hot water can strip the natural oils from your skin, leaving it dry and vulnerable to cracking, especially in the winter. Losing these oils compromise the skin's barrier and make skin irritated. It is best to shower in warm to lukewarm water instead, which will reduce the amount of oils that are stripped," Dr. Engelman says.

Don't pick at a scab.

Dr. Doris Day cautions against picking any type of scab, from a healed-over pimple to a previously-skinned knee: "I never pick off a scab after trauma. Nor do I pick at my skin if I have the occasional breakout. As it ages, skin does not heal as well as when it's young, so the redness and discoloration can last a lot longer."

Don't overdo it on sugar and alcohol.

An inflammatory diet won't do your complexion any favors, notes Dr. Day, who says that moderating your sugar and alcohol intake makes for a more youthful complexion over time. Too much of either can lead to premature aging and dull skin, she warns.

Don't go a day without sunscreen.

This maxim is one that goes beyond the cosmetic—unsafe sun exposure can lead to devastating skin conditions down the road. "I never leave the house without sunscreen. It's important for the prevention of skin cancers, fine lines, and wrinkles," says Dr. Priyanka Gumaste of Schweiger Dermatology Group.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Don't Forget Yourself this Christmas!

While you are shopping, stamping, caroling and baking - 
Make sure to remember yourself this Christmas time! 

Our Showstopper Gift Set!
TWO of my favorite, MUST HAVE, products bundled together in a gorgeous box with HUGE savings! 



Only available while supplies last - and will go fast! Message me to get it with free shipping!

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  • Active Hydration Serum - an absolute must for all skin types. It raises skin’s hydration level by 200% after just one use and maintains continuous hydration for eight hours.
  • Lash Boost - for anyone who wants darker, fuller, longer eyelashes and/or eyebrows!!

As a preferred customer, you save $75 when you buy this set. Get yours now because they’re only around until the 18th or while supplies last! Or if you'd like to pick something for the teen in your life or the hard to buy for MIL, message me - I have ideas for everyone based on what my customers of all ages LOVE! Remember, premium skincare is the least returned gift!   

Monday, December 9, 2019

Dry Skin?

21 Degrees today in KC! Anyone feeling it in their skin? 


Winter cold and dry temps can cause your skin to be dehydrated, cracked and irritated. My FAVORITE product, Active Hydration Serum is like hydration to the rescue immediately.
This oil-free face serum delivers all-day hydration. It raises skin’s hydration level by 200% after just one use and maintains continuous hydration for eight hours, transforming dry skin into YOUNGER-LOOKING, YOUNGER-ACTING skin.
Say what?? YES! It also balances moisture levels and preps skin to better receive products applied after. It gives your skin the glow it deserves, even in the winter!!!
My skin literally loves this stuff! Gives me the R+F glow, even during our bitter cold months!
This amazing serum is bundled with our super popular Lash Boost packaged in the most beautiful holiday gift set right now for an extra 20% off! Message me to get yours for that special someone on your list, or for YOU!


Friday, December 6, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Spotlight On: Dr. Jenna Lester