Exfoliants – A Neccessary Component in Maintaining Healthy Skin
Exfoliants are a necessary component in maintaining skin’s health and protection against the environment. A result of not exfoliating enough can show up as dull skin, poor texture and an increased aged appearance on your skin. Too much exfoliation can result in oversensitive skin. The best recommendation is to create a natural, healthy exfoliation that removes only excess cells while balancing the health of the skin.
At Facelogic we have both chemical and mechanical exfoliants and your therapist will recommend the best product and routine for your skin type. You will see a significant difference in your skins appearance and an increased absorption of the good nutrients from your serum and moisturizer. You will get more benefits from your products and better results for your money.
Some of our best selling exfoliants are: Alpa Beta Daily Face Peel by DG Skincare, Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant with Lactic Acid by Eminence Organic and Daily Macrofoliant from Dermalogica.
Book an appointment today for your skincare consultation and exfoliating facial and we will get you started on the path to gorgeous, healthy, age defying skin.
September is National Skin Care Awareness Month!
This is it! This is the month to really get serious about your skincare. September is National Skin Care Awareness Month and we want to educate you and help you get your skincare routine underway and added as one of THE most important components in your daily routine.
A regular (daily) good skincare routine can turn around the look, feel and health of your skin in as little as two weeks! That is not time at all if you think about. Using the right products and steps is also extremely important to healthy skin. Here is a great place to start!
1st – Visit a professional skincare therapist (Facelogic) and get your skin analyzed
2nd – Choose a product line especially formulated for your skins needs
3rd – Use the products in their correct order to achieve optimal benefits
4th – Add the skincare steps into your twice daily routine (morning and night for best results)
We look forward to seeing you at Facelogic soon!
Say Goodbye! to wrinkles and Hello! to firm radiant looking skin…with Eminence Organic Age Defying Collection
Introducing…Eminence Organics NEW! Lifting and Firming Collection with Zirhafirm. Defy age this summer with a new collection of Age Defying skin care infused with luscious, antioxidant and vitamin-rich fruits, vegetables and herbs to tone and sculpt skin from head to toe. Delicious cantaloupe, citrus and persimmon are combined with the powerful botanical blend and cutting-edge European formula Zirhafirm, a combination of wild jujube and maral root, for natural skin care with active, visible results. Devitalized skin is instantly lifted and toned, while the signs of aging that appear in fragile, sagging skin disappear to reveal a fresh, youthful glow.
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Properly Cleansed Skin Improves the Appearance and Health of Your Skin
Cleansing the skin is essential, since grease, grime and pollution adhere to your skin and clog the pores, every time your body rids itself of toxins through perspiration.
If you do not thoroughly cleanse your skin, it will look ruddy and un-healthy and can result in minor skin irritations and problems. Your skin type is determined by your age, sex, genes and environment. How you take care of your skin will show on your hands, face and body. It is never too late or too early to start caring for your skin – to accomplish that glow that enhances your beauty.
Here Are Tips For Choosing The Correct Cleanser For Your Skin:
- Shiny and oily skin that is susceptible to pimples and other blemishes should be cleansed by using a “foaming wash”: this offers a clean after using and will not strip your skin of its natural, beneficial oils.
- Dry skin, with a tight feeling, no shine and no open pores, should be cleansed with“cleansing milk” which is formulated for dry skin. Dry skin needs a gentle cleansing formula that will add moisture and replace lost oil in the skin that is replenished by most cleansing milks.
- Combination skin refers to skin having an oily “T zone”, meaning the forehead, mouth, chin and nose. This area of the skin normally has large and open pores and the cheeks are generally normal or dry. Use a cleansing gel to clean your face as will cleanse your skin gently and will not leave your skin harsh and dry after cleansing.
- Mature skin or skin that which is losing its “elasticity”. With this type of skin, facial lines will be apparent on the skin’s surface the skin tends to be very dry. A vitamin “E” rich “cleansing milk” will be perfect for this skin type, it provides nourishment for your skin.
Facial Peels, Scrubs And Exfoliants;
Scrubs and exfoliants are generally formulated with a creamy base that contains fine grainy elements. The finer grains, the more efficient it is in exfoliating the face as it lifts out dirt particles that clog the pores.
Dermatologists recommend using peels, exfoliant and scrubs once a week to deeply clean the pores.
Fine granule exfoliants are gentler on the face than those with larger granules that can irritate or scratch your skin. Peels are generally applied and left on the face to dry for approximately 15 minutes or so before peeling them off. Choose mild peels to avoid irritation.
When problems arise during the use of these products, stop their use and immediately consult a dermatologist.
Rev Up Your Skin with a Dermalogica Microdermabrasion Treatment at Facelogic Redmond
The human skin produces about one million skin cells every 40 minutes! As skin cells are produced from the deepest layer and move towards the surface, older cells harden, lose moisture, and detach from skin. This process is called desquamation, and it helps eliminates damaged, contaminated cells that carry environmental pollutants.
As we age, desquamation slows, and can cause skin dullness, follicle clogging, and dryness. Through exfoliation, dulling skin cells are effectively removed and newer cells are revealed for a fresher, healthier appearance. Exfoliation is critical for all skin conditions. Dermalogica recommends pairing one day of intense exfoliation with a week of gentle exfoliation to more effectively stimulate cell renewal rates, reduce signs of premature aging, improve skin texture and brighten.
Our Dermalogica microdermabrasion treatments have many beneficial effects. With the stratum corneum gone, the skin’s surface is improved. The healing process brings with it newer skin cells that look and feel smoother. Some of the skin’s visible imperfections, like sun damage, blemishes and fine lines, are removed. Also, without the stratum corneum acting as a barrier, medicinal creams and lotions are more effective because more of their active ingredients and moisture can find their way down to the lower layers of skin.
A non-invasive exfoliation treatment which helps to repair the skin, by reducing the appearance of acne scars, cleaning clogged pores, and restoring a healthier smoother skin while helping to fight signs of aging and hyperpigmentation. Give us a call today to book your appointment, we will start off with a facemapping process to assess your skin and then we will get you started on your skin renewal process with our Microdermabrasion Treatment
New! at Facelogic – Eminence Organic Cucumber Oxygen Facial
This month we are introducing our new Eminence Organic cucumber oxygen facial ”The coolest Treatment in Town”. This oxygenating and lightening facial helps combat all sorts of enemies to the skin, from pollution and stress to the lack of oxygen in the atmosphere. The process, which is extremely effective, assists to increase skin’s oxygen intake levels and is best for, blemished, mature and hyper-pigmented and fatigued skin. This oxygen facial also helps to detoxify the skin, increases the absorption rate of other products and evens out the complexion.
The results of a properly done oxygen facial are nothing less than startling as can be attested to by the many celebrities that endorse them and its one of the safest and most efficient ways we know to continue to look your best.
Book an appointment today to get your Eminence Organic cucumber oxygen facial, your skin will look and feel amazing!
Keep That Sun-Kissed Look All Summer Long with Dr. Dennis Gross Anti-Aging Self Tanner Pads
Who would have thought that having a beautiful sun-kissed face could be so good for you? Well now it is. Dr. Dennis Gross has come out with an amazing new product for all you sun-worshipers seeking that beautiful natural glow.
Alpha Beta Glow Pads deliver just the right amount of color, light bronze to deep rich bronze, depending on how often you choose to use them. They deliver color deep into skin to prevent fading through surface exfoliation.
The Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Acids exfoliate, tighten pores, eliminate blackheads and help fade existing sunspots for an even, streak-free glow. These anti-aging, exfoliating, self tanner pre-soaked towelettes also contain Active Vitamin D. If you are looking for a product to eliminate dull texture & tone and give your skin a radiant glow, better than Mother Nature herself, while reducing the need for foundation and concealer, this is it!
Stop in at Facelogic Redmond today and we will introduce you to Dr. Dennis Gross’ Alpha Beta Glow Pads, you are going to love the results!
Summer Living – Skincare, Foods, Hydration and more…
Summer living and the time is right. Whether enjoying some sun on the beach, in the garden or up in the mountains, it’s essential to protect our skin, hair and body. Here are a few things to consider this summer when you head out the door into the glorious sun, Enjoy!
Sunscreen:
It’s essential to protect our skin from the sun, both before and after exposure: If you choose to spend a lot of time in the sun, you should have a sunscreen that is safe and effective. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a “sun block” that will protect you against 100% of the UV rays. Your best protection from the sun is to moderate your sun exposure and to wear protective clothing. If you do need a sunscreen, you should look for a mineral zinc oxide sunscreen that has a base of natural and organic ingredients such as shea butter or jojoba oil. After sun exposure, a good aloe vera gel or a soothing shea butter based balm will do wonders for sun-parched skin.
Summer Haircare:
Summer may bring glorious visions of natural highlights and long windblown hair. The reality? Summer sun, spiraling hot temperatures and related humidity may damage your hair’s cuticle resulting in dry, drab, split, brittle or frizzy hair and ragged ends. Sun exposure can be just as damaging to unprotected tresses as a super hot blow dryer. 
- Shampoo less often to allow tresses to absorb natural oils.
- During summer months when hair tends to be moisture deprived, go longer in between color traetments
- If you normally use hot styling tools (blow dryers, flattening iron), give your hair a rest during summer months. Air dry whenever possible or opt for easy chic styles.
- When you cleanse be sure to apply a rinse-out conditioner appropriate for your hair, and then after towel blotting tresses apply a drop or two of a great leave-in conditioner. Also add a deep conditioning treatment once a month.
- Consider wearing a super cute large sun hat, covers hair and your face.
Foods for healthy summer living:
A healthy summer diet should include green leafy veggies and fruits with high water content. Avoid eating out as much and opt for home made fresh food. Instead of frying and cooking vegetables, it is better to eat steamed vegetables, and include seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet. As they contain the required elements to fight with excessive heat. Reduce the intake of excessive salt in your food. Avoid adding extra salt to your food, it disturbs the functioning of glands that produces sweat. Improper functioning of sweat glands can increase the chance of heat stroke.
Water, water, water: 
Drink plenty of water. Water is the most essential element of the body. 70% of our body is made up of water, thus it is necessary to provide our body with required amount of water. During summer, our body looses excessive amount of water which leads to dehydration. Dehydration is the worst condition, where body suffers from numerous problems. Drink an ample amount of water before leaving the house and carry water with you if you are planning to be out in the sun.
Get Your Back Ready for Summer – Back Facials
Maintaining your skin’s health isn’t only about keeping your face clear. Baring a bumpy back can be stressful but back facials can help your skin to glow all over.
Back facials can be beneficial in cleansing those tough-to-reach spots, targeting a variety of skin care needs such as clogged pores, back acne and dehydrated skin. This treatment mimics many of the traditional techniques used while performing treatments for the face, and incorporate deep cleansing, extractions, and purifying masks. Both men and women benefit from back facials to combat acne. A back facial is good even if you do not suffer from back acne, it will exfoliate the dead skin and deep moisturize.
Back facials are particularly fitting treatments during bathing suit season, and for people who wear low-back attire. Athletes, and runners especially benefit from this cleansing process when perspiration and tight athletic attire prevent the skin from breathing and causing clogged pores during a rigorous work-out; this being a hard to reach area, needs extra attention.
Why get a back facial?
Back facials are, for the most part, a painless extraction process. The facial typically begins with a gentle steaming to open pores and lift impurities, followed by a deep cleansing and exfoliation. The facial for back concludes with a therapeutic mask; some spas also offer a relaxing neck, back, and shoulder massage.
How about a facial for Dad this year for Father’s Day! Take a look at our Services menu, see Eminence Back Facial, and call for your appointment today! 425.868.6008
