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Botanical Soothing Cream Review by Nancy Lee

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

Introduced to me by Lindsey Guest, Founder and CEO of BeautyARMY, this treatment has saved my skin! I suffer Rosacea and adult acne so even when I’m not going through a break-out spell I have red cheeks. With Botanical Soothing Cream, I only need a tiny amount and I am able to enjoy all day redness relief.

I find it’s more like a balm, I put a pea-sized amount on my fingers, rub it between my hands to emulsify it for an easier application and I press it into my cheeks, chin and the sides of my nose. I am a firm believer of pressing, not rubbing, your skincare.  I use an upward almost rocking motion.

I only apply Botanical Soothing Cream where I suffer Rosacea because to me, this is more of a treatment, applying it all over is a waste. I use a different SPF for the rest of my face.  It has a bit of that ‘sunscreen’ scent but I find it does not linger. I wait 2 minutes for the Cream to fully absorb and then I apply the rest of my facial makeup as usual. I haven’t run into any issues with my pressed powder foundation – no caking, discolouration or sliding off due to this product! My makeup stays fresh and my skin stays comfortable.

Skincare Strategies for the Working Mom

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Being a mom is a full time, important job, and can be even more difficult as many re-enter or continue in the traditional workforce.  According to data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 59% of women now work or are actively seeking employment. An even higher percentage of women with children ages 17 or younger (66%) work either full or part time. Working women are stuck between house chores, work schedules and taking care of the kids, and can find it difficult to squeeze in time for a daily skin care regimen. For such women, a simple and effective skincare system is essential!

Share with your wee ones

Have your little ones help with your beauty routine.  Children as small as four years old can be taught to help with every day beauty tasks. Share a face mask with your kids, let them apply it on your face and make it a fun beauty ritual you can do together. Or you can apply the mask before your child’s bath time so your mask can work while you are.

Recommended Product: Balancing Thermogel Mask. Offers up deep concentrated hydration at its most soothing and nourishing.

Restore Nightly

You may not be getting 8 hours of sleep a night due to a busy schedule but you can still maintain the health of your complexion each night.  Your skin is rejuvenating itself while you sleep, so nighttime is an ideal time to apply more intensive moisturizers. Simply taking a few minutes to cleanse and hydrate your skin before you hit the pillow will help restore your skin overnight—and you’ll wake up looking refreshed.

Recommended Products:  Anti Wrinkle Face and Neck Cream. This cream can be used as a face, neck, eye and chest cream.  It can be applied quickly, which is a perfect solution for someone with limited time.

Don’t leave home without it

Always carry a bottle of sunscreen with you in your purse. Sunscreen will be your best protection from sun damaged and aging skin, so we recommend using it every day and reapply as needed. You may not think you are getting much sun if you work in office or at home, and may not see the need for sunscreen application, but it is crucial. Sun damage is cumulative and you need to think about all the daily activities you do which can cause damage through sun exposure.  Walking to your car, driving (think about that left arm hanging out of the window!), taking your dog for a walk, and even getting the mail, are all necessary daily routines but result in cumulative exposure to the sun. If you have a sunscreen handy, you can reapply through the day.

Recommended Products: Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30.  Offers broad spectrum UVA & UVB protection without leaving a greasy film. Contains aloe vera and antioxidants to help soothe and balance the skin.

Get Back to the Basics

Your skincare regimen does not need to be a complicated, multistep process. Using a cleanser, toner and moisturizer each morning and night that is suited for your skin type will help maintain skin health.  Sometimes simple is better (and quicker)!

Business Takeaways from Cosmoprof Bologna 2012

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

When they say that this is the biggest beauty trade fair in the world I can now see why.  I felt like I was at the Olympics.  You definitely must have a map or you can easily get lost (and possibly run over).  To see beauty companies from around the world show their products, equipment and supplies was a dream come true.  Our booth was part of the new California Pavilion, and a first for the state.

Here is what I learned that all business owners can benefit from:

 

Look up at your ceiling, in the corners, everywhere in your spa or salon.  Creating a “special” atmosphere for your clients is of utmost importance.  I think we can all improve on this after seeing what reminded me of a “diorama” many booths created.  From painted ceilings and floors, many of these brands used EVERY BIT OF SPACE to give the visitor an intense feeling of their brand, and drew us in to be part of the “experience”.

  1. Smile and be generous.  I have to give the prize to Moroccan Oil!  They not only handed out the best, most amazing vinyl aqua bags with a few     samples, (I think I heard they handed out at least 20,000 – maybe per day?), they gave you a few extra if you wanted, and they happily did so, even if you came back every day.  Of course, that was costly, but great marketing and now the we in the beauty world will soon become addicted to putting Moroccan Oil in our hair.
  2. Add color.  Of course that is what we have done with Control Corrective and I might add, received quite a bit of compliments about our packaging.  But whether you add color in your spa decor, your menu, POS materials, seasonal displays, do so thoughtfully and with impact so it draws your clients in to say, “oh, what’s that?”, “I don’t remember that from last time”.  ”I need some of that…”
  3. Lastly, ask good questions and travel.  We learned as much from attendees, as we did from fellow exhibitors and neighbors.  I learned for example that in Russia, the demand for American made products is very high, and that Italy has a “Woman’s Day” every March 8th,  that honors all women in the country and on that day you bring all your female loved-ones Mimosa flowers (beautiful yellow flowers – very delicate).

Hope this puts a little fire under you to get out and do something different to help you grow and be successful.  Visit us in Las Vegas this June at IECSC if you need a good excuse to go to a trade show and keep learning.

 

 

5 Simple Ways to Transform Your Bathroom into a Spa Oasis

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Many women love escaping for a day at the spa, although it may be an indulgence reserved for special occasions.  What spa goers often do not realize is that they can still experience the same tranquility and relaxed feeling at home if they take a little bit of time and focus on it.   Below are several tips for transforming your bathroom into a spa oasis and help you feel some of the pampering that you get from a relaxing facial or massage.
Clean Up
A messy or dirty bathroom can feel cramped; not a place you want to spend much time in. Clean up the clutter of toiletries to a minimum. Stash cosmetics and other products in the medicine cabinet, under the sink or in the linen closet to avoid looking at clutter. Are you overdue?  How about getting new bathroom shelving liners, rearrange product, discard dated beauty products, paint your bathroom, have scented candles or, improve lighting?
Comfort and Joy
Invest in soft 100% cotton towels and a comfy terry robe that is soft on your skin for that spa-like feeling.  Remember to always launder your towels and robe in hypoallergenic, fragrance free detergent with no dryer sheets, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Ambiance is Everything


Aromatherapy candles, soft music, and lighting adjustments (to dim) are all ways to help you forget your daily stresses and set a relaxing mood.
Apply a Mask
Take the time weekly to use a facial mask.  Our Sensitive Skin Enzyme Mask will gently exfoliate, hydrate, and brighten the complexion.  Masks are great to put on while in the bath, or left on the skin 5-10 minutes either before or after your shower.  After removing hydrate well with your favorite control corrective serum of choice and moisturizer.
Be Natural


Natural elements are wonderful to create the spa experience at home. Softly running water and living plants help create a calming connection with nature. Bring a potted plant into your bathroom-they often thrive in the bath thanks to the high levels of moisture and humidity in the air.
Lastly, book “me time”, so you indeed do take the time-out to rejuvenate, relax and replenish yourself whether at the spa or at home. Pamper yourself and your friends and soon your family will thank you.

Don’t underestimate the power of topical antioxidants

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Daily applications of antioxidant-rich products benefit the skin in many ways.  Topically applied antioxidants have been clinically shown to reduce the damage from harmful UV rays.  UV radiation is a known cause of hyperpigmentation, skin cancer and aging to the skin and if you think you can focus only on exfoliation, you will not create “healthy” skin.  Antioxidants must be a part of your home care regimen.

According to Jennifer Linder, MD “Of the three types of UV rays, mid-range, UVB and long-wave UVA rays are widely known to be the chief causes of premature photo aging, immune dysfunction and certain skin cancers”.

Essentially, the sun’s rays cause an “overproduction” of reactive oxygen free radicals which leads to “oxidative stress in the skin” and actually can damage DNA and cellular proteins.  While free radicals have beneficial properties, when the skin is exposed to high amounts of UV rays, so common in our outdoor lifestyles, damage occurs and eventually we “see it” on our own face and body.  It can manifest in the way of wrinkles, dryness, dark spots, and increased overall skin sensitivities.

This is where antioxidants come to the rescue.  Many antioxidants have shown an ability to decrease and reverse the damage.  Several clinically studied antioxidants that prove to have chemo protective benefits include green tea, Vitamin E, reservatrol (found in grapes, peanuts, berries, and cocoa), ergothioneine (found in mushrooms, and other plants), coffeeberry (from derived from the unripe coffea arabica plant), silybin (found in milk thistle), and L-ascorbic acid, (vitamin C) which also provides the photo protective, anti-inflammatory and collagen synthesis properties much needed in aging skin.

The Control Corrective line incorporates a cocktail of antioxidants because they are so vital to skin health and prevention.  From our antioxidant rich serums and day creams to our skin-specific sun protection creams, you can be assured that your skin is defending itself against the inevitable evolution of skin aging and the side effects

Control Corrective Products high in Antioxidants:

 

Cruelty Free Beauty

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Since 1968 there has been a 40% decrease in the numbers of animals used in biomedical research and testing in the United States. Control Corrective has never tested on animals. We are part of the The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ (CCIC) Leaping Bunny Program and you can find us in their cruelty free shopping guide. The Leaping Bunny program was created by eight national animal protection groups that banded together to form the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). The CCIC promotes a single comprehensive standard and an internationally recognized Leaping Bunny Logo. They work with companies to help make shopping for animal-friendly products easier and more trustworthy. (more…)


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