So, I get it. You're busy and you have long days. You go from the gym, to work, to the grocery store, to picking up the kids from soccer practice, and then finally home. By the time you get into bed at night, you are just plain exhausted. Maybe, just once in awhile, you crawl into bed without properly removing your makeup. You think "I'm so tired, just once or twice of not taking off my makeup isn't going to matter!" Trust me, I've been there too. But, not removing makeup before bed puts your skin at risk in several important ways! To help keep your skin healthy, beautiful, and happy - learn about the 5 risks you take when you sleep in your makeup.
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As a skincare specialist, I get frequent questions from patients, friends, and strangers asking for advice about what they should do for their particular skin condition. While there are plenty of wonderful things we CAN do to make our skin healthy, there is one thing I suggest we NEVER do...
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Did you know that Cosmetic Acupuncture has a 100% "Worth It" rating at realself.com? Realself.com is the online storehouse of cosmetic treatments where patients can research treatments, post before and after photos, and review their experiences with cosmetic procedures. 100% of the patients who tried Cosmetic Acupuncture declared the investment to be worth it as the treatment delivered both immediate and lasting results, naturally. Here are some patient reviews...
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When I began my skincare journey, I wasn't very interested in 'green' or 'natural' products. However it wasn't long before I became aware that ALL of my skin was a mess - not just my face! I felt like my skin was perpetually dry and scaly unless I used a heap of moisturizer, I would get bumps on my upper arms, and my armpit skin would frequently feel itchy! So, I decided to trade in my lotion for coconut oil, I changed up my diet, and for the most part my skin felt great. BUT my armpits still felt itchy and I would get occasional bumps in the area. Believe me when I tell you I tried every deodorant in the supermarket - from traditional to 'natural' brands - and I felt like I was in a catch-22. The traditional stuff made my skin worse (and contained questionable ingredients) but the natural stuff didn't work. What was I to do?
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Ok, we've all seen the purple bruises on Michael Phelps' back and know that he had cupping right before he swam to win the gold. And that seems worth it - purple bruises < gold medals - but why on earth would I want to do cupping on my face? Can this possibly be the same procedure showcased on the body of America's most famous swimmer last summer? In short - yes, and no. One of the procedures I get asked the most is about facial detox cupping: "Does it hurt? Will it leave marks on my face? What is it good for? What are the results?" These are excellent questions and you will be amazed by the many benefits this treatment has to offer. In this short article, I will demystify facial cupping, show you a video of the treatment, and leave you running to make an appointment for yourself....
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