I bet some of you might already know this, but UV exposure is the number one cause of premature aging. Oh how I love the sun! Let me count the ways!! There is just really no other feeling like coming out after a long Winter and having that warm sun hit you like a gentle…Read more »
Tag: skin tips and tricks
Skin Bleaching and Lightening
Posted by in Skin Care Do you have an uneven complexion that really gets to you? You can cover some of it up with make-up, but you , being your own worst critic can still see it. I know of a skin care ingredient in products that can combat this. It’s called Hydroquinone. It inhibits the overproduction of pigment in…Read more »
Skin Loves Coffee Too
Posted by in Skin Care I was about to start a blog post about the benefits of coffee for skin last week, but I chose the wrong time of the day and ended up completely side tracked by my lovely cup of joe. The post therefore ran into a whole different subject about how much I love coffee. There are…Read more »
Professional Skin Care Products vs Over the Counter Skin Care Products
Posted by in Skin Care Part of most skin care services start out by asking a few basic questions; What are your concerns about your skin? What products are you using at home? It is sometimes hard to proceed from here without a really hefty explanation. I hear some telling me they use Nuetrogena, others say Cetaphil was recommended by…Read more »
Microdermabrasion: Big Name, Big results??
Posted by in Skin Care Microdermabrasion, popularly known as “body polishing”, is a simple and safe, office cosmetic procedure that has gained popularity in the last 5 years. Here are a few pre and post procedure instructions that will help you achieve best results with microdermabrasion with little side effects. To get the most out of your treatment you will…Read more »
Beauty Sleep… not a myth!!!
Posted by in Skin Care There is something to be said for beauty sleep. The body’s natural clock kicks the blood flow into gear before bed, hence the sleepy eyes, (yes, they are red and itchy). That’s the blood flow starting to happen. After the blood starts to create activity in your skin, Hormones get to work on repairing environmental…Read more »
Hyaluronic Acid? It Sounds So Scary!!
Posted by in Skin Care So what’s all the hype about hyaluronic acid anyway? Why would anyone want to apply acid to their skin? Okay, you’re so right! Why do we have to go scarring you about acids and telling you that it’s the best thing for your skin!! Why can’t we call it by another less intimidating name?…Read more »
About Mermaids JuJu
Posted by in Skin Care This blog was created for my clients and others out there who wanted information about treatments, and why we recommend the treatments, products, ingredients that are in the products that we recommend, and tips and tricks that you can do at home to help get the most out of your salon services. I also would…Read more »
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