by Kat Hores, Guest Blogger

The cold weather is finally behind us as we spring forward to warmer temperatures. The sun is starting to shine, wedding season is here and vacations down South are on their
way.  Unfortunately, our pale, dry winter skin is tagging along too.  Rest assured, there is a risk free solution to resolve that… Spray Tanning!!

People may be wary about getting a spray tan if they’ve seen the episode of Friends where Ross decides to go into a spray tanning booth and comes out two different colors: his front orange and back is white. Don’t be spooked, Spray Tanning is an quick, safe and attractive alternative to sun tanning.  It’s also a great alternative for minors, because of the new laws that are likely to pass that will prohibit them from using tanning booths due to a reported 72% increase in melanoma, particularly in the age range of 14 – 17 years old.  The Spa at Traditions uses Brazil Bronze Spray Tanning Solution.  Brazil Bronze is based in New York City, and has been called “The Rolls Royce of Spray Tanning” by Modern Bride.

So you’re leaning toward the spray instead of rays. Your next concern may whether to use a booth, or be sprayed by a technician.  I strictly recommend going with a licensed bronzer who will spray you by hand.  A technician provides greater attention to detail and will get better coverage as a result.  Brazil Bronze is preferable to other products because the base of the color is red, and there’s less likelihood of the orange tint that most people fear.  This solution is a safe  product for everyone except those who have an allergy to aloe vera.   Brazil Bronze is also a safe product for pregnant women and clients with sensitive skin who are prone to breakouts.  It is also safe to breathe during the process, which makes the experience much more relaxing than traditional spray tanning booths.

Would you like a particular color? Conveniently, Brazil Bronze comes in various colors that range from natural light-tan, similar to being outside on a boat for the weekend to tropical dark-tan, which may help you look like you just returned from a week away on a tropical island vacation.

Wondering what to wear? Wear whatever you feel comfortable in, but keep in mind that anywhere your skin is covered there will be a tan line and unfortunately you can’t move your clothes in the process.  Clients may tan nude, topless, in a bathing suit or  undergarments.  The Spa supplies disposable undergarments for your convenience.  Don’t worry about your hair, a shower cap will protect that.  All that’s asked of you is that you listen to your technician, rotate and move as you are instructed much like a game of “Simon Says.” The spray process should be over in 10 minutes, and you’ll be expected to wait 10-15 more minutes to dry.

Ok, so you’re convinced, and ready to setup your first Spray Tanning with Brazil Bronze. There are a few pre-tanning preparations to do before getting in front of the spray wand…

1. If you’re tanning ahead of a special occasion or event, it’s important that you book the appointment two days ahead of time
2. Make sure your skin is cleaned and exfoliated with soap or
   non-oil based exfoliant (Eg. do not use Dove or Oil of Olay)
3. After skin is cleansed do not use any lotion or oil – your skin
   must be completely dry. The spray solution already contains a moisturizer, so your skin will not be dry after spraying
4. Upon arrival, it’s important to wear comfortable, loose, dark apparel. No Jeans, leggings or fitted clothes (long sleeve shirts, sweat pants, and flip
   flops are best – they rub the least)

After you’ve been bronzed, it’s recommended that you not swim or spend a lot of time in chlorinated water, because the tan may start to appear blotchy.  However, The Spa at Traditions does have products available to help prevent that from happening.  In fact, some of our retail products will help maintain and extend the tan to last up to two weeks.  A couple more things to keep in mind to ensure your tan remains the desired color and lasts long…

1. Do not shower for at least least 4 hours after the tan is applied.  However, do not wait more than 8 hours
2. When showering, only use water and rotate to ensure excess tan is removed (a process similar to being sprayed). Don’t worry – the brown film is not the tan. When the water runs clear you may towel blot dry and apply an unscented body lotion.  The next shower you take may be the next day, when it is ok to use shampoo and body wash.  Towel blot dry and apply moisturizer am & pm.

Consider a tanner, safer, and faster alternative, Spray Tanning with Brazil Bronze!

Kat Hores is a Licensed Cosmetologist.  She is available at The Spa throughout the week as well as weekends.

by Annie Fabiano, Guest Blogger

A skin care line credited with some of the most sophisticated formulas for anti-aging and skin physiology, Circadia may be considered by some an alternative to plastic surgery.

Circadia was created by Peter T. Pugliese, who is an MD that practiced family medicine before dedicating over 40 years to the science of skin and aging. Not only is he a World Renown Skin Physiologist, but the author of “Advanced Professional Skin Care, Medical Edition” textbook and over 100+ publications and presentations. He and his grandson Michael Pugliese travel all over to educate Physicians, Nurses, Estheticians, and Cosmetologists.

Circadia offers professional treatments that suit every skin concern and need. Circadias enzymes are great for anyone seeking exfoliation. The three enzymes include Cocoa, Raspberry, and Zymase, all of which remove keratin buildup and help brighten and clarify all skin types. Like the enzymes, the Circadia Oxygen Rx treatment can be used on all skin types including rosacea. The treatment is very beneficial for acne, oily, and aging skin because of its germicidal property. It’s great for rosacea due to its lightening and vaso-constricting capabilities. The Circadia Oxygen treatment should be done once a week for best results.

Boasting 5 different types of chemical peels, Circadia offers something for everyone. These include level 2 strength of Lactic, Salicylic, and Alpha/Beta, as well as Mandeliclear (modified jessner) and a Jessner peel. Chemical peels are great for acne, hyper-pigmentation, and skin resurfacing. Chemical peels work by using chemical agents to wound the skin by dissolving the desmosome bonds in the stratum corneum forcing skin to slough off. The type of chemical and the ph of the product will decide the depth of penetration and how much feeling will occur. Chemical peels should be done every 2-8 weeks depending on the skin type.

The newest treatment created by Dr.Pugliese is the Switch Dermal Rejuvenation System, which is very different from other types of treatments. The Switch is a non-chemical dermal rejuvenation which repairs from the inside out. It increases cell turnover and stimulates the fibroblast cells to produce collagen and elastin. The Switch induces the natural repair system of the skin to become active. This activation causes repair and restoration for 4 weeks, when it should be done again.

Given all the treatments Circadia has to offer, great skin care results may be achieved without surgery. Please visit The Spa website to explore the medical grade treatments we offer.

Annie Fabiano is a New York State Licensed Esthetician and Professional Makeup Artist.  She is available at The Spa throughout the week as well as weekends.

by Mari Perez-Lewis, LMT

If you’re like me, this constant change in weather leaves my skin dry and flaky… leaving much to be desired. If you want smooth, supple and glowing skin for an upcoming wedding or vacation, or if you just want to get your skin summer ready, a full body scrub is essential to your beauty regimen!

Why a Body Scrub? Exfoliation is one of the keys to healthy skin. The removal of coarse skin and dead cells allows for better penetration of products such as oils and lotions, leaving the skin soft & smooth. Body scrubs help to remove dead cells from your skin, allowing new cells to grow. A scrub can be really invigorating as well, and improve the circulation of blood and lymph to the surface of the skin, helping to fight cellulite and improve your skin tone.

Here at The Spa at Traditions, we offer two different body scrub options: the Citrus Body Scrub and the Natural Organic Body Scrub. Both scrubs include a short, full body massage that hydrates the skin and restores moisture balance. It is best not to shave or schedule a waxing on the same day as a body scrub … ouch!

Perfect for “fruity beauty lovers”, our Citrus Body Scrub exfoliates and smoothes the skin with alpha-hydroxy acids, citrus extracts and jojoba microspheres. Using the Fruity Peel Body Scrub from the [comfort zone] body care line, this treatment leaves your skin feeling touchably soft! This product has been featured in Glamour Magazine (UK) and is available for purchase at The Spa so you to bring your spa experience home with you.It goes on dry, so you can apply it before getting into the shower or leave it by your kitchen sink as a daily treatment for dry hands! And because it’s such a high quality product, a little bit goes a long way.

If you are eco-conscious and/or have sensitive skin, try our Natural Organic Body Scrub to detoxify, nourish and tone your whole body. [comfort zone]‘s Sacred Nature body and face care line (featured here by Organic Body Talk) is 100% bio-certified organic. The Sacred Nature Gommage used in this treatment smoothes the skin with a host of Earth-sourced ingredients, including buriti oil for antioxidant action, butterfly bush extract for DNA cellular protection, distilled orange water for a mineral restoration and organic shea butter and jojoba oil for much-needed nourishment. Not only can you use this product to exfoliate your entire body at home, it is gentle enough to use as a facial scrub as well.

Book your scrub today and leave with soft, smooth and exfoliated skin…

 by Liz Hutchings, Medical Esthetician

Extremely popular among women, gaining popularity among men, and in 2005 was deemed top five of all cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S., microdermabrasion is the vanguard of skin exfoliation.

Microdermabrasion was originally developed around 1987 in Italy and was mainly used by dermatologists to correct specific skin conditions. In the mid ‘90′s it was introduced to the U.S. and estheticians quickly adopted the form of mechanical exfoliation. The original machines acted like electronic vacuums spraying high-grade microcrystal’s composed of corundum powder or aluminum dioxide across the skin’s surface through a closed and pressurized stainless steel or glass wand. These machines are still used throughout the U.S. by many, but medical technology has advanced to produce much better machines. Compared to the old machines, these new machines are sterile and have better results in a controlled setting when old machines could clog and the crystals we’re unpredictable.

Today, there are also several home microdermabrasion kits available as well, but don’t be fooled as these tools are simply superficial exfoliators inferior to the real machines. They may even cause skin irritation.

Skin Tricks – Welcome DiamondTome!!

Introducing… *drumroll*…

The DiamondTome Skin Resurfacing System

DiamondTome Skin Resurfacing System

The Spa at Traditions is introducing microdermabrasion. For more information, contact us to speak with our trained estheticians.

Skin Tid-Bits – Skin Resurfacing

The DiamondTome Skin Resurfacing System is the original medical grade crystal free treatment that can reduce the effects of aging on your skin.  Using the patented DiamondTome wand, the treatment is a safe, therapeutic approach to superior skin care results.

Skin resurfacing is an exfoliation technique for removing the topmost layer of skin, leaving it more supple and vibrant. The DiamondTome system removes this layer by gently exfoliating the skin with natural diamond chips bonded to the tip of the wand, while vacuuming the exfoliated skin cells away in a controlled manner. Removing this outer layer leaves a smoother texture and promotes the growth of healthy new skin. Unlike other exfoliation treatments, the system uses no loose abrasives to contaminate you or the environment.

Skin resurfacing also stimulates the vascular circulation to the surface of the skin resulting in a healthier and firmer appearance. Treatment can be performed on the face, neck, chest, hands, back, legs, elbows, and feet. This treatment can also be used alone or in combination with other treatments to enhance your procedure.

The DiamondTome treatment is non-invasive, pain-free and requires no down time. To achieve maximum results, several treatments are recommended.

As always make sure a trained esthetician, nurse, or physician administers these treatments.

Indications (benefits):

• Reduction of minor, early aging fine lines
• Minor scar revision
• Sun damage
• Hyperpigmentation reduction
• Reduction of acne scarring
• Rejuvenation of overall skin health
• Age spots
• Extraction of blackheads and whiteheads

Contraindications (does NOT benefit):

• Active acne
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Skin Cancer
• Viral lesions
• Herpes simplex (active), et al.
• Vascular lesions
• Oral blood thinner patients
• Children, Pregnant or Nursing Persons
• Tattoo removal

Pantry Talk – Delicious Recipes for Homemade Exfoliation 

For a once a week feel good exfoliation in the comfort of your home, try whipping up some natural ingredients found in your cupboards into a facial scrub!  Try one of the recipes below for a relaxing night alone or a slumber party with the girls.  Don’t forget the Wine!

Sugar & Spice Face Scrub

• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon almond oil
• 2 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon ground oatmeal
• 1 Teaspoon cinnamon

Scrub two minutes and enjoy!

Simple Sugar Scrub Recipe

• 3 Tablespoon Milk
• 2 Cups sugar
• 1.5 Teaspoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon honey

Gently scrub and enjoy!

Lavender Face Scrub Recipe

**Essential oil lovers**

• 6 Tablespoon grape seed oil
• 10 Drops of lavender essential oil
• 5 Drops of geranium essential oil
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar per wash
• Mix carrier oil and essential oils in dark glass bottle
• Shake before each use
• Add brown sugar to hands right before each use

Great anti-aging scrub!

by Ashlie Walsh

Low cost and easy to change on a whim, the latest nail trends are an exciting way to experiment.

Pointed Tips

Pointed tips have been in vogue, at least among the stars.  This look has been popularized by stars such as Beyonce, Adel, Ferge and Rihana, and is achieved by filing your nails round into a point at the end.  Most choose a subdued color for pointed nails, similar to that of a French Manicure.

Sequenced Fade

Are you a fan of Lauryn Conrad or Gwen Stefani?  Another neat trend popularized by those celebs is fading your nail colors in sequence… Pick five different shades of the same color. Start by painting your pinkie the darkest shade, and continue from nail to nail painting gradually lighter shades on each.  I’ve found that this looks the best with purples, some pinks and blue.

Accent Finger Pop

Accent Finger Nail Color

Here’s another trend that has caught on quickly, and is sure to catch your attention.  All nails are the same color, except for the ring fingers, or “accent nails,” which are a different color… usually a complementary shade to the paint on the other nails or a loud color that pops.  This is a good look if you’re not daring enough to paint all your nails a loud color but still want your fingers… I mean, finger, to pop.

A Half Moon Twist

Half Moon Nails

We’ve also been seeing a new twist on half moon manicures.  A half moon manicure is like a French manicure painted backwards. The moon, or cuticle of your nail is painted a different color than the rest. To make this process easier, instead of painting the moon of your nail a different color use the new manicure stickers to achieve the same look.

Polish vs Gel and Shellac

Gel nail polish has become all the rage… Why? It’s tough and lasts.  O.P.I. has a gel that boasts some amazing colors. Another very popular brand is Shellac, which is a hybrid between a gel and polish. Gel applications are cured with a UV light in between each coat, a process that helps keep it on for up to two weeks. Your nails are completely dry before you leave the salon.  Gel nails are great for going on vacation or to a special event, because they’re so strong that you can be sure they won’t chip.  A helpful tip regardless of your choice of polish – always be sure to properly clean your nails before applying polish, and use a good base and top coat.

New trends are always fun to play around with. Our salon girls have been enjoying experimenting with all these styles… and the favorite seems to be a ring finger that pops.  Before you head back to the salon for your nail change, consider all the new styles out there to experiment with.

by Mari Perez-Lewis, LMT

A section of The Spa menu often less traveled, but as rejuvenating to your skin as massages are to your muscles. Which section, you ask?  Body treatments. They are the secret to full body skin care.  Have you discovered them yet?  They refresh, rejuvenate, tone, clean and balance your body’s skin from head to toe, keeping it looking and feeling it’s best.  Intended for a variety of purposes, body treatments help reverse the effects of aging, improve dryness, counter environmental effects and even diminish cellulite.

The Spa at Traditions offers body treatments using a highly exclusive line of products called [comfort zone].  [comfort zone] is an award winning Italian company specializing in the development and production of luxury skincare products that deliver extraordinary results.  Their body products use a combination of ingredients including essential oils, phytotherapy plant extracts and advanced scientific formulas to treat the skin on all levels.  Acting on all five of the senses, these products enable you to reach a profound state of mind and ultimate level of relaxation known as the ‘Comfort Zone’. Reviews about this line are rave.

The benefits of body treatments are plentiful:

• Removes layer of dead skin cells, dirt and toxins, giving the skin a revitalized, healthy look while nourishing and hydrating
• Contours, tones and firms skin, reduces appearance of cellulite
• Aids in temporary weight reduction through diuretic effect
• Relaxes muscles and relieves stress
• Encourages proper circulation

Expect to look and feel fantastic after a treatment, but plan for a home care maintenance program if you desire lasting results.  Also keep in mind that certain services such as anti-cellulite treatments are best done in a series rather than one time only.

How does it work?  Expect an experience…

You are shown to a wet room, where you remove your clothes and relax on a massage table covered with a towel, sheet and depending on the treatment, sometimes a thin piece of plastic. It’s often not recommended to wear undergarments for this experience, as you’re likely to be hopping in the shower right afterwards.  The therapist uses a draping technique to ensure that the parts of the body not being worked on are covered.  What comes next could be a masque, mud, scrub or wrap… whichever it is, you’re mind is likely to wander and your skin tingle with revitalization.

Follow my upcoming blog posts as I will be exploring different types of body treatments offered at The Spa at Traditions, their benefits, ingredients and for whom the treatment is best suited.  Stay tuned!

by Liz Hutchings, Medical Esthetician

You might not think much about what happens to your skin throughout the night as you sleep. Little do most of us know, that all that time snoozing away is also time spent forming sleep lines. And more to our surprise, sleep lines are one of the causes of wrinkles on our face. Don’t be scared into an insomniac yet… Evidence suggests that the chief agent of sleep lines is not the pillow per se, but rather, the pillowcase. Today I’ll explain why sleep lines are formed, and how to avoid them.

Skin Tid-Bits – While You Were Sleeping…

As a person sleeps using a cotton, silk or satin pillow case, the fabric will absorb the water that leaves the person’s skin. As a result the fabric will adhere to the skin, and when you move your head your skin will stretch. This weakens the dermal collagen.

Three factors combine to produce sleep lines, or “compression defects” in the skin.

1. Pressure of the head

2. The nature of the fabric

3. Water loss from the skin

Skin-Tricks – The Pillowcase

Skin care moves into the realm of Functional Fabrics with The Pillowcase. Thanks to Dr. Pugliese, a beauty pillowcase exists that is made of a soft fabric scientifically designed to support your skin while you sleep and maintain the skin’s hydration. This is a great trick to preventing sleep lines that cause wrinkles.

How it works:

Moisture Retaining – As you sleep moisture is wicked away from the surface of the skin and passes into the hydro-phobic nylon fibers. It is then transferred to the cotton backing of the pillowcase and evaporates away from the head. This leaves a dry smooth surface to the skin while still retaining a percentage of water in the stratum corneum, making it soft and pliable.

A Resilient Surface – The micro-nylon fibers, 20,000 micro-filaments per square inch provide a resilient surface against the skin that protects it from sticking, and thus wrinkling.

Collagen Restoration – A perpendicular force is transmitted to the skin, and fibroblasts respond by making collagen to offset this force. This is key, as it not only helps to prevent sleep lines but also rebuilds collagen in the the skin. The restoration of collagen helps prevent the aging of skin.

Not only skin-care conscious individuals, but everyone will benefit by making The Pillow part of their night time routine. Surgical patients, individuals with facelifts, and those who undergo laser treatments or aggressive peels will also appreciate the gentleness of the Circadia Pillowcase. The reduction of moisture and post-operation ointment loss will enhance and extend the results of their treatments.

Learn more about the remedies of Dr. Pugliese, MD at www.circadia.com

Pantry Talk – The Detergent Decision

One household item that will make a big difference in the condition of your skin…

Laundry Detergent!

Your laundry detergent can be a skin irritant depending on skin sensitivity. It’s recommended that you use a detergent free of dyes and fragrances, otherwise known as a “pure,” “free” or “clear” detergent. I recommend always using such a pure detergent. But, for those of you who can’t part with the wonderful smells detergents offer, try to at least wash your pillowcases with a free and clear detergent as the skin on your face is considerably more sensitive than that on your body. Your skin will love you for it.

Arm & Hammer Essentials Free & Clear Detergent is considered one of the best

by Ashlie Walsh

The most common question my clients ask is “what’s the latest hair trend?” Lately, I’ve been having a lot of fun answering that question because there are some really exciting things going in the world of hair color. The trends have gotten a bit bolder recently. Stars like Katy Perry rocking a new pastel pink or cobalt blue hair have caused people to behave equally as daring with their own hair colors. Bold and vibrant color varieties have become such a hot trend that color lines are now starting to add more colors to their collections. Our salon recently had a class on new colors we can mix with Aveda’s current coloring systems. We discovered some new shades, including teal, which has become one of our new favorites, and now, of course, all of our salon girls have a new shade in their hair. Check out some images of Hot Trends in Hair Color For 2012.

As the global trend get’s more daring, our salon clientele’s most popular choice has been red. This week alone I colored 6 different clients each with a different shade of red. It’s a beautiful complement to many different skin tones and is a great color to add as a low light because light reflects off of it so well. Another trend I’m seeing at home is the pastel color highlights in lighter hair. It’s a fun, yet daring dimension you can add to your hair, but believe it or not many people can pull it off and make it look really good!

Peekaboo highlights are a great way to have fun and be different, but in a more subtle way. Peekaboo highlights are placed under your top layer of hair. This way when your hair moves you just see hints of the dimension and color.

Whether it’s a completely new hair color, warm tones, a vibrant shade or peekaboo highlights, color is a great way to change up your look and have some fun.

by Mari Perez-Lewis

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands or placing them on the body while they massage other parts of the body. The heat from the stones provides deep relaxation, warms up tight muscles and allows the therapist to reach deeper, faster. The origin of hot stone massage traces back to ancient civilizations and cultures, including the Chinese, Native Americans and Hawaiians. Read more about The Origins of Stone Massage Therapy.

Consider the benefits of Hot Stone Massage:

• Improved circulation
• Produces a deep muscle and tissue relaxation
• Eases and reduces stress and anxiety
• Improved blood flow to tissues
• Increased lymphatic drainage (toxin removal)
• Relieves aches and pains

How does it work?

Before you arrive, the massage therapist heats sanitized stones in a bath of 120 to 150 degree water. The stones themselves are usually basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well, that has been smoothed by natural forces in the river or sea.

You start face down. The therapist begins to work on your back, warming up the body with traditional Swedish massage strokes. Hands are soon replaced with hot stones, and the massage continues. As the stones cool, the therapist replaces them with another set. The therapist goes through several stones of various shapes and sizes — large ones on the big muscles, smaller ones on small muscles. The therapist might also leave heated stones on specific points along your spine, in the palms of your hand, on your belly, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy through your body. Speak up if the stones are too warm or the pressure too intense. And you can always ask your therapist to stop using the stones if you don’t like how it feels.

Who is Hot Stone not for?

Hot Stone massage is not appropriate if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or are on medication that thins your blood. You shouldn’t get a hot stone massage if you are pregnant or have sunburn. You also may want to reconsider if you are menopausal, as it may trigger a hot flash.

Here at the Spa at Traditions, we offer both 50 and 100 minute hot stone massages. The 100 minute session is particularly nice if you have specific issues that need to be addressed, as it allows the therapist more time to do work with and without hot stones.

Skin Tricks – Antioxidants for the Skin

We often hear about antioxidants and the benefits they provide to our bodies.  Have you ever considered the benefits they provide to our skin?? One of my favorite skin care products for a good antioxidant boost is Circadia Blueberry & White Tea Hydrating Mist. This new tonic is designed to nourish and protect your outer layer while delivering a variety of complex antioxidants and moisture deep into the skin!  It’s great for all skin types, excellent for use in dry climates, and soothing on inflamed or UV over-exposed skin.  Learn more at www.circadia.com

Pantry Talk – Little, Shriveled, Red Berry… Antioxidant Powerhouse

What is it?  Goji berries!

Small, dried, shriveled, and resembling little red raisins, these tasty little fruits are actually a cross between cranberries and raisins. Goji berries grow on an evergreen shrub found in the temperate and subtropical regions of China, Mongolia and the Himalayas in Tibet. They have actually been used for over 6,000 years by herbalists in Asia.

Goji berries contain polysaccharides, a carbohydrate that has been shown to promote healing of the body, fortifying of the immune system and stimulation of the secretion of natural Anti-Aging HGH. Goji berries are the richest source of beta-carotene of all known plants on earth! They are truly antioxidants for the skin. However, the list of benefits of eating these berries goes on, including protection of the liver, improved eyesight, improved circulation, and even increased sexual function and fertility… It’s true, Goji berries are among the most revered sexual tonic herbs in Asian herbalism.

So, how do you gain the benefits from Goji berries without flying to China?  A brand is available on store shelves called Himalayan Harvest Organic Hunza Goji Berries. Hunza foods grows this brand 6000 to 9000 feet above sea level on farms and orchards irrigated with mineral-rich glacial water that contains iron, calcium, copper and gold. Chemical fertilizers are not used to grow these berries because the soil is already rich and the environment is clean. The fruits are hand-picked and dried under the sun.  They are unsulphured, and contain no preservatives.

There’s all kinds of research linked to these red wonders, including cancer research and of course, my favorite, skin health!  So Eat Up!  But, keep in mind – everything in moderation.  Too much of any one supplement is wasteful.

Skin Tid-Bit – Mother & Daughter Cells

Did you know there are mother & daughter cells in your skin?

“The epidermis is a self-renewing tissue. Being proliferate, a small percentage of the keratinocyte must undergo cell division and remain capable of dividing again and again. When a cell divides, the two resulting cells are called the mother cell and the daughter cell. The mother cell remains capable of dividing again, but the daughter cell will undergo a process called terminal differentiation (cell death). The process of differentiation is programmed into the cell so that it becomes a corneocyte.”

- Peter T. Pugliese, MD

Sad concept huh?!

Stay tuned… Next month I’ll be talking about wrinkles caused by sleep lines…Yes, i said it, sleep lines.