I think of November as a ‘transitioning’ month in skin care. Why? Simply because in the Central Texas area we gradually move from a warmer climate to a cooler dryer climate. When the seasons change so does your skin. In Read more…
A strong foundation in nutrition supports every cell, structure and function in a naturally perfect way and is the key to maintaining health, wellness and longevity. A Nutrition class at Harvard was assigned the task of designing a diet with Read more…
1. Progestins: synthetic hormones found in some birth controls (1) 2. Styrene: an ingredient in many plastic and foam products (1) 3. BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene): are closely related synthetic antioxidants used as preservatives in lipsticks and moisturizers, among other cosmetics. They Read more…
Did you know our Wellness Spa offers a variety of services not found in most day spas? If you’re all about a more healthy lifestyle and total wellness, check this out: Massage – Therapeutic, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Hot Stone and Read more…
Osmosis has a face mapping chart that I find to be very helpful. When a client has concerns and issues about a particular area of the face, this chart is ideal for showing the client and explaining why the area(s) Read more…
The “dog days of summer” are officially upon us! Ever wonder where that phrase came from? Here’s what I found on Dictionary.com. The original post was made July 10, 2010 and later reposted in 2015. What’s the Origin of the Dog Days? Read more…
Summer is here and everyone is all about having a fit and healthy body. Great! But are you making sure your hands are looking just as good as your body? The hands are a dead giveaway to aging if you Read more…
May is a beautiful time of the year. Temperatures are still bearable. . .for now anyway! Although temperatures are bearable, the UV index is already in the high range. What that means for you, is being Read more…
Are you aware of all the forms of Vitamin A? There are 3 prescription strength retinoids on the market today: Tretinoin – Retin-A, Atralin, Avita, Retin-A Micro and Renova Tazarotene – Avage and Tazorac Adapelene – Differin Some of you Read more…
When we think of inflammation the first thing that usually comes to mind is swelling, redness and some sort of pain. Not all inflammation is topical; the body can become internally inflammed as well. This can be caused from a Read more…