Paying for Peace and Quiet

Does this picture look familiar? Resemble your life?

People are over worked and stressed for time! Over stimulated to the point they have nothing left to give to their families, friends, and passions. Permanently attached to their  multi-tasking, over booked, and electronic device obsessed lives. Women, men and believe it or not kids are suffering from lack of peace and quiet with the simple joy of reconnecting with nature. 
 

Think...when was the last time you spent more then 30 minutes (not including last night's sleep)? 

No cell phone, no one calling "mom...mom...mom" or "dad...dad...dad", no after school activities or watching TV while typing away on your work laptop to get caught up. Most people can not remember the last time they took time just for themselves with no distractions.

Why have people gotten to a point where they must be busy all the time?
Why do people not set aside time to allow for a much needed break to recharge?

Let us look at those who get skincare and massage treatments on a regular basis. Most think they are simply paying for great skin and healthy muscles. These is so much more to these services.  A  key part is paying for peace and quite. Dim lit room, eyes closed. No text reading. No TV drama. No computer work. No family. No all around over stimulated activity.

Helping people receive the benefits of peace and quiet is at the root of happy people. Everyone needs that place to go and recharge.

NOW....

Imagine - A dim lit room, relaxing spa music, a heated bed, a steamed towel rolled up and placed on the back of the neck. The custom smells of aromatherapy drifting into the air while a soothing facial or massage whisks clients away to total relaxation and bliss.
Who would not want to experience being pampered and taken care of?  

The facts are most people simply will not set up a quiet room in their home and they will not ask the other people in their life to give them this quiet time to simply shut off electronic equipment and just be.

 

As a professional Esthetician I recommend:   

 

• Have a standing facial appointment every month.
• Keep these appointments on a regular basis.
• Turn your phone off or silent during the service.
• Ask your esthetician to help you take this time and make the experience peaceful. *this means keeping talking between you two to a minimum.
• Ask for hot herbal tea or warm water to help bring your body to a relaxed state.
• Take in all the sounds, smells, sensations. Use your other sences instead of your sight for a change.
 

 

For Home:

• If you have the ability set up a quiet room in your home.
• A bedroom or cozy chair are perfect spots to make a retreat from the outside world.
• Remove TVs, computers, and turn your cell phone volume off.
• Have relaxing music.
• Aromatherapy candle or linen spray *good relaxations scents are: eucalyptus, lavender, cinnamon, sage. Stay away from citrus as it energizes

• Create a spa setting in your bathroom.
• Roll hand towels and wash cloths up and keep in a basket near the sink
• Have Epsums salts in a container on the edge of your tub for easy reach when drawing yourself a weekly bath. It helps relieve tired muscels as well as make skin baby soft.
• Candles always create the romantic feeling and scented ones add a dual effect with some light aromatherapy.
• Classical or Jazz music is great as a soft back ground sound while soaking the stress of the week away.
• Have a spray bottle of eucalyptis.
 

There are many ways to recharge. One of my favorites is just a simple walk around a park or other green area.  Remember no electronics,  keep talking to a minimum, and enjoy what is around you.  You cannot fill other people's emotional cuts, like you spouse or kids, if your emotional cup is empty.    

 
 

 

New Years Detox...

So you rang in the New Year with a bang, food, drinking, and not enough sleep...

Okay, some people rang it in that way. Never the less most have probably fallen off the healthy life style wagon over the holidays. What now? A quick fix to jump start 2013 and get back on track.

How?

~ Purge ~ Replace ~ Move ~

 

Step 1 - Purge

 

Remove temptation

 

Dump all the unclean processed foods in your house!

Meaning things with Refined Sugars, Dairy, Gluten, Soy, Coffee, Alcohol, and Corn items

Consider donating unopened none perishable items to a local shelter.

 

Detox your Skin and Hair with an at home Spa set like....

Arbonne Seasource Detox Spa Set:

Begin your journey toward detoxification, restoration and total renewal with this five-product sampling of the SeaSource Detox Spa product line, including Detoxifying Rescue Wash, Foaming Sea Salt Scrub, Renewing Body Gelée, Fortifying Hair Mask and Sea Mud Face & Body Mask. It's everything you need for a great start to detoxification. $30.60 per full size product!

Personally I like a bath to ring in the new year. I use Arbonne's SeaSource Soak

Go for a Professional Service to help Detox!

Facials - The benefit will help to clean out pores, exfoliate dry dead skin, bring renewed blood to the face for healthy cell building, and move toxins out.

Recommend: LGHealthnBeauty

Massage - The benefit will help to move toxins out of the areas of your body that have allowed these to build up over the holidays.

Recommend: Massage Envy

 

Day at the Spa!

Enjoy a Facial, Massage, and Mud Wrap or Bath soak

Recommend: Burke Williams

Watch for deals on Groupon or Living Social to get the best bang for your buck.

Also check Yelp for reviews and deals.

Nothing like spending a day for yourself after a holiday of giving to others.

  

 

Step 2 - Replace

 

Replace unclean foods with Whole healthy foods.

Brown Rice, Quinoa, Fresh Fruits and Veggies, Water, Organic honey or Stevia, and Organic Meat

 

Use a smaller plate and smaller portions instead of the holiday loaded up over flowing plate.

 

Consider getting on a health eating program to follow.

Arbonne 30 Day Feeling Fit Kit that will take your first 30 days in the New Year to a whole new level for just $9 per day!

30-Day Feeling Fit Kit includes:
2 Protein Shake Mixes - Chocolate and/or Vanilla
1 Energy Fizz Tabs - Citrus and/or Pomegranate
2 Fit Chews, Chocolate
2 Herbal Detox Teas
1 Daily Fiber Boost

1 Feeling Fit Guide  

Take the guesswork out of getting fit with the Arbonne Essentials 30-Day Guide! It's designed for use with the Arbonne Essentials 30-Day Feeling Fit Kit. Whether your goal is weight management, fitness, or simply healthy living, you can use the included meal plans, recipes and more to keep you on track to better nutrition!

 

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At the very least:

1 -7 day Body Cleanse

1 - Herbal Detox Teas

1 - Daily Fiber Boost

1 - SeaSource Detoxifying Rescue Wash

Use a Herbal Detox Tea, Daily Fiber Boost, and Multi Vitamin each day after the first 30 days.

 

Step 3 - Move

                   

 

Try a couple of the following as options to move, but what ever you do....MOVE!!

(said with a low military tone)

 

Walk 1 mile per day brisk pace = won't have to change any thing else will maintain current weight.

Walk 2 miles per day brisk pace = will lose 10 pounds in 12 months.

 

Join a gym - get a personal trainer - take a exercise class at a local recreation center

 

Yoga every day 10 minutes morning and 20 minutes evening

This is a great way to start and end your day.

I recommend Rodney Yee AM Yoga and 20 minute Power Yoga DVD's

 

 

I hope my tips will help you start of 2013 off beautifully.

 

BE KIND TO EACH OTHER!

 

XO'S

LG

 

**All products and services named in this blog are mere suggestions and this blogger is not paid by the companies to make these statements.  Recommendations are on the soul experience of the blogger using these products or services personally and/or professionally.**

Live Happy Healthy and Balanced

The above clips were taking from a dear friend and local expert, Dr. David Wu, of the Well Fit Center's weekly newsletter. Dr. Wu is a board certified chiropractor who's practice is located in Diamond Bar, CA. He helps people better understand that wellness isn't just about treating the pain but about the over all health of your life. A man of ethics and integrity when there is so little in this world...I am proud to know this amazing human being and happy to say that there are more professionals like this in the world who are helping us all live happy, healthy, balanced lives.

Thank you Dr. Wu!

XO's

LG

Beautiful Health skin inside and out!

www.lg-skincare.blogspot.com

(for more information about Dr. Wu and chiropractic please visit www.wellfitcenter.com and tell them LG referred you.)

Summer Glow without the Sun

Have you put on your first pair of shorts and thought...Wow! my legs are white!

Now...the next couple of questions that come to mind are

1. When can I squeeze in some tanning time?
2. Do I risk using a sunless tanner?
3. Should I buy a tanning salon membership for the next month?
4. Maybe I should try a spray tan...?

All very good questions. As a skincare expert I can tell you the fastest way is to get a professional spray tan to help fight the ghost white leg syndrome. But you need to find someone who really knows what they are doing. I have seen it all too many times, a person ends up with orange hands and feet because the person spraying doesn't lighten the spray in this area. Or the person getting the spray tan hasn't exfoliated properly before.

The next best option is the sunless tanner at home. Don't be afraid of this. If you prep your skin properly you will have wonderful results. Keep in mind...sunless tanners can NOT be applied just before you head out the door. Here are the steps:

1. Exfoliate your skin (meaning - shower, do any shaving needed, use a loofah and scrub entire body paying extra good attention to the front/back of hands, wrists, elbows, knees, tops/bottoms of feet)
2. Towel dry your skin
3. Apply sunless tanner evenly and in equal amounts in the areas you wish to tan (for the first couple applications I recommend using a body lotion in equal amounts to be used with your tanner...mix them together in your hand before applying)
4. Wash hands
5. Lightly wipe the areas that are listed as areas to pay extra good attention in step #1
6. If your self tanner says to wait before dressing...I highly recommend you pay attention to this or your cloths may end up with a tan as well.

**The tip of applying your sunless tanner with a little body lotion works for me since I am on the extra white side...and my skin tends to be dry.

The product I use and recommend is:

Arbonne's sunless self tanner

Have a safe and glowing Summer!

XO's
LG

Windy Days...watch out!

Be proactive on windy days and protect, hydrate, cleanse.

1. protect - use a good moisturizer on windy days. night cremes tend to have a little more moisture to them which gives you extra protection from the elements. on windy days try using your night creme instead of your day cream. *if your day cream has spf and you use your night creme make sure you use some type of sunscreen to replace your normal on. or layer your night creme over your standard day creme.* and lastly use a lip protector to help keep your lips from chapping.
2. hydrate - wind can rob your skin of precious moisture through evaporation, so be sure to drink extra water on windy days. this does not mean extra caffeinated or alcoholic beverages...these too dehydrate you.
3. cleanse - with the wind whipping around extra dirt, dust, and pretty much anything from trees and flowers around in the air you skin will need an extra good cleansing before bed. i recommend to all my clients to wash 2 times at night. this applies to windy days as well...double cleanse but be sure to take some extra time during the cleansing phase to allow your cleansing product the time it needs to clean your pours. count an extra 30 seconds when cleansing each time and that should do the trick.

Always protect your skin at night with a good night time creme especially after a day of being out in the wind.

Hope you enjoy my tips and find them easy and useful!

XO's

LG

Brown Sugar is your friend!

So recently I tweeted about home treatments of brown sugar and honey lip scrub and a brown sugar body scrub. Here is the step by step for you create these wonderful treatments at home:

Natural Brown Sugar/Honey Lip Scrub:

• pinch of brown sugar


• pinch of honey

Mix together to create a paste between your fingers and rub lightly over lips. Rinse with cool water. Yes licking it off would be just as effective but the acids in your saliva will dry out your lips...so try try to use the water and not your tongue.

Natural Brown Sugar Body Scrub:

• a cup of brown sugar

Before you start your shower water, step into your tub with the cup of brown sugar. Rub small amounts over your body, taking extra time at elbows/knees/heels. You do not need to rub hard. Then rinse off in the shower. The sugar will dissolve and not cause your drain to clog.

Why natural brown sugar vs brown sugar or white sugar...? Natural brown sugar is the first step of processing from the sugar cane plant, it has a higher molasses content, and higher mineral content. Another benefit is the natural glycolic properties. Glycolic is great for anti-agin, it's hydrating, and helps to normalize skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

I hope you enjoy your home treatments!

XO's

LG

(Skin care and cosmetics ingredients dictionary by Milady)

Rainy Day Skincare...

So this morning in what is normally, sunny southern California, the weather is on day 3 of rain. Haven't seen much of the sun, but lightening and rain with wind gusts are prevalent. Quite unusual for this area. It is a nice change of pace but definitely causes more indoor activities then outdoor ones.


As I write today's post, I am enjoying my morning coffee with the patio door open. I can hear the rain water falling off the roofs and trees around my home. Actually the door is open because I woke up to pesky ants all over the kitchen and bathroom floors and had to spray. Rainy weather always brings those darn ants out. So really I am airing out my house from the ant spray fumes. It did however get me to thinking about indoor activities and its affects on the skin. Which is the idea behind today's post.


What are typical things you encounter being indoors: Heater, fireplace, bug spray fumes, with the house being closed up all the things that you put into the air from cooking to the whole getting ready/doing your hair/spraying perfume, all affect the skin. So on a day when you feel like there is nothing to do, you are cooped up inside due to rain or snowy weather, take some time to care for your skin. Cleanse, Exfoliate, Detox, Hydrate, and Protect.

Men's Rainy Day Skincare:

1. Brush your teeth. It is always best to brush your teeth before cleansing or shaving your face. Tooth paste can irritate your skin.



2. Cleanse your face 2 times removing the cleanser with a wash cloth. Work the wash cloth against the hair growth to help raise the hair above the skin providing you with a closer shave. Remember your neck in this step. *Arbonne's RE9 for men REVeal Exfoliating Facial Scrub and Cleanser is great. There are exfoliating beads in the cleaner. You will love this!



3. Take a 5 minute hot shower. This will allow the steam to open your pores. Use a body scrub to help exfoliate. Guys take it from me...there is nothing sexier than a man who has soft skin! Take extra time to scrub your knees, elbows and heels. Do NOT use the body scrub on your face. *Arbonne's SeaSource Spa Foaming SeaSalt Scrub will help you with this and has a nice earthy scent. Will help to exfoliate and pull toxins out of your skin.



4. Shave. Now that you have exfoliated and your pores are open, you will find that your shave will be closer and your skin will be smooth and soft. Super Sexy! *Arbonne's RE9 Men's Shave Gel



5. Tone after shaving. It is important to close your pores and rebalance your skin's moisture after shaving. *Arbonne's RE9 men's Toner



6. Moisturize and Protect. *Arbonne's RE9 Men's Moisturizer w/SPF

Women's Rainy Day Skincare:

1. Brush your teeth. It is always best to brush your teeth before cleansing your face. Tooth paste can irritate your skin.



2. Cleanse your face 2x at the sink *I use Arbonne's RE9 Anti Aging Creme Cleaner*



3. Take a 5 minute hot shower, allowing the steam to open your pores. During the shower you can use a facial and body scrub. *For this I use Arbonne's RE9 REVeal Facial Scrub and Arbonne's Awaken Sea Salt Scrub. If you have super sensitive skin or suffer from a skin condition that prevents you from using a manual scrub you should use an Enzyem type mask for this step. Saian's Enzyme Mask would be a perfect choice.



4. After the shower pat dry...do not wipe. This helps to keep the moisture on your skin. Towels can rob your skin of its moisture and even though you would think that the added moisture in the air from the rain balances that out, there are still plenty of other things in your environment that are stripping your skin of its moisture. (sheets, towels, clothing...)



5. Apply a pore cleaning mask. Clay masks are great for this! Follow the directions on y our mask. *I use Arbonne's RE9 Deep Pore Cleansing Mask. This mask is good for oily/acne/and even dry skin types. The fact that Arbonne's products are Ph correct (5.5 Ph) allows this mask to be great for all skin types.



6. After rinsing off your mask, Tone, Serum, Moisturize, and Protect. Remember to use your ring finger when applying/working around your eye area. *I use Arbonne's RE9 Toner, Transforming Lift Serum, RE9 Eye Creme, and RE9 Day Creme w/SPF. Those of you who use the Saian skin care line: Herbal Toner, Saphir Serum, Moisturizer, and Oil Free SPF 29 Sunscreen Spray.

Men & Women...Remember after exfoliating it is doubly important to protect your skin so moisturize and use an SPF! Drink lots of water too. Your body will continue to flush toxins and the water will help expel them.

For a customized Skincare regiment, contact me today!



*Any products listed in the skincare regiments can be purchased via my website or by phone:

www.lghealthnbeauty.myarbonne.com or (951) 204-2459. All forms of payment are accepted.