May 2012
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GSC Tip:
Mixing a little loose golden pigment into liquid foundation gives off a bit of an ethereal,goddess like glow. Just enough to catch the light,dont dump it all in.
April 2012
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A liberal mix of epsom salts and thick body wash...
geekscoutcookies:
Long, dry exfoliation
Step into a moderately warm shower
Afterwards, nice rubdown with grapeseed oil
equals:
Skin absolultely AMAZEBALLS. ‘
Complete dreamskin.
Ive impressed myself.
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Hands feeling like the struggle??
geekscoutcookies:
(This is something i do to my hands whenever im giving a facial. I want my hands to be the softest things ever to touch their face, and it helps products glide better too)
Dampen hands with water.
Grab some table salt. (kosher, sea salt, whatever)
Pour said table salt over your hands (not a whole lot, just a nice covering, like a pretzel)
Vigorously rub salt over the tops...
February 2012
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Skin Cancer: Not Only a White Person's Disease
Confession: As a woman of color, I have exempted myself from sunscreen on many occasions as a young adult. Alright, even that’s a half-truth. I didn’t used to wear sunscreen because I figured skin cancer just wasn’t in my future. It wasnt until i was in college, helping out with a car wash fundraiser on a half overcast day, did i find out that sunburning was indeed possible for...
“Q: What if you have never used a beauty product even once? Is it okay to use...”
– It’s safe to say that if a product is six months past the expiration date, it’s time to get rid of it. Some products degrade faster than others. So if it’s a certain skin cream with active ingredients, it can cause extra irritation, or it might not even work if you use it past the expiration date....
Double-Dipping at a Waxing Salon Near You
We all might be a little squeamish when it comes time for a bikini wax, but we might be worrying about the wrong things. Turns out there is more to be wary of than the pain and nakedness of it all—like the spread of infection. Double dipping the wax applicator can contaminate the wax, potentially leading to infection.
And while it is illegal in several states, it’s not always enforced....
An Exfoliating Wash For Sensitive Skin
Exfoliating is a necessary step to achieve a glowing complexion, but it’s not something my skin can handle regularly. The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash from Philosophy recently came to my rescue. Finally, an exfoliating face wash that is gentle enough for everyday use. Why did it take me so long to find you? Addressing fine lines, clogged pores and uneven skin tone, this wonder wash has...
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sweetietooth asked: What are your favorite products for getting rid of blackheads, specifically on the sides of one's face?
How To Prevent Acne
Everyone in their life has had acne. Either it was one or two blemishes here or there, to your full blown riot of the skin, everyone gets them. Unfortunately, the problems dont just classify itself to teenage years; adult acne is a serious problem as well. Personally, i never had that many breakouts when i was a teenager, but as soon as i turned 25, all hell broke loose. Fortunately, i knew some...
A (Glamorous?) Day In The Life....
Some people say I have the most superficial job. I work as an esthetician/skin care therapist and my job consist of doing facials, massages, waxing, makeup, tinting and body wraps. It’s luxurious if you think about it, but my job is far from luxurious. I spend the majority of my day with fully naked individuals in a room with no windows, Enya or some other new wave artist softly being played in...
What is Threading?
Eyebrow threading is a depilation technique which originated in India, although it is also widely practiced in the Middle East. Salons in Western nations offered the service to Middle Eastern clients for decades before European and American women became interested and the popularity of eyebrow threading skyrocketed. The hair removal technique is not just for the eyebrows: threading can be used to...
A Thin Line....Between Love & Hate (of Waxing)
Waxing is a love hate relationship, you want the smoothness without the pain and want to be in and out and hairless, right?! Well here are some tips to help you be prepared before, in less pain during, and smoother after:
Ladies; stay away from waxing if your within 3 days before or 3 days after being on your menstrual cycle. Your skin is much more sensitive and the pain will be much worse, and...
Basic Homemade Facial Scrubs
General Scrub Procedure
1. Tie hair back off of face. 2. Wash face. 3. To open pores, steam face over hot water or press warm cloth to skin for a few minutes. 4. After preparing scrub, apply it to face (and neck if desired). Avoid eye area. 5. Optional: Use a facial loofah, sponge, or brush to maximize exfoliation. 6. Rinse off with warm water. 7. Enjoy results!
-Basic Baking Soda Scrub ...
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How To Wash Your Face Like An Esthetician...
Now, normally, this would fall into the “common sense/learned this when i was younger” category, however..there is always room for improvement. When i learned how to do facials, i never thought of these extra steps would make the difference between a washed face and a clean face. This is a “basic” wash, without any extra treatments (exfoliation,mask); that will come in a...
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Welcome All!!
Thank you for being interested in my tumblr!!
Ill try to keep this short and to the point.
I started this as a collector site to house all of the advice, tips and tricks that ive been given over the years, and the knowledge that has been given to me in my esthetician courses, as well as on the job tips and things ive learned from various seminars. Over the course of me being on tumblr, ive...
