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Demystifyng Detoxifcation

August 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Detox is all the rage right now.  Why, you might ask should you detoxify?  Your skin is your body’s largest and perhaps most complexorgan.

According to Gary Jones, VP of  Marketing/R&D  and Leader of the BeautiControl Research Institute, your skin needs to rid itself of toxins and replenish itself with nutrition to help maintain skin health.  It keeps your body functioning correctly by blocking external toxins and releasing internal toxins. 

 If you can think of your skin as an air filter, it makes complete sense.  When the filter is clogged with pollutants, it cannot pull in fresh air.  It can no longer pull in beneficial nutrients or relieve itself of congested toxins.

 Each detoxifying product is developed to be used to help detoxify, neutralize and re-mineralize the surface of your skin.  They are developed to “purge” toxins while allowing beneficial nutrients to “surge” or re-mineralize into your skin’s surface.  Check out the latest Spa Detox Products and get to know what ingredients are in each and how they can help you get a cleaner body.

Detoxifying Cladetox_masque_07y Masque Includes:
(Kaolin, Black Silt, Sea Buckthorn, Sea Kelp)
Kaolin and Black Silt from fresh water lakes in Easter Europe help pull toxins and impurities from skin. Sea buckthorn and Sea Kelp condition and purify the skin. Only $35 Order #15335

Detoxifying Bath Soak:detox_bath_07
(Sea Buckthorn, Sea Kelp, Green Tea Extracts, Copper, Zinc & Magnesium)
In addition to sea buckthorn and sea kelp to detoxify and purify your skin, green tea extract are added to neutralize free radicals and copper, zinc, and magnesium re-mineralize skin.  Only $30 Order  # 15336

Detoxifying Body Crème:detox_body_07
(Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Olive, Shea Butter, Green Tea Extracts.)
More than just hydrating, this will re-mineralize your skin with copper, zinc, and magnesiumand chelating agents to neutralize heavy metals.  Olive and Shea Butters hydrate while green tea extract neutralized free radicals.  Only $35 Order #15334

Detoxifying Foot Crème:detox_foot_07
(Sea Kelp, Safflower Oil, Grape Seed Oil)
The rich crème is a luxurious blend that detoxifies hydrates and exfoliates and smoothes the skin.  The rich creamy formula produces immediate results and long-term benefits with continued use.  Only $25 Order #15506

Refreshing Mist detox_mist_07
You will become totally relaxes as you spray this mist on your face and body.  It rejuvenates your senses with a scientific blend of natural ingredients and aroma therapeutic essential oils.  Only $12 Order #15531

 Get all your BC Spa Dextox here

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape.
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3 Steps to Instant Cheekbones

August 11, 2009 By 1 Comment

If you have not been blessed with high cheekbones, did you know that you could create “instant” cheekbones simply with contouring tricks all the beauty experts know.

Everyone has cheekbones; yours just may not be well defined.  So first you must define (find) your natural cheek line.   Follow these easy steps for a beautiful, totally natural look.

1. Contour first-looking in the mirror, open your mouth slightly and find the hollow of your cheekbone. Using a brush, apply powder a shade darker than your skin tone diagonally about a ¼” thick.

2. Blend using a blush brush, blend back toward your ears.  You shouldn’t be able to see a noticeable line and just a faint shadow should be visible.  Now at the top of the blended blush, apply a highlighter with a bit of sparkle (goldish-white). Be careful with the application of this as a little goes a long way.  (eye shadow highlighter sometimes can double as your highlighter)

3. Smile naturally.  The apple of your cheeks (full or fleshy part) is where you will then just swirl a rosy toned powder blush.  Finish your great cheekbones by adding one smaller swipe of highlighter and blend together well.

Check out the latest in mineral blush

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape.
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Summer Makeup – Keeping it Fresh

June 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The problem with makeup in the summer is that it tends to melt. Added heat and humidity can send you to a wilted, limp and messy look by the end of the day. Try using these simple tips and you will find they help keep makeup meltdown at bay and keep you fresher longer.

  1. Use a natural silicone primer. Prime your face prior to putting your makeup on with a natural based primer.  It will keep your skin looking flawless for hours.
  2. Use a finishing powder.  Heat and moisture cause excess oil on the surface of your skin.  A finishing powder creates a sheer matte finish and helps absorb excess oils on the surface of your skin.
  3. Use eye shadow control creme and a silicone based eyeliner.   If you are having trouble with your eye color and liner fading throughout the day,  these  2 products  will create a smooth barrier for your eye shadow and liner to stay on all day.
  4. Use mineral makeup. Just changing from a liquid foundation to a powder foundation helps during the summer months.  If you find your makeup looks dull, prime your face first with a natural silicone based primer.   A silicone-based primer will help your mineral makeup smooth onto the face flawlessly and keep your makeup looking fresh longer.
  5. Use a hydrating mist.  After you have finished your makeup routine, spritz with a hydrating mist.  It will set the foundation and give you a beautiful dewey, fresh look.

Last but not least, don’t forget your lip color.  Summer is the time to freshen up your lip color and go a little lighter.  Try a pretty pink, something new and different but bold.  Always remember to highlight or focus on your lips or your eyes for a beautiful overall look.  You can check out all these products online at www.beautipage.com/imageassets

For now, as always “look good, feel great, and have fun doing it!”

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape
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