The Clear-Skin Makeover

Like high school pop quizzes and awkward prom dates, pimples are supposed to be distant bad memories. If only. But these days, even moms of teens are battling blemishes — and wrinkles, too. In fact, between 15 and 35 percent of women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s suffer from breakouts. And those numbers are on the rise.  Doctors attribute this increase to everything from skyrocketing stress levels and hormone fluctuations to today’s carbohydrate-heavy diets.

If you’re tempted to treat your acne with a few old tricks from your teen years, don’t. Adult skin is more sensitive and less resilient than adolescent complexions, and it calls for treatments that also fight the signs of aging. Luckily, many of the best zit zappers out there happen to be top anti-agers, too. So whether your breakouts are an occasional annoyance or a constant struggle, find the updated plan that’s best for you.

GENTLER AT-HOME REGIMENS:

What you did then: Scoured your face every chance you got

 

What you should do now:

• Cleanse no more than twice a day. Since your skin is likely drier than it once was
• *over-washing can remove the surface oils that keep it supple*
•  Look for a cleanser with salicylic acid to break up pore-clogging sebum
•  & if you only face a pimple or two a month, use a mild cleanser and rely on acne creams for treatment.

What you did then: Applied drying masks to soak up oil

What you should do now:

• Focus on exfoliating, not degreasing.

* As we age, skin’s cell turnover slows, and pores can get clogged with dead cells.*

 

 

 

What you did then: Swore off all moisturizers

What you should do now:

 

• Use oil-free lotions to smooth skin and reduce the look of lines.
•  Apply one with sunscreen over your treatment in the morning
• At night, choose retinol to exfoliate skin and soften lines.

Enjoy!

xo M


 

Skin Care Recipies for my expectant mommas!

When I was pregnant, anything that made me feel “pretty” was especially appealing. With an expanding waistline, a new foundation or mascara can seem like a wonderful idea. But did you know many cosmetics and skincare products can be toxic to you, and pure poison to your baby? Here are some natural skin care recipies safe for every expectant momma!








Ginger Massage Oil

• 2-inch knob of ginger, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup grapeseed or olive oil

Blend at high speed until liquefied, strain into glass container w/tight lid and refrigerate to keep fresh.

Grapefruit Sugar Scrub

• 1 1/2 cups of organic white sugar
• 8 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 1/4 cup jojoba oil
• 1/4 cup liquid castile soap (I like Dr. Bronners)

First add sugar to a large bowl and stir to break up any clumps. Then add remaining ingredients a little at a time and mix well until fully combined. To use, stand in shower and scrub onto skin from head to toe.


Banana Mask For Oily or Acne Prone Skin


1 ripe banana
1 tablespoon honey
1 lemon






Mix banana and honey together until most of the lumps are gone, then add a few drops of fresh lemon juice and mix again. Smooth mixture over face, rinse with steaming washcloth after 15-20 minutes.


Cucumber Eye Gel

• 1/4 large cucumber
• 1 oz. aloe vera gel

Puree cucumber in blender, then strain into glass bowl until you have at least 2 oz. Spoon in a tad of the pulp from the strainer, add aloe vera gel, mix and store in an air-tight sterile container. After cleansing, stir mixture, apply under eyes and over eyelids with a cotton ball. Store in refrigerator in-between uses and use within 2-4 days.


When you’re expecting, it’s important to embrace your beauty, whatever that means to you! What’s important is not what anyone else thinks, but how you feel. The truth is, many women really do “glow” when pregnant due to improved blood circulation and natural weight gain. This means pregnancy is your time to shine, pamper yourself and care for your amazing body that’s creating a wonderful new life within!

Why busy moms love their extended eyelashes!

Not getting enough rest affects more than just the mind and body. Our face and eyes often reflect our lack of sleep to the outside world. For busy moms, who just never seem to have enough hours in the day to squeeze in rest, an eyelash extension makeover is a quick, long-lasting, pick-me-up.

As a busy mom herself, simplifying the beauty routine for today’s women has been a driving force behind all of the products developed by Xtreme Lashes President and Founder Jo Mousselli:

“I truly believe Xtreme Lashes eyelash extensions make a difference in the lives of the women who wear them – whether it is by giving them more quality time with their families, reducing their stress with their beauty routine or simply increasing their self-confidence.”

I had lashes applyed previously at a different salon and needless to say didnt have the best experience. So i stumbled apon Ciaobella and saw that they use Xtreme Lashes, with a little research about the product i was sold. I saw Marie, she was... (More) "I had lashes applied previously at a different salon and needless to say didn't have the best experience. So i stumbled upon Ciaobella and saw that they use Xtreme Lashes, with a little research about the product i was sold. I saw Marie, she was fabulous! She took off my old extensions and reapplied a full set and i couldn't be happier. She truly is the eyelash queen! Highly recommend!" - Anonymous  Courtousy of superpages.com