Month: May 2018

June is Acne Awareness Month and we’re dishing our secrets to leaving pesky blemishes, redness, uneven skin tone and irritation in the past…for good!

COSMEDIX products are formulated without unnecessary additives and harsh ingredients, so enjoy a skincare experience that’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin. These acne-fighting products and skincare tips will help you take major steps towards achieving the complexion you’ve always wanted.

Acne-fighting Products

Clear: This Deep Cleansing Mask is the perfect way to supercharge your acne-fighting regimen. Apply this mask up to 3x each week for 5-10 minutes to gently draw out pore-clogging impurities and balance oil production.
Why it works: The niacinamide helps to improve skin texture and tone for a visibly smoother complexion.

Clarity: This morning and night Skin Clarifying Serum is our secret weapon to eliminating acne for good. The retinol and salicylic acid work together to exfoliate the skin and unclog pores to visibly reduce breakouts.
Why it works: This powerful serum is formulated with aloe vera to soothe and calm the skin with each use.

Mystic: One of the best ways to combat irritated and inflamed skin is with a proper hydrating treatment. Mystic is a hydrating mist that helps to eliminate dry skin, reduce the appearance of oil and protect skin from environmental and free radical damage.
Why it works:This lightweight formula is packed with Sodium PCA to help boost hydration and prevent moisture loss in the skin.

Skin Sins

The outward appearance of our skin is a direct reflection of our lifestyle habits. During the next 30 days, challenge yourself to eliminate these skin sins to promote a healthy change in the skin:

1. Drinking carbonated drinks:Due to the high sugar, sodium and caffeine that’s found in soda, the body is often left dehydrated after you drink one, which may cause breakouts or a dull-looking complexion.
   The challenge: This month swap out your favorite carbonated soda with flavored sparkling water. Satisfy your craving andpromote good skin health with this simple, yet effective hack.
2. Not changing your pillowcases:Even if you’re diligent with your nighttime skincare routine, pillowcases harbor dust, bacteria and oil that may lead to breakouts if they are not washed regularly. The challenge: This month try switching out your pillow case twice a week for optimal results.
3. Touching your face:From the office to our cars, grocery store, gym and more, our hands are constantly collecting germs throughout the day. When you touch your face, the germs transfer, making it easy for breakouts to surface. The challenge: For the next 30 days, make your face a strict no-touch zone outside of applying skincare with cleansed hands. 
4. Stressing out:Ever notice how blemishes appear when stressed? That’s because our bodies release hormones when we’re stressed than can lead to excess oil and active breakouts. Ease into your day and wind down at night by indulging in a soothing and calming skincare regimen. The challenge: This June, carve out 10 minutes each morning and night to indulge in a regimen that helps you escape your daily stressors.
5. Using the wrong products:Acne-fighting products are constantly hitting the market but using the wrong lineup could be causing your breakouts. Get to the root of the issue by consulting a skincare professional that can help build a regimen that can target your specific needs.

The challenge: Visit a skincare professional to revamp your regimen just in time for summer. To find a specialist near you, visit https://www.cosmedix.com/store-locator

With Memorial Day quickly approaching, we’re reminded that summer is just around the corner! For many of us, this marks the end of a successful school year, beautiful weather, an influx of outdoor activities and time well spent with family and friends. Luckily, as your calendar begins filling up with various events, COSMEDIX is here to help you fill your toiletry bag with the best products to keep skin looking and feeling radiant all season long. We understand that the skin’s needs change with each season, so revamp your regimen with products that are formulated to help cleanse, hydrate, protect and treat skin during the summer months. Whether you’re enjoying a summer day by the pool or jetting off to a tropical vacation, this Memorial Day Weekend Travel Guide is sure to become your go-to routine for the summer.

Here’s what you will need to bring:

 

Rescue +
With increased time in the sun and water, it’s normal for skin to become dry, inflamed or agitated. Provide instant relief with the help of this Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask that is formulated with argan oil and shea butter for the ultimate hydrating treatment. This thick mask can serve as a moisturizer or overnight treatment to restore hydration and relieve the skin of any discomfort.

Hydrate + for facial SPF
Sun safety is essential year-round, so you won’t want to skip this step. In the morning, apply this Broad Spectrum SPF 17 Moisturizing Sunscreen to protect the skin against age-accelerating free radicals and future sun damage. This moisturizer is suitable for all skin types and complements any morning regimen with a healthy dose of hydration that works to improve elasticity and loss of radiance in the skin.

Restore
Have fun all day and let your skincare work throughout the night with the help of this Moisture-Rich Mask that delivers vital moisture to the skin for optimal health. Apply a thick layer of this mask before bed and watch as it locks in moisture with the help of hydration retention ingredients.

Mystic
During the summer, we all love a cold beverage to quench our thirst, so give your skin the same feeling with this Hydrating Treatment. This on-the-go, multipurpose mist works to quickly cool the skin, eliminate dryness and prime the face for flawless makeup application. The lightweight formula keeps skin looking healthy and refreshed throughout the day.

Combination Skin Starter Kit
Looking to totally revamp your regimen for summer? No worries! This starter kit covers the basis with Purity Clean, Define, Clarity and Mystic. Perfect for all skin types, this kit features travel-sized products that help to exfoliate, decongest and restore hydration in the skin for a healthier-lo

Mother’s come in all forms, shapes, and sizes and this year, COSMEDIX is celebrating those differences by putting together the ultimate gift guide to suit their various beauty needs. Whether she loves to glow, wants an instant eye lift or is simply looking to indulge is “me” time, this gift guide has you covered with clean, transformative skin care.

Let’s be honest—not everyone has the time to frequent the spa, but COSMEDIX has an array of products that help bring the spa experience to the house in between visits. Help your Mother escape the hustle and bustle of daily life with a luxurious regimen that she can enjoy both morning and night.

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Opti Crystal
Mothers are constantly on the go and this best-selling, liquid crystal magic helps deliver deep hydration to the eye area for youthful-looking eyes. Opti Crystal radically reduces the look of dark circles, fine lines and crow’s feet, making it the perfect gift for any Mom.

Emulsion
Mother’s are known for glowing from within, but this Intense Hydrator utilizes liquid crystal technology to help your Mother achieve deep, lasting hydration for overall radiance.

 

Illuminate & Lift
The neck & décolleté are often the first to show signs of aging. Boost your Mother’s confidence with this moisturizing treatment that helps reduce the appearance of age spots and hyperpigmentation for a youthful-looking glow.

 

Bio-Shape
Help your Mother fight visible signs of aging with this Firming Face Mask that helps improve elasticity and plump the skin for a more lifted and sculpted appearance.

 

Serum 16

Forever young! This Rapid Renewal Serum helps dramatically reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles with LG-Retinex Retinol Complex.

 

Radiance

Turning back the hands of time is easy with this Age Restorative Serum that is packed with powerful peptides and antioxidants to help skin look plump, smooth and healthy. With each use, her complexion will look radiant, fuller and firmer.

 

Benefit Clean

Motherhood is 24/7, so give Mom a gift to match her role. This Gentle Cleanser is rich in antioxidants that delicately remove debris and environmental pollutants, making it perfect for everyday use.

Restore

If your Mom is mad about masks, this is the gift for her! This Moisture-Rich Mask plumps skin to smooth out wrinkles for a healthier-looking complexion.

The Spa Experience She Won’t Forget

Elevate you Mother’s Day gift by treating your Mom to an experience unlike any other. By booking an appointment at a local spa, your Mom can completely unwind as the power of COSMEDIX helps target some of her individual skin care concerns. Each product is formulated with natural botanicals and clinical-level actives, giving her the results she wants and relaxation she deserves.

 

This month, COSMEDIX is collaborating with EcoTools—a cruelty-free makeup application tools brand—for their ‘Make Life Happen’ campaign. This series features carefully curated boxes filled with EcoTools products and influencer-picked goodies to help beauty lovers make the most out of every day! Whether you’re a girl boss, working mother, globetrotter, or skin care enthusiast, each limited-edition box provides a healthy dose of inspiration, ideas and advice to help you make each day the best day!

The May box is themed Bloom Baby Bloom and is packed with body care, skin care and the new EcoTools cosmetic brushes that will help you achieve a flawless-looking complexion this season!

Natural glam is always in style! Let your skin do the talking this summer with the help of Purity Solution, a Nourishing Deep Cleansing Oil that compliments all skin types and tones. This cleanser is packed with a blend of olive, moringa, kukui, safflower, sesame and argan oils, which help provide nutrients directly to the skin and gently breaks down dirt, excess oil and impurities. The melia azadirachta extra helps to reduce visible signs of irritation. For the ultimate cleanse, pair this cleansing oil with your EcoTools’ best-selling Facial Cleansing Brush, which is densely packed with soft bristles for deep pore cleansing and gentle exfoliation that will leave skin looking—and feeling—refreshed, cleanses and smooth.

Better-looking skin in 3, easy steps:

Step 1: Rinse brush under warm water and apply Purity Solution directly to the brush head.

Step 2: Gently massage skin in circular motions to remove dirt, makeup and other impurities.

Step 3: Rinse face with warm water and follow with your favorite serums and moisturizers!
*After each use, rinse brush thoroughly and air dry.

Pro Tip: To keep skin healthy and radiant all summer, follow with Hydrate+, a Broad Spectrum SPF 17 Moisturizing Sunscreen that offers broad spectrum protection and antioxidants to fight age-accelerating free radicals and future sun damage.

When looking at the history of beauty trends, one thing is clear: most trends will make a comeback!

Throughout history, Rose Quartz has earned a reputation as one of the most beautifying healing stones and skin care lovers are bringing this ancient beauty tool up to date in the form of a roller. Rollers have been gaining traction in the industry recently and the COSMEDIX Rose Quartz Roller helps to ease tension, relieve stress and make your skin look simply stunning in just one, easy step.

Why you need it:

This highly sought-after stone:

1. Reduces the appearance of puffiness and fine lines
2. Improves skin elasticity and blood circulation
3. Reduces the appearance of dark under eye circles
4. Increases absorption of skincare products

Application:

When paired with COSMEDIX products, the Rose Quartz Roller makes the perfect addition to any regimen for a stunning complexion all year long! Here are a few application hacks to ensure you get the maximum benefits:

• For an instant eye lift
  Pat a small amount of OPTI CRYSTAL Liquid Crystal Eye Serum onto your under eye area. With the small end of the roller, work the product into the skin with short, upward strokes.
• For a dewy look
  Apply a dime-sized amount of EMULSION Intense Hydrator to your face and neck. Roll the product into the skin in upward motions. The roller will help evenly distribute the product and allow key ingredients to penetrate the skin.
• For a 5-minute facial
  Apply a dime-sized amount of AFFIRM Antioxidant Firming Serum to your face. Roll the product into the skin in upward motions. Watch as this duo instantly helps to lift and firm the appearance of the skin!

Pro Tip:Place your Rose Quartz in the refrigerator between uses for an enhanced cooling experience that will leave your skin looking—and feeling—refreshed!

How to get it:

This week only, COSMEDIX is gifting a free Rose Quartz Roller with orders $75 or more with the code: ROSEROLL.

A Special Gift
According to our friends at Argan Republic,“Rose Quartz is commonly referred to as the ‘love stone’ for its strong vibrations of unconditional love, tenderness, joy, warmth and healing.” Stock up on your favorite products and spoil Mom this Mother’s Day with a symbolic gift that keeps on giving!

Located in the heart of Walnut Creek, California is the luxurious Changes Salon & Day Spa that can take care of your beauty, skincare and stress-relief needs all in one location!  This unique venue consists of 18 hair stations, 11 treatment rooms, a semi-private pedicure room, an Aqua terra relaxation room and men’s and women’s locker rooms with steam lounges. The best part? This salon and spa duo is packed with COSMEDIX products that can help resolve some of the most troublesome skincare concerns. After all, it was voted The Best of The Easy Bay over 50 times for a reason!

Changes is equipped with 60 talented team members that are dedicated to meeting your salon and spa needs. We took to the 2017 COSMEDIX Esthetician of the Year, Lexie Choate-Bewley, to see which products she recommends for keeping her client’s skin looking and feeling its best this season.

Pure Enzymes
This Cranberry Exfoliating Mask is formulated with Chirally-correct L-Lactic Acid and Cranberry enzymes to exfoliate away dull surface cells and pore-clogging impurities for a smoother and more radiant-looking complexion. This mask gently exfoliates and hydrates skin with the help of Gluconic Acid.

Why Lexie loves it: If there are clogged pores in the skin, a scrub is just going to exfoliate the surface, so the Enzyme will give a deeper clean and exfoliation that is even gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Rescue +
This Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask delivers instant relief and hydration to agitated, inflamed or extremely dry skin. Packed with argan oil and shea butter, this mask calms and rejuvenates the complexion, which makes it perfect for an overnight treatment.

Why Lexie loves it:  I use Rescue+ whenever a client is feeling too “spicy” with the Pure Enzymes by itself. I will mix a pea-size of Rescue+ to give a bit of buffer to the feeling of Enzyme. Clients will get the healing aspects of Rescue + and the glow from Pure Enzymes!

Purity Detox Scrub
A Multi-Layer Detoxification System with Salicylic Acid that cleanses the skin and polishes away imperfections for an all-around smoother, clearer complexion. The cocktail of poppy, jojoba and date seeds work as a physical exfoliator to scrub away dead skin cells and debris.

Why Lexie loves it: If a client comes in with dry, clogged skin, I will create a polish out of Pure Enzyme, Rescue + and Purity Detox Scrub for the ultimate exfoliation. I recommend that my clients apply this mixture 1-2 times a week to keep the results of the treatment room going at home.

For more information on this one-of-a-kind spa experience, visit https://changessalon.com.

For more information on these products, or to book an appointment at Changes, please visit https://changessalon.com/ or call 925-947-1814.