Spring beauty looks a bit different this year - traditionally spring is a time for vibrant lip colors, pastel cheeks, and dewy foundation. But wearing masks for the most of the day is making us rethink spring beauty trends. We’ve compiled our top spring beauty tips that are mask friendly but still celebrate the warming weather and new life that spring brings. Ditch The Heavy Foundation This year spring beauty is all about giving
What You Need To Know About Rosacea April has been designated Rosacea Awareness Month by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) to educate the public on the impact of this chronic and widespread facial condition that affects more than 16 million Americans. The goal of Rosacea Awareness Month is to bring knowledge to people who may be affected by this condition so that they can seek assistance and get accurately diagnosed, reduce its affects and
Go To Guide For Chemical Exfoliation Here at Complexions Spa, chemical exfoliation is one of our most popular services that is essential for maintaining and restoring your skin health and improving the appearance. Peeling the skin is not a new procedure, in fact it has been used for decades dating back to Egyptian times to reveal healthier skin. Today the belief that more aggressive peels give the best results does not hold true
The Perfect Scalp Treatments When we think of our beauty routine, we often think of skincare not scalp treatments or even scalp health. Our bathrooms are filled with targeted treatments, modalities, and products for rejuvenation, hydration and cell turnover. Yet we often neglect the scalp, which is the same skin and needs equal amounts of attention and consideration. Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Scalp Health Is Key Targeted scalp treatments have the
You're One Step Closer To Nutritious Eating! Nutritious eating is the cornerstone of health and pleasure and contributes to your overall wellbeing. When choosing food, always opt for the highest quality, clean food products that are fresh, local, in season and organic whenever possible. Meals can become small rituals of self-care. What we eat shows on our skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body and it reflects what is going
Get Rid Of Those Dry Cracked Feet! Boot season and the harsh winter weather can take a huge toll on our feet causing dry cracked feet. Taking care of dry feet and toes during the winter season is crucial - cold weather, damp socks and the dramatic temperature change from indoor heating to outdoor Upstate New York weather can lead to cracked skin, fungal infections, "winter heels," and even frostbite. Our Master Pedicurists
In my experience, most people do not understand the importance of using sun protection. Our body’s defense against these damaging rays’ results in thickened and darker skin. A tan is not your friend, it is a reaction to these damaging rays and the source of free radical damage. Although melanin becomes protective, it’s the process of producing the tan that causes the damage. Our melanocytes produce more granules of melanin to absorb and scatter
https://youtu.be/_td4RHcpHqA Hello everyone, welcome I'm so happy to be here. I thank Saratoga Living magazine for inviting me to spend some time with you this evening while we're all staying safely in our homes. Tonight we're going to talk about do-it-yourself beauty and wellness solutions. When we all first found out that we were going to be spending some time at home without being able to visit our favorite spa and salons
While acne is expected during teenage years, it can often follow us well into adulthood – frustrating, we know! Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in the United States affecting as many as 50 million Americans annually. While it does typically affect adolescents during puberty due to hormones, it can occur at any age. Acne occurs when pores become clogged with dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria. Acne can show up
Summer days are filled with trips to the beach with friends, lounging by the pool, and endless barbecues outside. While we’ve all found ourselves dreaming about the warmer weather, we have to be mindful of our exposure to the sun. Proper summer sun safety is essential to healthy skin - and it allows us to enjoy our time in the sun guilt-free! Why Do We Get Sunburns? The sun emits invisible rays of ultraviolet
