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All About Facial Skin Care

10/7/2017

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'Facial skin care' is more a matter of discipline than anything else. A facial skin care routine is what you need (and you need to follow the facial skin care routine with complete seriousness). So let's check what comprises an effective facial skin care routine. Well, very simply, a facial skin care routine can follow the following 4 steps:

* Cleansing
* Toning
* Exfoliating 
* Moisturising

Cleansing is the first thing in facial skin care routine. Cleansing helps in removing dust, pollutants, grease and extra oil from your skin, thereby preventing damage to your skin. Just spot your face and neck with a good cleansing lotion or cream and gently massage it into your skin using upward strokes. Use a soft face tissue or cotton wool to wipe your face in a gentle patting fashion (do not rub).  Cleansing should be done at least twice a day i.e. morning (as part of complete facial skin care routine) and evening (on a standalone basis). Water soluble cleansers are the best for inclusion in your facial skin care routine.

Toning is the next in a facial skin care routine. However, this is the optional part of the facial skin care routine. Mostly, proper cleansing can compensate for toning. Toning helps remove all traces of dirt, grease and excess cleanser. Instead of making it part of your daily facial skin care routine, you can using toning occasionally i.e. when you have been exposed to particularly harsh environment/pollution.

Exfoliation is again, kind of, optional step in everyday routine for facial skin care. However, exfoliation is necessary at least once a week (or twice, depending on the skin type and the environmental conditions). Exfoliation finds its place in facial skin care routine because of the natural tendency of skin to replenish the skin cells every 3 or 4 weeks. As a facial skin care technique, exfoliation helps in removing the dead skin cells that block the pores, thus assisting the skin in the natural process. However, excessive or harsh exfoliation can cause damage to your skin; so you need to balance it out.

The next thing in facial skin care is moisturizing. In fact, moisturizing is the most important part of facial skin care routine. Moisturizers prevent your skin from getting dry. Dry skin is really undesirable since it may cause the upper layer of skin to become compromised, leading to various conditions. Again, use light upward strokes to make the moisturizer more effective. Moisturizers work the best when applied on warm and damp skin. So do not try to remove all the moisture in the previous steps of facial skin care routine.
 
Besides the normal facial skin care routine, you should also exercise the following for facial skin care:

* Use proper make-up remover instead of just washing it away
* Pay heed to your skin type and the environment, when choosing facial skin care products.
* Before you start using a new facial skin care product, test it by applying it on a short patch of skin e.g. behind the ear.
* Never rub your skin too hard.
* Use sunscreen for protection against sun.

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HAVE NO FEAR, YOUR FREE RADICAL FIGHTER IS HERE!

6/17/2017

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C Power Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum

C Power is rich in Vitamin C, Lactic and Malic acids and Green Tea. This powerful combo works at a molecular level to deliver antioxidants to the skin, improve firmness and suppress hyperpigmentation. Superoxide Dismutase, L-Tyrosine and Panthenol help reduce fine lines and strengthen skin. Your skin is worth fighting for.
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Vitamin C and Lactic Acid are two of my favorite ingredients for restoring a youthful glow, bright enough to cheer up any day! Don't take my word for it, try it today!
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Layer 2–3 pumps over your Hydrate or Absorb every morning to face and neck.

Always follow up with your favorite Tu’eL Daily Protect.


Finding the right Serum to achieve perfect skin has never been easier. Book a customized facial and receive a complementary skin analysis and treatment plan for healthy glowing skin today!​

Want to learn more about Vitamin C? Check out this article I collaborated on with Dr. Raja Sivamani at Dermveda:

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Skingredients: The Many Forms of Vitamin C
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HYDRATING YOUR SKIN IS AS EASY AS 1… 2…

6/16/2017

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Deep Pore Cleansing System for Dry Skin

Start your journey to a softer complexion with out Moisture Plus Deep Pore Cleansing Oil. Specifically formulated to gently cleanse dry skin. This oil is filled with antioxidants and hydrating plant extracts.

STEP 1: On dry skin with dry hands, massage 5-6 pumps of cleansing oil onto the face and neck. Do not remove.
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Finish off your regimen with the Moisture Plus Herbal Toner. A soothing complex of plant extracts, including cucumber, dandelion, elder tree and hops, that acts as a mild astringent and improves the texture of your skin.

Step 2: Massage 5-6 pumps of Herbal Toner over the Cleansing Oil. Add cool water gradually to emulsify and turn milky white. Continue to rinse until you no longer feel the cleansing solution.

Two things are for sure; your skin well be left feeling nourished and rich with essential moisture.
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PRO TIP: Lightly massage 2 pumps of the Cleansing Oil for eye makeup removal and conditioning your lashes. Remove with a warm wash cloth. Be sure to dry your skin before you follow-up with the complete two step system.
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Not sure what your skin type is? Book a customized facial and receive a complementary skin analysis and treatment plan for healthy glowing skin today!
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Richard Merrill-Rivas Enters The Skin Games 2017 for the Title of "Best Esthetician" in Age Management and Hyperpigmentation

5/30/2016

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It's Official, I have registered to compete in 2017 for The Skin Games title of "Best Esthetician" in the Age Management and Hyperpigmentation categories. 

As you may already know I competed in the Inaugural year of The Skin Games and took home The Game Changer award for Industry Leadership and Education as well as 2nd place in the People's Choice. The experience of working with a client for 8 weeks and sharing our results truly pushed me beyond all comfort zones and required me to put my best foot forward every step of the way. You can read about the entire experience in my blog "The Skin Games 2016"


A really exciting video recap of our journey was just posted and it has reignited my excitement. Take a look at this exciting experience for professionals and out clients to meet and learn together under one roof:


This year I have some exciting new ideas and look forward to your participation and feedback as two lucky clients share their skin care journeys with the world!Before the videos begin there will be some very exciting announcements so make sure you check back occasionally because you just never know what special announcements may boost your skin care needs too!

More about the First Professional Skincare Competition, The Skin Games

Lurking in the corners of the glamorous billion dollar beauty empire are the unsung heroes of the skincare treatment rooms, the licensed estheticians.  These highly skilled, caring ambassadors of health and beauty bring honest results and lasting proof to the growing public of this rapidly growing industry.  The beauty industry rides upon the shoulders of these hard working, often un-noticed professionals of skin care.

Then why are our estheticians, the indispensable professionals of the beauty industry, found earning only $11-15 per hour on average and dropping out of the profession within their first 3 years... at an alarming rate of 90%?  We believe this is primarily due to the industry’s lack of promotion, education, encouragement, and recognition of its membership.  Also missing is adequate business training and social networking within the industry.  So for this, The Jen's, friends of the industry have come together to form The Extraordinary Esthetician.
The Extraordinary Esthetician strives to think outside the box and create a refreshing new equal opportunity showcase for skin care professionals.  We believe those who have made it this far deserve to have the resources and opportunity to take their craft and careers to the next level.

So now is the time to shine from the dimly lit treatment rooms, arise from the ashes of hard work, and get empowered from the love and commitment of the craft.  Use this opportunity to showcase your professionalism, learn to incorporate social media, and therefore improve your clientele and increase your income.

The flame of competition has been ignited with #THESKINGAMES2016 and we present to you, THE SKIN GAMES 2017. ​

May the best Esthetician win!
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    Richard Merrill-Rivas is a nationally recognized Celebrity Esthetician, Educator, Holistic Health and Business Coach.

    Richard is one of 30 National Finalists and received "The Game Changer" award for Industry Leadership and Education as well as 2nd Place in The People's Choice at the inaugural national competition for Estheticians, The Skin Games.

    In his practice he develops customized protocols and treatment plans for each client to address chief skin care concerns. Utilizing non-invasive modalities such as LightStim LED Devices and high performance botanicals specifically designed to treat all skin types and conditions. 

    Richard takes great care to not use phthalates, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, synthetic dyes or fragrances and educate his clients on better ingredient choices for their overall skin health. Also, all products utilized in these luxurious, results oriented treatments are guaranteed to never have been used in animal testing, EVER.

    To learn more about Richard Merrill-Rivas visit www.richardmerrill.net

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