Natural Skin toner by Goddes of Skin

Skin Toner and the Power of PH Balance

Everyone knows skin toner is the first step on a healthy path to keeping your skin tone at a neutral PH balance, right? …Well, maybe not. The joyful byproduct of being an esthetician for more than thirty years is that I am a teacher first for my clients and can share why skin toner is so important. But if you don’t see me in Los Angeles or New York, trust me when I say maintaining a neutral PH balance is imperative to your skin’s health. What does this even mean?

Normal or “neutral” PH balance is 7-7.5 and using a natural skin toner helps you maintain a healthy balance. Rachel Nazarian, M.D., of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York further explains the benefits of maintaining a neutral PH balance but the most important benefit: Clearer skin which means a reduction of acne and breakouts.

Additionally when the skin is at a normal PH level your face creams and serums are absorbed better by the skin, helping you maintain a healthy skincare regime.

The types of toner you use are as important as when you use a skin toner. The Goddess of Skin Radiant Toner and Skin Pads are a natural product and safe to use every time you wash your face, or after a workout. We created toner wipes that offer an on-the-go solution, and then I always have a mister in my purse for a quick hydration fix, a cream and then always a layer of protection.

By eliminating the sweat and bacteria quickly, you reduce the chance of the sebum settling into pores and leading to blackheads. This is especially important since we go from different temperatures, air quality, and activities throughout the day. Once the sebum cools, it solidifies which leads to blackheads.

Now you get to choose your toner. Make sure you are not using a heavy alcohol based product as this can strip the skin. A Chamomile and licorice root toner helps brighten the skin. Check ingredients and post a question to me on Facebook about your skin to help decide on the best approach for your daily skincare routine.

If you have a favorite toner or question please share with me and learn more about the Goddess of Skin toner here.

Hydrating from the Inside Out

I’ve been called misty-eyed many times in my life …but not because I’m emotional (well, I am sometimes) but because I’m constantly spritzing my face and my clients’ faces with a Mist to keep skin hydrated.

Skin hydration is at the top of my list of important “to do’s” when it comes to keeping the skin healthy. But hydration begins on the inside.

The body functions with water and in order to do everything we need to do, we need water. Water also helps eliminate the impurities “waste” from our bodies and if we don’t eliminate then our skin is impacted because these impurities are going to come out via the skin. The skin being the bodies largest organ for detoxification.

If we don’t keep skin hydrated then it breaks down and opens itself up to issues that could further degrade the integrity of the skin and increase the possibilities of eczema forming.

What are the best ways to keep skin hydrated? 
I drink two liters of water a day and it makes a difference because I’m flushing my system. Hydrating the skin with a blend of oil and water emulsion also helps to seal in the moisture.

I use my “Rum Cake” analogy since I baked this as a child. When making a “rum cake”, you start out with the sponge cake which is like the skin, then you fill it with the rum, or Mist, and then top it all off with the “frosting” or crème or sunscreen. Like the cake, this seals all the yummy Mist moisture inside.

There are so many water choices on the market so whether you’re swigging from the latest S’well bottle or inspired by the oh so creative pH balanced LIFEWTR make sure you are drinking what you need on a daily basis (reminder, I drink at least two liters) and enjoy a morning, noon, and night, spritz of our Synergy Mist.

If you have questions about your skin, post to the Goddess of Skin Facebook page.

Summer Skin Survival Advice

Summer Skin Survival Advice

Memorial Day weekend is here and that means it’s time to weatherproof your skin as Summer is right around the corner. It is a time to shift gears in the way we treat our complexions. A little bit of work, and you can be clear, protected and GLOWING all summer long.

Before we talk about summer skin and “safe sun” practice, I would like to address the issue I find most challenging. Being that I work on two coasts, I have experience with how weather effects our skin. Climate effects complexion and it’s time to understand your weather and how you need to adjust during each season.

Congestion in the pores is just as bad as the congestion in the streets for my New York City clients …and if you live in a humid climate you’re facing this skin care consideration as well. Sweat gets trapped in our pores and the perspiration from the summer heat will contribute to the level of blocked pores. This is the #1 culprit for skin breaking out during the summer. The frequency of stepping in and out of air conditioning is like adding layers of blockage in your pores. You see, the sebum that collects in our pores after a workout or a hot steamy day of walking around the city, solidifies when it is cooled. Just like the fat in a frying pan after frying bacon solidifies, so the the sebum in our pores once we cool down or enter an air conditioned building. This happens within 15 minutes after a work out session so it’s imperative to remove the salty film and sweat from your face.

If you can’t shower and wash your face after a workout use a medicated pad or my Radiant Skin Pads to keep your skin clean. This will help reduce breakouts. Have you ever noticed you breakout in areas where there is more sweating during the summer months? Now, I am not going to preach too much about the dangers of the sun. It is incredibly scary to read what is going on with our atmosphere, and I think we all know that the sun we currently have, is much stronger than the sun of years past. And now because of the ozone layer being depleted, we are facing the dangers of Infrared Rays as well as UVA and UVB.

Please be sure to apply a shot glass size of a sunscreen high in Zinc Dioxide and even better one that contains mega doses of anti-oxidants. These little gems actually chew up the free radicals caused by the sun and the pollution we are facing everyday. And read the label and do not be fooled by these 50-100 SPF’s for sunscreen. You need to re-apply every two hours and more frequently if swimming.

Use my “Let the World ‘C’ You” Serum under your sunscreen to amp up the protection …it even has a lightening effect on the complexion. And do not forget to wear a wide brimmed hat when out for extended periods of time. Washing your face before bed is also very important, the levels of pollution in our atmosphere are the worst chemicals you can leave on your skin overnight.

Let the World ‘C’ You

Keep your summer skin clear by keeping it clean, and keep your skin healthy by eating right, staying hydrated, and always be protected from the sun.

 

Natural skin care includes vitamin c serum

Natural Vitamin C Serum Helps Repair and Protect Skin

Yes, it’s true: Spring is in the air! The last bit of rain and snow for most people in the country is winding down just as the sun’s rays are warming up which can lead to skin damage. It’s time to get ready for summer and that means repairing any sun damaged skin from winter weather and protect your skin just in time for summer. Natural skin care is important and our Vitamin C Serum is not only natural but cruelty free and contains natural lighteners to help fight the signs of aging skin.

How would you feel if you looked in the mirror and saw a luminous complexion? Would you like to protect your skin from the ravages of the sun even more? Are those pesky “salami” spots showing up on your forehead and cheeks? Would you welcome firmer skin?

When I started thinking about adding a new product to the Goddess of Skin natural products line, I consulted with my clients and the consensus was that a Vitamin C serum was essential for heathy skin. Thus began the journey to research and create the perfect serum to add to our already sacred skin care ritual.

The antioxidant properties of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its role in collagen synthesis make vitamin C a vital molecule for skin health. Dietary and topical L-ascorbic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP)have beneficial effects on skin cells, and studies have shown that vitamin C may help prevent and treat ultraviolet (UV)-induced photo damage to skin. Although not a sunscreen itself because it does not absorb light in the UVA-UVB range, it does protect against UV-induced damage caused by free radicals.

The Goddess of Skin’s Vitamin C Serum is a favorite amongst clients testing the product over the past year. I take to heart feedback on our product line and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Vitamin C can be a fragile little helper, and to ensure its efficacy not only do we need to protect it from sunlight and heat, but air will render this powerhouse completely useless. So, packaging and the synergy of the ingredients is crucial. I knew I wanted it to be hydrating, and also had to keep in the parameters of a natural skin care brand. We are against toxic ingredients and Goddess of Skin products are cruelty-free.

Additionally, I knew I wanted our Vitamin C Serum to be able to brighten the skin. So I added a natural lightener, Kakadu Plum, and Ferulic Acid for added efficacy.

But I took it a step further with the addition of “Syn-ake Peptide”. This revolutionary peptide’s active compound is based on a synthetic tri-peptide that mimics the effect of Walgerin1. This is found in the venom of the Temple Viper. (Love that this snake is found in a Temple! I wonder how many mantras it has listened to?) The activity of the snake peptide reduces the contraction of the frequency of muscle cells on the face.  Thereby decreasing the appearance of expression lines. In-vivo testing showed an impressive reduction of the appearance of wrinkles of over 50% in 28 days.

All of these incredible ingredients are in a base of Hyaluronic Acid, and there is no water in this formula. This means less chances of oxidation, and HA is responsible for tissue hydration, lubrication, and tissue stability, and holds 500 times it’s own weight in water.

Adding  “Let the World “C” YOU Serum” into your regimen keeps your skin protected, nourished, firm and GLOWING! And who does not want to add a little yummy scent into our morning and evening ritual.