Grain Brain

If you are thinking about going flour and sugar free in your diet be sure to pick up a copy of Grain Brain before you do, you will be surprised what it has to say and its written by a Dr. Check it out.

SPF

Sun protection factor better known as spf.  Spf is the amount of time you have before the damaging UVA and UVB rays will pentrate the skin and breakdown elasticity and collagen.  Take the spf number says its 30...so 30X3=90..90 minutes that's how long you have until you need to reapply. Use a Broad Spectrum one that has dual physical ingredients that will reflect the damaging rays and keep them from penetrating the skin. Just do it please.\

Washing your skin

Washing your skin is important.  It is also important that you are using the right cleanser for your skin and don't wash it too often, over washing skin can cause some acne issues by creating what is called oil dry skin.  If you are over washing and causing the outer layer of skin to get dehydrated it will send a message to your brain to produce more oil, therefore sending oil to the surface top layer.  When this happens more often than not you will have acne breakouts of just oil trapped in the pore, however, if it mixes with dead skin then you will also have acne only with keratinized protein mixed with the oil.  Using the right kind of cleanser  is also very important.  If you have oily skin and are using a cleanser for dry skin you will cause more acne.  If you have acne skin and use a cleanser for oily skin you will only cause more acne...so either way if you are using the wrong cleanser you can cause your own acne issues.  Confused just e-mail me.

Linda
we are always a work in progress

Should I use makeup to cover up sun spots on my face?

You can but in todays world it isn't necessary.  Procedures and products in todays world can elimate some sun damage, dark circles and dry aging skin.  Use makeup in the beginning as you start your regimen to elimnate those imperfections, however, do not use it as a crutch.  If you have a sun damage that is starting to show its ugly head where there is one there are many and they will only get bigger in size, especially if you aren't using a sunblock or staying out of the sun. 

Listen up in todays world most sun damage and premature wrinkling can be reversed thats the good news.  Bad news, well, your gonna have to change your lifestyle, and well lets face it honestly for most of us that is a good thing. 

If you have broken capallaries around your nose cheeks and chin it could be a sign of rosceaca or it could be to much sun, blowing your nose constantly, or two much alcohol.  You can buy green coverups that will help to eliminate the signs of these capallaries, however, Vit K and Vit C will help to repair them and elimimate them completely.  You can go to the doc and they will shoot saline in them and they will go away but in my experience most of them come back.  Use Vit K and Vit C serums it will heal and repair them completely.

Sun spots, well you can go to the doc and he can burn them off, they will be gone, but if you go back out in the sun they are going to come back, fast.  You can use Vit C in the morning and then use a good sunblock, and that will eliminate any more damaging rays getting through the skin, you will be physcially and chemically blocking them.  At night use a retinol, regular use of retinol only at night will eliminate the sun damage from the skin.  Retinol will work to thicken the skin and eliminate those fine lines and premature wrinkling and restore your skin back to its clean dewy look.  This process will take several months depending on the extent of your damage but it will work, I've personally seen it on client after client.  I have before and after pics hanging in my business of my own personal clients that I have worked on myself.

Last but not least, get microdermabrasion and a chemical peel every month.  These two procedures will allow the products to penetrate the skin better no debris standing in the way. 

SUNBLOCK; CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL WHAT THE DIFFERENCE

No matter what age or who you are sunblock is essential.  If you get a sunburn it will start showing its ugly head in your mid 30's.  Sun damage most of us have it and by the time we realize, OMG I'm not invincible, its to late, some damage has been done.  However, the good news in todays world you can reverse the signs of Sun damage, thats another blog. lol.

So Chemical or Physical and whats the difference?  I teach my clients to use both for many reasons.  Chemical sunblock works on a cellular level meaning contains an ingredient that allows it to penterate into the dermis layers of the skin. When the sun pentrates to these layers the chemical block will diffuse the rays and no damage is ever done.  Physcial sunblock is made to set on the epidermis layer of the skin(this is the outside layer the layer we see everyday.)  Physcial sunblocks are light reflective which means the block will deflect and no damage  done.  Physical sunblocks are usually Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide together in one product and a Chemcial sunblock the most common would be a good Vit C serum.  Emphasis on good not all Vit C serums are created equal, however, any Vit C serum is better than none.

The reason why I have my clients use both Vit C serum has many uses to the cellular layer so its very important, however, the main reason I just want them to be safe and not sorry in their 40's.  I tell them they will thank me for it later.

Keep in mind sunblocks and suncreens are not the same thing, if you look at it like having a screen on your front door or having your front door closed, same concept.  You will still get color when using a sunblock, maybe not as fast but healthier and better for you skin.

As always any questions please email me at spaaahservices@gmail.com.

Have a great day.

Linda Pierce

Does Chocolate cause Acne?

According to Dr. Lawrence Samuels, board certified Dermatologist, there is no direct proof that chocolate causes acne.  However, he does remind us that the oil gland takes sugar and fat to produce oil.   Two ingredients chocoloate contains.  Eating a diet low in sugar and fat will always produce better skin, because of the nutrients, vitamins and anti-oxidants.  So be pro active if you are having acne breakouts and your diet consist of sugar and fatty products, change your diet.  Don't be your own worse enemy, always eat as natural as possible.  Staying on the outer isles of the grocery store will help you do this.  In my practice when it comes to conquering acne, I not only have clients watch their diet, but the moisturizers they use on their bodies along with oils used on salads and in cooking their foods. Any questions Call 636-236-1092

Mothers Day Specials

MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL

QUEEN FOR THE DAY

Express Facial

55 min massage

$90

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY DELIGHT

55 MIN MASSAGE

$50

WITH A KISS OF COLOR

Facial

Spray Tan

$70

For an appointment or to buy a Gift Certificate call 

636-236-1092

Sp-aaah Services

14377 Woodlake dr.

Ste 104

Chesterfield, MO  63017

April Special

A great way to revitilaze your skin after the Spring Break damage that was done is a Vit C Facial my special for April.  Please forward on the fb friends and you e-mail friends.  Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Easter.

APRIL SPECIAL

VIT C FACIAL

$40\

EXPIRES 4/30/2013

SP-AAAH SERVICES

14377 WOODLAKE DRIVE

STE 300

CHESTERFIELD, MO  63017

Have a great April.  

March Spring Break Special

SP-AAAH SERIVCES

SPRING BREAK SPECIAL

Bikini Wax/Spray Tan.......$45

Reg bikini Wax.....$25

Brazilian Wax/Spray Tan....$55

Brazilian Wax.....$35

Please feel free to share with your friends and contacts.  Any questions e-mail, text or call 636-236-1092.  Offer expires 3/31/13

Pore clogging ingredients

To find a list of pore clogging ingredients go to www.facerealityacneclinic.com/articles/pore_clogging.php.

The cream form of Retin A contains isopropyl myristate a known pore clogger.  I have told my clients for years the Prescription form of Retin A tends to cause milia, after reading this article now I know why.  Goes to show we are always learning including me.

Any questions please feel free to call 636-236-1092.

Linda Pierce

Valentine Day Specials

SP-AAAH SERVICES

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Hot Stone Massage

1 1/2 hour

$85

CHOCOLATE BERRY HEARTS

Facial

30-min Massage

Spray Tan

$100

TRUE LOVE

one hour facial or massage

$50

Please call 636-236-1092 to purchase any of the packages or you may purchase a gift certificate for any dollar amount.

How to wash your face

How to Wash your Face: 
First wash your hands.  Place about a nickel size amount of cleanser in the palm of your hand pour a little warm water on and emulsify in your hand.  Wash your face, be sure to get the sides all the way to the ears, aggressively cleaning the t-area, creases around the nose, continue this for 1-2 minutes.  Using cold water rinse your face well. Spend timing doing this making sure that you get the sides of your face to your ears also.  Dry with a fluffy cloth only dabbing the face not swiping and dragging the cloth across the skin(this tends to scratch the skin).  Finish off with a spray on toner to neutralize the skin and bring it back to its proper ph balance before applying serums or moisturizer.  Bringing the skin to its proper ph is very important before applying  serums or moisturizers.  Be sure to remember everything you do to your face you do to your neck.  As always any questions please call 636-236-1092.

Linda Pierce

January Specials

                                    Wrap N Lose Program

                                            $85 weekly

                                  min 4 week committment

                                        Sp-aaah Services

                                    14377 Woodlake Drive

                                                Ste 104

                                          Chesterfield, MO

My Wrap N Lose program, consists of one body wrap per week, one cupping procedure per week and one Life Coaching Consultation per week.

Body wraps are great for getting rid of Toxins in the tissue, cupping is also a toxin eliminator but will go deeper to help release the toxins trapped around the fat cells allowing the elimination of the deep brown fat. Toxins are released and eliminated through your waste system. Along with these two procedures and Life coaching on food and exercise your weight loss program can be a success.

For more information or to book an appt. please call 636-236-1092.

What you should know about Vit C Serum

I have been telling my clients for years to use Vit C Serum you won't regret it, my famous last words.  I can't stress how important Vit C Serum is to your body and skin.  Topical Vit C Serum is not a product you purchase at Walgreens or Wal-mart, when it comes to Serums you always want to spend the money and buy phrmaceutical grade.  Seriously spend the money on Vit C Serum.  I have clients that are 63 years old they've been doing what I tell them to do for 10 years and they have aged very little.  Vitamin C Serum is essential in collagen production.  It feeds collagen, plumps it back up. Think of your collagen like a Vit E capsule you want it plump and springy, not flat and dull like a cornflake.  Well thats the difference a GOOD
Vit C Serum makes in your skin.  Not to mention it is a built in sunblock. 

Check out this article, that my RX Systems sales rep e-mailed me, posted on Functional Girl blog from Dr. Lawrence Samuels.  Dermatologist in St. Louis, MO. Functional Girl.  It gives you the skinny on the why's and wherefores. 

As always any questions call 636-236-1092 or email me at spaaahservices@gmail.com  fb Spaaah Services and twitter @spaaahservices.  Have a great day.

Linda Pierce

Bikini Wax

Learn how to make your Bikini Wax a more enjoyable experience go to www.lindaspaservice.com click on Twitter & Blog for your answer.  Any questions please call 636-236-1092.

Have a great day.

Holiday Gift Ideas

November 24, 2012 is Small Business Day, I urge you to not buy on line this year or buy from your big chains and purchase this year from the small business and the self-employed.  If we don't we are going to see fewer and fewer locally owned businesses.

Afternoon Dealight

Express Facial

30 min Peppermint

Massage

Spray Tan

$85

Winter Wonderland

55 min Massage

Express Facial

$90

For the Gala

Body Wrap

Spray Tan

$70

As always I can be reached at 636-236-1092 or e-mail me at spaaahservices@gmail.com.  vistit my website www.lindaspaservice.com or @spaaahservices on twitter.

November Special

November Special

3 spray tans for $50

Offer good till 11/30/2012

all specials must be paid for in November, but do not have to be used in November, however, when scheduling have your appt books with you because once it is scheduled if you need to reschedule there will be a $15 rescheduling fee.

 

Call 636-236-1092 for appt.

Cold sore, fever blister or herpes simplex virus

A cold sore is a virus that lives inside or tissue just beneath the very top layers of the skin.  You contracted it from someone with an open cold sore mostly passed from one another by kissing.  Herpes Simplex virus is closely related to Genital Herpes they are in the same family.  So be careful when making decisions about oral sex with an infected partner.  So the Herpes Simplex virus which caused cold sores around the mouth area leaves just beneathe the surface of the skin, it can set dormant for years and then have a break out.  Break outs are normally in the same place each time and are caused by many things, foods we eat, slobbering, stress.  There are many triggers, it is a good idea to become familiar with your body and what your triggers are, it will help in prevention of future breakouts.  Many doctors will prescribe Valtrex.  Valtrex has proven to be very successful when taken in the early stages.  Most people say there is a tingling feeling on the lip or mouth area affiliated with the onset of of the beginning of a cold sore. 

I get a cold sore on my lower lip, same place every time.  Normally mine comes up when I am stressed or I have chapped lips.  I can feel a lip bit of a tingle in the area that alerts me.  So one day I decided to some reading.  I read that Lysine, an amino acid essential to our bodies cell growth.  Lysine tends to block the herpes virus.  So I decided to start taking a Lysine.  I've been taking one for years everyday, haven't had a cold sore in over two years.  For me it worked.  I also took valtrex and as long as I was paying attention to the tingle it would work also, I just didn't like the side affects caused by Valtrex. 

What works for me doesn't always work for everyone.  I'm here just to give you options.  Always check with your doctor before takings meds including natural remedies, as some will interfere with meds.
What works for me doesn't always work for others.

any questions please call 636-236-1092

As always any questions please call.  Linda Pierce

Eyelash curlers

Ok so I have tried every or at least it seems like I have, eyelash curler you can buy.  I've used professional more expensive to very inexpensive.  So I have come to the conculsion Revlon, yes good ole Revlon, makes the best one out there.  Now this is my opinion only, but it curls better, stays all day and tends to pinch alot less (not sure but I think curlers will pinch because of the curve of the base).  Anyway you can purchase them at Walgreens that is where I bought mine.

OCTOBER SPECIAL

OCTOBER SPECIAL

45 MIN MASSAGE

$35

by appointment only
*payment due when appt booked

636-236-1092