Posts tagged Pure Joy Blog
A Mini Guide to Serum Selection and Application

Facial serums are lightweight, highly concentrated skin care products designed to address specific skin concerns and deliver a potent dose of active ingredients. Serums are typically used after cleansing and toning, but before moisturizing in your skin care routine. Selecting the right serum formula is crucial for achieving your skin care goals.

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💄 The History of Makeup 👄

The history of makeup is a fascinating journey that spans thousands of years and has evolved in various ways across different cultures. Makeup has been used for a wide range of purposes, from religious and ritualistic practices to self-expression, beautification, and even medicinal uses.

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A Heartfelt Thank You

As the season of love and gratitude approaches, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest appreciation for your continued trust and support. This Valentine's Day, as I find myself reflecting on the cherished relationships I have built with each and every one of my clients. I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve you.

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✨ The Beauty Benefits of Exfoliating your Face ✨

Exfoliating your facial skin is a skin care practice that has gained immense popularity in recent years, and for good reason. This simple yet effective process involves the removal of dead skin cells from the surface of your face, leaving your skin refreshed, radiant, and rejuvenated. Let's dive into the numerous benefits of exfoliating your face skin and why it should be a part of your regular skincare routine.

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Celebrating Sustainable Self Care for the New Year

Mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness of what is, in a gentle, non-judgmental way—invites us to be present to support the immune system in a way that fits within everyday life. Making choices that enhance winter well-being in a dynamic way throughout the day offers a sustainable approach to well-being. Let's celebrate sustainability in self-care!

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Discover the Beauty and Brilliance of Mineral Makeup!

Are you tired of heavy, cakey foundation that seems to clog your pores and weigh down your skin? Are you searching for a makeup solution that not only enhances your natural beauty, but also cares for your skin in the long run? Look no further!

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Facial Toner Still Matters

Some of you will remember this, some of you will not, but the old school use for toner was to restore skin pH after using stripping products. For years, your routine was not complete unless you ‘toned’ your skin. That’s old news, but

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Vitamin C: C the Difference

Is there anything Vitamin C isn’t good for? Maybe not a papercut, but other than that, it’s pretty stellar stuff in all of its forms. Naturally, as an esthetician, one of my favorite Vitamin C forms is a skin strengthening serum. Here’s why:

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The ABCs of Acne

Acne can occur at any age. Amongst the contributing factors are abnormal keratinocyte production, retention keratosis, and rapid sebum secretion that feeds on bacteria.  Acne is the number one challenge that truly requires a professional partnership to overcome. Without measured guidance and monitoring, acne can be difficult to conquer and manage.

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Wrist Moves for Computer Workers

If you’re starting to feel the effects of working too hard on your office computer – stiff hands, swelling or soreness, you need to seek medical advice. Musculoskeletal disorders can lead to time off work and all sorts of problems if left untreated. If you’ve had it checked out and it’s just a bit of muscle or joint soreness, try a few of these exercises to relieve any pain – and hopefully prevent it from coming back in the future.

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Everything You Need To Know About Cellulite

Cellulite. It’s the bane of a woman’s beauty routine and a marketing minefield. With so many products and treatments available promising to rid you of this orange peel like problem, how do you know what actually works?

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What Is Dermaplaning and Is It for Me

Dermaplaning is one of the most exciting new developments in skin care in the last few years - it’s a super-effective exfoliation treatment that promises to smooth and rejuvenate your skin, giving your complexion a new lease of life.

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Why We Need Client Consultation Forms for Skin Care Services

It might seem like more form-filling to you, but there are plenty of reasons why your esthetician will always ask you to complete one of our Client Consent Forms whether you’re coming to in for the first time or having a new treatment.

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Thinking Positively Helps with Aging

Your mind is very powerful tool. Research shows that positive thoughts have an effect on almost every area of our lives. The theory is that the more you are grateful for, the more you will have to be grateful for in your future. Thinking positively is equated with drawing even more positive things into your life.

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Galvanic Facials: What are They and How do they Work

Galvanic treatments use gentle, safe electrical currents to intensify the effects of professional skincare products and give your skin a thorough cleanse. Don’t be put off by the fact they use electrical currents; galvanic facials are safe and effective and booking a set of treatments can work wonders for your skin.

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Eat Right for Healthy Skin

Have you ever noticed how that when we have an illness, or imbalance in the health of our body, we look for ways to heal it using diet, supplements and ultimately medication – but when we have issues with the largest organ of our body – our skin – the temptation is to try and fix it using creams, oils and lotion that we just apply topically?

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The Stress:Pain Connection

Stress seems to be almost unavoidable in our busy lives. It’s easy for people to suggest that you might feel better if you’re less stressed, but if you’re already stressed, that’s just going to stress you out even more! Adding to the problem, stress can cause a lot of unwanted symptoms in your body, including pain. In some cases, stress causes pain to develop, like headaches. In others, it makes existing pain worse.

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