Life can get complicating as we get older.
Why am I getting fatter?
Why can't I sleep thru the night?
Why am I irritable all day?
Why am I so tired?
Why am I depressed?
Why am I so hot and sweaty at night?
Why is my hair thinning?
Why don't I have energy and motivation?
Why do I have vaginal dryness?
Why don't I feel like having sex?
Why do I have muffin tops?
My new blog, Miss Mojo Galore is dedicated to helping women navigate their most common health and sex concerns. Maintaining good health, youthfulness, and a strong libido is the purpose of this blog site. Writing in your comments, making suggestions, or telling your story, will help other women feel prettier, more self confident as we go thru peri-menopause and menopause years.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Avoid These Chemicals In Your Hair
October 29,2011
Free yourself from harmful chemicals.
*Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, ethyl), is used to extent the product life, has been linked to Breast Cancer. These are disruptive of normal hormone function.
*DEA and TEA are highly acidic and can cause allergic reactions, eye irritation and add dryness to your hair and skin.
*Sodium Lauryl (Laureth) Sulfate are harsh detergents used in car washes, engine degreasers, made from petroleum and can cause eye irritation, scalp irritation,and tangled hair.
*Propylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol is derived from petroleum and is an active ingredient in industrial antifreeze. These penetrate the skin and can weaken protein and cellular structure.
*Synthetic Colors and Dyes (FD&C, D&C), derived from coal tar and heavy metal salts that deposit toxins onto the skin, causing irritation. Synthetic colors and dyes are carcinogenic.
If your goal is living a natural non-toxic lifestyle, then try to avoid theses products in your hair.
- Iodopropynl butyllcarbamate - Lecithin - Resorcinol - FDC yellow 6 - Parabens - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, SLS, SLES - Iocopheryl Acetate - Fragance, Parfum - Disodium EDTA - Isoproply Alcohol - Mineral Oil and Petroleum - PEG, Polyethylene glycol - DEA, TEA, MEA - Chlorine - FD, C Color Pigments - Imidazolidinyl Urea - DMDM Hydantoin
Try my Face Serums......free from all those toxic chemicals! Keep your body healthy ...it's the only one you got!
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Free yourself from harmful chemicals.
*Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, ethyl), is used to extent the product life, has been linked to Breast Cancer. These are disruptive of normal hormone function.
*DEA and TEA are highly acidic and can cause allergic reactions, eye irritation and add dryness to your hair and skin.
*Sodium Lauryl (Laureth) Sulfate are harsh detergents used in car washes, engine degreasers, made from petroleum and can cause eye irritation, scalp irritation,and tangled hair.
*Propylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol is derived from petroleum and is an active ingredient in industrial antifreeze. These penetrate the skin and can weaken protein and cellular structure.
*Synthetic Colors and Dyes (FD&C, D&C), derived from coal tar and heavy metal salts that deposit toxins onto the skin, causing irritation. Synthetic colors and dyes are carcinogenic.
If your goal is living a natural non-toxic lifestyle, then try to avoid theses products in your hair.
- Iodopropynl butyllcarbamate - Lecithin - Resorcinol - FDC yellow 6 - Parabens - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, SLS, SLES - Iocopheryl Acetate - Fragance, Parfum - Disodium EDTA - Isoproply Alcohol - Mineral Oil and Petroleum - PEG, Polyethylene glycol - DEA, TEA, MEA - Chlorine - FD, C Color Pigments - Imidazolidinyl Urea - DMDM Hydantoin
Try my Face Serums......free from all those toxic chemicals! Keep your body healthy ...it's the only one you got!
100% Organic, Anti Wrinkle, Chemical Free, Water Free, Face Serum
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Actors use Chemical Free Products
October 29, 2011
I’ve been busy working on a Feature Film in Vancouver, Canada. Elysium (aka, Asgari), is a futuristic, science-fiction movie starring Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, and Sharlto Copley (District 9). The director is Neil Blomkemp. He is best known as the co-writer and director of the movie, District 9. Many of the actors are concerned about chemicals in professional makeup and hair products. So I have researched and found hair care products that are organic and free from all or most chemicals.
Nearly all of the professional shampoos still contain cleaning agents such as Sodium lauryl sulfate and Sodium laureth sulfate that strip away body and color, leaving the hair dried out and dull. Other harmful chemicals used in hair care products include Propylene glycol, a cosmetic mineral oil, which is also found in brake and hydraulic fluids, anti-freeze and airplane de-icers. Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl) are preservatives that inhibit microbial growth and extend product shelf life. Most cosmetics use synthetic colors and dyes, which are made from coal tar and contain heavy metal salts that deposit toxins onto the skin.
Studies have shown that 40% of what you put on your skin can be absorbed into your system. Some researchers believe that 85% – 95% of cancer can be traced to environmental exposure from the foods we eat, the air we breathe, and the chemicals we are exposed to.
Onesta is one of my favorite professional hair care products that are natural, plant-based, free from Parabens, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Propylene glycol, DEA, TEA, colors, dyes, animal-testing and animal ingredients. Since there are no preservatives, it is best to by these products in small bottles and containers. Onesta is made in the USA and can be purchased at professional hair care stores.
Alcove shampoos and conditioners are another one of my favorite products. They are Sulfate free, salt free and Paraben free. Alcove products work well on color treated hair. Their shampoos offer a very rich and thick lather and are enriched with Oligo’s exclusive microcapsule technology. Microcapules Technology is a system that provides the hair with precisely the nutrients it needs. As the hair is dried, either naturally or with a hair dryer, the microcapsules disintegrate and release a dosed selection of essential nutrients. Alcove is a Canadian product that can be purchased at a salon or at a professional hair care outlet.
To learn more about Onesta go to: www.onestahaircare.com
To learn more about Alcove go to : www.oligoprofessionnel.com
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Ready! Set! Go!
Sept 10/2010
Good morning Ladies
Monday mornings on a Television Series, come early in our 52 foot Makeup & Hair trailer. All 8 stations will be busy primping, styling, tweezing, painting, gluing, curling, straightening, blow drying and styling. Danna Rutherford (Hairstylist) and Patricia Murray (Makeup Artist) are the first to arrive at 4:30am. Setting up their stations, heating up irons, reading over scripts and call sheets.
At 5:00am, Aly Michalka and Ashley Tisdale (with her cute little pooch 'Maui') arrive. It's a 2 hour process.
Aly spends her first hour in the makeup chair. Her makeup artist, Patricia Murray applies a few drops of my " I Love My Botanicals" Anti Wrinkle Serum (100% Organic, Chemical Free). The Serum helps the makeup go on smoothly and evenly. It also helps to fill in lines and creases before the makeup is applied. This Anti Wrinkle Serum contains lavender essential oil and tea tree oil, which help to heal blemishes and skin irritations she may have. Then, Armani liquid makeup and Laura Mercier Luminating Foundation is applied to her skin and Smashbox Eyeshadows are used on her naturally large, almond shaped eyes. Her eyeliner is from Smashbox. The individual eyelashes are applied with my 'I Love My Lashes" black adhesive. This latex-based glue is stronger than duo and has no formaldehyde or harsh chemical fumes. It's extra strong so that the lashes last thru dance rehearsals and the heat from the studio lights.
Now Aly will go down to the other end of the makeup trailer. Danna Rutherford (hairstylist) will begin by spritzing White Sands Firm Hold Liquid Texture spray onto Alys' wet hair. Then with a diffuser on the blow dryer, her soft curls are dried. A 1 inch barrel iron is used on a few of the curls to create an even curl look all over. Finishing with a little Redken hairspray on the roots. A little Redken Water Wax is applied on the ends to keep the curls separated and to control the ends.
Ashley starts in the 'hair' chair. Danna (hairstylist) will blow dry the hair extensions with extra care. Then the 1 1/2 inch barrel curl iron is used all over for soft curls . No hairspray is used, just a little dab of Graham Webb Brit Style Styling Paste on the ends to give it hold and to control frizz. Now to the makeup station...... makeup artist, Amy VanWarmer, preps Ashley's face with a few drops of my "I Love My Botanicals" Anti Wrinkle Face Serum. The serum contains essences of lavender, to calm and soothe the skin while the sandalwood oil heals and the evening primrose oil shrinks the pores and reduces puffy skin. Amy applies a natural skin tone base of a mix of Armani and DuWop liquid makeup. and a finishing powder from DuWop (Bronze Rush). The eyes are done with soft colors from Smash Box. Individual eyelashes are applied with my black eyelash glue from "I Love My Lashes". The extra hold glue keeps the lashes in place for a full 12 hour working day.
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Good morning Ladies
Monday mornings on a Television Series, come early in our 52 foot Makeup & Hair trailer. All 8 stations will be busy primping, styling, tweezing, painting, gluing, curling, straightening, blow drying and styling. Danna Rutherford (Hairstylist) and Patricia Murray (Makeup Artist) are the first to arrive at 4:30am. Setting up their stations, heating up irons, reading over scripts and call sheets.
At 5:00am, Aly Michalka and Ashley Tisdale (with her cute little pooch 'Maui') arrive. It's a 2 hour process.
Aly spends her first hour in the makeup chair. Her makeup artist, Patricia Murray applies a few drops of my " I Love My Botanicals" Anti Wrinkle Serum (100% Organic, Chemical Free). The Serum helps the makeup go on smoothly and evenly. It also helps to fill in lines and creases before the makeup is applied. This Anti Wrinkle Serum contains lavender essential oil and tea tree oil, which help to heal blemishes and skin irritations she may have. Then, Armani liquid makeup and Laura Mercier Luminating Foundation is applied to her skin and Smashbox Eyeshadows are used on her naturally large, almond shaped eyes. Her eyeliner is from Smashbox. The individual eyelashes are applied with my 'I Love My Lashes" black adhesive. This latex-based glue is stronger than duo and has no formaldehyde or harsh chemical fumes. It's extra strong so that the lashes last thru dance rehearsals and the heat from the studio lights.
Now Aly will go down to the other end of the makeup trailer. Danna Rutherford (hairstylist) will begin by spritzing White Sands Firm Hold Liquid Texture spray onto Alys' wet hair. Then with a diffuser on the blow dryer, her soft curls are dried. A 1 inch barrel iron is used on a few of the curls to create an even curl look all over. Finishing with a little Redken hairspray on the roots. A little Redken Water Wax is applied on the ends to keep the curls separated and to control the ends.
Ashley starts in the 'hair' chair. Danna (hairstylist) will blow dry the hair extensions with extra care. Then the 1 1/2 inch barrel curl iron is used all over for soft curls . No hairspray is used, just a little dab of Graham Webb Brit Style Styling Paste on the ends to give it hold and to control frizz. Now to the makeup station...... makeup artist, Amy VanWarmer, preps Ashley's face with a few drops of my "I Love My Botanicals" Anti Wrinkle Face Serum. The serum contains essences of lavender, to calm and soothe the skin while the sandalwood oil heals and the evening primrose oil shrinks the pores and reduces puffy skin. Amy applies a natural skin tone base of a mix of Armani and DuWop liquid makeup. and a finishing powder from DuWop (Bronze Rush). The eyes are done with soft colors from Smash Box. Individual eyelashes are applied with my black eyelash glue from "I Love My Lashes". The extra hold glue keeps the lashes in place for a full 12 hour working day.
Order your fabulous Eyelash Extensions Kit and Eyelash Glue here:
www.ilovemylashes.com
Order your 100% Organic, Chemical Free, Anti Wrinkle Face Serum here:
www.ilovemybotanicals.com
New Series Coming...Hellcats
Sept 1/10
It's a busy year for television series in Hollywood North ..... Supernatural, Fringe, Life UnXpected, Eureka, Stargate Universe, Smallville, Psych, V Series, Human Target, Facing Kate, Tower Prep.....just to name a few, have all started up this summer in Vancouver, Canada.
"Hellcats", is an exciting new television series that started filming in Vancouver in July. Produced by "Smallville", star Tom Welling and Kevin Murphy.
Ashley Tisdale plays one of the lead cheerleaders 'Savannah'. Ashley also starred in "High School Musical", "Aliens In The Attic", and other Disney Channel productions.
Aly Michalka is another lead cheerleader, 'Marti'. She was featured in numerous musicals including "Jailhouse Rock" and "A Time to Remember".
Heather Hemmens plays 'Alice'. She starred in "Dukes of Hazzard", "CSI Miami", and "Suite Life of Zach and Cody".
I started working on this show back in March when we did a 7 day Presentation. Now we have finished the pilot, and the first 2 episodes. It's all done in HD and the girls look amazing!
Watch for the new, hot, cheerleader, show this fall on the CW Network. The Pilot show will be aired on Wednesday, September 8/10. The series will continue every Wednesday night. You will love it!
Order your 100% Organic, No Parabens, Botanical Face Serums at:
www.ilovemybotanicals.com
Order your Do It Yourself Eyelash Extensions Kit and Extensions Glue at:
www.ilovemylashes.com
It's a busy year for television series in Hollywood North ..... Supernatural, Fringe, Life UnXpected, Eureka, Stargate Universe, Smallville, Psych, V Series, Human Target, Facing Kate, Tower Prep.....just to name a few, have all started up this summer in Vancouver, Canada.
"Hellcats", is an exciting new television series that started filming in Vancouver in July. Produced by "Smallville", star Tom Welling and Kevin Murphy.
Ashley Tisdale plays one of the lead cheerleaders 'Savannah'. Ashley also starred in "High School Musical", "Aliens In The Attic", and other Disney Channel productions.
Aly Michalka is another lead cheerleader, 'Marti'. She was featured in numerous musicals including "Jailhouse Rock" and "A Time to Remember".
Heather Hemmens plays 'Alice'. She starred in "Dukes of Hazzard", "CSI Miami", and "Suite Life of Zach and Cody".
I started working on this show back in March when we did a 7 day Presentation. Now we have finished the pilot, and the first 2 episodes. It's all done in HD and the girls look amazing!
Watch for the new, hot, cheerleader, show this fall on the CW Network. The Pilot show will be aired on Wednesday, September 8/10. The series will continue every Wednesday night. You will love it!
Order your 100% Organic, No Parabens, Botanical Face Serums at:
www.ilovemybotanicals.com
Order your Do It Yourself Eyelash Extensions Kit and Extensions Glue at:
www.ilovemylashes.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monosodium Glutamate Found In Skin Care Products
March 17/10
I was working last week on the television series called "V". Primping and styling and making sure every hair was in place for the actor interviews, with EPK (Electronic Press Kit). The main actress is Elizabeth Mitchell (aka Erica), Morena Baccarin (aka Anna), Christopher Shyer (aka Marcus), Lourdes Benedicto (aka Val), Laura Vandervoot (aka Lisa). Each interview took 20 minutes , so a few of us Makeup Artists started chatting about skin care and makeup products. We try to research any new skin products , hair products and makeup before we decide to use it on the actors. No actor wants extra chemicals on their face, hair or body. Many of the actors are wearing makeup for 12 hours or longer. Proper cleansing and prepping of their skin in important. Finding a chemical free face cream that is hydrating, yet healing and that does not leave a greasy residue is hard to find. I have developed a few hair and face serums that contain no chemicals, preservatives, and contain 100% Organic Botanicals.
The food and drug industry is deceptive about what is written on the labels of food, medications, and body care products. Did you know that there are more than 25 different names for MSG? 25-30 per cent of the population reacts to MSG (monosodium glutamate). Some side effects are migraine headaches, seizures, asthma, depression, hives and skin rashes. Read the labels before you buy. Avoid cosmetics, hair conditioners, eye makeup, tanning products containing these ingredients;
Zinc Glutamate
Glutamic Acid
Sodium Glutamate
Sodium Polyglutamate
Glutamic Acid
Polyglutamate Acid
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Free Glutamic Acid (MSG) Sources and Dangers
I was working last week on the television series called "V". Primping and styling and making sure every hair was in place for the actor interviews, with EPK (Electronic Press Kit). The main actress is Elizabeth Mitchell (aka Erica), Morena Baccarin (aka Anna), Christopher Shyer (aka Marcus), Lourdes Benedicto (aka Val), Laura Vandervoot (aka Lisa). Each interview took 20 minutes , so a few of us Makeup Artists started chatting about skin care and makeup products. We try to research any new skin products , hair products and makeup before we decide to use it on the actors. No actor wants extra chemicals on their face, hair or body. Many of the actors are wearing makeup for 12 hours or longer. Proper cleansing and prepping of their skin in important. Finding a chemical free face cream that is hydrating, yet healing and that does not leave a greasy residue is hard to find. I have developed a few hair and face serums that contain no chemicals, preservatives, and contain 100% Organic Botanicals.
The food and drug industry is deceptive about what is written on the labels of food, medications, and body care products. Did you know that there are more than 25 different names for MSG? 25-30 per cent of the population reacts to MSG (monosodium glutamate). Some side effects are migraine headaches, seizures, asthma, depression, hives and skin rashes. Read the labels before you buy. Avoid cosmetics, hair conditioners, eye makeup, tanning products containing these ingredients;
Zinc Glutamate
Glutamic Acid
Sodium Glutamate
Sodium Polyglutamate
Glutamic Acid
Polyglutamate Acid
100% Organic, Anti Wrinkle, Chemical Free, Water Free, Face Serum
Go To:
www.ilovemybotanicals.com
For more information go to:
Free Glutamic Acid (MSG) Sources and Dangers
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Toxic Chemicals In Cosmetics
January 12/10
On November 11/08, an article was written in the Toronto Star. I thought I should pass this on to my readers.
Twelve national health and environmental organizations are calling on Health Canada to speed up the process it uses to deal with toxins under the Chemical Management Plan and promote safer alternative products.
They are found in cosmetics such as perfume, hairspray, skin creams and cleansers, or in common household products such as, window cleaners, floor care products, pesticides and carpet cleaners.
The chemicals are:
* Pigment Red3 (2-Naphthalenol): found in nail polish, soap bars, plastic colorants and industrial painting inks.
*DEGME (2-Methoxyethoxy): a solvent found in household paints, pesticides, floor care products, window washer fluids, skin creams, cleansers, hairspray, and perfumes.
* 2-MEA (2-Methoxyethanol acetate): found in nail polish, dry cleaning treatments and glues.
* 2-Methoxypropanol: it is found in nail polish enamel and remover, hair conditions and sprays, false eyelash adhesives and removal solvents, and pesticides.
Make sure you read the ingredients in your products. And if there is no list on the packaging, you can write to the manufacturer and they will send it to you.
"I Love My Lashes", DO NOT have any of these ingredients.
"I Love My Botanicals" DO NOT have any of these ingredients.
"I Love My Lashes" glue ingredients are: Latex, Aqua, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium dicyclopentadiene, Dimethicone, Quaternium 15, Ammonium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance.
"I Love My Botanicals" face and body Serums ingredients are: all natural botanicals, Certified Organic and Wild-Harvested essential oils
On November 11/08, an article was written in the Toronto Star. I thought I should pass this on to my readers.
Twelve national health and environmental organizations are calling on Health Canada to speed up the process it uses to deal with toxins under the Chemical Management Plan and promote safer alternative products.
They are found in cosmetics such as perfume, hairspray, skin creams and cleansers, or in common household products such as, window cleaners, floor care products, pesticides and carpet cleaners.
The chemicals are:
* Pigment Red3 (2-Naphthalenol): found in nail polish, soap bars, plastic colorants and industrial painting inks.
*DEGME (2-Methoxyethoxy): a solvent found in household paints, pesticides, floor care products, window washer fluids, skin creams, cleansers, hairspray, and perfumes.
* 2-MEA (2-Methoxyethanol acetate): found in nail polish, dry cleaning treatments and glues.
* 2-Methoxypropanol: it is found in nail polish enamel and remover, hair conditions and sprays, false eyelash adhesives and removal solvents, and pesticides.
Make sure you read the ingredients in your products. And if there is no list on the packaging, you can write to the manufacturer and they will send it to you.
"I Love My Lashes", DO NOT have any of these ingredients.
"I Love My Botanicals" DO NOT have any of these ingredients.
"I Love My Lashes" glue ingredients are: Latex, Aqua, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium dicyclopentadiene, Dimethicone, Quaternium 15, Ammonium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance.
"I Love My Botanicals" face and body Serums ingredients are: all natural botanicals, Certified Organic and Wild-Harvested essential oils
How Important are Essential Oils
January 15/10
Do you know what is in your face creams, body lotions, shampoos, and makeup? Most of our skincare products are full of preservatives, fillers, water, parabens, mineral oils, alcohol, detergents and petrochemicals. These can all create allergies and skin irritations. Most cosmetics use formaldehyde, methylisothiazolinones and DMDM hydantonin to extend the shelf life. Genetics plays the largest role in your skin's behavior. Sensitivity level determines resistance and tolerance. Hormone levels determines your breakouts. Bacteria level determines inflamation and infection on the skin. This in turn can create acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, pimples, chapped skin, cold sores, rashes, couperose (thread veins, congested capillaries). Here are a few natural ingredients that can heal, soothe, restore and rejuvenate your skin. With the right combination and proper mixing of botanical oils, you can restore the youthful glow and elasticity to your skin. Order your Botanical Serums now.
Sandalwood oil (santalum album)
* works wonders for dry and ageing skin
* removes the old skin and provides the new skin the nutrients it need to grow healthier than before
* great for minor burns
* antiseptic - for acne
* for rejuvenation and regeneration of skin cells
* great for acne and oily skin
* anti fungal - for treatment of pimples
* does not allow the acne to spread due to infection
* good for dehydrated skin
* heals psoriasis
* soothes chapped and cracked skin
German Chamomile oil (matricaria recutita)
* anti-inflammatory
* heals dry skin
* heals psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, pimples
* reduces puffiness
* great for sensitive skin types
* improves elasticity in aging skin
* will help to heal herpes, burns, wounds, itchy skin
* aid in the narrowing and healing of unsightly facial capillaries
Lavender oil (lavendula)
* it is known to hydrate the skin
* anti bacterial and anti fungal
* helps to reduce couperose ( thread veins, congested capillaries)
* great for dehydrated skin, mature skin, aged skin
* heals psoriasis, burns, sun damage, rashes and itchy skin
* reduces wrinkles
* diminishes scars
Tea Tree oil (melaleuca alternifolia)
* heals eczema, pimples, acne, psoriasis, herpes, cold sores, chicken pox, shingles
* anti fungal, antibacterial
* as an antiseptic it is valuable for general skin care, acne, and blackheads
* treatment for cuts, burns and insect bites
Sea Buckthorn oil (hippophae)
* for mature, aged skin
* helps to combat wrinkles and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin
* helps to heal sun damage
* promotes the recovery of therapeutic radiation treatment and cosmetic laser surgery
* valued for its rejuvenating, restorative and anti aging action
* natural source of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2
* helps to relieve eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, burns, inflammation
Evening Primrose oil (oenothera biennis)
* contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
* used in the treatment of skin discolorations
* reduce skin blemishes and visible skin redness
* lightens dark circles around eyes
* improves firmness and better elasticity
Grapeseed oil (vitis vinifera)
* great skin moisturizing properties
* regenerative
* rich in antioxidants
* contains vitamins, minerals, protein, GLA(72%), vitamin E
* makes skin soft and supple
* firms skin tissue
* non allergenic properties (sensitive skin)
* good for damaged and stressed tissues
* reduce the look of stretch marks
* particularly rich in linoleic acid (omega 6 - EFAs)
* contains omega 3,6,9
* prevents hair loss
* heals eczema, psoriasis
* great for reducing wrinkles
Sweet Almond oil (prunus amygdalus)
* contains vitamin E
* wonderfully rich and moisturizing
* nourishing for all skin types
* great slip and glide - makeup application
* moisturizing, nourishing, smoothing and firming properties
Rosehip oil (roca moschata)
* contains 40% linolenic acid ; vitamin A
* vitamin A helps reduce inflammation of the skin, contains retinol
* counteracts dryer skin
* reduces fine lines and wrinkles
* encourages normal cell growth and regeneration
* protects the skin from exposure to UV rays
* excellent moisturizer
* treats dry skin, age spots, inflammations, dermatitis
* treats irritation and scars
* fights wrinkles and aging skin
* contains vitamin C
* prevents the formation of keloid scars
Borage oil (borago officinalis)
* beneficial for those with skin problems and disorders such as dryness, eczema and psoriasis
* excellent anti inflammatory properties and can relieve acne swelling
* helps to reduce stretch marks
* great moisturizer
* keeps skin looking young and feeling supple
* richest source of GLA - gamma linolenic acid, one of the fatty acids that are essential to good health
Avocado oil (persea gratissima)
* rich in Vitamin A,D,E, lecithin, potassium
* reduces age spots, heals sun damage and scars
* increases the amount of collagen in the skin
* easily absorbed into deep tissue, makes it ideal for mature skins
* relieves the dryness and itching of psoriasis and eczema
Apricot oil (prunus armeniaca)
* readily absorbed into skin, no oily residue
* good source of Vitamin A and Calcium and minerals
* beneficial to sensitive, dry and mature skin types
* rich in oleic and linoleic acids
* smooth and lightweight
* good for skin that is dry and irritated
Grapefruit oil (citrus paradisi)
* works wonders in fighting acne and other skin conditions
* astringent and antiseptic properties
* rich in vitamin C
* tightens puffy skin and reduces enlarged pores
For All Natural, Water-Free, Chemical-Free Face and Body Products
to go: www.ilovemybotanicals.com
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Facial Massages for the Actors
December 2009
Film work in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has been steady this past '09 year. I have had a chance to work in the Makeup and Hair trailer on a few of the Feature Films such as;
Tron ( starring, Jeff Bridges and Olivia Wilde),
Percy Jackson and the Olympians ( starring, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Logan Lerman),
The Death & Life of Charlie St. Cloud (starring, Zach Efron, Kim Bassinger, Amanda Crew),
The A Team ( starring, Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Clinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Jessica Biel).
Long hours and 7 day work weeks are quite common on film work. Actors and crew members crave a good nights sleep. Cast can only dream about having time to relax . That's where the Hair and Makeup Team comes in!!
With 40 foot trailers; equipped with surround sound, televisions, computers, mood lighting, aroma therapy and a lot of laughter. Ipods are tuned to sounds of easy listening jazz or reggae or some alternative adult music. At the end of a 14 hour day, the actors come back to a 'safe haven' in the Hair and Makeup Trailer. They relax in the hairstylist's reclining chair, getting their hair washed and having designer conditioners massaged into their heads, releasing the tension and stress from their long day. Then the Makeup Artists use their gentle, facial cleansers and remove fx scars, and fx prosthetics, heavy makeups and sunscreens. Hot towels and facial steamers remove dirt, smoke and chemical residue from their skin. Finally, the makeup chair is reclined, and the facial serums and hydrating creams and vitamin enriched oils, are massaged gently into their delicate, tender skin. Ahhhh, that's feels so great, let's do it all again tomorrow!
Face Serums and Anti wrinkle Creams go to:
www.ilovemybotanicals.com
Film work in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has been steady this past '09 year. I have had a chance to work in the Makeup and Hair trailer on a few of the Feature Films such as;
Tron ( starring, Jeff Bridges and Olivia Wilde),
Percy Jackson and the Olympians ( starring, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Logan Lerman),
The Death & Life of Charlie St. Cloud (starring, Zach Efron, Kim Bassinger, Amanda Crew),
The A Team ( starring, Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Clinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Jessica Biel).
Long hours and 7 day work weeks are quite common on film work. Actors and crew members crave a good nights sleep. Cast can only dream about having time to relax . That's where the Hair and Makeup Team comes in!!
With 40 foot trailers; equipped with surround sound, televisions, computers, mood lighting, aroma therapy and a lot of laughter. Ipods are tuned to sounds of easy listening jazz or reggae or some alternative adult music. At the end of a 14 hour day, the actors come back to a 'safe haven' in the Hair and Makeup Trailer. They relax in the hairstylist's reclining chair, getting their hair washed and having designer conditioners massaged into their heads, releasing the tension and stress from their long day. Then the Makeup Artists use their gentle, facial cleansers and remove fx scars, and fx prosthetics, heavy makeups and sunscreens. Hot towels and facial steamers remove dirt, smoke and chemical residue from their skin. Finally, the makeup chair is reclined, and the facial serums and hydrating creams and vitamin enriched oils, are massaged gently into their delicate, tender skin. Ahhhh, that's feels so great, let's do it all again tomorrow!
Face Serums and Anti wrinkle Creams go to:
www.ilovemybotanicals.com
Do It Yourself Facial Massage
November 2009
The Benefits of a facial massage
Facial massage is a great way to loosen muscles and to provide a quick feeling of rejuvenation. It's an enjoyable way to relieve muscle tension in your face and improve blood and lymph circulation. Massaging your face will bring blood to the surface, clear out puffiness and will reduce fatigue in your skin. You can perform these techniques when you need a moment to relax, like after a stressful morning at work or between meetings, or while your laying in the bathtub.
You can use any of the all natural, organic, botanical, face serums from I Love My Botanicals line. Use a face serum that is suitable for your skin.
1) Apply one pump of facial serum in the palm of your hand and rub both hands together. This should be enough for a 5 minute massage.
2) Cupping both hands over your nose and inhale 3 times, taking in the refreshing lavender aroma when using my face serum. Then use both hands and pat the serum all over your face, eyes, and neck.
3) Neck Stroking, begins at the base of the throat. Use a gentle upward and outward stroke. Repeat 3 times.
4) Chin Pinching, is done with both hands, gently pinch your skin using your thumb and index finger. Gently pinch the skin along the jawbone and up towards the earlobes. Repeat 3 times.
5) Small Circles, are done with your middle fingers. Move your middle fingers in small circles, starting at the forehead, around the eyes, down the nose, across the cheeks, chin, neck, and decolletage(cleavage area).
6) Eye Tapping can be done using your middle fingers. Lightly tap around the eyes, moving your fingers 1 inch at a time across the brow bone , around the outer edge of your eyes , then under the eyes along the bone. Repeat 3 times.
7) Ear Massage, is done by forming a "V" with your index and and middle fingers. Place your index finger behind the ear and the middle finger on the skin in front of the ear. Move the "V" up and down a few times, pressing firmly. Rub the ear lobes and along the edges of the ear.
8) Piano Tapping your face by using all your fingers, in a quick, light tapping motion. Starting at the top of your forehead and working down your face , to your neck and decolletage (cleavage)
9) Press and Release by placing both hands firmly over your entire face and press firmly against your face and hold for 5 seconds. These release quickly. Repeat 3 times.
If face massaging is done on a regular basis, it will increase circulation and will help to retain moisture, giving you a healthy glow!
for Facial Serums, go to:
www.ilovemybotanicals.com
The Benefits of a facial massage
Facial massage is a great way to loosen muscles and to provide a quick feeling of rejuvenation. It's an enjoyable way to relieve muscle tension in your face and improve blood and lymph circulation. Massaging your face will bring blood to the surface, clear out puffiness and will reduce fatigue in your skin. You can perform these techniques when you need a moment to relax, like after a stressful morning at work or between meetings, or while your laying in the bathtub.
You can use any of the all natural, organic, botanical, face serums from I Love My Botanicals line. Use a face serum that is suitable for your skin.
Steps For A Facial Massage
1) Apply one pump of facial serum in the palm of your hand and rub both hands together. This should be enough for a 5 minute massage.
2) Cupping both hands over your nose and inhale 3 times, taking in the refreshing lavender aroma when using my face serum. Then use both hands and pat the serum all over your face, eyes, and neck.
3) Neck Stroking, begins at the base of the throat. Use a gentle upward and outward stroke. Repeat 3 times.
4) Chin Pinching, is done with both hands, gently pinch your skin using your thumb and index finger. Gently pinch the skin along the jawbone and up towards the earlobes. Repeat 3 times.
5) Small Circles, are done with your middle fingers. Move your middle fingers in small circles, starting at the forehead, around the eyes, down the nose, across the cheeks, chin, neck, and decolletage(cleavage area).
6) Eye Tapping can be done using your middle fingers. Lightly tap around the eyes, moving your fingers 1 inch at a time across the brow bone , around the outer edge of your eyes , then under the eyes along the bone. Repeat 3 times.
7) Ear Massage, is done by forming a "V" with your index and and middle fingers. Place your index finger behind the ear and the middle finger on the skin in front of the ear. Move the "V" up and down a few times, pressing firmly. Rub the ear lobes and along the edges of the ear.
8) Piano Tapping your face by using all your fingers, in a quick, light tapping motion. Starting at the top of your forehead and working down your face , to your neck and decolletage (cleavage)
9) Press and Release by placing both hands firmly over your entire face and press firmly against your face and hold for 5 seconds. These release quickly. Repeat 3 times.
If face massaging is done on a regular basis, it will increase circulation and will help to retain moisture, giving you a healthy glow!
for Facial Serums, go to:
www.ilovemybotanicals.com
Friday, May 8, 2009
No Harsh Chemical Here!
I LOVE this stuff!!!! I bought the glue only, not the kit as I already have quite a selection of cluster eyelashes. I've been looking for something longer wearing but not like the semi-permanent adhesives that need to be applied by an esthetician. This is it! Doesn't smell or sting plus the ingredients are all listed. I asked another company for their list of ingredients and didn't get it. Not reassuring. I love this stuff!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Ban On Chemicals In Cosmetics
December 2008
On November 11/08, an article was written in the Toronto Star. I thought I should pass this on to my readers.
Twelve national health and environmental organizations are calling on Health Canada to speed up the process it uses to deal with toxins under the Chemical Management Plan and promote safer alternative products.
They are found in cosmetics such as perfume, hairspray, skin creams and cleansers, or in common household products such as, window cleaners, floor care products, pesticides and carpet cleaners.
The chemicals are:
* Pigment Red3 (2-Naphthalenol): found in nail polish, soap bars, plastic colorants and industrial painting inks.
*DEGME (2-Methoxyethoxy): a solvent found in household paints, pesticides, floor care products, window washer fluids, skin creams, cleansers, hairspray, and perfumes.
* 2-MEA (2-Methoxyethanol acetate): found in nail polish, dry cleaning treatments and glues.
* 2-Methoxypropanol: it is found in nail polish enamel and remover, hair conditions and sprays, false eyelash adhesives and removal solvents, and pesticides.
Make sure you read the ingredients in your products. And if there is no list on the packaging, you can write to the manufacturer and they will send it to you.
The adhesive glue in my eyelash extensions kit, do not have any of these ingredients.
"I Love My Lashes" glue ingredients are: Latex, Aqua, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium dicyclopentadiene, Dimethicone, Quaternium 15, Ammonium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance.
You can read the article here at;
Canada: Call for ban on chemical in cosmetics, cleaners
On November 11/08, an article was written in the Toronto Star. I thought I should pass this on to my readers.
Twelve national health and environmental organizations are calling on Health Canada to speed up the process it uses to deal with toxins under the Chemical Management Plan and promote safer alternative products.
They are found in cosmetics such as perfume, hairspray, skin creams and cleansers, or in common household products such as, window cleaners, floor care products, pesticides and carpet cleaners.
The chemicals are:
* Pigment Red3 (2-Naphthalenol): found in nail polish, soap bars, plastic colorants and industrial painting inks.
*DEGME (2-Methoxyethoxy): a solvent found in household paints, pesticides, floor care products, window washer fluids, skin creams, cleansers, hairspray, and perfumes.
* 2-MEA (2-Methoxyethanol acetate): found in nail polish, dry cleaning treatments and glues.
* 2-Methoxypropanol: it is found in nail polish enamel and remover, hair conditions and sprays, false eyelash adhesives and removal solvents, and pesticides.
Make sure you read the ingredients in your products. And if there is no list on the packaging, you can write to the manufacturer and they will send it to you.
The adhesive glue in my eyelash extensions kit, do not have any of these ingredients.
"I Love My Lashes" glue ingredients are: Latex, Aqua, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium dicyclopentadiene, Dimethicone, Quaternium 15, Ammonium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance.
You can read the article here at;
Canada: Call for ban on chemical in cosmetics, cleaners
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Permanent Makeup For Thinning Eyebrows
October 2008
Last week ,I spent a few hours with Shauna Magrath, a certified micro-pigmentation artist. She and I worked together in the 90's on many films such as X files, Blade Trinity II, and The Glass Cockpit. She has applied makeup to many actors including, Hillary Duff, Meg Ryan, Gillian Anderson, Dominic Purcell, Jensen Ackels and David Duchovny.
Shauna has expanded her talents to the real world, and has set up a makeup service boutique called the Beauty Ink Gallery in the South Granville Lofts in Vancouver, for Micro-Pigmentation or otherwise known as Permanent Tattoo Makeup. This service provides women and men, with the option of having there eyes, brows, lips permanently enhanced. Shauna uses only Organic and Inorganic pigment colors, that last 5 - 10 years. There is no Iron Oxide in her colors, so there is less chance for the color to change with time. The color will fade if it is continually exposed to the sun. Colors that are made with iron oxide will eventually change from black to blue, otherwise known as blue brows.
I let Shauna fill and reshape my thin, short eyebrows with a pigment color (that she custom mixed), to a light, warm brown. My brows look fantastic!
The idea of Permanent Tattoo Makeup, Micro-Pigmentation, is to enhance your facial features, not to make your face look like it has a lot of makeup on.
No Drag Queen Looks! Please!
Corrective makeup can be done as well. Stretch marks can be diminished and white sun spots can be filled in. Women that have gone thru breast surgery, can have a new areola tattooed on. This is definitely the new wave of makeup for the busy mom, the full time career woman, or for those who have aging eyesight.
Many celebrities have Permanent Tattoo Makeup: Angelina Jolie, Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore, Victoria Beckham, Jessica Alba, Halle Barry, Beyonce, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Keifer Sutherland, Robert Downey Jr., Bruce Willis.
Book your free consultation with Shauna (604)639-3609
check out her website.
Go to; www.beautyink.ca
Last week ,I spent a few hours with Shauna Magrath, a certified micro-pigmentation artist. She and I worked together in the 90's on many films such as X files, Blade Trinity II, and The Glass Cockpit. She has applied makeup to many actors including, Hillary Duff, Meg Ryan, Gillian Anderson, Dominic Purcell, Jensen Ackels and David Duchovny.
Shauna has expanded her talents to the real world, and has set up a makeup service boutique called the Beauty Ink Gallery in the South Granville Lofts in Vancouver, for Micro-Pigmentation or otherwise known as Permanent Tattoo Makeup. This service provides women and men, with the option of having there eyes, brows, lips permanently enhanced. Shauna uses only Organic and Inorganic pigment colors, that last 5 - 10 years. There is no Iron Oxide in her colors, so there is less chance for the color to change with time. The color will fade if it is continually exposed to the sun. Colors that are made with iron oxide will eventually change from black to blue, otherwise known as blue brows.
I let Shauna fill and reshape my thin, short eyebrows with a pigment color (that she custom mixed), to a light, warm brown. My brows look fantastic!
The idea of Permanent Tattoo Makeup, Micro-Pigmentation, is to enhance your facial features, not to make your face look like it has a lot of makeup on.
No Drag Queen Looks! Please!
Corrective makeup can be done as well. Stretch marks can be diminished and white sun spots can be filled in. Women that have gone thru breast surgery, can have a new areola tattooed on. This is definitely the new wave of makeup for the busy mom, the full time career woman, or for those who have aging eyesight.
Many celebrities have Permanent Tattoo Makeup: Angelina Jolie, Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore, Victoria Beckham, Jessica Alba, Halle Barry, Beyonce, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Keifer Sutherland, Robert Downey Jr., Bruce Willis.
Book your free consultation with Shauna (604)639-3609
check out her website.
Go to; www.beautyink.ca
Monday, September 8, 2008
EYELASH GLUE - New Syringe Design Complimented
September 8/08
I just had an email sent to me. I thought I would share it with all my customers out there in Eyelash Extensions World!
Hi there,
I just wanted to comment on the latest shipment of adhesive that I received from you.
I don’t know if the actual syringe has been changed or just the cap for it, but what a difference! I am very pleased with this small change.
With your previous syringes, while I loved the product, I always had to waste too much of it, because I could not control the amount that would come out at one time. I don’t know if this was the syringe itself, or whether it was because the previous cap allowed the product inside to dry slightly, causing some resistance when I attempted to press the plunger, so that when I finally pushed through the resistance, I ended up with too much force, and therefore, too much product.
These latest syringes work perfectly, and I can discharge exactly as much, or as little, adhesive as I like.
Thank you!
Debbie, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dear Debbie
Thanks for your comments. I love it when I hear back from my customers whether it is positive or negative. I will always strive to make the product better for everyone. I will post your testimonial on the website.
Dear Kandace
You’re very welcome Kandace. Thanks for a great product. By the way, another thing I really like about it is that the adhesive dries to a soft, flexible material, and not hard and brittle, like most other lash adhesives. Makes the lashes very comfortable to wear! Just out of curiousity – is it just a new stopper, or is it actually a new syringe?
Dear Debbie,
I have replaced both the syringe and the cap!
I just had an email sent to me. I thought I would share it with all my customers out there in Eyelash Extensions World!
Hi there,
I just wanted to comment on the latest shipment of adhesive that I received from you.
I don’t know if the actual syringe has been changed or just the cap for it, but what a difference! I am very pleased with this small change.
With your previous syringes, while I loved the product, I always had to waste too much of it, because I could not control the amount that would come out at one time. I don’t know if this was the syringe itself, or whether it was because the previous cap allowed the product inside to dry slightly, causing some resistance when I attempted to press the plunger, so that when I finally pushed through the resistance, I ended up with too much force, and therefore, too much product.
These latest syringes work perfectly, and I can discharge exactly as much, or as little, adhesive as I like.
Thank you!
Debbie, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dear Debbie
Thanks for your comments. I love it when I hear back from my customers whether it is positive or negative. I will always strive to make the product better for everyone. I will post your testimonial on the website.
Dear Kandace
You’re very welcome Kandace. Thanks for a great product. By the way, another thing I really like about it is that the adhesive dries to a soft, flexible material, and not hard and brittle, like most other lash adhesives. Makes the lashes very comfortable to wear! Just out of curiousity – is it just a new stopper, or is it actually a new syringe?
Dear Debbie,
I have replaced both the syringe and the cap!
Monday, September 1, 2008
TLC Mineral Makeup Applied On ScoobyDoo Movie
August 31,2008
Summer is over and it's time to get to work. There is a few movies starting production here in Vancouver, Canada, that I have worked on, such as; Farewell Atlantis, Tooth Fairy, Scooby Doo: In The Beginning.
I had worked on the feature film (a few years back) of Scooby Doo 2, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddy Prince.
This time around, the Scooby Doo cast are the young Nick Palatas as Shaggy, Hayley Kiyoko as Velma, Kate Melton as Daphine and Robbie Amell as Fred; based on the cartoon.
The makeup Artists on the movie are; April Boyes and Tana Lyn Moldovanos. Tana has developed a new makeup line called TLC Mineral Make Up. She has been using her TLC mineral-based makeup on the actors. Tana knew there was a market for a new, clean makeup solution, so she spent 2 years developing a formula with minerals, essential oils, vitamin E, vitamin A, grapeseed extract and sunscreen. I noticed how clean and light the makeup looked. The mineral makeup seemed to leave a glow on their faces. Touch-ups were fast and easy on set. Remember a few years back when Air-brushed Makeup was all the rage? Well, no more! Many of the makeup artists would find that the touchups were difficult once the makeup was applied by the airbrush. The makeup would look streaky and patchy when they tried to repair an area. Tana would touch up the actors between sets, by applying the TLC mineral makeup powder onto a soft, natural bristle brush for a smooth, blended look with no edges.
TLC mineral foundation powders all have a sunscreen of 25SPF. And that saves time. This is a great way of giving the actors the sun protection without the heavy, sunscreen creams under the makeup. Many sunscreen creams would clog the skin pores and create blemishes on the actors. And now with the HD, Widescreen, Plasma, and LCD TV, the makeup artists have realized that every blemish, crease and wrinkle are seen even more than ever!
Check out Tana's full makeup line at:
http://www.tlcminerals.com
The makeup Artists on the movie are; April Boyes and Tana Lyn Moldovanos. Tana has developed a new makeup line called TLC Mineral Make Up. She has been using her TLC mineral-based makeup on the actors. Tana knew there was a market for a new, clean makeup solution, so she spent 2 years developing a formula with minerals, essential oils, vitamin E, vitamin A, grapeseed extract and sunscreen. I noticed how clean and light the makeup looked. The mineral makeup seemed to leave a glow on their faces. Touch-ups were fast and easy on set. Remember a few years back when Air-brushed Makeup was all the rage? Well, no more! Many of the makeup artists would find that the touchups were difficult once the makeup was applied by the airbrush. The makeup would look streaky and patchy when they tried to repair an area. Tana would touch up the actors between sets, by applying the TLC mineral makeup powder onto a soft, natural bristle brush for a smooth, blended look with no edges.
TLC mineral foundation powders all have a sunscreen of 25SPF. And that saves time. This is a great way of giving the actors the sun protection without the heavy, sunscreen creams under the makeup. Many sunscreen creams would clog the skin pores and create blemishes on the actors. And now with the HD, Widescreen, Plasma, and LCD TV, the makeup artists have realized that every blemish, crease and wrinkle are seen even more than ever!
Check out Tana's full makeup line at:
http://www.tlcminerals.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
How Do I Remove Permanent Eyelashes?
May 13, 2008
I thought maybe a few of you would want to see this email.
Hi, Kandace.
I'm hoping you can help me. I had lash extensions applied 7 days ago. Just after the aesthetician finished applying them with some type of warm glue, my eyes burned like crazy. It discontinued after approximately 45 minutes and she said I was a great client, that most others cried through the entire process. I am now trying to remove them because there must be more glue on one eye than the other and it is "pinching" my real lashes, irritating my eyelid. I have tried baby oil and baby oil with vaseline. These are not budging. I called the aesthetician and she said she could remove them for me but it would irritate my eyes further and I should "keep using baby oil and they will come off". I have tried for 45 minutes on my left eye and the "glue" is still so dry and hard I don't know what to do. Can you please give me some insight or what I need to buy to remove these??? I would much rather learn to use a kit on my own than have this "hard, dry" feeling at the base of my eyelids. Thank you! Karen in Houston
Hi Karen,
Sorry to here about your mishap. I have also tryed the Permanent glue for eyelash extensions. It usually is made from cyano acyralate (crazy glue) and the stinging and odour is the formaldehyde. It is really harsh stuff.
Make sure you do not try and remove it yourself. You will end up pulling out your own lashes. Then it will take up to 6 months for your lashes to grow back.
Go back to your aesthetician , she will have the proper remover for that type of glue.
Thank you, Kandace.
I called her but she said it would be less painful if I used baby oil and took time removing them myself; she said what she would use to remove them would burn my eyes much more, so . . . . I used ice to attempt to change the poperty of the glue, then baby oil and vaseline for approximately 3-1/2 hours last evening to finally remove the extensions and yes, the vast majority of my previously long lashes. I slept with Locoid Lipocream (a hydrocortisone cream) and Biafine (a topical emulsion) applied to my eyelids and they are still too tender to even attempt makeup.
Do you think, if the majority of my eyebrows did not grow back after plucking them in high school 30 years ago, that my eyelashes may not grow back either? I don't want to panic now, but I am very upset that the aesthetician indicated that humidity, water and oil might cause the lashes to come off; however, in reality, it has actually been a nightmare trying to remove them.
Thank you so much. The glue was simply too irritating to my eyelids and going on the advice of the aesthetician, I have indeed pulled my own lashes out.
Again, thank you for your response, Kandace.
I thought maybe a few of you would want to see this email.
Hi, Kandace.
I'm hoping you can help me. I had lash extensions applied 7 days ago. Just after the aesthetician finished applying them with some type of warm glue, my eyes burned like crazy. It discontinued after approximately 45 minutes and she said I was a great client, that most others cried through the entire process. I am now trying to remove them because there must be more glue on one eye than the other and it is "pinching" my real lashes, irritating my eyelid. I have tried baby oil and baby oil with vaseline. These are not budging. I called the aesthetician and she said she could remove them for me but it would irritate my eyes further and I should "keep using baby oil and they will come off". I have tried for 45 minutes on my left eye and the "glue" is still so dry and hard I don't know what to do. Can you please give me some insight or what I need to buy to remove these??? I would much rather learn to use a kit on my own than have this "hard, dry" feeling at the base of my eyelids. Thank you! Karen in Houston
Hi Karen,
Sorry to here about your mishap. I have also tryed the Permanent glue for eyelash extensions. It usually is made from cyano acyralate (crazy glue) and the stinging and odour is the formaldehyde. It is really harsh stuff.
Make sure you do not try and remove it yourself. You will end up pulling out your own lashes. Then it will take up to 6 months for your lashes to grow back.
Go back to your aesthetician , she will have the proper remover for that type of glue.
Thank you, Kandace.
I called her but she said it would be less painful if I used baby oil and took time removing them myself; she said what she would use to remove them would burn my eyes much more, so . . . . I used ice to attempt to change the poperty of the glue, then baby oil and vaseline for approximately 3-1/2 hours last evening to finally remove the extensions and yes, the vast majority of my previously long lashes. I slept with Locoid Lipocream (a hydrocortisone cream) and Biafine (a topical emulsion) applied to my eyelids and they are still too tender to even attempt makeup.
Do you think, if the majority of my eyebrows did not grow back after plucking them in high school 30 years ago, that my eyelashes may not grow back either? I don't want to panic now, but I am very upset that the aesthetician indicated that humidity, water and oil might cause the lashes to come off; however, in reality, it has actually been a nightmare trying to remove them.
Thank you so much. The glue was simply too irritating to my eyelids and going on the advice of the aesthetician, I have indeed pulled my own lashes out.
Again, thank you for your response, Kandace.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Response To Eyelash Kits And Eyelash Glues
january 21,2008
I had this letter emailed to me back in November 07.
Hi, Kandace,
I have tried two kinds of glue, yours in black (I Love My Lashes) and the Lash Tite in clear. The Lash Tite leaves a dandruff like residue, but that may reduce drastically as I get more accomplished at application. However, the toxic smell of it is a concern and turn off.
Your black glue ( I Love My Lashes) in syringe works well without the toxic feel. I'm getting better at application so the gloppy over-mascara-ed look is improving. One problem I have is that I cannot get just a one-application amount out of the syringe. No matter how slowly, gently I try, about 20% floods out each time. That makes using this adhesive very expensive.
I just did a touch up today and it went exceedingly well. Much less glop at the adhesion spot.
My touch up before this all washed off in my first shower???? Maybe there was some kind of residue on my lashes prior to application. I have no other explanation, do you?
The critical point for me in considering your adhesive is to find a way to just get a drop out instead of a big puddle. Any ideas?
Thanks for your service; I love the lash kit(I Love My Lashes). (Overall, the lashes really spark up my appearance. The goal!)
PJ Weiss ,
Chicago, IL
Hi, Kandace,
I have tried two kinds of glue, yours in black (I Love My Lashes) and the Lash Tite in clear. The Lash Tite leaves a dandruff like residue, but that may reduce drastically as I get more accomplished at application. However, the toxic smell of it is a concern and turn off.
Your black glue ( I Love My Lashes) in syringe works well without the toxic feel. I'm getting better at application so the gloppy over-mascara-ed look is improving. One problem I have is that I cannot get just a one-application amount out of the syringe. No matter how slowly, gently I try, about 20% floods out each time. That makes using this adhesive very expensive.
I just did a touch up today and it went exceedingly well. Much less glop at the adhesion spot.
My touch up before this all washed off in my first shower???? Maybe there was some kind of residue on my lashes prior to application. I have no other explanation, do you?
The critical point for me in considering your adhesive is to find a way to just get a drop out instead of a big puddle. Any ideas?
Thanks for your service; I love the lash kit(I Love My Lashes). (Overall, the lashes really spark up my appearance. The goal!)
PJ Weiss ,
Chicago, IL
Friday, January 18, 2008
Traveling - New Feature In Town
january 20,2008
It's a New Year and new movies starting up here is Vancouver, Canada. Even though there is no word yet on the writers strike settling, there are still Feature Films that have been written. Now is a great time for these films to find top notch technical crew in Vancouver.
I have begun working on a feature film called, " Traveling".
The leading lady is Jennifer Aniston, and the lead actor is Aaron Ackhart.
I have begun working on a feature film called, " Traveling".
The leading lady is Jennifer Aniston, and the lead actor is Aaron Ackhart.
Now, don't get too excited, I'm not working on Jen's hair. She has brought up all her own peeps, including body guards and costumer designers.
This feature film, "Traveling", will be shooting here for the next 2 months. All in the Vancouver and Seattle area.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Makeup School - Learn From One Of The Best
I had a chance to stop by and tour the Vancouver Film School for Makeup. I met with Charles Porlier, who has been a makeup artist for nearly 30 years. He and I worked together on one of the biggest budget feature films of its time "Mission To Mars". We spent a summer (2000), working with great actors such as Tim Robbins, Gary Sinise, and Jerry O'Connell.
Charles has created a fabulous institute for up coming Makeup Artists , who want to achieve the highest form of makeup techniques in film making. In the past 4 years, he has changed a local Film School into a world renowned Technical Institute. VFS Makeup Design Program for Film & Television receives hundreds of applicants a year but only a few, 16 to be exact, per class, will be interviewed and then chosen by Charles to experience and learn Makeup Artistry for Film. This year, the makeup class has students from Japan, Greece, U.K., California, New York and Canada. From the airbrush/ beauty makeup, to computer labs for facial reconstruction, to body casting stations, to ventilated FX rooms, this school has the creative edge.
Check out Vancouver Film School at:
http://www.vfs.com
Charles has created a fabulous institute for up coming Makeup Artists , who want to achieve the highest form of makeup techniques in film making. In the past 4 years, he has changed a local Film School into a world renowned Technical Institute. VFS Makeup Design Program for Film & Television receives hundreds of applicants a year but only a few, 16 to be exact, per class, will be interviewed and then chosen by Charles to experience and learn Makeup Artistry for Film. This year, the makeup class has students from Japan, Greece, U.K., California, New York and Canada. From the airbrush/ beauty makeup, to computer labs for facial reconstruction, to body casting stations, to ventilated FX rooms, this school has the creative edge.
Check out Vancouver Film School at:
http://www.vfs.com
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Test your Lipsticks For Lead - Breast Cancer Alert
A very interesting article was emailed to me and I know this would be of great interest to my readers.
From: Dr. Nahid Neman (breast cancer unit) at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Please share this with all the females you care about.
Recently, a lipstick brand called “Red Earth” decreased the price from $67.00 to $9.90. It contained lead. Lead is a chemical, which causes cancer! The lipstick brands that contain lead are: CHRISTIAN DIOR, LANCOME, CLINIQUE, Y.S.L., ESTEE LAUDER, SHISEIDO, RED EARTH (LIP GLOSS), CHANEL (LIP CONDITIONER), and MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.
The higher the lead content, the greater the chance of causing cancer. After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that Y.S.L Lipstick contained the most amount of lead! Watch out for those lipsticks, which are supposed to stay longer. If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead.
Here is the test you can do yourself:
1. apply some lipstick on the back of your hand.
2. use a gold ring to scratch on the lipstick
3. If the lipstick COLOR changes to Black, then you know the lipstick contains lead
Please send this information to all your girlfriends, wives and female family members. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Dioxin Carcinogens cause CANCER…..Especially, BREAST CANCER
From: Dr. Nahid Neman (breast cancer unit) at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Please share this with all the females you care about.
Recently, a lipstick brand called “Red Earth” decreased the price from $67.00 to $9.90. It contained lead. Lead is a chemical, which causes cancer! The lipstick brands that contain lead are: CHRISTIAN DIOR, LANCOME, CLINIQUE, Y.S.L., ESTEE LAUDER, SHISEIDO, RED EARTH (LIP GLOSS), CHANEL (LIP CONDITIONER), and MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.
The higher the lead content, the greater the chance of causing cancer. After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that Y.S.L Lipstick contained the most amount of lead! Watch out for those lipsticks, which are supposed to stay longer. If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead.
Here is the test you can do yourself:
1. apply some lipstick on the back of your hand.
2. use a gold ring to scratch on the lipstick
3. If the lipstick COLOR changes to Black, then you know the lipstick contains lead
Please send this information to all your girlfriends, wives and female family members. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Dioxin Carcinogens cause CANCER…..Especially, BREAST CANCER
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