Skin Changes with the Weather

Have you noticed that as the weather is changing so has your skin? Well, it's just the beginning of changes to come as Fall continues and Winter begins. The weather is turning colder, windier and drier and your skin is going to need some extra protection from the environment. So follow these skin care tips to avoid your hands, face, body and lips getting chapped, dry and "crusty".

1. Exfoliate: Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin cells thus allowing the skin to absorb more moisture. It also promotes the generation of fresh skin cells underneath, making the skin look fresh, smooth and healthier. With Winter comes along drier air and central heating which can make the skin less likely to retain water in the dermis level. Exfoliating is more important than ever.
*Choose a good exfoliate, such as Dermalogica, that is not too harsh but will
cleanse the skin properly.
*Also try an oxygen facial or microdermabrasion to breathe life back into your
dull, dry skin.

2. Moisturize: This is the most important winter skin care tip!!! You may need to choose a heavier moisturizer in winter just to help relieve dry skin. If your skin is still oily in the winter months, you still need to moisturize. Try to avoid alcohol or water based moisturizers, they aren't as effective and will end up drying you skin more. Choose moisturizers (and body lotions) that are cream based.

3. Take Care of your lips: We've all had or seen someone with dry, cracked lips. It's not so appealing and it doesn't feel so hot either. When choosing a lip balm that will help with this problem look for three things:
(1) Good moisturizing properties
(2) Provide a barrier and protects the lips against the elements
(3) Contains vitamin E for good elasticity
There are also products that exfoliate the lips, which can help to get the dead skin cells off for good. That way when you apply a lip balm it is actually healing the lips not just coating the dead skin cells.

4. Drink lots of Water: This is something our moms have told us since childhood, but its so true. It will keep you hydrated (which promotes more moist, supple, healthy skin) and it will help to flush the harmful toxins out of your body. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. The more, the better!

5. Last but not least.....Get Plenty of Sleep: So much happens while you sleep. Your oxygen levels in your body drop, thus allowing your body to rejuvenate itself. Also while you sleep your skin cells renew and repair thus causing it to be newer, healthier skin. If you do not give your body the proper time to do this you will see pre-mature aging, drier skin and a huge toll on your body. Try to get a minimum of seven hours a night, but as with water....more is better!!!

It's so important to care for your skin, especially as we start to age. Always choose good quality skin care as it is worth the investment. Also, treat yourself to professional services that will help to heal and protect your skin. At Beth and Company we have an incredible esthetician that can help you beat the winter skin blues!

Look Good, Feel Better

Look Good, Feel Better is more than a slogan. It's a way of life for thousands of women who are affected by cancer every year. In 1989 the Look Good, Feel Better program was designed to help individuals with cancer look good, improve their self esteem, and thus manage their treatments and recovery with greater confidence.

Now with more than 650,000 women who have participated in the program its become something greater than anyone could have imagined.

What is the Look Good, Feel Better program? Well, it's a two hour, hands on workshop that teaches step by step make over tips and advice all lead by cosmetology professionals. Included in this two hour session is a 12 step skin care and makeup lesson, nail care techniques and professional advice on how to deal with hair loss. Wigs, scarves, hats, hairpieces and other accessories are included in the lesson.

The program is open to all women with cancer who are undergoing radiation, chemotherapy or other form of treatment. Each participant gets take home instruction booklets and complimentary cosmetic kits that match their skin tones. It's hundreds of dollars worth of name brand cosmetics free!!

At Beth and Company we are proud to be part of this amazing program. We will be holding our 4th session at the salon on Monday October 25. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program please check out the website and get registered. We would love to have you be our guest at this life changing event!

**Throughout the month of October Clarisonic will be running a Facebook campaign. They will donate $1 to the Look Good, Feel Better program for every "like" they receive on their Facebook page. So...PLEASE visit facebook.com/clarisonic today in order to help this amazing program!

**Also visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org for more information

Fight Like A Diva

Have you noticed there is pink, pink and more pink everywhere you look? Well it's all for a good cause. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and as you learn more about this disease you will learn there is something YOU can do to help wipe it out forever!

With 1 in every 8 women having invasive breast cancer during their life, everyone knows someone or has experienced the devastating effects that Breast Cancer can have on a person and a family. In 2010 there will be around 207,090 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (yep, I said in 2010 alone!!!).

With breast cancer being one of the top two cancers in the US and the 2nd leading cause of death in women, its time to take action now to protect yourself and the ones you love. Here are some good tips from the Susan G. Komen foundation:

1. Know your risk

* Talk to your family to learn about your family health history
* Talk to your provider about your personal risk of breast cancer

2. Get screened

* Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a
higher risk
* Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
* Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every
year starting at 40

3. Know what is normal for you

See your health care provider right away if you notice any of these breast
changes:
* Lump, hard knot or thickening
* Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
* Change in the size or shape of the breast
* Dimpling or puckering of the skin
* Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
* Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
* Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
* New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices

* Maintain a healthy weight
* Add exercise into your routine
* Limit alcohol intake

With early detection and better treatments the mortality rates for breast cancer are going down, but one life lost is too many. So we continue to fight for a cure. Join us at Beth and Company as we donate to the cure. Donate $5 and receive a free Paul Mitchell 413 styling brush!

At Beth and Company we are determined to see the number of survivors rise and the number of new diagnosis fall. We honor those two and a half million breast cancer survivors and pledge to help fight like divas for the cure!

Clarisonic--Make your skin feel NEW again

The Clarisonic is a revolutionary skin care brush that will change the way you think of skin care. Created by the makers of the Sonicare Toothbrush, nobody understands sonic technology like Clarisonic.

Clarisonic gently removes embedded dirt and oil, everyday grime and residual makeup, resulting in healthier, more beautiful skin. With all these impurities gone your skin is more prepared to absorb your skin care products. How does this amazing brush work? Well....it uses gentle sonic vibrations, with no abrasion or harsh chemicals. It gently buffs the skin, cleaning into your pores deeper than just manual cleaning.

Who can benefit from the Clarisonic brush? EVERYONE!!!! It is gentle enough for all skin types, including skin with complications (i.e. seborrheic, dermatitis, and rosacea). It's also great for acne, whether it be your teen or that pesky adult acne. Also, don't forget the men in your life. They can use the Clarisonic to apply shave cream (as well as cleanse their face). The men who do this report a closer, smoother shave with less irritation and fewer breakouts!

When used in conjunction with a good skin care regimen, many people reported improvement in firmness, tightness, elasticity, appearance of skin health and evenness of skin tone, an improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, softness of the skin and reduced pore size in as little as eight weeks!

This unprecedented skin care system makes a great Christmas present, so stop by Beth and Company to experience one for yourself! You're guaranteed to fall in love!

Are you ready to make your skin feel new again? Then you are ready for the Clarisonic skin care system!

LCN--Unprecidented beauty and elegance

Have you walked into the mall and that strong chemical smell makes your eyes water? Well good news has arrived....beautiful nails no longer have to make you sick to your stomach! LCN, Light Cured Gel Nails, are the revolutionary line of light cured products that seal, correct, lengthen and beautify your fingernails!
The vision for this product stems from years of research in dental resin by German chemists. They created this product using the same quality, durability and beauty of composite resin systems they knew for the dental world and revolutionized the beauty industry.
So, what really makes LCN nails far superior to the acrylic nails of yesterday? Well....

*NO Harmful Ingredients: LCN nail products are safe and gentle so you can continually keep them on natural nails with no damage to the nail. It will actually protect the natural nail and promote nail growth.

*NO Unpleasant Odors: Remember that strong chemical smell we mentioned before? Well, there is no odor or toxins with this product providing you with a more pleasant experience.

*NO "Fake Nail Syndrome": Since LCN is non porous, they will not yellow your nails, damage the nail bed or weaken your nails like traditional acrylic nails.

*NO Breaking: LCN nails provide superior durability making them less likely to break, crack or lift.

*NO limits: Since LCN is a light cured resin product they can be sculpted or applied over tips. LCN can meet the needs of every client and all nail types!

Come into Beth and Company and experience the unprecedented beauty and elegance of LCN nails. Our technicians are trained experts in the art and science of creating beautiful nails with more than 30 years of combined experience!

Hot Trends for Cooler Weather

As the seasons change, so do the trends for hair and make up. We all appreciate a little advice on what's hot....so here are some of the top trends from beauty professionals.

1. Eyes: *The smokey eye: smoldering eyes and sleek hair are a trend that can
take you from daytime to an evening out. With so many great products
out there now there is an EASY way to create that Sultry look!
*Pink Eye Shadow: create a fresh, young look without looking childish,
a great trend for any age. For darker skin types try a fushia and for
lighter skin types try a baby pink.

2. The perfect updo. "Undone" looks are in. Create a messy look that is put together. Make it simple for daytime looks and add a few more bobby pins or curls for the perfect evening look. Ooze femininity with an undone French twist!

3. Lips: *Bright lips are not just a summer look, create a look for Fall with
bright shades of pink and red. It has a little attitude while being
sexy at the same time.
*Wine Shades: don't think bright lips work for you? Try a wine stained
look. It helps to infuse fantasy into any look.

4. Metallic Nails: If you've never tried the "metal" look, now is the time to
step outside the box. Shimmering polishes, silvers and grays are hot, hot, hot!!!

5. Beachy Hair: Take the hot look of "beach" hair from Summer to Fall. Messy, windswept looks are hot for the cool weather. This hair pairs well with the smudged, smokey eye to make the look unique for the season.

6. Luxe Lashes: BIG LASHES are all the rage for Fall. False lashes have evolved from what your mom used, so don't be afraid to try them. You can buy easy to apply lashes (that you can take on and off multiple times)at Beth & Co. We'll even show you how to use them!

7. Defined Eyebrows: Strong arches, deep colors and fuller brows are in style. You can have your arches shaped by a professional, he/she will be able to make the arch perfect for your face. Also, have your brows tinted or use a brow pencil or powder to create that "strong, powerful woman" look. (Tip: use one shade lighter than your hair color on your brows)

8. Mega volume (BIG) hair: Create that big, teased look that will turn heads. Don't be afraid of a little (or a lot) of volume in your hair!

9. Bangs: Oh yes, bangs are back! And they add a mysterious, sexy vibe to your look.
*For flatter/oval face shapes go for blunt cut bangs, don't be afraid of
how strong this look is....you can rock it!
*For round and square faces go for the fringe look that's longer on the
sides and slightly shorter in the middle.

10. Big, Fat Curls are hot for Fall! Create this look instead of tighter curls and you are sure to be happy with the result. Channel the 70's!!