Ten Commandments?

2. Thou shalt not go to bed with your makeup on. Do you know what kind of microscopic thingies are making a home in that makeup and sweat (oh I mean perspiration) on your face? Please cleanse with the appropriate cleanser for your skin type. Avoid sodium lauryl sulphate, alcohol, and fragrances which produce cancer causing phthalates. Each skin type requires a different cleanser:Normal, Dry, Sensitive, andOily.

3. Thou shalt not bake in the sun. Check out my newsletter from last month to find out all the details of safe sun tanning. Only use products with natural sunscreens like Zinc and Titanium Dioxide like our AM Moisture for dry skin,AM Nurture for normal, AM Protection for sensitive, and AM Control for oily skin.

4. Thou shalt exfoliate daily. Scrubs like ourHoney Jojoba Scrub can be used daily because it includes moisturizing honey and aloe. Use mornings to scrub away the dead skin build-up from the p.m. renewal period. This reduces pore size and makeup blends evenly over smooth skin. Use Alpha Hydroxy acid and Enzyme exfoliators at night to desolve and loosen dead skin cells. These can be used daily under night creams and serums or 2 or 3 times weekly when used alone or otherwise you run the risk of thinning your skin.

5. Honour thy four seasons. By now you should know whether you are warm (skin with yellow or ivory undertones) which are Springs and Autumns or cool (pink to olive skin) which are Winters and Summers. It makes soooo much difference when makeup, clothing, and hair color are coordinated. If you don't know your season, come see one of the professionals in Fairview/Allen or Arlington. NEW Color Swatches arriving from Europe soon.

6. Thou shalt not squeeze pimples. Please let one of our estheticians take care of cleaning pores properly. This will prevent scarring and enlarged pores in the future. Ask for a Deep Pore Cleansing Facial or Back Facial which includes extractions and masking.

7. Thou must get thy beauty sleep. The Institute On Aging recommends 7 to 8 hours of sleep to prolong your life and prevent pre-mature aging. No excuses, just do it. Take aCalcium and Magnesium supplement after dinner to help with relaxation and mood soothing.

8. Thou shalt eat thy veggies and fruits. OK, your mother said that too. A healthy diet fends off free radical damage and inflammation, two of the main causes of pre-mature aging. Eat 50% of your diet raw to receive pure nutrition and enzymatic energy for proper cellular regeneration.

And drink my delicious High ORAC ACAI Juice with Aloe and over 25 other consentrated fruit extracts. Find out why Acai is known as the Beauty Berry.

9. Thou shalt love thy body as thy do thou face. Because your body has fewer oil glands than your face (only 200 per inch versus 1800) it will always need hydration to prevent flaking. Completely dry off after your shower or bath (unless you have a home filtering system) because tap water has fluoride and chlorine that causes pre-mature aging. Use sulphate-free bath gels like our new Pomegranate Body Wash and body moisturizers with shea butter like our new Pomegranate Body Souffle. They are yummy!

10. Thou shalt not be a couch potato. According to the Ohio State University, wounds healed 29 days faster in those who exercised than those who were sedentary. Why? Because exercise increases circulation bringing oxygen and nutrition to skin cells. A little sweat (yes I said it) never hurt anyone. In fact according to the University of Vermont a 20-minute sweat session can help regulate stress hormones linked to not only depression and anxiety, but also to acne, sensitivity, and dryness. Their research says this session will improve your mood up to 12 hours, so get off the couch and get happy skin!!