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Patty Oliver, Esthetician & Reiki Practitioner: Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2012 7:32 PM
 It may be gray and rainy in Oregon, but you are still at
risk for developing aging skin if you aren’t wearing daily sunscreen. Signs of aging skin include wrinkles,
dehydration, hyperpigmentation (“dark spots”) and uneven skin tone to name a
few. That’s because we receive both UVA
and UVB rays from the sun. UVB rays
cause the skin to tan and eventually burn.
UVA rays reach us rain or shine, come through windows and windshields and
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Patty Oliver, Esthetician & Reiki Practitioner: Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 8:11 PM
 Fall and Winter are the two seasons to really start focusing on exfoliation. Why? Because these are the seasons we are least likely to spend a lot of time in the sun. We don't want to expose newly-exfoliated skin to the dangers of sun damage. So, what's all the fuss about exfoliation, anyway? Our skin cells are constantly renewing themselves every 30 days or so. However, as we age, this process (called cellular turnover) takes longer and longer. Plus, things like pollution, |
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Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:24 AM
 Here is a great article from Everyday Healththat I wanted to share with my readers. I am a Certified Reiki Practitioner in addition to being an Esthetician, and I have several clients who add Reiki to their treatments or see me specifically for Reiki. Read more about how Reiki might benefit you: Can Reiki Help Your Chronic Pain? This ancient Japanese touch therapy similar to massage has shown real results for managing chronic pain. By Wyatt Myers; Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH |
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Patty Oliver, Esthetician: Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2011 8:41 PM
The sun is finally shining here in Oregon. Now THAT is something to cheer about! These gray, cloudy days have us clamoring for the outdoors as soon as the sun throws out a few rays of sunshine. But, while sunshine is vital to our health (our skin creates Vitamin D when exposed to the sun), it also is responsible for damaging and visibly aging our skin. You only need about 20 minutes of unprotected noontime sun exposure in order for your skin to create about 1,000 IU's of Vitamin D. |
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Patty Oliver, Esthetician & Reiki Practitioner: Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2011 12:13 AM
 It's an ongoing debate: if I eat "junk" food, will my acne worsen? The truth is, everyone is different, but in general I do believe there is a connection between the kinds of foods you eat and acne breakouts. There have been studies which show a correlation between a high-glycemic, high-iodide diet and a higher incidence of acne. Here are some examples: Foods high in Iodides (in parts per million of iodide): Salt Iodized Salt (1/4 tsp) - 100 |
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Patty Oliver, Esthetician & Reiki Practitioner: Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:25 PM
Most of you reading this are probably familiar with the phrase "we are what we eat." The food we put into our bodies affects not only our weight, but our mood and energy levels too. However, it also has a big impact on our skin. After all, our skin offers a reflection of what is happening inside our bodies. Poor nutrition leads to congested, dull, devitalized aging skin. Luckily, the converse is also true: proper nutrition can help keep our skin healthy, glowing and smooth. |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 3:11 PM
Here is an interesting article I wanted to share with all of you fromReuter's Health, which supports the need to apply daily SPF, regardless of your makeup or moisturizing creams:  Many daily skin creams that claim to provide ultraviolet protection and anti-aging benefits may not have enough of the critical ingredients needed to block UV-A light, according to new research. That means consumers who rely on these products may be vulnerable to the effects of UV-A rays, including skin darkening, wrinkles, and skin cancer, in some cases. |
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Patty Oliver, Esthetician and Reiki Practitioner: Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 10:00 PM
Winter is the time when our skin feels the driest. Cold winds outside and heaters running inside equals dry, itchy skin for our entire body, not just our face! Here are my top 10 tips to help alleviate some winter skin care woes:  1) If you aren't already using a good-quality moisturizer for your skin type, dehydration and flaky skin will make those fine lines more apparent. Dry skin and aging skins can benefit from ingredients like hyaluronic acid, avocado oil, squalene, lecithin, betaglucan plus essential vitamins A, B, C and E. |
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Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 10:10 PM
 Here is an easy exfoliating body scrub you can make at home! Especially nice in winter when you want to remove those dry, dead skin cells and leave a fresh, healthy glow: - 3 T of carrier oil such as sunflower oil, almond oil or grape seed oil - 3 T dead sea salt OR raw sugar - 3 T honey - 5 drops of essential oil such as Lavender (optional) Mix well and rub onto the skin in a circular motion. Rinse or shower off. Be sure to apply a rich body cream immediately after toweling off to lock in moisture. |
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Patty Oliver, Esthetician & Certified Reiki Practitioner: Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2011 11:52 AM
 The question on most everyone's mind: How do I stop the signs of aging on my skin? Unfortunately there's no magic fountain of youth; not one exact treatment that will turn back the hands of time for everyone. Mostly because each person's skin condition is so completely different. Chronologically, as we age, many structural changes below the skin surface take place. In particular, the rate of cell turnover - or the rate at which new cells come to the surface - slows down, and collagen and elastin weaken. |
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