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Natural Facial for Winter Skin Care

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spa treatmentDuring the colder and drier winter months, your face takes its fair share of damage. Freezing temperatures paired with harsh, biting wind can really take a toll on your skin, leaving it dry, wind-burned, red, and chapped. It is important to keep a healthy skin care routine throughout these chilly months; however, keep in mind that using department store skin products can actually make your skin worse. Many drugstore products contain harsh chemicals that dry out your skin and leave it looking dull and drab – the last thing you need during the already unforgiving winter! Opt for natural, organic ingredients that will moisturize, soothe, and protect your skin from the elements and turn a winter-chilled face radiant and glowing.

One of the best and easiest skincare treatments to add into your routine is a natural facial. Natural facials produce fresh and healthy results, and give your skin the added boost it needs to survive the chilly winter (without any unwanted chemicals). Organic facials are an excellent option to relieve and refresh the skin, as well as de-stress and relax. The benefits include increased circulation to achieve a healthy glow (which is crucial during winter when skin can look dull and flat), preventing fine lines and wrinkles by maintaining skin’s suppleness, cleansing the skin of built-up toxins, hydrating the skin (another important element to fight winter dryness), and overall relaxation and wellness.

Our aesthetics clinic offers both natural and medical facials at deeply discounted prices. The Natural Facial, a 60-minute organic, biodynamic, and holistic facial is a nurturing and replenishing treatment for the skin that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and cleansed. Using products from Dr. Haushcka, a German holistic skin care company, the session includes warm, aromatic lavender compresses, cleansing milk and cream, facial steaming, heated Thai herbal leg compresses, extractions, massage on the face, decollete, arms, and hands, treatment masks and toners, moisturizers, eye and lip balm, and sunscreen. The Natural Facial is a comprehensive facial treatment for all skin types for renewal, relaxation, balance, and protection.

If you have specific skin care concerns, you may also want to check out the clinic’s Medical Facials. These facials are custom-made for your individual skin condition needs.

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Choose your facial:

Ofacial, 60 min, $30
Ofacial is a 60 minute facial treatment using Martin George Skin’s Omethod face care and body care. Omethod is made with the highest quality, natural ingredients from skin nurturing organic carrier oils to active therapeutic essential oils, vibrant plant medicines, and flower essences. This luxuriant treatment incorporates relaxation and results through a nourishing cleanse, facial massage, targeted mask, and moisturizer.

Sanitas Signature Facial, 60 min, $28
The Signature Facial is a results oriented treatment attuned to your specific, skin condition needs. This treatment includes a thorough cleanse, skin analysis, revitalizing lemon polish to remove dead skin and uncover youthful vibrant skin, extractions, facial massage, a moisture replenishing mask, toner, serum, moisturizer and eye cream. We utilize Sanitas professional skincare from Louisville, Colorado to give a Rocky Mountain twist to a traditional European Facial.

Age Defy Facial, 60 min, $30
The Age Defy facial aims to turn back time. This treatment revitalizes by smoothing, hydrating and firming the skin. The Age Defy facial will include the same steps of the Signature facial with the addition of an antioxidant rich, enzymatic exfoliating masque, and an upgraded skin firming mask with anti-aging ingredients.

Clarify Facial, 60 min, $30
Designed for a deep pore cleanse and skin detoxification, this facial is perfect for oily and breakout prone skin. The Clarify Facial will include a thorough cleanse, skin analysis, extractions, high frequency treatment that works to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation, toner an enzymatic exfoliating mask, and an upgraded detoxifying clay mask, serum, an oil free moisturizer, and eye cream.

Natural Skin Care on a Budget

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Coconut oilOne of the frustrating parts of figuring out a beauty routine is the cost of beauty products! When you are trying to take care of your hair, skin, teeth, nails, and everything in between, it adds up – and so do the chemicals. Commercial products are filled with chemicals, dyes, and unpronounceable ingredients that your beauty routine – and your skin – would be better off without.

Luckily, there are natural and organic products available to tackle a wide variety of skin issues, and they won’t break your bank. Some of the best natural ingredients can even be found in your kitchen! Check out this list for some tips and ideas that will give your beauty regimen an au naturale makeover.

  1. Coconut Oil

There are over 100 uses for coconut oil, from a hair conditioner, to a skin moisturizer and acne fighter, to a makeup remover, stretch mark preventer, and age spot lightener! Coconut oil can be used from head to toe to help moisturize, smooth, fight bacteria, infections, and blemishes, and so much more.

  1. Witch Hazel

Witch hazel can reduce under eye puffiness, treat acne and even out splotchy skin, reduce wrinkles, and moisturize. Because it is an astringent, it can also be used to disinfect wounds, treat eczema, and sooth sunburns. A large bottle runs just a few dollars, and a little goes a long way!

  1. Avocado, Yogurt, and Honey

These three foods will give your routine similar benefits. They can be used as facial masks to moisturize, brighten, and fight bacteria.

  1. Baking soda, Oats, Sugar, and Salt

To achieve glowing, radiant skin, add one of these ingredients to your beauty routine as a skin scrub. They each have exfoliating properties that will leave your face and body smooth and refreshed, without the harsh chemicals in commercial exfoliant scrubs.

  1. Lemon, Vinegar, and Hydrogen Peroxide

The acidity in each of these natural ingredients helps to brighten skin that is dull or that has darkened over time (like elbows, knees, armpits, or sunspots).

Keep in mind that this is a very short list; there are tons of natural skin care products just like these that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, and can be found in your grocery store!

Considering a career in esthetics

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A career as an esthetician can be rewarding. If you are naturally nurturing and want to do something positive in your life then you might want to consider a career as an esthetician. At the School of Botanical and Medical Aesthetics in Denver, we incorporate a holistic approach to skincare that focuses on the person as a whole and how that is reflected across the health of a client’s skin.

Upon completion of a state approved training program, estheticians can work in salons, spas, and resorts. One is qualified to go into cosmetics marketing, beauty consulting or even the medical community. A medical esthetician assists a plastic or cosmetic surgeon with post surgery healing in an effort to reduce scarring. This career path may require further training.

To begin the process of licensing, you must complete 6oo hours of training which can take up to 6 months. Once this training is completed, you must pass a state licensing exam.

If you are ready to start your career in aesthetics take a look at the courses we offer and enroll to kick start your new career!

Masque Appeal

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Taking yourself for a facial is the ultimate form of self care, and we think the masque step is arguably the most luxurious part. You’re already half asleep and in in bliss mode and when your aesthetician methodically paints the goods on your face with a feather soft fan brush… It’s enough to make you swoon! Did you know your skin is the last organ to receive nutrients from the body but the first to show nutritional deficiencies? Your skin is asking begging for some topical nutrition.

Masques are a targeted treatment that physically cover the surface of your skin with high concentrations of active ingredients. These key ingredients help your aesthetician know what mask to chose for your skin type and condition.

Exfoliating masks made from fruit acids and enzymes dissolve dead surface cells revealing brighter more vibrant complexion. Treatment masques  follow the exfoliation. The intention of these masks is to purify, heal, or nourish. Clay masks, rich in minerals, clays, and mud derived from the earth detoxify, absorb oil, prevent clogged pores, tighten, and make pores appear smaller. Gel masks may contain botanicals such as aloe or other hydrating ingredients targeted to soothe and cool inflamed and angry skin.

Other treatment masks targeted toward dry skin or skin showing visible signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles may include nutrient rich ingredients such as peptides, plant stem cells, essential fatty acids, vitamins, which are there to moisturize, repair, revitalize, and stimulate collagen and elastin production. We like to think of these as a multi vitamin for your face.

No matter the current state of your skin there is a masque that can help heal, preserve, and improve it’s appearance. So lay back, relax and let your skin eat up all of the yummy goodness!

Our student aesthetics clinic offers nourishing facials to brighten up your day and face!

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Sanitas Skincare Launch Party! Sept 29th

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Please join us on September 29th from 6p-9p for mini-Facials, Snacks, Drinks, and lots of fun!!

We are coming together to celebrate the launch of the SANITAS SKINCARE LINE at our school!! We are all so in love with this line and are very excited to be introducing it into our programs and into our student clinic. With a tag line that we can get behind “Healthy Skin is Beautiful Skin,” and propelled by a mission to employ progressive science, research and education, Sanitas strives to continuously improve the health of your skin through topical and nutritional strategies. Backed by decades of ongoing scientific research, each product has been formulated to constantly challenge the skin to evolve and grow stronger.

We look forward to sharing this amazing product with you and hope you can join us for the celebration!!

Details:
Date: Friday, Sept 29th
Time: 6p-9p
Location: 1221 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204

September Special: 20% off Dermaplaning

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Did you know that men get a regular exfoliation every time they shave? Perhaps that has something to do with how much slower they seem to age than women? Fortunately, women have caught on and upped the anti on shaving! Something that not only removes hair, brightens your skin tone, and softens the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, but also comes without razor burns and ingrown hairs – it’s Dermaplaning and we are all over it!

September Special!

20% off (normally $36) – 45 minute procedure

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Dermaplaning is a professional procedure that takes face shaving to a whole new level. Whether you have hair on your upper lip or peach fuzz across your chin, dermaplaning your face can enhance your appearance. Dermaplaning is a simple and safe procedure for exfoliating the epidermis and ridding the skin of fine vellus hair also known as, peach fuzz. This hair often causes a buildup of dirt and oils in the follicles, so removing the hair instantly gives you healthier, brighter looking skin. Removal of vellus hair also helps to reduce occurrences of acne because bacteria and oils won’t get trapped on the skin’s surface. Removing epidermal skin also allows products to penetrate more readily into the deeper layers increasing skincare absorption, it makes makeup application smoother and easier, and it reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and mild scars.

Physicians may recommend this treatment to prepare the skin for medical procedures such as laser treatments or deep chemical peels. It also may be used by estheticians to prepare the skin for superficial chemical peels or before a cleansing facial. It’s also a great treatment for pregnant or nursing women who want a deep exfoliation but are not allowed to use peeling agents because of the risk that the chemicals will be absorbed into the bloodstream, and may be transferred to the fetus or the child. Although merely an old wives’ tale, many clients are often concerned that the hair will grow back heavier and darker after dermaplaning. This is not the case. As long as the hair is superficial vellus hair, it will grow back at the same rate and texture as before the treatment and you shouldn’t see any unsightly stubble like men have. There is no recovery time involved with this procedure and the skin starts to heal itself immediately, producing newer, healthier skin. Dermaplaning can be done as often as every two weeks, although it is usually done when vellus hair starts to grow back, which is generally in one month’s time.

This all sounds great, but are you a little bit afraid of giving dermaplaning a try? Does your skin need peach fuzz for protection? Will it irritate or cause dark whiskers? Is this way too manly for a girl? What you need is some sound expert advice from one of our trained students and licensed supervisors. They will walk you through the process, answer any questions you have, and get you started on the path to GLOWING skin!!

Don’t miss our special for the entire month of September – 20% off (normally $36) – 45 minute procedure.

Schedule your appointment for Dermaplaning at our aesthetics clinic!

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