Tips For The Best Festival Skin

Headed to a festival this season? These are a few essentials to make sure you pack before you hit the road.

Whether your headed to the desert or an urban City setting these products still need to be in your lineup!

• De-Gunk Your Face: The Charcoal Clay Cleanser from Skin Script is a perfect purifying cleanser to remove impurities from the skin. When your out in the sun your skin will build up with sweat, debris, & depending on your makeup glam, all that gunk will get baked into the pores. After each day this cleanser will help control excess oil, remove toxins, prevent breakouts, all while refreshing your skin! 

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• Poreless Perfect: The Mint Refining Toner from Skin Script will tighten pores for a smooth photo worthy complexion. In addition, it helps clear pores & work as a natural astringent without drying the skin, as well has leaving the firm & plump. 

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• Antioxidant Power: Apply the Vitamin C/Green Tea Serum to ensure protection from free radical damage. The skin will be drenched with antioxidants to ensure healthy & brightened skin, all free of sun damage & wrinkles. Youthful skin is encouraged & green tea helps prevent the production of bacteria on the skin. 

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• Protect From The Rays: After all other skin products finish off your face & neck with Image Skincare's Prevention + SPF 30+. Being out in the sun all day long can have a harsh effect on the skin, so make sure you are protected against UVA/UVB rays from the sun. I personally love the tinted version of the SPF to give your skin an added dewy glow. Look as if your skin was kissed by the sun without the damaging effects!

Now that you've seen the festival lineup, be sure to follow this "festival skincare lineup" to achieve the best festival skin!

Skin Science Sunday: Why the mineral selenium is great for the skin

What is so great about selenium? 

Selenium is a mineral found in soil, but we can also find it in water & some foods.

1. Selenium is a mineral that helps fight inflammation. Increased inflammation is a huge negative for anyones skin & health, so anything that will fight this gets two thumbs up!

2.  This mineral is rich in antioxidants. In return, this helps lower free radical damage & fight the signs of aging. Great for keeping a youthful complexion!

3.  It helps assist in skin elasticity, keeping your skin firm & plump!

4.  Reduces redness, irritation, & can help with reduce the inflammation of acne. 

People do not need a large amount of selenium to benefit, & should not exceed the recommended dietary allowance.

Where to find selenium? 

• Tuna
• Salmon
• Mushrooms
• Chicken
• Eggs
• Chia Seeds
• Pineapple 

Skin Science Sunday: Why your products should be chirally correct

Why your skincare should be chirally correct?

First, what does this mean? The breakdown: Scientific research shows that an ingredient molecule has two sides. One side is said to work better with the skin, & the other not so much. The process involves only using the better working molecule & ridding of the other side. By doing so, your products become more beneficial & your skin can absorb the ingredients to its fullest. This is known as chirally correct.

Sometimes your skin can become sensitized, or you may have an allergic reaction to products when the less beneficial side is used, this is due to your skin essentially not knowing what to do with that molecule. By using only chirally correct products you can then avoid these negative reactions & ensure your skin is benefiting from efficient ingredients only. 

In simple terms, using chirally correct products will let you achieve the best results possible by using ingredients that work BEST on your skin. 

Here at Pure Bloom Skincare we use chirally correct products from the companies shown below:

Skin Script & Livia Pure Skin Care

Skin Science Sunday: 5 tips to survive the winter skin effects

5 Skin Tips to Survive the Winter

1. Hydrate. Making sure you moisturize your face & the rest of your body is essential, & even more important during the colder months. Your skin can get affected by this weather by becoming overly dry & in worse cases; itchy, irritated, & sensitized. Rich moisturizers before bed are ideal in preventing any water loss in the skin & to ensure you stay hydrated through the night. 

2. SPF. Even though you are spending less time outdoors & the sun shines less, it is important to make sure you are still wearing SPF daily. Preventing sun damage & aging is a 365 day job. Harmful sun rays can affect you the entire year.

3. Exfoliate. Gentle exfoliation during the winter is necessary to help remove any dead skin cells that are on the surface. This then helps your moisturizer properly penetrate through the layers of the skin, rather than sitting on top of these dead cells. 

4. Sleep with a Humidifier. Colder days mean putting the heat on in your home. This added heat can create dryness in the air which then leads to dryness in your skin. During the night sleeping with a humidifier helps prevent this while keep moisture in the air. Leaving your skin less vulnerable to the weather. 

5. Avoid Overly Hot Showers/Baths. With the common theme here being dryness. Super hot showers & baths can further dry out your skin. It is important to remember to moisturize immediately after your shower, this is when your skin is ready to fully take in that hydration. 

Adding these tips into your routine will help ensure healthy & happy skin for the winter!

Skin Science Sunday: What do high frequency treatment do for the skin?

What Do High Frequency Treatments Do For The Skin?

So what is it?

The high frequency device consists of a hand held wand with a glass electrode on the end. When in use, the electrode produces a small electrical current (Tesla Current), ozone, & argon gas. Your esthetician glides this wand over your skin or directly to a specific area, you may sense a mild warming sensation in the skin & hear a buzzing sound.

What does it do?

The benefits of this device include: antibacterial effects, healing, stimulated circulation & collagen, reduced inflammation, oxygenation of the skin, as well as increased cell metabolism. 

Who should receive this treatment?

Most can benefit by receiving high frequency in a facial treatment. Those that would benefit the most from this device are individuals who suffer from acne, enlarged pores, & oiliness. Other candidates for this treatment include those with lack luster skin, aging, or simply those looking to just "refresh" their skins appearance. High frequency is also great after waxing services for those that often breakout after receiving their wax from a professional. 

Be sure to talk with your esthetician to see if this treatment is right for you, there are some contraindications that may prevent you from receiving high frequency. 

Skin Science Sunday: 10 Things Making Your Acne Worse, Or Causing It.

Why are you breaking out?

This is a question that many ask themselves while looking in the mirror feeling aggravated, and the frustration of forever finding some sort of remedy or solution. If you deal with acne or have acne prone skin I am sure that you have tried every acne product on the shelves, possibly even taken dermatologist prescribed medications, and had still no such luck. If that sounds like you, it can be possible that you are making simple mistakes, or have acquired bad habits that can be making your skin worse. 

Here are 10 common causes or worsening factors for acne prone skin:

1. You Sleep in Your Makeup/Don't Cleanse Before Bed. Too lazy to wash your face before bed? This could be a major factor in your acne. Sleeping with your makeup on can cause extremely clogged pores, which can then lead to more breakouts & blackheads. Your skin must be cleansed before bed to remove any dirt, oil, and bacteria that collects throughout the day. Going to bed and placing your head on your pillow can cause all that junk to get embedded into your skin. 
2. You Constantly Touch Your Face/Pick at Breakouts. As everyone knows, germs are everywhere. They are on surfaces, doorknobs, cell phones, & of course, your hands. This means you should never be touching your face unless your hands are fully washed. Even then you should not mess with any current breakouts, picking at them can lead to breaking open the skin & causing possible scarring & infection. Make sure to wash your hands before cleansing your skin and applying products.
3. You are Eating Excessive Dairy/Sugar. Both dairy & sugar can cause inflammation. The inflammation can cause acne to become worse and or enlarged. In milk, hormones are one of the biggest factors that can then affect your breakouts. There is also evidence that these hormones bind to your sebaceous glands (oil glands) which then produce more sebum (oil) in your follicles, leading to more breakouts. If you are eating/drinking lots of dairy products and your acne is an issue, cut back or slowly cut out any dairy if your acne is quite severe.
4. You're Sleeping on Dirty Pillow Cases.  When was the last time you washed your pillow case? Your face lays on your pillow for hours at a time, and if it is loaded with excess oil from your skin and even from your hair, this can be creating an issue for your breakouts. Make sure to wash your pillow case at-least every week, if you overly produce oil throughout the night, you may want to switch it every 3 days. 
5. You are Using to0 Many DIY Concoctions. Been scrolling through Pinterest too often? The many DIY face masks, exfoliants, etc. can actually be making your skin worse. Many of the concoctions are not recommend from a skin professional, but rather someone who has too much fun mixing leftover ingredients from their pantry. A big no no that is recommended a lot through Pinterest is baking soda. Baking soda is not a skincare product, this can ruin the barrier of your skin & irritate acne. The PH of your skin is between a 4 - 5.5, while baking soda is at a PH of 9. Due to it's alkaline content, this can create extreme water loss in your skin causing sensitivity & an overproducing of oil which then become a breeding ground for acne. 
6. Your Cell Phone is Dirty. Cell phones carry lots of bacteria and germs. Wiping them down daily with a cleansing wipe can help kill that bacteria. We use our phones constantly, they rest on our faces during phone calls, we text, some people even sleep with them. Make sure it is disinfected daily to help avoid any buildup that can create a worsening in your breakouts.
7. You're Lacking Water Intake. This one may create a bit of controversy, but I personally still believe in its affects. Drinking water can help flush out toxins in your body and transport nutrients throughout, then helping contribute in clearer skin and a healthier body. Our bodies consist of 60-70% of water, so water is essential to us. Think of it as if we are not drinking water, we are most likely replacing that with drinks such as, coffee, soda, juice, which all contain lots of sugar, which as we stated before can make acne worse. All in all, water is essential in keeping your skin healthy and preventing acne. 
8. You're Using too Many Acne Products. This may sound confusing, but a lot of the times these acne products can be quite harsh on the skin. Many strip your skin of its natural moisture which then can result in your skin trying to make up for that by producing excessive oil, causing breakouts. Other products like certain drying spot treatments can lead to your breakout taking longer to heal. When you dry the area of a breakout it is trapping in that bacteria with dead flaky skin. The bacteria has no way to release, then prolonging to breakout. Your best bet is to leave the breakout alone, and applying a spot treatment that is not drying, or to apply it only to post acne marks. 
9. Your Shampoo Contains Sulfates. Many know that sulfates are bad for color treated hair, as it strips the color out and fades color quickly. Sulfates, also known as cleansing agents, are the ingredients that create the ultra sudsy effect in your shampoo. This can lead to breakouts around the hairline, chest, and back of your body. These sulfates can adhere to your skin & clog pores, creating little breakouts. 
10. Your Using Bad Makeup. This is a hard one for some, as there are so many brands to choose from. Makeup tends to not have the best ingredients in them. Parabens, synthetics, added fragrance or dyes, talc, silicones, etc. Although makeup has come a long way, these ingredients still exist in many brands, and can all aggravate acne. Making sure you read ingredients and choosing non comedogenic makeup can help ensure you are making the right choice. Brands like Jane Iredale (my personal favorite) and GloMinerals have skin-loving ingredients. 

Do you have any of these bad habits in your daily life? 

Skin Science Sunday: Why You Need To Get A Crystal Facial

Why Should You Get a Crystal Facial?

Firstly, what are crystals? Crystals are known for their healing powers & producing unique energy vibrations. Ancient civilizations have used them in past for a variety of reasons including healing and empowerment. As for some people crystals may seem "out there", but there is research that has proven its beneficial qualities. Every crystal emits energy and frequencies that can be used in specific purposes. So long story short, our bodies have energy & crystals have energy, boom, they go together. So let's talk skin...

The use of crystals in skincare has been an ongoing trend lately, as more people have become aware of the variety of benefits that crystals produce, & the popularity of natural beauty. Crystal grids are a great way to incorporate the positive benefits of a variety of crystals all at once. The combination of vibrations can create a unique flow of energy that you can incorporate into skincare. Whether you want to focus on anti-aging, acne, or simply "waking up" the skin, these grids can be your solution. Different crystals can increase blood flow, providing a healthy glow & vibrant complexion. Another benefit is that they can even enhance other ingredients or act as a semiconductor, making it a perfect time to apply a face masque & then create the crystal grid upon the skin. 

Still not convinced? Come into Pure Bloom Skincare and receive a facial that incorporates these facial grids. As seen on the service menu: 

CRYSTAL SKIN TREATMENT GLOW: $7

Take your facials to the next level with these crystal energy combinations. A selection of crystals applied in a unique grid on the face to stimulate energy, and promote healing benefits for the skin, mind, & body. Reveal your inner & outer goddess glow. Add to any facial during the masking step.

• Detox Crystal Grid: Purify & Detox. Promotes circulation & breaks up negative & stagnant energies.
• Stress Free Crystal Grid: Release Tension & Stress. Promotes calming & peaceful energies.
• Anti-Aging Crystal Grid: Refresh & Rejuvenate. Promote self love, youthfulness, and beauty.
• Sweet Dreams Crystal Grid: Relax & Unwind. Promotes soothing energy & induces a calming dream state. Perfect for an evening facial.