I have been going through a little stress and anxiety due to starting my new job. I love it so far....it is an amazingly beautiful space and the people I have met so far have been really wonderful....but it is a new job and I'm starting over from scratch. My skin has suffered because of this. A couple stress blemishes with a couple hormonal blemishes equal an Esthetician with far from perfect skin. So I thought it was appropriate to break out the big guns, so to speak.
Eminence has a treatment called an Almond and Mineral Treatment. This sucker is HOT. It boost circulation to the skin and oxygenates with paprika. It also exfoliates and refines with almond bits.
It also contains Ground Ivy which tones and tightens the pores. I cleansed my face first with my Stone Crop Cleanser, then followed with a thin layer of Almond and Mineral Treatment. Right after I applied it, I thought to myself...."this isnt thaaaat hot." It's a creeper. I'd say 2-3 minutes after I applied it the paprika kicked in. In fact, I felt my heart beat in my face. But I knew this would happen and didnt freak out. I knew this was good and it was working. I left it on for about 10 minutes then rinsed with cold water. Oh my did the cold water feel good. My skin was really red from the oxygenation and stimulation but once again, I knew that this was going to be a side effect for 20-30 minutes.
It also contains Ground Ivy which tones and tightens the pores. I cleansed my face first with my Stone Crop Cleanser, then followed with a thin layer of Almond and Mineral Treatment. Right after I applied it, I thought to myself...."this isnt thaaaat hot." It's a creeper. I'd say 2-3 minutes after I applied it the paprika kicked in. In fact, I felt my heart beat in my face. But I knew this would happen and didnt freak out. I knew this was good and it was working. I left it on for about 10 minutes then rinsed with cold water. Oh my did the cold water feel good. My skin was really red from the oxygenation and stimulation but once again, I knew that this was going to be a side effect for 20-30 minutes. So then my next step was to try an Eminence masque Ive never tried but have a friend out in California that works at a Destination Spa that carries Eminence and SWEARS by the Garlic Tomato products. The Garlic and Tomato Masque is an anti-blemish, clarifying, and healing masque........which is exactly what I need. I was expecting a big whiff of Garlic with this mask but it doesnt have a garlic smell. In fact, the protocol sheet calls it "odorless" (which I was skeptical) but it is in fact, ordorless garlic. It smells more herby and tomato like. Its a puree form with the addition of St. John's Wort which is an anti-irritant and Sweet Yellow Clover which treats acne and is an anti-inflammatory. My skin immediately felt soothed as I applied this masque. I left it on for 10 minutes. It had a nice tightening effect on my skin, which was an added bonus....I like masques that tighten. I rinsed again with cold water and my skin looked great. Most of the redness was gone and my skin felt AMAZING. I will definately be giving this to my acne prone clients. I followed with my toner then applied a spot treatment.
My finale to my home facial was another new product I havent tried called Guava and Bamboo Age Defying Moisturizer. I added a little water with it to emulsify it. It has a scent that takes me back to my honeymoon in Jamaica. Guava juice moisturizes, revitalizes, and maintain firmness of the skin.
It's like I have brand new skin. I will keep you all updated on how my skin progresses into tomorrow but it is visibly more luminous and my skin feels tight, clean, and refreshed. Of course my blemishes didnt magically disappear but I could swear some of the redness is gone and the swelling is reduced.
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