I know my next post was supposed to be my current beauty wish list, but that can wait.
I've decided to start my own beauty business. For now, it's just make up artistry because that is mobile. People can come to my humble abode, or I can travel to where they are. It's also easier to start up...
Eventually I want to incorporate skin care into the mix. I am an esthetician after all. I just need a space to use for facials, waxing, body treatments, etc. - because I think it's a bit unprofessional to have someone spread eagled in my apartment for their awesome brazilian bikini wax...although I'm sure my good friends wouldn't mind it one bit.
So, here are my pages on the web:
Official: www.ravabeauty.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ravabeauty
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Rava-Beauty/118535728225418
(when I get 25 "likes" it will eventually be facebook.com/ravabeauty)
I am finding it a bit difficult to find models who are willing to let me put make up on them and take their picture for my portfolio. I don't know why this has been difficult. I guess I have to turn to craigslist for strangers. I don't understand why my friends don't want to do it! But whatever, I'm done complaining.
I'm excited. A little scared, but excited nonetheless. Since I'm unemployed, it will be tricky to get the few things I need to start things up. But I'll find a way. I always do somehow.
Peace, love and lip gloss!
-Melissa
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Winter/Spring Skincare Tips
It's Springtime...although in California, some days it feels like Summer and other days it still feels like Winter. Like today.
We all know our skin gets a little extra dry when it's colder outside. Sometimes it's a good idea to have two different kinds of cleansers, moisturizers, etc. Unless your skin is ALWAYS dry (Oily skin is definitely not always oily).
If you have normal to dry skin, using a creamier cleanser is probably better for chilly weather. Basically, something that DOESN'T lather. That might be hard for some people to wrap their brains around. Just because it doesn't lather, doesn't mean it's not working. If it doesn't lather, it means there are fewer harsh detergents (surfactants) to cause havoc to your skin. That's a good thing! I don't have very many (non-professional) suggestions for this type of cleanser, because I have oily skin...
Oily skins can use foamy, bubbly, lathering cleansers. Even in winter time. They don't have to! But I usually use something that foams up. But, a word to the wise - use a skin balancing toner/astringent afterwards and please...use a moisturizer! I've been using "Yes to Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer" it's very soothing and provides that extra needed moisture. It would even be great for normal to dry skin types. I'm running out and I'd like to try their "Yes to Tomatoes" balancing moisturizer (as the weather gets hotter).
Oily skins, don't shy away from oils...they are not necessarily bad, pore blocking or acne causing. I could get into that in another blog post...
I've been using Proactiv Solution lately...and I LOVE it! It's the best thing I've used so far, but it is causing excessive dryness. Good thing I know what to do and what products to use! Ok, I'm blathering on...
Basically, the tip for colder weather skincare is use gentle products that don't have harsh detergents and ALWAYS use sunscreen. Even if the sun is not out. I will sound like a broken record about this.
In the next blog:
Another beauty wishlist! Yay! (hehe)
We all know our skin gets a little extra dry when it's colder outside. Sometimes it's a good idea to have two different kinds of cleansers, moisturizers, etc. Unless your skin is ALWAYS dry (Oily skin is definitely not always oily).
If you have normal to dry skin, using a creamier cleanser is probably better for chilly weather. Basically, something that DOESN'T lather. That might be hard for some people to wrap their brains around. Just because it doesn't lather, doesn't mean it's not working. If it doesn't lather, it means there are fewer harsh detergents (surfactants) to cause havoc to your skin. That's a good thing! I don't have very many (non-professional) suggestions for this type of cleanser, because I have oily skin...
Oily skins can use foamy, bubbly, lathering cleansers. Even in winter time. They don't have to! But I usually use something that foams up. But, a word to the wise - use a skin balancing toner/astringent afterwards and please...use a moisturizer! I've been using "Yes to Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer" it's very soothing and provides that extra needed moisture. It would even be great for normal to dry skin types. I'm running out and I'd like to try their "Yes to Tomatoes" balancing moisturizer (as the weather gets hotter).
Oily skins, don't shy away from oils...they are not necessarily bad, pore blocking or acne causing. I could get into that in another blog post...
I've been using Proactiv Solution lately...and I LOVE it! It's the best thing I've used so far, but it is causing excessive dryness. Good thing I know what to do and what products to use! Ok, I'm blathering on...
Basically, the tip for colder weather skincare is use gentle products that don't have harsh detergents and ALWAYS use sunscreen. Even if the sun is not out. I will sound like a broken record about this.
In the next blog:
Another beauty wishlist! Yay! (hehe)
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