Exfoliation

When people tell me their skin concern, the usual solution is EXFOLIATION. I say that so often that clients laugh and ask if it’s my only answer. It isn’t, but it usually is the answer to your skin issue!

The best way to make your makeup smoother

The best way to brighten dark spots and discoloration

The best way to help even out skin texture

The best way to clean out enlarged follicles (pores)

The best way to remove dead dry flakiness

The best to renew and start over the cellular turnover rate (CTR): Means the time period it takes for the new skin cells to reach the top of the skin which is what we see. Usually takes 30 days for the process. This is why products will take between a month to 6 months to see results depending on your CTR and other factors.)

In order to understand the importance of exfoliation, I should probably explain the layers of skin.

The visible layer of skin is the stratum corneum. Under a magnifying glass you can see the flak like appearance. Those small flakes are dead skin cells who have worked their way up the layers and progressively aged and dehydrated. The best solution to keeping your skin look softer and smoother is removing those dead skin cells and replenishing the skin with moisture and nutrients. And above all protecting the skin with Sun Protection since it is now more delicate. The sun can turn exfoliated skin into aged skin quickly when abused. Wearing SPF after can prevent sun spots, age spots, broken down collagen and elastin.

Leenie's tips

Think of Exfoliation as a gentle at home Face Peel. Exfoliation can range from wiping your face with a towel to using a scrub with beads to chemicals like AHA or BHA.

You can use a gentle daily exfoliation almost everyday to using a strong one twice a week. Depending on your skin type and the product will determine your usage. ALWAYS READ DIRECTIONS. It is recommended that way from years of testing, trials, and plenty of lawsuits. Probably best to listen to the professional, or in that case the product.

Don’t be afraid to try. Companies like Sephora thrive on is finding the right product for the right person. They sample. Dont be shy. Its a great way to find what doesn’t give you an allergic reaction, or isn’t too aggressive for your skin type. Sensitive skin types might stay away from salt or sugar exfoliators. Oily skin loves more agressive exfoliation. Acne spreads with some exofoliators.

Treatment aftercare tips:

Have a consistent skincare routine DAY & NIGHT

Exfoliate 2-3x a week at NIGHT

Wear SPF EVERY DAY

Drink 8oz water Daily

Eat colorful fruits and veggies

Book monthly facials with Leenie

Basic Routine:

Cleanse, Tone, Treat, Moisturize, SPF.

Some of my favorite exfoliators and peels:

Dermalogia – Daily Microfoliant

Dermalogica Superfoliant

Bioelements – Lactic Peel

Dermalogica- Multivitamin

Kate Somerville – Exfolikate

Kate Somerville – Glycolic Peel

Eminence – Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant

Dr Dennis Gross – Alpha Beta Daily Peel

Origins – Ginzing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser

Indie Lee – Brightening Cleanser

Leenies Lounge

HAIR 101

Hair on your body lasts for weeks. The hair on your head is there for years. The 3 stages of hair growth starts with the anagen phase, it will determine the length of your hair. Hair that is removed from the anagen stage is more effective for long term hair reduction.

The pilosebaceous unit consists of:

The Root,
Bulb,
Papilla,
It’s appendages, arrector pili muscle, and the sebaceous gland.

Fun fact: The face has 3,200 follicles per square inch! The hair on your head grows half an inch per month (on average).

Get your hair trimmed every few weeks to help it grow and start over in its phases.

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Wax Aftercare Tips:

Do not expose your skin to direct sun today and tomorrow.

Today and tomorrow NO- gym, tanning salons, swimming pools, hot tubs, or sauna.

Avoid touching area today.

Don’t use products on waxed area until next day.

Get waxed once a month to help make hair grow finer and lighter in color.

Exfoliate before next session.

Lash aftercare tips:

No touching, water, steam, or sweat today & tomorrow.
Avoid oil based & waterproof products around lashes.
Do not rub or pull lashes.
Do not use a curler.
Do not sleep on your face.
Groom lashes with disposable wand or use the cool setting on your blow dryer to fan into place.
Maintain your extensions with 2 week touch up appointments.

Don’t worry when you lose an extension. Each extension will fall out with its natural lash during its normal growth cycle. Anywhere between 2-4 lashes per day is considered normal.

Leenie’s Menu of Services

I truly believe that everyone is beautiful. The foundation of that beauty is your skin, and the key to beautiful skin is keeping it healthy. Think of your skin like a flower in a garden. In order for the flower to bloom the gardener has to make sure it gets water, sunshine, nutrients, and love. A good gardener knows it takes time and care, but can appreciate seeing their hard work pay off in progress and change. I aspire to help clients find their way to a beautifully bloomed self. I’ve been trained in physiology, anatomy, and chemistry. I specialize in creating a skin care regimen specifically geared towards your skin’s needs. I’ve learned how ingredients, diet, and a consistent skincare regimen are all necessary in keeping your skin healthy. Like the rest of your body, your skin changes over time. Many people haven’t changed their skin care habits in years, if ever. That’s my cue to come in and change your skin. Let me give you a free consultation and we can discuss your specific skin needs and goals.

Lets get gorgeous!

Feel free to check out my menu from facial treatments to lash extensions, waxing and makeovers.

Sit back and relax. Let’s make a Spa Day of it.

Cell (714) 244-5232 Leenie@LeeniesLounge.com

Treatments

Facial / $45 (1 Hour)

Skin consultation. Deep cleanse, exfoliate, masque, LightStim LED, facial massage, moisturize, and SPF.

Back Treatment / $50 (1 Hour)

Skin consultation. Deep cleanse, exfoliate, masque, upper body massage, moisturize, and SPF.

Wax

Brow / $15 (add $10 for fill & shape)

Lip / $10

Chin / $10

Cheeks / $15

Nose / $10

Full Face / $50
Save $10

Arm / $35

Under Arm / $25

Leg / $40

Back / $35

Chest / $35

Bikini / $25

Brazilian / $50

Classic Lash

Full Set / $175
2-3 hours

Fill / $55
1 hour

Fill / $75
1 1/2 hour

Touch up / $35
30 minutes

Removal / $35

Makeup

Makeup / $50

Touch-up Makeup / $25

Bridal Makeup / $150

Bridal Party / $70 each

Temporary Lashes/ $10-$15
Lash Strip – Lash Clusters

Additional Services

Add Microdermabrasion / $50

Add Extraction / $10

Add Bioelements Peel / $10

Add Hand Massage / $5

Add Extra Massage (10 min) / $10

Understanding Skin

SKIN! It’s the largest organ on your body. its main purpose is to protect and keep together your organs, blood, skeleton. literally everything that makes you YOU. Knowing this you have to keep in mind what would be your skins enemies. pollution, alcohol, smoking, and of course our biggest frienemy the sun. We need it for vitamin D, but too much can literally kill you. did you know the sun is the number one killer of women in their 20’s? Skin cancer can be so sneaky. working and growing right under your nose. forehead, cheek, shoulder. really cancer can form anywhere. often the older gents will have the tops of their ears removed due to decades of wearing baseball caps that don’t completely cover. Caucasians who are more sensitive to the sun are more susceptible to getting cancer. 80% of aging is caused by the sun. Sagging, wrinkles, age spots, sun spots, moles, dehydration, and discoloration. Work inside? Ever heard of the greenhouse effect? Rays still penetrate glass. UVA and UVB are our main culprits. UVA is terrible to our skin. it penetrates deeper than UVB rays. Causing lines and wrinkles breaking down collagen and elastin from the inside out. the difference is it takes time to see this previous damage. as we get older these marks and breakdowns come up to the top of your skin eventually. by that point it is a lot more expensive to fix. having to pay for laser treatments, face lifts, surgeries. my best advice is to prevent such damage. wear sunscreen. As for UVB rays, those are the ones that effect our melanin. its what give us that beautiful sun kissed glow or our crispy red sunburn. Yum. long term wise UVB rays can speed up the aging process causing your skin to become dry and what I call crepey. If you have ever watched “Something About Mary” think about Magda, the quirky neighbor who spends all her time sunbathing. Her skin was done up by a professional makeup artist, but let me tell you it looked like the real thing. skin that was tough, dry, almost like beef jerky. Thats what we definitely do not want. Its isn’t sexy and its very permanent.

What can we do to protect ourselves?

ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN.
“Take a picture, it’ll last longer”
Keep a consistent esthetician. Tell your esthetician about any questionable spots or marks. Monthly facials or waxing can be key to ensure a professional is also keeping their eyes out for any changes that may occur. Lots of factors can change your mole. including removing hair. the more eyes on it, the more likely you are to catch it before it becomes anything life threatening. No matter what if you are worried about any moles or marks, absolutely consult a doctor to have the spot removed and tested for melanoma.

What are signs to look for? ABCDE’s of cancer of course!

A: Asymmetrical- Is it a balanced mole? perfectly rounded? when they are not perfectly rounded you may want to have it tested.

B: Border- is the border well defined? is it smoother or harsher on some sides?

C: Color- is it reddish? brown? purple? red? is the color changing? is it two shades?

D: Diameter- How dar apart is it? keep track in case it changes.

E: Evolving- Is it changing? bigger? smaller? color? shape?

Keep track. You only have one body for life. And nobody else is keeping track for you. Better to prevent than correct because last I checked you can prevent cancer, but there is absolutely no cure. Stay beautiful longer. Stay alive. WEAR SUNSCREEN.