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Posted on Friday, March 18, 2011 4:23 AM

NASHVILLE MAKEUP ARTIST :: LISA JOHNSON

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HOW DO THEY LOOK SO FRESH? In my line of work I run across a plethora (I love that word) of beauty and skin products every single day. It can be intimidating even for me in the business - I can only imagine how it is for my clients. What to buy, what to try, what on earth to TRUST?

Here are a couple of great products I recommend and to whom:

LORAC makeupPREPGentle Skin Resurfacer

This gentle resurfacing cream contains the exclusive PROmc3, an earth mineral complex of Calcium, Magnesium, and Aluminum along with hydrating Jojoba Beads that leave your skin looking youthful, healthy and clear.

TIP: I recommend this for everyone that needs a special de-DULLifying - which frankly is everyone - use sparingly, GENTLY and no more than 2x a week on average. Overuse will cause skin problems. Less in this case is more. An amazing product for most all - but those with skin eruptions or major acne. Avoid the eye area.

COSMEDIX Pure Enzymes Exfoliating Mask

This gentle, exfoliating mask harnesses the natural power of cranberry enzymes and lactic acid to tenderly scrub away facial impurities and decongest blocked pores. As active ingredients exfoliate, protect and revitalize the skin, potent, oil-free moisturizers add a dewy softness to blemish-prone skin.

TIP: Safe to use after your gentle cleanser 2-3x per week. Avoid the eye area. Pure Enzymes is a great way to “clean up” the last traces of sloughing skin following a peel and jumpstart the recovery process. For best results, apply five days after peel.

LANCOME RENERGIE MICROLIFT EYE RARE

3605531530285 0.5oz RENERGIE-MICROLIFT-EYE-RARE-LIFTER

Immediate lifting, lasting repositioning*. Inspired by eye-lifting surgical techniques, Rénergie Microlift Eye R.A.R.E.™ Lifter Helps recreate a younger, lifted look in the delicate eye area. At the same time, the unique R.A.R.E.™ oligopeptide helps to re-bundle collagen**. The eye contour regains a visibly lifted smoother, naturally youthful look.

TIP: WHAT DO I SAY? THIS STUFF JUST PLAIN WORKS. It's simply amazing and I recommend it for everyone over 35. Those younger girls can switch over to the Renergie Eye line for their own perfect formula.

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Basic At-Home Skin Cleanse Ritual

Lisa Johnson, makeup artist: Posted on Friday, September 17, 2010 10:57 AM

How to Do a Skin Cleanse

It's simple and inexpensive to do a homemade cleanse that will detoxify and moisturize your skin while adding essential nutrients. With a few basic ingredients and a block of time set aside to pamper yourself, you can give your skin a natural boost and avoid the harsh elements found in many retail beauty products.

Things You'll Need:

Plain (preferably organic) yogurt
Unflavored oatmeal
Baking soda
Cornmeal
Olive oil (preferably organic)
Unflavored honey (preferably local organic)
Green tea bags
Bottle of distilled water

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Determine whether your skin is dry, normal or oily. While natural ingredients won't generally damage any skin type, some will be more effective than others (depending on your skin's natural texture).

Use plain yogurt as a gentle cleanser for normal to dry skin. If you suffer from extra-sensitive dry skin, mix the yogurt with cooked, unflavored oatmeal to create a creamy paste. Dairy products are gentle and hydrating and oatmeal provides relief for sensitive, itchy skin.
Mix a small amount of cornmeal or baking soda into the yogurt or yogurt/oatmeal mixture to increase the exfoliating quality of your cleanser. Add the exfoliant a little at a time until the cleanser takes on a light, grainy texture. Do not get carried away, though, as too much exfoliant can damage sensitive skin.
Combat tight, aging skin with a cleanser made from equal parts of olive oil and honey, diluted with two parts distilled water. Mix the ingredients until they form a smooth liquid. Honey acts as a gentle antimicrobial and moisturizer, while olive oil provides deep hydration for the skin.
Cleanse oily skin with plain, distilled water or steeped green tea. Brew a natural, green tea bag in hot distilled water and allow the mixture to cool. Green tea contains polyphenols known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities.
Apply cleanser in gentle circles to selected skin areas. If you're applying it to your face, do not pull on delicate skin around your eyes. For a deep cleanse, you may leave the mixture on for a few minutes, unless it contains an exfoliant.
Rinse your skin with lukewarm water and pat dry. Apply a gentle, noncomedogenic moisturizer to increase hydration without oil build-up. If you have an oily skin type, use a gel- or lotion-type moisturizer rather than a heavy cream.

ENJOY!

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