Mineral Magic!

Ever wonder what the big fuss is about Mineral Makeup? Well wonder no more! This blog will help you understand how wonderful and beneficial mineral makeup truly is.

Mineral makeup is a natural alternative to other types of makeup because it doesn’t have oil, talc, perfume, dyes, alcohol, chemicals or other comedogenic ingredients.

Minerals offer very good and buildable coverage that don't feel like you're wearing any makeup at all. It covers imperfections perfectly, yet it allows the skin to "breathe". Mineral makeup is ideal for all skin types, skin tones and women of all ages.  There are some tricks to applying it to drier more mature skin, so it can look fabulous, you just have to know the right way to apply it!

Mineral makeup is the only makeup that you can apply following a chemical peel, microdermabrasion or laser resurfacing treatment without risking of inflammation or allergic reaction. It was originally formulated for sensitive skin types with rosacea and acne so it is super gentle!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS:

• provides excellent sun protection (It doesn’t break down like lotions so it last longer!)
• 100% hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic
• appropriate for all skin types, even for those with hypersensitive skin
• clams and soothes irritated skin
• water-resistant (when applied correctly!)
• doesn’t support bacteria
• improves the health of your skin
• won’t crease or smear during the day
• replenishes and protects your skin
• 100% chemically-free
• provides long-lasting and flawless coverage
• calms and reduces redness in rosacea or acne prone skin
• isn’t heavy or cakey
• is dermatologist and plastic surgeon recommended
• provides lightweight feel of the makeup
• evens out skin tone
• easy to apply
• allows your skin to breathe
• less likely to become contaminated
• reduces the appearance of aging
• ideal for all skin types, oily to dry
• offers a natural, healthy look

I have to say, I’ve tried a few different mineral makeup brands such as Bare Minerals and Sheer Cove and in my opinion none of them can compare to BeingTRUE. The one problem I had with the other brands was the overall finish. The other brands made my skin look more mature and defined my fine lines, which is definitely not what I was looking for. I can honestly say with BeingTRUE I don’t have that problem. The coverage is great, buildable, and breathable. The great thing about BeingTRUE is it comes in different consistencies such as a liquid tinted moisturizer, pressed powder and loose powder. You can use them separate or combine the tinted moisturizer with either the pressed or loose powder for more of a full coverage finish. Come try BeingTRUE mineral makeup at Gobare Aesthetic Studio and receive a complimentary tutorial when you purchase your BeingTRUE Kit!

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Pickers Anonymous

Sometimes it's the silly little habits we have that can really sabotage our lives.  Sometimes, we don't even know that we are doing things like biting our nails, tugging on our brows and lashes, etc, until its too late!One minute you are sitting on the couch watching a movie and the next your are scratching and picking until the damage is done!  One thing I constantly see under my facial lamp is the aftermath of a major picking session of someone attacking their skin!  Little dots, scrapes, scabs, and inflamed red bumps that look really painful!  I have to admit, before I became an aesthetician I was a picker too!  I am still working on reversing the damage I caused my skin!

Why it's bad:
1) Touching your face with your bare hands can very easily transfer bacteria from your hands/nails to the already inflamed or problem area.

2) Pushing on a blemish the wrong way can actually push the bacteria in the blemish back under the skin causing the bacteria to spread making it worse, or EVEN WORSE another unwelcomed blemish to appear right next to it.

3) When the skin isn't heated properly, blemishes and the bacteria below are harder to extract and need excessive pressure and force to be removed which can lead to brusing and broken blood vessels that may or may not heal.

4) Scratching or straight picking can lead VERY EASILY to forming a small topical scar.  Any sun exposure to these picked areas will also make the scar a lot harder to treat and may be visible for years to follow.

5) It's nearly impossible to get the right angle to extract yourself properly so that you won't damage your skin.  For days following a picking session, you can be swollen, pink, and flaky.


What to do instead:
Once you realize that you are a picker-KNOCK IT OFF!  If you catch yourself doing it, stop immediately, wash your hands, and apply neosporin the area you picked at.  Leave it alone until it heals.  If is a blemish you are going after, book a facial!  There is no better way to actually clean your skin than to be properly extracted by someone who knows the right way to do it! The Gobare Get Clear Treatment is a great place to get a good clean out of any impurities making you pick!

If you already have scarring and have given  up picking for good, there is a way to treat any superficial scars that have been left behind.  A series of microdermabrasion treatments or peels may be a great option!  I recommend a Skin Consult to get a good skin analysis to determine the best course of action.

KD