This afternoon I had my first Jessner's Peel, which is a medium depth peel and performed by a licensed aesthetician. The peel is a concoction of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol (antiseptic).
Ok...so how was the overall experience of the peel application? From 1 to 10 in reference to pain level, I give a 5. The enzyme peel before the Jessner's was more uncomfortable. I've had a strong peel (Vitalize), which I highly recommend if you can tolerate chemical peels. Personally, the results are chemical peels are amazing.
I decided to get the Jessner's Peel because I didn't want to go to a dermatologist for Vitalize; it was a lot more expensive. In addition, the recovery process is more time consuming. I know that with Jessner that I will have to deal with peeling and dryness but it won't be as comfortable as Vitalize.
The Jessner's Peel promotes smoother skin texture, reduces the appearance of pores, fades hyperpigmentatiion, and creates overall healthy glow.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Latest Craving
Tonight we went out for dinner at a trendy outdoor shopping center. While waiting for my husband to park our car and meet me, I slipped into few boutiques to get my fill of eye candy.
A small boutique called Walleska Ecochicc caught my attention: Their website is www.walleskaecochicc.com What drew most of my attention were the hand bags created by linking the little tabs from soda cans. The lightweight aluminum makes for a perfect material to create beautiful unique pieces such handbags. clothes, pillow coverings and more.
I wanted to whisk a clutch with wrist bank to the counter and buy it. Unfortunately, I didn't have my purse; my husband found me in the boutique by then. The manager gave me some information about their products....And she informed me about free yoga classes on Sundays at 6:30. Hey!!! Work out and reward myself with a new clutch! How about that?
A small boutique called Walleska Ecochicc caught my attention: Their website is www.walleskaecochicc.com What drew most of my attention were the hand bags created by linking the little tabs from soda cans. The lightweight aluminum makes for a perfect material to create beautiful unique pieces such handbags. clothes, pillow coverings and more.
I wanted to whisk a clutch with wrist bank to the counter and buy it. Unfortunately, I didn't have my purse; my husband found me in the boutique by then. The manager gave me some information about their products....And she informed me about free yoga classes on Sundays at 6:30. Hey!!! Work out and reward myself with a new clutch! How about that?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Update on Project 10 Pan
What the H___!!! My post just got deleted. Arghh!!
This project has really tested my need for instant gratification. I have been in the mode of purchasing whatever caught my fancy since watching YouTube videos. Okay...I am being lame by blaming my weakness on YTers.
So..what have I learned from this project? Well, it is freaking hard to hit the pan on powder products such as eye shadows, blushes, pressed powders, etc. I think I could go a whole year without buying any more eye shadows or blushes if I really wanted to torture myself.
My biggest weakness is trying out more foundations and mascaras. I am on the hunt for the Holy Grail foundation and mascara. Right before fall, I bought the most expensive pressed foundation, Serge Luten, exclusive to Barneys New York. It is gorgeous but I haven't worn it very much due to the weather change. I love the product but small part of me doesn't want it to be the HG foundation due to its cost.
Ok...Am I rambling? Back to Project 10 Pan...I have emptied six products: some skin care products and nail polish remover. I have several products that do the same thing. I had three bottles of nail polish removers, more than three bottles of moisturizers and more. Even though I haven't hit the pan on makeup items, this self-imposed restriction on buying spree had me assess what I have. I depotted numerous eye shadows and blushes; I realized that I have multiples eye shadows in the similar color family. I also learned that I love shadow that are plummy, grayish lavender, purple, bluish purple.....You get the point. Perhaps, I should not buy any more products in this color family until the end of the year. HMMMMM.
This project has really tested my need for instant gratification. I have been in the mode of purchasing whatever caught my fancy since watching YouTube videos. Okay...I am being lame by blaming my weakness on YTers.
So..what have I learned from this project? Well, it is freaking hard to hit the pan on powder products such as eye shadows, blushes, pressed powders, etc. I think I could go a whole year without buying any more eye shadows or blushes if I really wanted to torture myself.
My biggest weakness is trying out more foundations and mascaras. I am on the hunt for the Holy Grail foundation and mascara. Right before fall, I bought the most expensive pressed foundation, Serge Luten, exclusive to Barneys New York. It is gorgeous but I haven't worn it very much due to the weather change. I love the product but small part of me doesn't want it to be the HG foundation due to its cost.
Ok...Am I rambling? Back to Project 10 Pan...I have emptied six products: some skin care products and nail polish remover. I have several products that do the same thing. I had three bottles of nail polish removers, more than three bottles of moisturizers and more. Even though I haven't hit the pan on makeup items, this self-imposed restriction on buying spree had me assess what I have. I depotted numerous eye shadows and blushes; I realized that I have multiples eye shadows in the similar color family. I also learned that I love shadow that are plummy, grayish lavender, purple, bluish purple.....You get the point. Perhaps, I should not buy any more products in this color family until the end of the year. HMMMMM.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Project 10 Pan
Project 10 Pan was created by a Youtuber; I decided to jump on the band wagon after assessing the amount of makeup in my stash.
Bottom line: I can't buy any makeup, including skin care, until I empty 10 containers.
With apprehension, I tackled this project and hoped that I could muster the will power to squelch the gnawing impulse desire to buy more makeup. Just writing about buying makeup makes my heart bit a little faster. Can one be addicted to buying makeup? Obviously, yes!
So far, I have been good. The new Youtube (YT) videos about the latest products hasn't disqualified me from this project. I admit that I have cravings.
Perhaps, writing about the latest makeup products will ease my craving.
Here is my wish list:
Coco Beau Foundation Brush
Revlon Lip Glosses
Hakuhodo brushes (ones with handles that are wrapped with bamboo)
I guess the list isn't too bad--not too long.
Bottom line: I can't buy any makeup, including skin care, until I empty 10 containers.
With apprehension, I tackled this project and hoped that I could muster the will power to squelch the gnawing impulse desire to buy more makeup. Just writing about buying makeup makes my heart bit a little faster. Can one be addicted to buying makeup? Obviously, yes!
So far, I have been good. The new Youtube (YT) videos about the latest products hasn't disqualified me from this project. I admit that I have cravings.
Perhaps, writing about the latest makeup products will ease my craving.
Here is my wish list:
Coco Beau Foundation Brush
Revlon Lip Glosses
Hakuhodo brushes (ones with handles that are wrapped with bamboo)
I guess the list isn't too bad--not too long.
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