Latisse Is Here!
- Posted by: Joanne Greene on June 27th, 2011.
There’s been a growing interest in this product ever since it was introduced. And it’s no wonder. LATISSE® is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller and darker.
Discover the LATISSE difference.
LATISSE® solution is an actual growth treatment. In fact, it’s the only Health Canada Approved treatment clinically proven to grow lashes. And it’s the only lash growth product of its kind available by prescription. So you’ll need to talk to your doctor to see if it’s right for you.
LATISSE grows lashes longer, fuller and darker.
LATISSE® solution is a once-a-day treatment you apply topically to the base of your upper eyelashes, as instructed by your doctor. Then, gradually, the results come in. You may start to see more length in as little as 4 weeks and you should achieve full growth in 16 weeks. It’s not an illusion of growth. It’s your own eyelashes — only better.
How LATISSE works.
LATISSE® makes lash growth possible because of its active ingredient: bimatoprost. Although the precise mechanism of action is unknown, LATISSE® is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair cycle in two ways: first, it increases the length of this phase, and second, it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase.
The history behind LATISSE.
Although LATISSE® is a treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes, it was developed through years of research by Allergan, a pharmaceutical leader with expertise in eye care products.
It’s That Time!
- Posted by: Diane Dosaj on May 5th, 2011.
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Its that time of year where we start spending more time outdoors and hence exposure to the harmful effects of the sun.Ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). UVB rays are the ones that can cause sunburn. UVA rays, which penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays, can lead to premature aging of the skin and also may suppress the immune system, which in turn can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. UVB rays cannot pass through glass (such as car windows), but UVA rays can.
Make sure the sunscreen you use has an SPF factor of at least 20 and that there is protection against both the UVA and UVB rays.
A“broad spectrum” sunscreen protects against both. In order to achieve broad spectrum coverage, make sure your sunscreens contain a combination of some of the ingredients below:
UVB
- octyl methoxycinnamate
- octyl salicylate
UVA
- avobenzone (Parsol 1789)
- oxybenzone
- ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
- menthyl anthranilate
UVA/UVB
- cinoxate
- sulisobenzone
Or if you have sensitive skin a broad spectrum physical blocker, such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide may be used instead.
Everyone should use an SPF of at least 15 for routine daily wear, even on overcast days—up to 80 percent of the sun’s burning rays pass through clouds. This holds true for both darker and lighter complexions. If you plan to be in the sun for an extended period, you should wear a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply every two hours.
Sun damage happens slowly over time and starts at an early age.so practice safe skin protocols and you will stay younger looking longer and reduce your chances of developing skin cancer
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Health and Fitness Expo
- Posted by: Joanne Greene on April 15th, 2011.
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laser hair removal versus electrolysis
- Posted by: Diane Dosaj on March 15th, 2011.
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I have had people ask me what is the difference between laser hair removal and electrolysis and what is best for them. Well here it is a nutshell.
Electrolysis is done using a fine needle that probes indiviual hair follicles , then shoots an electrical current to kill the root and hence the growth of any future hair in that spot. The draw back to this treatment is that it takess a very long time to to complete treating any given area.If you want your chin or upper lip area done then this is a good option. However if you want your legs done.........you might be finished by the time you are about to expire.
Laser hair removal is done using laser light therapy which targets melanin in the hair and kills the root. Each shot of the laser targets hundreds of hairs at a time hence less time and usually less pain. So it is an ideal treatment for large and even small areas and for those with dark coarse hair and fair skin. However having said that there are lasers available tha will treat darker and/or tanned skin. You need to ask your technician if that type of laser is available. ( and on a side note...you should also make sure your laser operator has the skill and experience necessary to give you the most effective and safest treatment possible)
The one downside to laser hair removal is that it will not remove blonde, gray, white or red hair. This is the time to do electrolysis
It is good to know though that unwanted hair can be removed no matter what you choose
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