tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92070984291408671832024-03-13T23:58:45.963-07:00Face 2 Face with BeautyKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-59029993285589927012012-07-12T13:17:00.002-07:002012-07-12T13:17:43.684-07:00Stay Safe By Using Sun Protection<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hi all, I had my first follow-up visit with my doctor yesterday since being diagnosed with diabetes. It went very well!! I have been working hard at keeping my blood sugar levels balanced and have succeeded 85% of the time within a 7 week period!! And have lost a total of 40 pounds, so far since the first of the year. I am well on my way.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Being on medication my skin is now very sensitive to the sun. I went to an awesome baptism/bbq this past Sunday, and though it was way to hot for me, the fellowship was fantastic! Knowing I would be exposed to the sun, even for a short time, I made sure to wear our SPF 30+ Sheer Moisturizer. Anyone who knows me knows how fair I am and I didn’t get even pink! This stuff works like a gem. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Our SPF 30+ Sheer Moisturizer is “broad spectrum” sun protection. What that means is: this bonding base formula interlocks with skin completely blocking out UVA and UVB sun rays. UVA are the rays that age us and UVB are the rays that burn us. It feels weightless and allows skin to breathe; it is also oil free, paba free and fragrance free. It is suitable for all skin types.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Now through the end of August our SPF 30+ sheer moisturizer is 20% off. If you mention this blog we will give you an extra 10% off!! So stay safe by using sun protection.</strong></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Give us a call to let us know when you want to come in to get your sun screen or are looking for more information on sun protection …. <strong><span style="font-size: large;">425-6511</span></strong>.</span> <br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-49015607129462461752012-07-02T12:19:00.000-07:002012-07-02T13:28:06.741-07:00NEW JOURNEY<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skin Indulgence has been through allot of changes in the past couple of years, some good and some not so good. Changes that have affected the shop professionally and changes that have affected me (Karen/owner) on a personal level. And the economy has put its two cents in also, if you will. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I want to take a few minutes of your time to share a new journey I am on in hopes that you will join me while I travel this path. There are sure to be some laughs (how can there not be with me), a few bumps, even some tears but guaranteed a whole lot of new things to learn! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />A couple months ago I learned that I have type 2 diabetes. Now before you go into your “poor thing” or “that’s too bad” mode, know that it really isn’t all that bad; at least not on most days. Seeing we caught it in the early stages, I don’t have to have insulin shots, praise the Lord for that. But I am on medication 3 times a day and have to test my blood two times a day (And that wasn’t so fun in the beginning or sometimes even now, seeing I have quite the fear of needles; a posting for another day). <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all the new things going on in my body and new medication, my skin is on over drive as well as my hair, nails, the way my make wears, not to mention my emotions. As a Christian woman with a personal relationship with Christ, I know He has my back on this! Despite the gloomy out look, that some have, I believe new doors are opening in many areas of my life, thus a new journey! I want to share the ups and downs of this new adventure and all the things I am learning through my personal experiences with skin care, make-up, hair care and even tips on food and exercise along with the emotional side of things in hopes that you will be blessed and learn something for yourself or someone else you know that my be dealing with these or similar issues. Please feel free to leave comments, questions or ideas and check back every week or so for new postings!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">God has placed me in front of the mirror to be Face 2 Face with Beauty and has asked me “What is beauty?” So I ask you, what is beauty to you? As for me, it is many things and I’m just starting down the road to finding out what true beauty is…. Will you join me? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-92189577273677551462011-10-05T13:37:00.000-07:002011-10-05T14:34:53.941-07:00WE R BACK!I know, I know.... we have been away from here far to long. Please except our heart felt apology for not keeping in touch and sharing all the great new things that have been going on at Skin Indulgence in the past couple of years. But we are here to say that <strong>WE R BACK!!</strong><br /><br />Let me catch you up to speed..... some of you may know that Laura is no longer with us. Her hubby got orders to relocate and she and her family have moved on; she has been missed greatly. Meanwhile we have another massage therapist with us, Cynthia. She has been a great addition to our little family and I think all of you will also enjoy getting to know her. We have also added two Estheticians, Manuela and Oana. Though they also do facials, they focus more on the medical end of skin care.<br /><br />Skin Indulgence is proud to say that we have our own skin care line: 2C Creations. A line of products that I have worked very hard at developing to meet the needs of our clients without any harsh ingredients and all natural botanicals. We are getting ready to launch another addition to our skin care line..... Creative Solutions. A line of products with a higher percentage of active ingredients to fight harder to meet your skin care goals. It will launch the end of this month, Oct. 2011!!<br /><br />And there is a new division being added to the studio! This is going to be something just for tweens, teens and young adults (ages 12 ~ 20). This is such a vital time of life during these ages and there are so many changes going on inside their bodies that can create allot of disturbance with their skin which can also effect their self-esteem. We have created programs that will help not only with their skin but also tricks and tips of healthy skin and body that they can carry with them for years to come. We will also address self-esteem issues so they see themselves in a healthy way. This new division will be launched right before the holidays this year! I will start blogging about the development of this new journey, the up's and down's and all the fun aspects and new things to look forward to........Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-81889833594536769052009-08-09T23:26:00.000-07:002009-08-09T23:27:15.076-07:00OPEN HOUSEMark your calendars for Saturday August 15th between 10am – 4pm and come join us for some fun! We’ll have some light refreshments with a yummy lavender lemonade you just have to try. Then treat yourself to a free neck, shoulder and hand massage before heading back out in this summer heat!<br /><br />And the best part of the day, you may be asking… <strong>SALES!</strong> Lots of them!! This is a great time to stock up on all your skin care needs. Try one of our great serums at 20% off. Buy a second 2CCreations skin care item and receive an additional 5% off your total. There are also lots of other gift items up to 70% off and all scripture bracelets 10% off.<br /><br />Our fabulous treatment special is a fresh revitalizing aromatherapy facial or massage for $55.00. Sixty minutes of pure bliss for all the senses! <strong>Book your appointment the day of the open house (August 15th) between the 19th of August and the 19th of September and get your treatment for only $45.00!<br /></strong><br />Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday…Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-32227208958056207672009-07-13T15:33:00.000-07:002009-07-13T15:35:13.155-07:00That time of year, againThe big once a year Face and Body Trade Show was in town (San Jose) this weekend. It’s a weekend filled with enough education to put anyone in over-load mode and the exhibit hall is a candy store for any spa product junkie! We bought a few new items that we will be trying out to see if the results are up to our standards to pass on to you. Stay tuned for more information.<br /><br />We attended class after class with pages and pages of notes on valuable information that we will be sharing with you in the future weeks to come.<br /><br />The “new” buzz words, all over the show were Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides, two very important ingrediences for anti-aging skin treatments. When these ingrediences are mixed with the proper skin care products in active amounts, you can have outstanding results in younger looking skin. They deliver results because Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides are naturally found in the body so they work together at strengthen what you already have naturally.<br /><br />We are proud to say that we have a great Peptide Line Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid in it that clients are raving about. More on that next week with a special you won’t want to miss…Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-40810766272291852232009-06-01T16:21:00.000-07:002009-06-02T11:45:46.252-07:00Super Summer SavingsHi everyone, sorry it's been awhile since I have last posted but life happens to us all, sometimes. The good news is, I have been working on some new things and trying out some new fun products due to hit the shelves later this summer that will knock your socks off! For now we have some super great savings you won't want to miss. Sale goes from June 1st - July 18th.<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Super Summer Savings…<br /><br />· All Cosmedix skin care 10% off<br /><br />· 2CCreations skin care, buy any cleanser and receive 25% off any second 2CCreations product of your choice<br /><br />· All Color Science Mineral make-up 40% off<br /><br />· Bees Wax candles, buy one at $7.00 or get 2 for $11.50<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Call for pricing on phenomenal savings on packages of facials and/or massages…</span><br /></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">We look forward to hearing from you.... 707-425-6511</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Karen & Laura </div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-30312429069790087642009-03-23T14:56:00.000-07:002009-03-23T14:58:03.505-07:00A BIG Thank You!Thank you to all who helped us bring awareness to Self-Injury, these past couple of weeks. We were able to raise $180.00 to put towards helping other young women with their hurts, habits and hang-ups through Mercy Ministries. Thank you again!<br /><br />A new post coming soon about a NEW facial treatment: “Smooth as Silk” one you won’t want to miss. It promises to deliver phenomenal results. Check back SOON…..Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-16095581232386651312009-03-03T19:18:00.000-08:002009-03-03T19:27:18.046-08:00Silent ScreamsThis past Sunday, March 1st was <span style="color:#ff6600;">National Self-Injury Awareness Day</span>. Studies have found that approximately 4% of the general population admitted having self-injured. Self-injury has a very high stigma attached to it therefore many never come forward in fear of how other people may view them.<br /><br />Self-injury is a copping mechanism not a conscious attempt at suicide; most people who cope this way are looking for a way out of their pain. It’s the act of attempting to alter a mood state to deliberately cause harm to one’s own body. Here are some ways people self-injure: cutting, burning objects into their flesh, hitting or beating on ones self, extreme hair pulling and nail biting are just a few of the more popular ways to self-abuse.<br /><br />This copping mechanism is running ramped within our youth, but it is not just with our teens, there are plenty of adult men and women who self-abuse as well. They come from all walks of life and all economic brackets and ages ranging from early teens to early sixties, maybe younger and older. In fact, the incidence of self-injury is about the same as that of eating disorders but because it’s so highly stigmatized, most people hide their scars.<br /><br />Most people who self-injure are unable to handle intense feelings and unable to express their emotions verbally. We aren’t born knowing how to express and cope with our emotions, we learn from the people around us. One factor common to most people who self-injure is <strong>invalidation</strong>! They were taught at an early age that their interpretations of and feelings about the things around them were bad and/or wrong and they had no good role models for coping. How could you learn to cook if you’d never seen anyone work in a kitchen?<br /><br />Self-injury has been around for centuries and is growing rapidly as a way to cope. Many people are likely to know someone who does this and probably goes to great lengths to hide it. Some may say that we all have struggles that we face from time to time, but when a person lacks healthy coping skills and relationships, he or she may resort to destructive behavior as self-injury seeing it as the only way to cope.<br /><br />This topic is close to my heart because I personally have used self-injury as a copping mechanism. I have learned there are defiantly healthier ways to cope with life’s struggles. There is a way out of this cycle! If you self-injure and need someone to talk with feel free to contact me. And if you know someone who self-injures and you need to understand this copping mechanism better and are looking for more detailed information, please contact me and I will be more than happy to share more with you.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Check out our local Daily Republic Newspaper this coming Sunday, March 8th for a special article on self-injury.<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">March Special: March 8th through March 21st to recognize National Self-injury Awareness we are offering…</span><br /><br />1 hour facial $40.00 (normally $85.00)<br />1 hour massage $40.00 (normally $65.00) <br />$5.00 from each service will go towards Mercy Ministries to help other young women learn healthy coping skills.<br /><br />Don’t forget to grab an orange ribbon to bring awareness to self-injury when you come in for your service.<br /><br />We are by appointment only, so give us a call to book your appointment: 707-425-6511Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-26125045771803924432009-02-26T17:39:00.000-08:002009-02-26T17:43:47.306-08:00A Helping Hand“Focus on the Community” is going to be a new link on our website, do out in another week or so. Skin Indulgence has always worked behind the scenes with community outreaches of all kinds helping when and where we can. In todays economic lows, it is more important than ever that we all band together and help where needed; that is what focus on the community is all about! Look for fundraiser events and specials, to keep our community strong... coming soon.<br /><br /><span style="color:#993399;">Community Appreciation Awareness</span>; our newest addition to focus on the community! We are excited to bring this extension to you, but we need your help. We are looking for “community angels” that go beyond the call of duty to help less fortunate people and work hard at bettering our community that go unnoticed. We would truly be honored to reward their hard work with a mini day of relaxation designed just for them! If you know someone deserving of this special reward please forward their story as to whom they are and what they do and our panel of judges will review your suggestions. We look forward to honoring these special community angels through our community appreciation awareness program. You may mail your entrees to: Skin Indulgence 550 Webster St. Fairfield, Ca. 94533 or email us directly at: skinindulgence@castles.com. We will announce each winner with their story right here on our face 2 face blog, as names are chosen. Thanks for your help, we couldn’t do this with out you!<br /><br />Have a great day ~Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207098429140867183.post-59860607434969264012009-02-19T08:30:00.000-08:002009-02-19T08:33:04.218-08:00WELCOMEWelcome to our first posting on our new blog! Face 2 Face with Beauty is our new way to keep in touch and keep you informed. These posts will be filled with new hot topics on issues in the beauty industry, fresh ideas, the latest skin and body treatments, ingredient information (the good, the bad and the ugly), helpful tips on healthy ways to keep stress at a minimum as well as beauty tips and ideas not only for outer beauty but inner beauty as well. We will also post on community activities that can put an impact on not only you but the people that make up our community.<br /><br />New postings will be published every other Tuesday. We have lots of fun new things coming in this new year of 2009, which you won’t want to miss out on. This blog is designed for you and we invite you to leave comments, questions or ideas anytime. You don’t need to be a member to leave a comment and is as easy as 1,2,3.<br /><br />We’re excited about our new blog and are thrilled that you have come aboard with us on this journey. Stay tuned for some phenomenal specials coming your way… don’t forget to bookmark our blog, you won’t want to miss a thing!!!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613259322337980546noreply@blogger.com4