Christmas gift ideas

Need a Christmas gift?

Why not a Vitality Spa gift card? Who wouldn't want to come receive a facial or a microderm or a pedicure or get waxed or a chemical peel... ect. ect. ect.

As my Christmas gift to you, come by to get a gift card and I will take 20% off of the purchase. Let me help you do the math. That means a facial would be $40.00 instead of $50.00. A Chemical peel would be $52.00, instead of $65.00 And yes, if you get a microdermabrasion, I will take 20% off of the already discounted price. A microdermabrasion for 40.00 bucks?? Yep, it's true :)

Merry Christmas!

Do I talk about sunscreen too much?

Q: So I have some facial lotion that has spf 15 in it. is that enough? Does it even matter in the winter?

A: NO! SPF 15 ISN'T ENOUGH! And YES! IT DOES MATTER IN THE WINTER! Ok, sorry, I got caught up in that. I'll stop yelling now!

Let's talk about sunscreen (it's so important!) and not just for wrinkle prevention (yes, it works wonders for that too) but it also works great for cancer prevention.

Let's say you don't burn, so you say to yourself, "oh but I never burn, so i'm ok!" WRONG! Every second your skin is exposed to the sun it is being damaged. And all of that damage doesn’t just go away, it builds up over your entire life. And ya, we all need vitamin D, but you can get enough with sunscreen on. Supplements help too.

Sunscreen tips:

* Yes, you need to wear sunscreen every.single.day. Not just when you are at the lake. It doesn’t matter if the sky is covered in clouds and you’re only going to the post office, UV Rays will stalk you. Forever.

* Some types of makeup have sunscreen in them. The problem is it gives people a false sense of security because it really only gives you a little bit of protection and you are not getting the coverage you actually need.

* Anything below SPF 20 isn’t worth your time. Sorry, but it's true. Ask your dermatologist. He or she will back me up.

* There are two different kinds of UV-Rays that you need to be protected against, UV-A and UV-B. The sunscreen you buy needs to be a broad spectrum sunscreen because that means it protects against both.

* If your skin is sensitive to sunscreen, I have an option for you. Image sunscreen. It is organic, AND it is tinted, so in the summer I use it as my base anyway. Lucky for you, I carry it in my spa.

*Don’t forget about your lips! They are skin too. Putting on high shine lip gloss might look super pretty but it will draw in damage like laying out with baby oil on. Use some chap stick (they have kinds that come with spf) first.

Most of the damage we cause to our skin happens in our teens but then doesn’t present itself until years later. Slather your kids up as soon as you take them outside. I wish I had been wearing sunscreen everyday since I was a baby. The closer your skin is to it’s natural color, the healthier it is.

December special

Take $15.00 off a microdermabrasion treatment! Regular price $65.00

Products

Q: There are so many different products out there, it makes me confused. What brand do you suggest?

A: There are so many good brands out there! I use (personally and in my spa-do you think I would suggest something that I wouldn't use?!) Glymed, Image and **Aveda. All three of these brands are A+ and you can't go wrong with them.

If you are wondering what to use for brown spots or oily/dry skin... ect.. come see me! I do free consultations and will explain your skin to you and help you find a product you will be happy with. :)

*Sadly, I do not sell Aveda in my spa. I wish I did though!

*Aveda is not to be mixed up with Avon. Two different companies!

All natural?

Is wearing makeup clogging my pores and ageing my skin faster? If I want good skin, should I stop wearing makeup?

First of all, I have bad news. Pores are so easily clogged. Most people have clogged pores. There I said it. Sorry. I do have good news though! Keep reading.

With or without makeup, walk outside for a few minutes on a busy street... then you probably have clogged pores. With all the polution and dirt, it's almost impossible to not to have a problem.

Good news: Certain types of makeup can/could clog your pores. Usually if you go with mineral makeup, or a nicer brand you are Ok. ALTHOUGH if you use a higher end makeup, but don't wash you face at night, then it will most definitely age your skin faster and clog your pores.

Makeup brands I really like: Glow minerals. Aveda. Clinique.

Lots of people use Mac. I personally feel like it's too heavy for my liking. As long as you are washing your face at night, then Mac is OK too.

So my advice is, find a nice brand of makeup, wash your face every night and try not to wear makeup a lot. If you can go with a clean slate, then go for it! I rarely wear makeup (usually out of laziness) but I do find that if I wear makeup a ton, then my skin feels like it's dirty.

So there you have it. Take it or leave it. (But I suggest you take it.)

Dry or dehydrated?

I have gotten some great questions! I promise I will answer them all!

Q:My skin is more on the oily side, but it still flakes and acts like it's dry. What kind of skin type is that?

A: My 4 year old nephew will tell you to make sure you drink lots of water, so you don't get dehydrated. There is just something cute about a 4 year old saying the word dehydrated. Anyway... It sounds like your skin is dehydrated. Skin still produces oil, but can have a loss of moisture. (There is a difference people.) So here comes a metaphor... Dehydrated skin is like a sponge without water. Your skin can feel dry-even if your skin is producing oil, the cells just don't have enough water.

Causes:

*The sun

*incorrect products being used

*Not enough daily water intake

Solution:

*Wear sunscreen!! Everyday.

*Come see me. I do a free consultation if you are concerned about your skin and the products you are using.

*Drink more water. Lots and lots more.

Skin questions?

If you have any questions about your skin/skin conditions, email me!

racheldastrup@yahoo.com

Facebook!

Since I have a sister in law who happens to be ultra hip and up to date with technology.... I've given up... She has started a facebook for Vitality Spa! (because, like, who doesn't have a facebook these days!)

Add Vitality Spa as a friend on facebook so you can see additional discounts! (plus it will make you look so cool, ya know? Right?)

Ok guys, I know... I know...

I know, I haven't been doing a good job posting on this blog. When I lost my other blog, I was too sad to even think about starting over.

BUT, I'm pretty sure I've been mourning a little too long! So, this is my promise. I will start updating posts that are actually helpful!

Please accept my apology :)

*p.s. I'm trying to recover my old readers as well as new readers! Would you be so kind as to add my button to your page? It would be very much appreciated!

September!

Happy September! There is something about this month that just makes me feel... I don't know the right word, so i'll just say, extra happy!

Come in and get a chemical peel and take 10.00 off the regular price

Happy August!

Whew, I made it through July (barely).

August special:

Come in for a pedi and take 5.00 off! That means $20.00 for a full pedi or $10.00 for a mini pedi!

How very boring

Wow.

How boring has my blog been lately? And to top it off, i'm late with the July special.

JULY IS HERE (and has been for 6 days...) So come and get an eyelash tint or brow tint for 1/2 off!

Microdermabrasion

Did I mention I am now offering microdermabrasions??? Oh, ya, I did... It was just on my old blog that got deleted.

Take it away Wikipedia-

Microdermabrasion: (often referred to as Microderm) is a cosmetic procedure popular in day spas, doctors' practices, and medical spas in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion, to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots on the skin.

The procedure is not very painful and requires no anesthetic. Microdermabrasion can be used medically for scar removal when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin. Microdermabrasion can also be used for treatment of acne, but must be repeated periodically to be effective. ***Microdermabrasion should not be used on patients who have taken the medication Accutane in the previous twelve months.

June special: Come get a microderm for $45.00! *Normal price is $65.00

Did you win??

Did you win a give away prize?? Make sure you check, so you don't miss out!

Summer time-give it away!

I needed something to make my "NEW" blog more exciting. Lucky for you (and me) my friend Morgan had just that.  

It's time for another big give away!  You will not want to miss out on this.  click here and your wildest dreams will (maybe) come true!

***Must enter your name by June 8th!***

Vitality Spa-Take 2

Welcome (back) to my new site! I accidentally deleted my last blog *it was quite stressful*

Hence the vitality2.blogspot.com

I would appreciate it sooooo very much if you would take a second and change/add the Vitality button on your blog to link to this blog.

Thank you, thank you :)

*Thank you Amy Oscarson for all the work you have done on my blog! It looks amazing, of course :)