Tag: spa
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Let’s talk about love this month…specifically, self love.
During the month of February, much is made about the concept of “loving yourself.” Whether it’s meant to take the focus off of romantic love, or it’s meant as a self-empowerment tool, our society has become increasingly aware of the benefits of self-care. However, the concept means different things to different people. Does it mean…
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St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery & SkinMedica Contest!
It’s been a while since we’ve given away some big prizes, so we think it’s time to rectify that! For the month of August, we are giving away some of our favorite products by SkinMedica, on one of our favorite social media sites, Pinterest. How do you play? It’s easy! 1. Follow us on Pinterest:…
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Get out your camera and win some SkinMedica products!
As most women will tell you, we accumulate large quantities of skin care products. Because of this, we often find decorative ways to display these products, rather than store them behind closed doors. Often, they’re packaged nicely and it’s just easier to access them in the morning and in the evening. Whether they are in…
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90 Day Challenge: What I’ve Learned From 3 Months of Skin Care Bootcamp
Posted by: Rhonda Shrum Going from someone who barely had time for moisturizer, to a skin care addict in 90 days provided me with some valuable insights into my new routine. It’s not the easiest thing in the world, to start a regimen that’s healthy, but it’s worth it, as long as you remember a…
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Post-injury Massage May Help Muscles Heal
Clean, cool, white sheets. Scented candles and oils. Calm, soothing music. People go in for massages with the expectation of relaxation and relief from the tensions of the world; an hour-long getaway from the stress of everyday life. But while most are familiar with massage as a wonderful way to relax and feel good, there…
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90 Day Challenge: Now THAT is a Chemical Peel!
Posted by: Rhonda Shrum Being a novice at times has its advantages. You don’t always know what you’re getting into when you plunge blindly into new endeavors, and therefore you’re saved from a lot of the trepidation that occurs when you know what’s coming. Being new to higher level chemical peels, I scheduled my second…
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Tired of Eyeliner Smudges? Permanent Cosmetics May be the Answer
Posted by: Rhonda Shrum Ever since I was an awkward 7th grader with big hair, I’ve been an eyeliner fanatic. For over 20 years, I have diligently smudged black, brown, or gray liner onto my small eyelids, hoping to brighten them up. And every day, I’ve been crabby when it inevitably migrated onto my hands,…
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90 Day Challenge: Is Natural Always Better?
Last week, I read an article about French women: an article that discussed their natural beauty, their confidence, the general allure that makes them so attractive. While I love the concept of natural beauty, I have many doubts about those that we bestow the title upon. Inner beauty aside, we usually consider someone a natural…
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90 Day Challenge: Jumping in and Making Mistakes
Posted by: Rhonda Shrum For a tactile learner like myself, staring a new project is always exciting. Instead of reading directions or asking for help, I just like to jump in and get going. I’ve never read through a manual for a computer or a phone, I don’t properly lay down cloth and edge tape…