Who Wants Beautiful Skin Plus a Little LOVE?!

February is the Perfect month for both! Read on!

There are so many different kinds of love!
Agape — Unconditional Love. First, we have agape love. ...
Eros — Romantic Love. ...
Philia — Affectionate Love. ...
Philautia — Self-love. ...
Storge — Familiar Love. ...
Pragma — Enduring Love. ...
Ludus — Playful Love. ...
Mania — Obsessive Love.

Whew! Lot's of love here! But what I want to talk about is self-love, Philautia Love. I'm not talking about the crazy, selfish love, I'm talking about taking care of and respecting your body kind of love.

If you take care of your house (your body) it will stay strong well into your adult years and beyond.

One way of showing love and respect for your body is by taking care of your skin!

Let's talk about natural masques and why I only recommend natural, non-drying masques. Plus it doesn't matter what your skin type is!

I know, I can hear you from here saying, "are you crazy!" Lol! Probably, but not about skin care and definitely not about what kind of masque to use. I will also breakdown why you should be using a natural, hydrating masque, plus some of their benefits.

A masque is or should be a nutrient dense barrier you apply to your skin once or twice a week. Should also be high in antioxidants for calming inflammation, firming, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, softening and diminishing scar tissue. Plus a masque that will aid in repairing the dreaded "sun damaged" skin. Damage that becomes more noticeable with each passing birthday. Remember your skin is having those birthday celebrations also!

Why a drying, peeling or chemical masque is not your friend! Please keep reading...

"I have learned the hard way! I am not a big fan of drying, peeling or chemical masques. Why? I have sensitive skin and am prone to Rosacea. So with that said I can tell you what can possibly happen if you use a harsher kind of masque, whether you have "sensitive, dry, normal or oily skin issues.

Our skin is a natural organ that needs to be cleansed, hydrated and protected everyday. Drying, peeling and chemical masques have a tendency to disrupt the surface layer of the skin by pulling and tearing the skin and cell structure, some do this more than others. These type of masques can also cause a loss of elasticity, promote inflammation, irritations, uneven skin-tone and very possibly sagging skin!"

Let’s breakdown some myths about the types of skin we might have, and to better understand why using a natural hydrating masques is best.

Sensitive skin can be oily, dry and seem more balanced and normal when you calm the inflammation and get it under control. Drying, peeling, and chemical masques have the potential to disturb your skin and cause more inflammation and irritation.

Dry skin is lacking good oils from the inside and on the outside. Therefore, a drying, peeling, chemical masque could just make this condition worse and cause a vicious, negative skin cycle.

Normal skin can seem balanced if you are meaning "normal" as being not too sensitive, dry or oily. With that said, even "normal" skin can become disturbed, have dry patches, inflammation, and breakouts. As you can see, the word "normal" is extremely relative.

Oily skin is just the sebaceous glands giving out a bit too much sebum. I have observed through the years as a Microcurrent technician, and developer of Dr. Lucy, how many clients with oily skin have used these chemical or natural or clay drying masques. They have noticed how their skin actually becomes more oily after using them.

So again, these drying masques are not your friend. Your goal is to balance your oil production and though it may sound counterintuitive a drying, peeling masque will dry your skin out and cause your glands to work overtime producing even more oil.

A hydrating masque like Dr. Lucy's is chocked full of good oils!

Good oils in a hydrating masque, help to "unclogged" old sebum (old skin oil) out of your pores and off your skin, leaving it hydrated and more youthful looking.

What does this mean?

Hydrating masques=no disturbance to your skin! The skin’s mantle (protective layer) remains in more of a pH balance. This also means that all of those antioxidants and nutrient dense ingredients will dive deeper into the skin's top layer to nourish and help balance your oil production. Amen to that!

Fun Facts!

History Of The Face Masques:

The first thick, creamy facial mask had honey as a main ingredient and was invented in England during the 18th century by Madame Rowley. Did you know honey was and still is a very popular hydrating and healing masque!

P.S. Marketing is how products get into the customers (your/my) hands. Investigate before you buy and always ask why. I love the saying, “Trust But Verify.” I personally always say, “Verify First and Maybe Trust.” Intuition can be a beautiful thing if we listen.

Love and blessings,
Rebecca

Do You Know What Will Personally "TURN ME OFF" Faster Than a New York Minute?!...

Ok, but before you shoot the messenger, step back with me so I can explain why I will push this particular Dr. Lucy masque forever.

Look I get it 1000%! Adding Yet ANOTHER product to my ALREADY skin care regime... are you kidding me?!

Sorry, but NOW is the time to remove the summer's dry, dead skin cells. Plus, keep your skin nourished, hydrated and calm throughout the fall and winter months. Actually through every changing season for that matter. By the way, extra cold, wet and snowy is in the forecast across the U.S. this winter!:)

I have learned the hard way, not all skin care masques are created equal.

I have burned, dried out and rashed-up my skin just by trying out the new Holy Grail of skin care masques. They all promise to work wonders but in reality some are nothing more than toxic ingredients in a pretty container that disrupts the skins mantle.

A proper hydrating skin care masque is always highly underrated. What do I mean by this?

In a nutshell?! IT WILL IMPROVE YOUR SKIN! We think if it doesn't burn, dry, peel or just plain hurt it's not working. Actually it's the complete opposite! Skin is live tissue that needs to be kept in its proper little "ecosystem". When we constantly hurt our skin it could show right away or possibly permanently!

If you have followed Dr. Lucy from day one, then you know all I have ever talked about are top of the line, fresh, natural, potent enough ingredients and properly formulated products. With this said, each and everyone of the Dr. Lucy products have their own stand alone purpose and
this special nutrient dense masque plumps, calms, boosts collagen production, diminishes fine lines, wrinkles and promotes a denser more youthful, hydrated, glowing skin... again!

Repeat! Major Masque Benefits!

The Luscious Rose Equalizer Hydrating Masque will prep your skin, taking your skin care products to a whole new level, giving it a more beautiful, youthful look.

The Luscious Rose Equalizer Hydrating Mask helps to naturally and gently exfoliate, brighten, revitalize, aid in cell renewal, stimulates collagen production, aids in skin density (thicker, younger, plump skin) softens, deeply nourishes, soothes, calms and refines your skin.

Did I mention a proper hydrating masque like the Luscious Rose Equalizer Hydrating Masque will also help with sagging skin? Yes, that too! Boost That Collagen and Elastin!

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by incorporating this very special hydrating masque once, twice or three times a week into your skin care regime. Besides, who doesn't need a few minutes a week to stop, relax and reconnect with yourself.

P.S. The Luscious Rose Equalizer Hydrating Masque is so nourishing and gentle you could use it everyday if you like!

February Is The Month Of Better Skin and LOVE...Actually!

One way of showing love and respect for your body, is by taking care of your skin!

In the paragraphs below, that I posted on Social Media a while back, I'm going to talk about natural masques and why I only recommend natural, non-drying masques. Plus it doesn't matter what your skin type is.

I know, I can hear you from here saying, "are you crazy!" Lol! Probably, but not about skin care and definitely not about what kind of masque to use. I will also breakdown why you should be using a natural, hydrating masque, plus some of their benefits.

A masque is or should be a nutrient dense barrier you apply to your skin once or twice a week. This masque should also be high in antioxidants for calming inflammation, firming, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, softening and diminishing scar tissue. Plus a masque that will aid in repairing the dreaded "sun damaged" skin. Damage that becomes more noticeable with each passing birthday. Remember your skin is having those birthday celebrations also!

Why a drying, peeling or chemical masque is not your friend! Please keep reading...

The Dr. Lucy social media post...

"I have learned the hard way! I am not a big fan of drying, peeling or chemical masques. Why? I have sensitive skin and am prone to Rosacea. So with that said I can tell you what can possibly happen if you use a harsher kind of masque, whether you have "sensitive, dry, normal or oily skin issues.

Our skin is a natural organ that needs to be cleansed, hydrated and protected everyday. Drying, peeling and chemical masques have a tendency to disrupt the surface layer of the skin by pulling and tearing the skin and cell structure and some do this more than others. These type of masques can also cause a loss of elasticity, promote inflammation, irritations, uneven skin-tone and very possibly sagging skin!"

Let’s breakdown some myths about the types of skin we might have, and to better understand why using a natural hydrating masques is best.

Sensitive skin can be oily, dry and seem more balanced and normal when you calm the inflammation and get it under control. Drying, peeling, and chemical masques have the potential to disturb your skin and cause more inflammation and irritation.

Dry skin is lacking good oils from the inside and on the outside. Therefore, a drying, peeling, chemical masque could just make this condition worse and cause a vicious, negative skin cycle.

Normal skin can seem balanced if you are meaning "normal" as being not too sensitive, dry or oily. With that said, even "normal" skin can become disturbed, have dry patches, inflammation, and breakouts. As you can see, the word "normal" is extremely relative.

Oily skin is just the sebaceous glands giving out a bit too much sebum. I have observed through the years as a Micro Current technician, and developer of Dr. Lucy, how many clients with oily skin have used these drying, clay masques. They have noticed how their skin actually becomes more oily after using them.

So again, drying clay masques are not your friend. Your goal is to balance your oil production and though it may sound counterintuitive a clay masque will dry your skin out and cause your glands to work overtime producing even more oil.

A hydrating masque like Dr. Lucy's is chocked full of good oils!

Good oils in a hydrating masque, help to "unclogged" old sebum (old skin oil) out of your pores and off your skin, leaving it hydrated and more youthful looking.

What does this mean?

Hydrating masques=no disturbance to your skin! The skin’s mantle (protective layer) remains in more of a Ph balance. This also means that all of those antioxidants and nutrient dense ingredients will dive deeper into the skin's top layer to nourish and help balance your oil production. Amen to that!

Fun Facts!

History Of The Face Masques:

The first thick, creamy facial mask had honey as a main ingredient and was invented in England during the 18th century by Madame Rowley. Did you know honey was and still is a very popular hydrating and healing masque!

P.S. Marketing is how products get into the customers (your/my) hands. Investigate before you buy and always ask why. I love the saying, “Trust But Verify.” I personally always say, “Verify First and Maybe Trust.” Intuition can be a beautiful thing if we listen.

Love and blessings,
Rebecca

"To me you are perfect." -Love Actually