Esthetics is

A branch of Philosophy dealing with Beauty and the Beautiful

Aug 27, 2010

Titanium Dioxide : Safe or Not??

Titanium Dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral found in two forms,rutile and anatase. Both of these forms contain pure Titanium Dioxide that is bound to impurities. It is chemically processed to remove the impurities.Thus leaving the pure white pigment available for use. It has a variety of uses but I will stick to the cosmetic .
It serves several purposes.The main one is as a Sunscreen.
Some studies have pointed to this substance as a carcinogen.This has put fear into consumers. Are these claims true? What is important to note is that the only time in any of the studies done the problem occurred only when ultra fine or nano particles were use on lab rats.
So the problem will only arise when the particles are made small enough to work their way down into the human body or bloodstream and then only at very large quantities.
What does this mean to the average consumer? Well I take it to mean that we should avoid using Micoronized mineral pigments either in sunscreens or color cosmetics.
Course or fine particles should be safe . It is only the MICRONIZED mineral particles that should be avoided as they can make their way down to the lower levels of the skin.
Over all most of the studies have found this substance safe and a good sunscreen. So once again ,read your labels and also do your own research on this substance if you are still unsure.
I am basing my opinions on the several articles of research on this subject.

Aug 22, 2010

IontoSonic Machine is coming!!

The IontoSonic Machine is an extremely versatile, multifunctional skin care system for the face and upper chest. It is the ultimate skin-resurfacing tool and can be used on all skin types. It is as effective as microdermabrasion without the associated disposal issues of getting rid of used crystals and does not harm live skin cells.
This state of the art machine designed by dermatologists and plastic surgeons uses 23,000 pulses of ultrasound per second.
This machine has four functions
1.Cleansing
2.Scaling (getting rid of debris that is embedded on the surface of the skin
3.Infusion ,applying Vitamin C ,Collegen,Elastin ect products to the skin allowing a penetration of  20 times deeper than that of regular galvanic.
4. Lifting , A stimulation of the tissue and muscles giving a lifted effect.Increases blood supply & lymphatic flow

It gets rid of waste materials that accumulate on the skin while promoting metabolism by increasing blood circulation. IontoSonic treatments can help diminish:

•Acne

•Aging

•Scaring

•Stretch marks

•Hypo pigmentation.

It can also be used to help rejuvenate hands and improve elasticity.
This treatment is best done in a series although one certainly can give nice results! I want to get this regularly as I can't imagine NOT having my skin feel the way it does after this treatment.

I had this procedure done ONE TIME and my skin felt as smooth and hydrated as a baby's! This is by far the most exciting procedure we have added to our menu since the pulsating light treatment.I highly recommend this treatment for ALL skin types!