Suffering from a skin ailment!! Gah!!

I decided to share with my readers some of my frustration that I am having with a breakout of hives that I am suffering from.

Last time I EVER had hives to this extent was when I was a little girl and I had eaten pine apple while licking stamps to put in my mothers stamp booklet. Apparently my parents were never able to figure out what caused it the pineapple or the glue or the two combined...so they kept me away from both all my life. I started to eat pineapple in adulthood and never had any hives so I determined that it had not been the cause. Or if it had ,I had outgrown it.
Well two weeks ago I broke out in hives all over my chest ,my ears filled with fluid and I felt like I may even had some inside my throat! Some really strong Benadryl which knocked me out for a day seemed to help with the throat and ear thing. I have had to take an antihistamine every 6 hours since just to hold this rash to what it is....I have gone over everything I may have eaten and can come up with nothing .
From everything I have read Hives can be brought on by stress. Have I had that this last month? yes.Combined with seasonal allergies seems to be the only trigger I can come up with.

The most common skin allergy triggers that cause hives include:


• Medication such as antibiotics, codeine, penicillin, sulfa, anticonvulsant drugs, phenobarbital, and aspirin

• Foods like shellfish, nuts, tomatoes, soy, chocolate, and berries

• Pollen

• Cat dander

• Insect bites such as bee ans wasp stings



Other causes of the hives include: emotional stress, bacterial - viral - fungal infections, hepatitis B, parasitic worms, food additives, plants, cold temperatures, heat, sweating, and dermatographism (irritation from pressure or tight fitting clothes).

So as you can see this is not going to be easy to figure out.....
Seeing the Doc on Monday and hope for some answers.

Can NOT stop talking about it!!

Yes,I am STILL talking about the IonToSonic machine. Into our second week of using this on clients and getting some feedback. Overall its a huge thumbs up! I confess I am addicted to how it feels getting the treatment done. I didn't get one this week because we were so busy doing them on clients. Added to that its' sweetest day week and EVERYONE wants a massage or something. Anyway,I am badly missing my treatment. Not really because I need one so badly but because I miss the way it feels getting one.

The combination of galvanic current and ultrasonic feels invigorating! It is hard to describe to some one. Its relaxing and invigorating at the same time! As I am working on someone I can actually see the results happen on their skin right before my eyes. I have several people booked for series of treatments (3 or more). Very excited to see the results on them after 3 of these.

This can also be used on ageing hands. Hands show age very quickly and if this treatment can renew that skin it would be a bonus for so many people.
Ok ,I will stop raving about it ,for now. Please think about getting one of these treatments done.

IonToSonic Machine update

A couple posts back I blogged about a new treatment we were getting into the salon that uses a combination of ultrasound and galvanic technology to improve the skin. Well the machine is here and I LOVE IT!! The results are immediate!

Do you remember when you skin felt like this?

Soft,hydrated,smooth?
Well that is how my skin felt after one treatment.Yes you heard right,after ONE treatment. The overall color tone was improved and my skin felt silky and hydrated. I am excited to see what several Treatments will accomplish.

I highly recommend this affordable treatment to just about anyone. You will not be disappointed. The results will vary according to skin care needs,but I am convinced that it can help improve just about any ones skin.

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.

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!

New product lines at the spa

I am excited about some new products at the spa I work at so I am going to tell you a bit about them. Looking for a good ORGANIC skin care line?? Taio is perfect for that person who knows that what they put on thier skin needs to be healthy!

TAIO ORGANICS........(tay-o)


We are proud to introduce a new product to you! Taio organics is a simple, reflective lifestyle or path of beauty care that balances science & nature with a lifestyle in need of restoration, both physically & spiritually. Infused with organic & natural ingredients, Taio skin products deliver superior results with a select offering that complements a simplified lifestyle!

I have used this product for the past six weeks and am thrilled with the results! The clean, natural feeling and effectiveness of the product made our decision to carry it in the Spa to be used when we do your facial treatments and as a retail item.

Be sure and ask your esthetician how to use this product in combination with the Pevonia also.

TAKE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE OF THIS NEW PRODUCT!

Also we are now selling Rapid lash!! It is a lash enhancing and conditioner or the Lashes and brows. Helps stimulate growth. Comparable to Latisse but more affordable at only $49.95!!!
Check out the Day Spa at Salon Elizabeth for these items . Enjoy!

Pedicures“It’s Not Just About Pretty Feet”

Taking care of your feet with a good pedicure has more benefits than just leaving you with pretty toenails. It can improve the overall health of your feet. Sore Feet can lead to a sore back, sore legs and overall fatigue.

Un groomed toenails can lead to ingrown nails. A buildup of dry cuticle around the nails can also feel just as bad as an ingrown toenail.

Build up of rough dry skin on heals or the pads of the foot can cause calluses and lead to cracked skin which can be a breeding ground for fungus and other infections.

I Have UGLY feet and don’t want anyone touching them!!

This is one of the main reasons I hear from people that don’t get pedicures on why they don’t. This is the MOST important reason to get one!! Any foot no matter its shape or condition will look better with groomed toenails and smoother hydrated skin.

Trust me, in all the years I have worked on feet I have NEVER met a foot I couldn’t make look better 



I hear you can get infections from pedicures??

This is the second reason I hear that causes people to shy away from this service. Unfortunately this can be true. It is important that the salon, if they use the whirlpool type tubs, put them through a good disinfectant rinse between clients.

We use the portable tubs in our salon. Although not as pretty as the big whirlpool ones they are VERY easy to keep clean and disinfected. There is not a filter area in these tubs that can harbor germs like in the whirlpool tubs. I feel confident that we clean these well with a broad spectrum disinfectant before each use.

Start your summer off with a relaxing refreshing pedicure! Your feet will look great and you will feel so much better!