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Mickey Williams Beauty

We are applying more products than ever during summer
whether it’s sunscreen, self-tanner or even zit cream. Is
there any way to give yourself an at-home facial?
There are so many products out there that claim a facial in a bottle. We need something that deals
with acne, rebalances, addresses dehydration but also keeps our skin glowing after application. This
was an ambitious search but we found one, and all tested subjects agreed their skin looked better
and more refreshed after just one use. The brand is Elemis. You can find them in airports, spas and
also in department stores locally at Nordstrom in the Seattle and San Francisco area. I tried out their
Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Gel Mask on women in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s and all agreed they
noticed a smoother, firmer looking skin tone after just one application. After a second use – in the
same week- skin looked even more hydrated and awake. No redness occurred and pores appeared
smaller. Elemis calls Tri Enzyme their “take home” facial we say for the price of one spa professional
facial you can get a big bottle of multiple facials with multiple benefits.
Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Gel Mask
Retails at $75.00
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Now what about hair removal? Do these at home sweep
away pads and lasers really work?
The brush away and depilatory creams you see everywhere are temporary methods of hair removal.
Professional laser hair removal is effective but very expensive and was only administered by a
professional- until now! The FDA has approved an at home laser device that was created by the same
team of doctors as the original professional model.
Women and men spend on an average $300 to $1000per visit on in office hair removal procedures
with professionals. These services usually require them to come back at least 5 times amounting to
thousands of dollars. The Tria Hair Removal System was designed by the same team of doctors who
created laser hair removal back in 1993. It’s been proven safe and very effective; you will see up to
33% less hair in 6 to 8 weeks. You use the Tria when hair is in it’s growth phase which is every
couple of weeks, from the comfort of your home. No annoying appointments to make and you can do
as many areas as you like rather than designating one section at a time.
How it works:
The Tria emits a single laser pulse that targets several hair follicles in a second long interval. When it’
s time to move on, the laser beeps and you move on to the next section.
Tria Laser Hair Removal System
www.triabeauty.com and Seattle, San Francisco and San Jose Nordstrom Stores
Retails @ $795
Now what about the hair we want to keep? Summer hair
can look really dull and dry. What can be done to spruce
it up inexpensively?
I’ve found clients are less likely to style and set hair in the summertime. We really tend to want to
wash and go when the weather heats up. That’s not possible for a lot of us since we have frizz issues
or our hair looks unhealthy and un-kept when we don’t blow out or add the extra measures to create a
style. Aveeno just launched their first hair collection.The hair collection is designed to nourish
damaged hair back to life in just three washes with formulas enriched with nourishing wheat complex
and anti-oxidants. Hair feels healthier and is much easier to wrap around that brush and create a
smooth, easy blowout. So you can still have your breezy, fast style this summertime and nourish your
precious strands in the process.
Aveeno Nourish+
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Bring on the Glow! Tanning salons can get really pricey.
Are their any ways to extend our tan so we don’t have to
go as often, or keep up a healthy glow without looking
“fake” or streaked?
Tanning solutions and potions have come a long way since the first orange, streaky-smelly creams.
Now you have sprays, tonics, lotions- you name it. The important things to remember are you want to
find the right formula for each body part and application is key.
For example:
When applying a tanner to face you want to look for the following key factors:
You want a lightweight spray that is easily absorbed and doesn’t leave a harsh smell due to the
proximity of your nose and eyes. It also should not have heavy dyes or tints that make it impossible to
spread evenly or lead to break outs. Check out the ingredients, your face is where you want to use the
BEST product, without compromise. Three years ago I started using Aqua Tan on my clients and
myself. It’s organic with no dyes or tints. It’s loaded with anti-oxidants, and does not make you break
out! It’s not sticky and smells fresh. It’s one of Hollywood’s favorite man tanners as well as it won the
Best Man Tan award. Here are some tips during application:
You want to make sure you get a healthy coat of mist on skin. Either spray directly to face or spray onto
a sponge. Either way, I recommend always using a sponge afterwards for an even distribution. Make
sure you work the tanner into the hair line and also on neck, lightly over ears. After all areas are
covered I take a Q-tip and wet it with water or makeup cleaner and I go back and forth lightly through
eyebrows or in the direction of a mustache or stubble to take away tanner residue. Once that’s done, I
take a water misted cotton ball and move it across the hair line especially if the hair is light. This
keeps the tanner from staining and also diffuses any lines of build up.
Aqua Tan
www.aqua-tan.com
Offering %15 off when you enter Goddess as the coupon code at checkout
What about legs an thebody? Is there a way to get an
overall all glow without going to a tanning salon?
Yes, now if you’re looking to get your back and hard to reach places tanned, you will have to bring in a
buddy. As for the rest of the easy to reach areas you have a plethera of amazing tanners out there that
can allow you tan instantly or get a glow on in a more gradual way.
If a quick tint is your desire tint go for a DIYspray tan. Body Drench Quick Tan Tanning Mist does not
rub off, isn’t sticky at all and it smells clean. Quick Tan has the fastest drying time and gives you a
deep dark tan after just one use.
Hot Summer Tips:
Wear rubber or latex gloves. You will still an even application, but you will not stain your hands. If for
some reason you don’t have the gloves. Whitening toothpastes work well at removing the stain. Add
toothpaste with a bit of soap and water. Wash vigourisly several times and you'll see the tan vanish
from your hands.
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Body Drench Quick Tan
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Do any of the bargain tanners work?
Yes, you do see some work better than others, but that works with expensive and inexpensive. I’ve
been testing a new launch by Jergens recently and they‘ve come up with every conceivable formula
you can think of. This is their Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer. The formulas is super
lightweight and dries fast. Keep in mind tanning is personal. Finding the right formula for YOU is half
the game. Once set on your, foam, spray lotion or mist- you'll be on your way to summer goddess in
no time!
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Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer
Product link
For more information and tips on application visit:
http://mickeywilliamsbeauty.com/files/sunlesstan.pdf


Seattle
Summer’s Hot List - We can all add a boost of shimmer, sun
or smoothness to our summer beauty outlook. An upside in
this economy is that luxury beauty and professional brands are
focused on creating DIY methods with their leading products
and services. Below find the lowdown on which products rival
their salon counterparts.