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Total Skin Wellness
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The first step to TOTAL SKIN WELLNESS is Maintenance.  
For the skin you can see:

• Cleanser - of course
• Tonic - final rinse and first layer of age or problem specific treatment
• Scrub - provides physical exfoliation by polishing the skin of dead surface cells
• Moisturizer - hydrates the skin as well as protects against moisture loss. No matter what, ALL skin needs moisture


The next step to TOTAL SKIN WELLNESS is Repair, for the skin you "CAN'T" see.  Repair products are designed to work on the deepest layers of your skin, therefore reducing the level of irritation and can be used by those with sensitive skin. 

The goal is to loosen the glue that holds dead skin cells together:
• This is where Microderm Abrasion comes in as the physical exfoliator that shaves the skin's surface and removes cells at a deeper level.

• Microderm Abrasion Facial Buffing Creme is formulated with Aluminum Oxide Cystals, (the same stuff used in clinical treatments) that are laser cut to be sharp, not jagged.
• When skin cell turnover increases, your skin starts to look healthier and younger.


The final step to TOTAL SKIN WELLNESS is Prevention for the skin you "WILL" see.
• Preventing damage is the key to long term skin care.
• UV rays cause close to 90% of skin damage.
 UVA - aging rays
 UVB - burning rays


Stress is a normal part of life.  Events that happen to you and around you, and many things you do to yourself put stress on the body.

HOW DOES STRESS AFFECT HEALTH?
• The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it.
• Stress that continues without relief can lead to distress - a negative stress reaction.
• Stress also becomes harmful when people use alcohol, tobacco or drugs to try and relieve their stress.
• 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress.
• 75 - 90% of all doctor visits are for stress related ailments and complaints.
• Stress is linked to the leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide.
• The Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) declared stress a hazard in the workplace. In terms of lost hours due to absenteeism and reduced productivity, Workers Compensation claims that stress costs American industry more than $300 billion annually.
• The lifetime prevalence of an emotional disorder is more than 50%, often due to chronic, untreated stress reactions.

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Stress is an unavoidable part of life and can be good or bad. One way to evaluate the stress in your life is to ask yourself the following questions:
• What factors, such as life cycle, transitions or changes may be contributing to my stress levels?
• What job, family or personal stress do I have?
• Do I have enough time?


Stress reduction is an important factor leading to a healthier life.

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Contessa Akin


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