I feel I savour those far and few in between warm sunny days probably more so in the spring than in the summer. It is so refreshing to be able to sit outside and listen to the song birds and watch them preparing their nest, picking up twigs and scraps of yarn that I put out for them to adorn their nest with. I like to think of the scrapes of rug hooking wool as baby shower gifts to the birds. An alternative to the traditional "baby blanket" gift. As I sit basking in the warm rays of the sun, I quickly realize I need to be a bit more diligent about applying sunscreen as to protect my skin from all the skin care treatments I have invested into my skin. Did you know that the sun depletes all the essentials vitamins from your skin except for vitamin D3? I was not aware of this either, until I discovered an amazing product that rectifies that. Read on to learn more.
New and very Exciting
I had the opportunity to sample a new skin care line recently called Quannessence. What intrigued me about this line is that it is local (PEI), natural and uses advanced skin care technology to give profound results to the skin. The line is based on the key anti aging ingredient called Hyaluronic Acid, which is combined with peptides and anti inflammatory properties to give you a very powerful, results oriented skin care line. I have to say after sampling the products, I was beyond impressed at how well this skin care line works. I would have to say this line has had the most profound, positive, immediate impact of any skin care line I have used to date! And believe me, I have tried a lot!!
While the whole line is beautiful, my favourites right now are; Q-tox an alternative to Botox using a combination of peptides, including the copied viper venom peptide designed to relax frown lines and expression wrinkles. and the Essential Skin Care Vitamin Complex-a powerhouse of super foods for the skin, designed to restore stressed, aging skin and replace the essential vitamins that are depleted from the skin by the sun. I just tried out the Compromised Skin Ointment for blemishes and was truly amazed that the blemishes were smaller and drier the next day. I was told that the product works over night, but really?? For me it did! I am currently trying out a new product in the line called Infinity Solstice. One of it's star ingredients is a bacteria discovered in the Antarctic, this bacteria has proven to be stellar at protecting the skin from harsh cold environments( like the Maritime winters!!) and stress. It promotes skin tightening and lifting and I have to say you can certainly feel it!
Here is a photo of a PEI client who took before and after photos using the Quannessence's Q-Tox.
for six week. Pretty impressive!!
Quannessence Rejuvenating Facial
The Quannessence's facial is like no other. I love that it combines fruit acids, to give the skin a light or deep exfoliant depending on your skin's needs, but at the same time incorporates massage.
You will love what this facial does for your skin and your soul it is rejuvenating and relaxing at the same time.
Your skin will be cleanses with a mild cleansing milk, next an exfoliant using sage lime peel to remove surface dryness and built up dead skin cells, then on to a mild or more advanced peel depending on your skin's needs, extractions if necessary, serums will be applied for your skin type need's and then a lovely
massage with Quannessence's Hydrating Mask, this mask is cooling, hydrating and healing. Gauze is then placed over the mask and lightly soaked with healing water and left on for 10 mins. while you relax. Finish up with a moisturizer for your skin type. You will love the results! This facial includes an eye treatment.
Reg150 Now 135
Get your IPL treatments before the weather get too warm.
IPL is best done on the skin when it is not tanned or prone to heat from the sun. Now is the perfect time to do treatments for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, broken capillaries, and brown spots.
IPL Skin rejuvenation and or Brown spot Reg 225 each Now 50
O! Wow Brush
The O! Wow Brush has been incredibly popular with clients coming back to purchase more of the O! Wow Brushes for family and friends. For those who have been waiting, I just received more brushes.
Jane Iredale Make-up sale
I have a mix of Jane Iredale make-up that I purchased from a salon that is discontinuing their make-up line. These products are 15% off. Please inquire if there is a particular Jane Iredale product you may be interested in.
Ascenta
Begin your skincare from the inside. Boost elasticity and firmness, Improve hydration, reduce redness and roughness, improve fine lines and wrinkles, reduce inflammation, improves mood and mental focus, promotes healthy eye sight, healthy joints and mobility, healthy cardiovascular function.
Buy one get one 1/2 price!!
while supplies last
Recipe of the month
Pan Fried Mustard Potatoes with Creamy Cucumber Salad
recipe from the Clean Dish
http://www.thecleandish.com
Mustard Potatoes
3 Medium potatoes roughly 1 lb
1 1/2 Tbsp oil
1 1/2 Tbsp yellow mustard seeds
1 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
Creamy Cucumber Salad
1 Garden cucumber about 1/2 lb
3/4 c vegan Kefir or yogurt
1-2 cloves of garlic crushed
1 tsp dill
2 tsp prepared mustard
2 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Mustard Potatoes
Wash and dice potatoes about 1/2 inch dice. Pour oil into a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add potaotes and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring. Reduce heat to medium and add mustard seeds and marjoram. Stir occasionally and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are crispy on the outside and golden brown in colour.
Cucumber salad
Wash and peel the cucumber and cut into small dices. If cucumber is organic you can leave the skin on if you like. Combine cucumber with kefir or yogurt, garlic, dill, prepared mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper and stir until smooth.
Serve fried potatoes with cucumber salad on the side or on top of your potatoes. Enjoy.
Enlightening Quote for the month
Open your arms to change
but
do not give up on your values!
