I Bernie Mac Actor, Comedian and Celebrity received facial services here at Le Skintique.

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Bernie Mac Actor and Celebrity received facial services here at le Skintique in 2004 through 2/26/2005

In loving memory of  Bernie Mac who we miss so much  he was so funny and took excellent care of his skin and valued getting Microdermabrasions by Balinda White, the late Owner of Le Skintique now operated and managed by James White, Owner. Leskintique provides Microdermabrasions safely on all skin colors and types, except very thin skin, or broken capillaries.  We are proud to be an award winning age defying skin care salon. We use exclusive skin product brands that tightens the fibers and strengthens the dermal connective tissues that aids in treating and rebuilding. Bernie had one of the most hectic schedules but he always took time for his facials.

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Edna Sheen is offering a Luminous Body Polishing regularly $115 now $69 savings of 40% off. The body polishing will give you a 24 Karat Glowing Skin.  Other health benefits are renewing and awaking skin cells which will give a more rapidly youthful skin appearance with more luster. 

Make your appointment by calling:

Leskintique Day SPA
1620 Centinela Avenue, Suite 302
Inglewood, California 90302
www.leskintique.com
310-337-9555

I I Summer  Skin Care Tips

How to Get Soft, Smooth Skin Like a Baby By Amy S. Johnson

There is a reason big brand skin care products spend more money on advertising and marketing than they do on researching new, innovative ingredients. They want to convince you to give them money. Lots of it too! Many of them advertise moisturizers which supposedly give you smooth baby-like skin, but in actuality, many of these products have unsavoury ingredients in them.

Fragrances, alcohol, toxic chemicals and even pesticides can be found in many "market leading" brands. This leads to skin irritation, breakouts, and skin that does not look like they promised it would.

The truth is that you can get naturally amazing smooth, soft skin like a baby without even trying too hard.

Diet

Substitute burgers and fries for steamed salmon and pinto beans. Trade out fried chicken and gravy for grilled chicken stuffed with lentils and spinach. Eat plenty of fruits instead of ice cream. Diet is all about actually applying what you know.You know when you are eating bad stuff, so make a conscious effort to eat good foods that are high in minerals, antioxidants, good fats and proteins. Things like blueberries, spinach, broccoli, nuts, lean chicken or fish.

What you put into your body will reflect in your skin, so put in good things 80% of the time!

A good, natural moisturizer

When choosing a moisturizer you want the ingredients to be as natural as possible. No added chemicals, parabens or toxins needed.

Clinically proven ingredients like Cynergy TK, Phytessence Wakame and nano-lipobelle H-EQ10 will all give you smoother, firmer, wrinkle free skin. Also keep an eye out on the label for shea butter, almond oil, grape seed oil, and avocado oil as these natural oils helps keep the balance in skin moisture and are known to soften the skin naturally.

You do not need to put 10 different creams on your face every day to have smooth skin like a baby. In fact, I have been getting along just fine with one jar of cream that includes all of the above ingredients and more. That, combined with a good diet, plenty of water and plenty of sleep is enough to give me a really good complexion. Not quite as smooth as a babies perhaps, but close enough!

Le Skintique’s Hair Special

III Summer Hair Care Tips – Part  2III:

It's still summer and the heat, sun, humidity, and wind are still taking their toll, aren't they? We've talked about protecting your hair during the summer, but let's make sure you're really doing everything  you can to keep your hair looking beautiful while  you're enjoying this warm spell.

Summertime is an excellent time to start a new exercise routine, play tennis, golf, swimming or beach volleyball. So, do we know what to do with our hair to protect it? We might wear a ball cap, or a golfing visor to protect either our scalp or our vision, but is it protecting our hair?  Remember, hair that is subjected to UV rays of the sun can  become damaged. Will braiding help? Or pulling our hair back in a pony tail? This will help prevent wind  some degree, but the hair is still exposed to theu use to pull your hair back with? Using anything that has a metal clasp can damage your hair by the edges of the metal rubbing against the individual strands of hair and breaking them.

Use hair ties that are without metal in them.  Also, try to change where you tie your hair back when you do pull it back.  Sporting exactly the same ponytail all summer will give you a lot of breakage in the same place, giving you a frizzy look.
What about a leave-in conditioner? This is certainly an option as this will moisturize your hair continuously throughout the day.  This type of conditioner often has sunscreen in it, which will help to protect your hair from UV damage.  Remember, UV rays turns colored hair brassy.

Once a week during the summer, use an intensive hair mask that has either shea butter or avocado oil for additional moisturizing. Consider putting the mask in your hair before you head outside. The warmth of the sun will help the mask penetrate your hair to a greater degree.

What about frizzy hair? This is a really frustrating situation, especially if the humidity where you live is extremely high in the summer. Talk to your hair stylist about a chemical straightening process. Similar to a perm, but with the opposite results, the long-lasting effects of a chemical straightening procedure might have you smiling even in 90% humidity.

"Dirty hands, iced tea, garden fragrances thick in the air and a blanket of color before me, who could ask for more?"

-   Bev Adams, Mountain Gardening

Dishwasher No-Nos

We live in the age of convenience and most of us don't know what we would do without a dishwasher.  What we may not always be aware of is now damaging the dishwasher can be to certain items.

Here are a few tips that will guide you through the hazards of what you should and what you should not place in your dishwasher! Following these tips will help you save money by protecting your valuable kitchen items that suffer every time they are subjected to the harsh detergent and violent spray of the water that is designed to remove caked on food, but isn't quite so friendly on other items.

Wood – Wood swells as it absorbs water, which will lead to cracking and breaking of glue joints such as those on pieced cutting boards and salad bowls. Knife handles are at terrible risk of swelling and wearing.

Knives – Not only are the handles at risk when subjected to the harsh environment inside the dishwasher, the detergent is harsh and leads to nicks and scratches on the blade.  My knife sharpener has chided me when my knives dull sooner than they should.  I have to admit when I I have placed them in the dishwasher.

Crystal – Don't put crystal in the dishwasher.  They can crack from the heat, and the detergent will etch the glass leading to a cloudy appearance that is permanent. In the same way, china should always be washed by hand.

Pots and Pans – Most varieties will suffer. The handles and seals shrink from repeated exposure to the dishwasher.

Anything temperature sensitive! I had a really great cutting mat that had a beautiful painting reproduction of a vineyard. It was one of my favorite things. Sadly, it melted in the dishwasher.

World Economy

The earthquake/tsunami in Japan in March of this year has created unexpected shortages in both the camera market as well as the iPad market.  Major electronic factories in Japan, including Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, and Canon were affected by the natural disasters. This has increased prices on a number of electronic products, and downright shortages in other areas.  Some of the more desirable digital camera lenses are currently not being shipped. The Canon plant was especially hard hit and no date has been set for a return to normal production and shipping.
Some of the problems lie not in the devastation of the plants themselves, but in auxiliary plants that provide necessary parts, for example, brass rings for lenses.  Until a new supplier is found, the lenses can't be manufactured. 

"I bet deep down you still wish your mom would take you clothes shopping every August for the new school year."  

~Bridget Willard

Did you know? Top news from the 1960s:

• The average price for a dozen eggs was 54¢
• My Fair Lady won best picture in 1964
• The average home price was $13,600 in 1965
• A gallon of regular gas was 33¢
• The top song on the Billboard charts was Hey Jude by the Beatles. 

Blue Margarita Recipe

Here's a wonderful cocktail to sip during the heat of August.  Be sure to use fresh squeezed lime juice!

In a glass filled with ice mix:

• 4 ounces lime juice
• 2 ounces Blue Curacao
• 2 ounces white tequila
• 1 slice of lime

Feel free to rim the glass with salt.  I often forget that step, so I sprinkle just a little bit of salt over the cocktail before I serve it.  It's that blend of tequila, salt, and lime that does the trick!

How to Start an Exercise Program

Exercise isn't easy for all people. But almost everyone will benefit from getting into a regular routine to help maintain optimal health and wellness.

Here are a few points to keep in mind for those of you interested in developing and beginning a regular exercise plan:

• Check with your physician. Yes, getting into an exercise program, especially if you've been sedentary for a long time comes with risks.  Get your doctor's approval first.


• Start your program slowly, and be sure to warm up before you begin exercising. A gentle cool-down period is also recommended.


• Avoid fast, jerky movements. Move through your exercises smoothly and gently, at a slow, deliberate pace.


• Dress comfortably.


• Stay hydrated.  Water is best.  If you're exercising in extremely hot conditions where you are sweating a lot, you will need to replace electrolytes.  An old remedy is finding new popularity for dehydration issues, coconut water.  At only about 43 calories per 8 ounce serving, about 39 mg of sodium and 495 mg of potassium, this refreshing drink is almost miraculous in how fast you feel better. It has just enough natural sugars and an excellent balance of electrolytes.


• Watch for signs of becoming dehydrated or fatigue. Stop before you reach this point, otherwise you will defeat the purpose of exercising.

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Le Skintique Day SPA Beauty Salon
1620 Centinela Avenue, Suite 302
Inglewood, California  90302
310-337-9555