POINT OF SKIN

GIVE YOUR SUMMER POP FIZZ AND SIZZLE !

It’s the first real“sun shining” day today. The air is cool but hey there are clear blue skies and I’m letting my face and body gets some real sun. Thinking how some nationalities are obsessed with weather conversations. When I speak to my friend in Finland there is always some relatively lengthy discourse on the snow or the first summer berries and of course English conversations tend to go the way of “there is rain today, there is no rain today and I forgot my brolly” (translation umbrella).

 

I for one will NEVER be without my brolly or will even resort to rugby tackling someone for theirs, rather than face a really bad hair day. I must be the only and I mean the only person in the entire universe, in the history of the world in fact who” laid low” on the deck of a boat every morning curlers in hair  (until my hair was dry) on our family trip down the rivers of Southern France. Snigger all you want. There were no hairdryer possibilities and I didn’t want to rough it. I’m just not the “roughing it “type. “Spoilt” my husband called it but I didn’t care. I had great looking hair everyday. No Bridget Jones moments for me, at least not on that fantastic holiday.

 

Speaking of which, I’d really better get on with talking to you all about summer trends for make up (as I noticed that the cosmetic and fashion houses are already revealing their autumn winter looks 2010/11) and dive headlong into this season that has been termed” playful and impertinent” by fashion gurus.

 

 The happy, uplifting colours are a melody to the imagination and true summer escapism. This“colour fest” is essential after our really, really long winter. Take a plunge into the depths of the sea to discover every nuance of blue, turquoise and aqua green enhanced by mauve and purple. Sea anemone pink and rich corals are there in abundance.On land one can wonder amongst the forbidden fruits, kumquat, tuberose, and pomegranate and the warm yellow tones of the sands and sunlight.

 

The stars of the season are the greens, some grey, nuances of red, fuchsia, hibiscus,coral, mauve and sand neutrals. Bright neon colours are to be found in beachwear. (Be still my imagination! I keep on getting a mental picture of Borat in his neon green cutaway swim wear. It’s hard to deal with!)

Make-up has all the sizzle and excitement of the summer fashion. Eyes are glossy in gem colours or ocean nuances ,pool blue or purple shimmer eyes and defined eyebrows. Delicate complexions, are in.Tea rose, bubblegum pink or light fuchsia cheeks are a must and rose, berry pink, fuchsia or shades of coral are it for summer lips. The daring are using elements of yellow, mango and papaya on their eyes in combination with mauve or turquoise,so it’s clear that you are free to go wherever the mood takes you with your makeup this summer.

 

I want to remind you all in the midst of all this summer euphoria that when I talk about safe skincare, I am not only talking about creams and lotions I am talking make-up as well e.g. your foundation is actually an extension of your skincare and you should choose a Bionome foundation to guarantee a healthy beautiful summer skin. As some of the most known allergens (allergy creating ingredients) exist both in beauty products and make-up a sure safe choice is Bionome colour and Bionome skincare.

 

Bionome meaning:

Free of Chemical Ingredients

Free of Chemical Sunscreens

Free of Fragrance

Free of toxic colorants

Free of Mineral Oils

Free of Oxygen

Free of Animal Derivatives

Free of unnecessary packaging

Check out the fantastic choice of colour in the Dr. Baumann Make up range.

 

Have a Sizzling Summer!

Stephanie

VIP MOM – MOTHERS DAY IS DEFINITELY ON SCHEDULE!

It’s still spewing smoke from the volcano in Island. With so much uncertainty, the decision to fly to Toronto is a no go. Not good news as was looking forward to being in Canada. Hate the uncertainty, no real answer from the flight company or the Airport authorities until now. The dilemma was do we cancel the seminar in a reasonable time frame or do we call it off on Saturday for Sunday? In the end we decided to postpone the seminar. Now with my luck the flight will go after all. Am feeling incredibly frustrated with the whole situation. 

Thought about happy things. Mothers Day is definitely on schedule!  No storm on the horizon, No cancellation expected. 

 Even with the best intentions in the world, one tends to take Moms for granted. Okay some of you don’t.

Mothers’ responsibilities are enormous because they don’t only involve running the home but also looking after the children and that is really a full time job and yes teenagers need as much attention and input as toddlers. It’s just another kind of input.

Also looking after a husband or partner has elements that mirror looking after Teenies and Toddlers. (With apologies in advance to any male readers of my blog)Add to the mix the working Mom; the corporate Mom it’s a real challenge! An element that is common to all Moms is lack of personal, private, “spoil yourself time.” I can imagine that many of you are nodding your heads in agreement. 

Here’s the plan. Let’s remind Mom of how special she is. Flowers are always a great idea but how about giving her a gift of time. What I mean is giving her a treatment Gift Certificate for her favourite beauty salon/SPA. (It’s listed as a top gift choice for Moms) Offer her a true sensory journey, her “special time” where cosmetic expertise, personal attention and good feelings will give her an unforgettable experience. If you don’t take the decision for your Mom she will probably never do it. She will just say” I will go to a beauty salon/SPA when I have the time”, and that usually translates as NEVER!

Actually I shouldn’t say a word because I also don’t get to go for a treatment. Must schedule some time. Also need an urgent pedicure. Am thinking French nails for summer or should I just go fabulously Fuchsia? It’s a strong fashion colour for summertime. Back to the point:.

 FYI Beauty salons/SPAS generally offer one the possibility to purchase a gift voucher facial treatment, a body treatment or the possibility to customize a unique product beauty gift with a  personal treatment selection. 

An Important issue right now is Bionome Skincare and it is perfect if you can ensure that your Mom has a Point of Skin or DR. Baumann Bionome SPA treatment. This means that all the products used by the beauty therapist during the treatment or for home care are:

• ·          Free of Chemical Preservatives
  
• ·          Free of Chemical Sunscreens
  
• ·          Free of Fragrance
  
• ·          Free of Colorants
  
• ·          Free of Oxygen
  
• ·          Free of Animal Derivatives
  
• ·          Free of unnecessary Paper Packaging
  
• What this guarantees is that the products are all skin compatible or skin identical

It’s ensuring safe healthy skincare for the people you love. 

I would give Mom a beautiful bouquet of Roses as well. 

Pink Roses represent grace and gentility they convey appreciation and gratitude. They’re the rose of “sweet thoughts” – Perfect for Mothers day.

Yellow Roses used to mean jealousy but today they mean joy, gladness and freedom and they have infact become a popular Mothers day choice.

10 Roses mean “you are perfect”

11 Roses mean “you are a treasure”

Send a little note to tell Mom what the colour and number of the roses signify. 

Remember even if she's never won an Oscar or scored a number one hit, every mom is a V IP. 

Happy Mothers Day (in advance)

Stephanie

  

 

Volcanoes and Babies – it’s a stretch but try it

 

Have been flying throughout Europe doing seminars but as you all may know since last Friday I have been grounded as have so many others due to the volcanic eruptions and spread of a cloud of volcanic particles from Iceland. Thank goodness I was not stranded in an airport somewhere with no sleep, hardly any food and no hairdryer!!! You definitely don’t want to see or even imagine the no hairdryer bit!!

Seriously though it is scary how much environmental damage this volcano has caused and how many lives it has effected all around the globe. Not to mention the fine dust particles that are drifting onto us and going into our lungs while scientists in Europe are telling us it’s not okay to fly yet, but if you’re on the ground don’t worry because the dust is not harmful except for people with asthma, lung conditions and other respiratory problems. My thinking is if you didn’t have breathing problems until today you may well experience them now.

My next dilemma is that I have to fly to Canada for a seminar this coming weekend.

German air space is still under restrictions and even if I do manage to fly out- (a victim of the airlines desperation to stop haemorrhaging money), how do I get back because the “cloud” or part of it is moving direction America and Canada (sounds a bit like a c rate science fiction movie) “the cloud moving menacingly over the earth”

Make the giant stretch

Now getting to my initial point (oh get on with it you’re all saying)

I want to talk about Babies and Toddlers. No I’m not getting broody it’s just that I want to get really specific and put all you Moms and Dads on high alert regarding the products you choose for your babies and toddlers.

In vulnerable babies and toddlers, treating them with questionable ingredients that include, fragrance, colorants, chemical preservatives, chemical sunscreens and mineral oils is extremely damaging to their delicate skin.

Toxic chemicals are already present in your baby’s body. In many cases they are absorbed by the skin when using any Baby Care that contains colorants, chemical preservatives, chemical sunscreens and fragrance.

Now you may think, “I hardly use anything on my baby” but let’s just contemplate for a moment and make a list: Baby Shampoo - Baby Oil - Baby Lotion - Sun protection

All of these products can cause damage to your baby’s skin and ultimately to his or her health.

I’ll mention just a few undesirable ingredients and if you find them in your baby products you need to make a change for safety sake.

They are:

·   Methylparabens

·   Ethylparabens

·   Butylparabens

·   Fragrance

·   Colorants

·   Mineral oils

·   Paba

·   OMC oxymethoxycinnimate

Many baby products contain mineral oils which are a catastrophe for a healthy skin. Mineral oils affect the skins ability to breathe properly and affect the skins ability to get rid of waste product via the sweat glands. The fragrances, colorants and chemical ingredients found in Baby and Toddler are not expelled from the body fast enough and are therefore a real risk for the creation of allergies, sensitivities and even possible endocrinal disturbances. . (Check your ingredients one by one) - see also the Point Of Skin Website under safe skincare...

Important to note if your baby /toddler gets an allergic reaction the tendency is there for life and it is genetically transferred to their children.

Toxic Cancer Causing Carcinogens Found In Childrens Bath Products

 

 

What is the alternative?

With the development of the Dr Baumann and SkinIdent products one can safely rule out the danger to your baby’s health and skin as every product has been developed according to stringent, dermatological, Bionome and health criteria.

Bionome meaning: 

·   Free of Chemical Preservatives

·   Free of Colorants

·   Free of Chemical Sunscreens

·   Free of Mineral Oils

·   Free of Fragrance

·   Free of Animal derivatives

·   Free of Oxygen

·   Free of useless paper packaging

The Dr. Baumann Baby and Kids products are completely skin friendly, skin compatible products that have been especially created with your babies and toddlers in mind. Spoil your little ones with safe healthy care. These gentle, natural essential products are simply perfection for the VIP in your life.

We can’t influence the effects of the volcano on our lives but we can influence what we put on our babies skin.