Saturday, September 5, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
why you need an acupressure facial
This week I took a Chinese Acupressure class at the International Dermal Institute...while it was only a two day look into a massive subject it was AWESOME. We learned a technique that focuses on 21 points of the face and neck area and I am hooked.
I've always had the basic European massage in facials before (it's the standard that most of us learn for state board testing). It's all fine and dandy, I mean it feels nice and relaxes you but sometimes you want something a little different...enter acupressure.
It is also very relaxing, which I wasn't sure it would be at first (being so used to the European style). Turns out that it is relaxing but somehow in a different way. Maybe because the focus is on breathing and overall wellness so the relaxation comes secondary. Based off of this class I'm super excited to attend the IDI Reflexology course and the Chinese Diagnosis: Face and Body Reading.
If you have the option of trying it, I would highly recommend it!
I've always had the basic European massage in facials before (it's the standard that most of us learn for state board testing). It's all fine and dandy, I mean it feels nice and relaxes you but sometimes you want something a little different...enter acupressure.It is also very relaxing, which I wasn't sure it would be at first (being so used to the European style). Turns out that it is relaxing but somehow in a different way. Maybe because the focus is on breathing and overall wellness so the relaxation comes secondary. Based off of this class I'm super excited to attend the IDI Reflexology course and the Chinese Diagnosis: Face and Body Reading.
If you have the option of trying it, I would highly recommend it!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Clean up your act...with brush cleaner
I am a sometimes slacker when it comes to cleaning my makeup brushes. I don't mean to be...BUT somehow it just doesn't pop up in my head on my to do list. I did pick up a brush cleaner from E.L.F. (available at Target for $3). I have to say that I used it this weekend, and I loved the light citrusy scent. I could get used to it, it may even be enough to get me on a set brush cleaning sched. You really can't beat the price either. E.L.F. also has a brush shampoo (also 3 bucks) for your more stubborn brushes (the ones you use for foundation and creams). I'll have to check that one out and get back to you.
My technique is super simple, brush cleaner and paper towels, rub ~gently~ until clean! I do however let them dry laying flat though. When I do clean my brushes I do let them dry overnight, so obviously do your cleaning when you're in for the night...or you know you could get a Ryan Gosling.
How about you, do you keep your brushes super clean or do you need a reminder every now and then?
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