http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog An Oasis of Beauty in Los Osos Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:06:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There's a special joy in knowing that "looking good" can lead to feeling good- about helping others! Our little salon had the pleasure of organzing a "Spa Day" at the Avila Bay Athletic Club on November 1st, providing a variety of professional spa services donated by local salons including our ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=161 The Great Skin Company has the honor of hosting two of Colorescience’s finest make-up artists this Friday, November 6th. Maryann Poinsignon and Kris Meding will be offering complimentary makeovers or if you are already using Colorescience, come in for a refresher course and update your look for the upcoming holiday ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=153 Written by Sara Salsbury, The Great Skin Company Facials are considered a vital step towards healthy skin, but it is important to remember skin does not stop at our chin! The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from environmental aggressors and excretes harmful ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=108 Written by Patricia Kaspian, The Great Skin Company What makes a product truly “natural” and “organic”? As concerned consumers, many of us extend our preference for organic products to skincare. We expect natural products to consist of natural ingredients free from chemicals. But do we ever think about the entire growth cycle, ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=63 Written by Patricia Kaspian, The Great Skin Company The Sneaky Sun Damaging Season Everyone is uber-conscious of overexposure to sun-damage during the summer months. And it’s true that the rays of the sun are strongest in the summertime, warranting extra protection. But do you remember to protect your skin the ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=39 Written by Patricia Kaspian, The Great Skin Company What is the Beauty Bounty Basket? It’s only the most exciting skincare offer you’ve ever had a chance at winning. But first let’s talk about why everyone needs a good, or rather, GREAT skincare regimen. As an esthetician, clients often ask me why ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=29 By Patricia Kaspian, The Great Skin Company Beyond delivering increased radiance, softness and some evening of pigment, we shouldn't overlook the fact that progressively deeper peels (twice per week, over a three week period) allow the skin to absorb key ingredients in homecare serums and creams more efficiently because of the ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=13 [caption id="attachment_8" align="alignright" width="460" caption="It's easy to pamper your neck!"][/caption] Written by Patricia Kaspian, The Great Skin Company The fact is, our necks do not have sebum (oil) glands and with age and photodamage (sun exposure), the cellular cytoskeleton is weakened and loses its form, resulting in loss of tone and elasticity ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=7 Wouldn't it be wonderful to receive a full year of quality skincare products for FREE BEAUTY BOUNTY can make it happen! Enter to win our grand prize ($700 value) in one or all of these 3 ways: -Attend our September 9th Jan Marini Event -Buy $50 or more of product -Refer a friend ... http://www.greatskincompany.com/blog/?p=1