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End of Summer Hair Care

Whatever you do, don’t try taking matters into your own hands which can leave you with less than desirable results both in color and the damage it can cause…


Shear Miracles Organic Mascara & Organic Eye Liner
in the Spotlight

A Product review by Sharon of All Natural Beauty

“I love these 2 products from Shear Miracles and I know you’ll be quite happy with them too.”
- Sharon (Reviewer)

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End of Summer Hair Repair

I’m sitting on my deck this beautiful morning looking at the sun glistening off the summer morning dew on the green grass. The birds are chirping and the katydids are, well whatever they do. It is absolutely gorgeous and I don’t want it to end. Unfortunately, for most of us who live in the northern part of the country, it will and it’s a good time to start thinking about the condition of our hair.

Beach trips, pool parties, camping… all these fun outdoor activities can wreak havoc on your hair. Overexposure to sun, chlorine,wearing your hair up in a ponytail on a regular basis ~ you get it. It’s time to relieve your tresses from their misery and get them back into shape!

September will be here before we know it. School schedules, children’s activities (We will be starting dance class with our not quite 3 year old daughter, Amara, in less than 2 weeks!), fall clothes and styles will be on all of our minds. This is when many people are ready for a change in their hair style and color as well.

Fall is all about beautiful shiny heads of hair. Here are some tips to give you a head start.

1.) Give your hair the moisture it so desperately needs. Start with a ultra-moisturizing shampoo. Our Bliss Organic Shampoo, with its relaxing lavender aroma has ingredients like aloe vera, coconut oil, evening primrose, and avocado to strengthen and gently cleanse. None of Shear Miracles by Robyn ~ Organic Salon Products contain any harmful ingredients that can strip your hair of its natural protectants, so really any of them would be a great choice!

2.) An extra softening conditioner used daily (or as often as you shampoo) is also necessary. Many conditioners meant to add moisture on the market today (and sadly even salon professional ones), have ingredients included that are not only harmful to the hair, but actually cause the hair to dry out. With Shear Miracles holistic approach to beauty, this just doesn’t make sense to us. Our Bliss Organic Conditioner is ultra-moisturizing with rosemary oil, mango and lemongrass. This conditioner is very concentrated and a little goes a long way.

3.) Moisturizing oils are vital when it comes to treating dry, undernourished hair.  Soft as Satin Organic Hair Polish is perfect for this task. It not only deeply fortifies, it also rebuilds and reconstructs damaged hair bringing your hair back to that “soft as satin” feeling. The secret is in the meadowfoam seed oil which is rich in vitamin C , moisturizes, rejuvenates and provides a protective

barrier for the hair as the hemp oil protein repairs it. These two ingredients are important for transforming damaged hair follicles – a godsend for fried tresses. Use this treatment once a week to build up weak, brittle hair. Add 15 squirts to any of our conditioners, work through the hair & leave in 20 minutes or more. African-American, bi-racial or otherwise coarse hair can use

this oil daily without mixing it at all. (Soft as Satin also makes a great cocktail with Hair Milk Blow Dry Lotion. Mix 1 to 2 squirts in the lotion before blow drying.)

4.) A light leave-in conditioner, such as Shine Like a Star Organic Leave-In Conditioner will provide some extra protection, adding moisture all day long.

5.) Thermal protection is a must for just about any style for fall. By using Hair Milk Organic Blow Dry Lotion, your hair will be protected for even further damage from the heat of your dryer, straightening iron or curling iron.

6.) Last, but certainly not least, make a trip to your local organic salon for a color prescription. With the sun, chlorine, etc. fading your hair color all summer long, you will be amazed at what a rich beautiful ammonia free color will do for your “look”. Whatever you do, don’t try taking matters into your own hands which can eave you with less than desirable results both in color and the damage it can cause. (If you don’t have an organic salon in your area yet, be sure to tell them about us! We will send them a FREE packet of information, just for requesting it!)

If you are interested in learning about an amazing professional salon only color line & you are a salon owner or stylist, just fill out this form & we will send you a FREE Packet of info including a DVD!

Selling Retail

Diversion.

What are the thoughts that come to your mind upon hearing this word? There has been a lot of communication about this word.

Are you aware that depending on the type of salon you have, retail should range anywhere
from 30-60% of your net profit?

Did you know that statistically, if a client buys

  • two retail products you have a 60% chance they will come back
  • one retail product you have a 30% chance they will come back
  • no retail products you only have a 10% chance they will come back

With the big corporate company brands being diverted and sold everywhere from drugstores to bulk superstore warehouses, is it a losing battle to expect that your clients will buy their homecare products from you?

I’d like to purpose that there are two MAIN reasons that our clients would be willing

to buy their “professional” products somewhere other than from their professional

stylist. (And one of them is NOT convenience.)

1. We are not being truly professional.
2. We are not loving what we do.

When encouraging other stylists to sell retail, I often hear lame excuses like:

I’m not a salesperson, I’m a hairstylist.

I don’t want my client to feel pressured.

It makes me feel uncomfortable.

Any professional who thinks that they are not a salesperson is delusional. We sell ourselves everyday, in every way. How are you coming across to other people? What does your look, actions, your priorities, what you spend most of your time on, and what you talk about, telling others about you?

As hairstylists, we sell our skills and knowledge everyday to our clients. Clients trust us because they know that we know what we are doing. You and I, are the trained professionals. We should know what our clients should be using on their hair (or skin) and why.

Selling retail products should come as naturally as selling your client what style, color or cut they should have. Talk to them. If you have a client that has a long narrow face, and they come to you, it’s your job as a professional to explain how giving them a fuller, rounder look would do for them.

Now, think about how you would talk to them about this. You aren’t going to say, “Look, you have a long, narrow face & you really need to widen up your hair to create an illusion that your face isn’t so long.” No! You would say something like, “I think if we give you a fuller look with more body, it will really bring out your pretty features.” You may even use your hands, holding the hair just so, to show her what you mean.

It is the same with selling retail. Give your client the reason that they need the product, show them how it works and why, and your client will want to buy it from you!

Choosing a product to use and sell in your salon is very important. You must choose a product and company that you believe in. This is becoming more and more difficult for many stylists. Believing in the big corporate company brands that sell box color just about anywhere, not to mention their so-called “professional” products, is becoming extremely difficult.

What is the company’s philosophy? What are they all about? Does the company’s ideals match yours? Are you in love with the products themselves? You must love the look, feel and smell of the products. Do they give fabulous results the very first time you use them on your clients? It is important that you choose products that you truly believe are the best for yourself and your clients.

Now all you have to do is talk. Talk about hair. Talk about what you are doing and why. Talk about the products you are putting in their hair. Tell your client why you are choosing the particular product and what may happen if you don’t use it. Talk about the specific positive qualities of the product. For instance, in our Shear Miracles Organic Salon line, if I would be using the Blow Up the Volume Foam, I may say something like this, “I’m going to use the Blow Up the Volume Foam at your crown area to give your hair airy hold. This will pump up each of your hair strands with body to create a nice lift with all day holding power.” As I am putting the product into my hand, I would show them how many squirts I was using & how I actually distribute the products in my hands and their hair. At this point I’d say, “this foam, like every one of our products, is alcohol free and is actually very good for your hair. Every ingredient is specially chosen for it’s health benefits for both your hair and your whole being.” I may at this point be blowing them dry, so I would hand the product to them to hold and look at and mention that it has some great reviews from some celebrity hairstylists, such as Joseph Kellner. (As soon as your client looks like they are finished checking the product out, take it.) This kind of dialogue causes clients to feel free to ask questions about your products, too. Whatever you do, don’t only talk about yourself or other non-related topics.

Selling to our clients should be easy and come naturally. It should be part of what we do as professionals.

If we are truly showing ourselves as experts in our field, our clients will buy from us and we will not be threatened by diversion of any kind. Let’s beat the diverters at their own game!

Shear Miracle Organics is a family owned and operated company with two generations of professional hairstylists. Our goal is to revolutionize the beauty industry with an organic line of products that are both beneficial and affordable to consumers everywhere, while educating stylists on the harmful effects of typical ingredients found in everyday beauty products. We pride ourselves on offering a healthy salon-quality line with ingredients so pure you could actually eat them!

We offer a broad range of 100% organic hair, skin & body care products to help you ensure that your clients continue choosing your salon!

To get you free information about using and selling Shear Miracle Organics in your salon, click here.

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Totally Raw Peach Cobbler – A delicious recipe for beauty!

“You are what you eat.”

We have all heard this quote at one time or another. The more I learn about what healthy ingredients can do for beauty in our Shear Miracles by Robyn ~ Organic Salon Products, the more I get excited about the healthy ingredients in the food I make for my growing family!

  • Did you know that peaches are good for your skin – they regenerate skin tissue!   
  • Almonds are known to improve skin and hair texture. They contain Vitamin B which promotes healthy growth of hair as well as nails.
  • Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that helps condition your hair.
  • Both walnuts and pecans are a terrific source of zinc, which helps keep you from hair loss.
  • Raisins help keep your body in an acidic state.  When your body isn’t in a balanced state, this can contribute to hair loss, too.
  • Adding cinnamon to your diet can assist your body in detoxing, getting rid of unwanted toxins.

Totally Raw Peach Cobbler

Ingredients for crust:

2 cups walnuts – *Or pecans

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup medjool dates

Pinch of celtic sea salt

Cinnamon

A splash of oj

Ingredients for filling:

10 peaches, diced

½ pint fresh blueberries (or more to taste)

½ cup medjool dates

Juice of ½ large orange

Cinnamon

Ingredients for crumble topping:

1½ cups almonds

¼ cup raisins (or more)

Blend all ingredients for crust in food processor until well-combined into a dough-like consistency.

Spread into a glass casserole dish.

Combine diced peaches and blueberries with connamon in a bowl and set aside.

Blend remaining ingredients with 1 cup of diced peaches in a food processor until a sauce-like consistency is reached.

Add peach sauce to diced mixture and spread over crust.

Place ingredients in a food processor and pulse until crumbly.

Spread crumble evenly over peach filling and gently pat down with a flat spatula or serving spoon.

Serve immediately or chill one hour for a firmer consistency.

To read more about healthy in season eating, click here!

This delicious recipe was adapted from Lisa Testa, M.S. of Healthier You.

Check out Lisa’s Blog for more raw recipes here!

Organic Mascara & Eyeliner – A Product Review

Organic Mascara & Organic Eye Liner

From Shear Miracles Organic Products

Two products that really work

Natural Product Review

Read this great product review

by Sharon of All Natural Beauty!

“I’m so happy to tell you about Shear Miracles’ Organic Eye Liner and Organic Mascara.

I love these 2 products from Shear Miracles and I know you’ll be quite happy with them too.”

To read the full review click here.

End of Summer Specials!

SUMMER SPECIALS!

Happy Summer Special! #1

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Buy any cleanser, hydrator & moisturizer, get a FREE shampoo AND conditioner!
Upon checkout, please indicate which products you prefer.
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  • Shear Delight (oily)
  • Reality Check (blemish prone)
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AND your FREE Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Wild Child (for added body)
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NOW ONLY $116
SAVE $38!
REGULARLY $154

Meet our August Stylist of the Month

Lesley Hoar, stylist and owner of ChopChop Hair Design in Pennsylvania, is experiencing a Shear Miracles Organic Revolution! After years of trying different products, Lesley knew she wanted “something different”. She wanted to be excited about the products she was using on herself and her clients at the salon. One training session with Robyn showed her the exact direction she wanted to move towards… “the healthy one!”

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Your Skin Needs You!

Skin is the largest organ of your body and serves as a protective barrier between the inside you and the outside you. The story of your life can be seen through your skin. It can tell people everything from what you eat to where you live. Click above to read full article!


Shear Miracles Organic Body Lotion in the Spotlight

“I LOVE this lotion because it truly makes my skin feel nourished and soft.” 

- Sharon (Reviewer)
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A Healthy Direction

 

Featuring ChopChop – A Green Salon

Salon of the Month

118 Center Ave., Terre Hill, PA 17581 ~ 717-445-6372 ~ChopChop017@aol.com

Lesley Hoar, stylist and owner of ChopChop Hair Design in Pennsylvania, is experiencing a Shear Miracles Organic Revolution!

After years of trying different products, Lesley knew she wanted “something different”. She wanted to be excited about the products she was using on herself and her clients at the salon. One training session with Robyn showed her the exact direction she wanted to move towards… “the healthy one!”

“I was so happy to find Shear Miracles by Robyn ~ Organic Salon Products! My customers love the fact that they can read every ingredient in the products they are buying now, and I love that I am no longer breathing chemicals or plastics everyday.”

Lesley regularly uses Shear Miracles in her organic salon with her clientele. They love the vast array of products available, with best-sellers being various shampoos conditioners, Shine Like A Star Leave-in Conditioner Spray, and Fresh Styles Spray Gel. “

As for myself, I haven’t found a Shear Miracles product that I don’t like! The Pump-Up the Volume Mousse is really great, and I love Robyn’s conditioners after any color or perm treatment.”

Lesley uses a lot of natural products in her home and advocates holistic and alternative therapies for her family. She is also very excited that after all these years of doing hair, she has finally found something good to do with all the hair clippings: She recycles them! She donates the clippings to Matter of Trust and they are used to help clean up oil spills all over the world. Pretty amazing.

Shear Miracles is exactly what Lesley was looking for to help bring her vision together. “I honestly never knew it could be so much fun going green!” At home, at work, and on the global level, Lesley is making a difference. Visit Lesley in her salon, or contact her today!

Written by Lisa Testa, M.S., of Healthier You, LLC – Visit her blog!

 

Salon Exclusivity

I love what I do. I love making people feel and look beautiful. I love getting to know all

different types of people who I may have never had the opportunity to meet. I love seeing all of them on a regular basis, sometimes for an hour or two every month. Although my goal is to remain professional, many of us have a connection since we’ve “been together” 15 + years.

This is the reason why I am concerned about many things that are happening in our industry. I highly recommend the movie, The Real Hair Truth, by Joseph Kellner. Although it contains some unnecessary bad language and bikini strutting ladies (which in my opinion, do nothing for our professionalism – sorry Joseph, you know I love you!) the message is one we need to spread especially among our fellow beauty professionals. One subject that the documentary deals with is diversion. Diversion is when a professional product that claims to be salon exclusive is sold in grocery stores, drug stores or anywhere besides at a salon. Hard working stylists and salon owners invest in a particular product line, use and promote the product line to their clients and basically are the sales force for the product line. If their client can then go online or to the grocery store to buy the product, the stylist/salon gets nothing for all their effort. Only the manufacture of the product line and the “store” that sells the product, gets the benefit.

If you have read my story about how Shear Miracles by Robyn ~ Organic Salon Productscame to be, you will quickly realize that I didn’t set out to start my own product line. Instead, I did it out of depuration looking for a pure healthy product that worked in a professional manner. Since I wasn’t able to find what I was looking for I decided to “make” my own. My husband and my parents have been my biggest support. This is

My Dad, my Mom & our precious daughter, Amara

truly a family owned and operated business. We hired a family – a formulator who works primarily with his wife to create most of our wonderful formulas. We didn’t start big, we don’t have major investors and we did not want to go in debt. We had a decision to make.

Shear Miracles by Robyn ~ Organic Salon Products are what they say they are – salon products. Here we found ourselves in Lancaster, PA working out of a small 600 square foot studio with only 2 stylists. Clients loved our products! The word was spreading quickly and soon we began receiving phone calls for sales from people, who lived in towns 4 – 6 hours away, who had heard about our products through word of mouth. Then, some of those same customers started telling their stylists about Shear Miracles and we started getting calls from salon owners about how they could get our products in their salon. What a great opportunity! We didn’t have capital for the marketing materials, a sales reps force, advertisements in the most popular beauty industry magazine, you get the picture. We decided that word of mouth was the best advertisement, so we went viral. Of course, our product line wasn’t in every major city yet or even every state, for that matter. We knew that if we could just get people to experience the difference that our salon quality, 100% organic & wildcrafted product line would do for them, we could fill a needed niche’ and they would fall in love with the product too! We started selling retail to customers with the promise that when a salon started retailing our line in their area, they would have to buy their SM products at their local salon.

Success! Many of our salons hear about our product line from their clients who love Shear Miracles already. Clients bring our products into their stylists to have them use them. The stylist then experiences them firsthand. We offer any of our retail customers $100 worth of FREE SM products (our choice) as a thank you for introducing us to the salon that they frequent, when the salon decides to use and retail our line. Then, they purchase all future SM products from that salon. We add the salon to our website on our Find a Salon link & then send all future customers who live in their town to that particular salon to buy their SM products. (As we grow, we have plans to incorporate this policy into our website, so that before a customer trys to by something, they will be directed to go to the salon in their area to purchase it.) So far we have had only positive results! Salon owners and stylists are happy because we are consistently sending them new clients. Everyday more customers find us on the internet, buy, experience and fall in love with our product line. It is a win-win situation. We care about and are grateful for all of the salon owners and stylists that use and promote Shear Miracles by Robyn ~ Organic Salon Products and as many of them can attest, we do everything to help them succeed.

When you “Join the Organic Revolution”, as we like to say, you are joining an extended family. Each of us making a positive change for our industry. We promise to try our very best to give you the purest products possible with the most professional result without compromising our values and standards. This not only includes our beliefs as to our choice of ingredients and the prices we charge, but also our integrity to our profession as it pertains to diversion. Our main goal is to provide our fellow hairdressers and their clients with top-notch pure products while making a decent living doing something that they love. We realize we are going down a road not well traveled.We welcome your thoughts about how you feel about diversion and our industry and how we have chosen to go about growing Shear Miracles Organic Products and the salons who partner with us.

Exfoliators, Detoxing & Masks, Oh My!

What’s the new hot thing in skin care today?

It seems that people are always discovering the ever-changing  single “miracle” ingredient that will keep your skin young and wrinkle free. Is this approach right? Is there always something else we need? Will we always be behind the newest, latest skin care discovery? Or is there a much simpler way?

All of Shear Miracles by Robyn ~ Organic Salon Products skin care are loaded with antioxidant ingredients to stimulate collagen production via intensive free radical scavenging.  Instead of always searching for something new, we feel it’s best to approach the entire skin complex from the wisdom of past ages and not focus on just one aspect of the skin, like many modern new systems.  Our holistic approach to skin care is to detoxify, nourish, remove free radicals, hydrate and moisturize the skin, while considering the individual needs of each skin type.

Properly caring for your skin involves cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing on a daily basis. It is also important to exfoliate your skin bi-weekly to remove dead skin. Occasionally detoxing your skin to allow for a more effective regeneration process and, since all of our products have specially chosen, health-packed ingredients, maximum nutrient penetration.

Exfoliating

The average person generates a new layer of skin every two to four weeks. At the end of this period, the old skin cells are shed so that the new can come forth.

Many companies lately use Alpha Hydroxy Acids to remove dead skin and claim to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. Don’t be fooled by the “natural” Alpha Hydroxy Acids! Glycolic acid is a high concentration of sugar fruit acids which causes the skin to be burnt. It is not just a simple fruit acid in its natural concentration!

Exfoliating with a gentle product like Almost Paradise Home Face Lift, can improve your complexion tremendously while giving your skin all the added benefits of milk and honey that we

covered in our last article. Our amazing anti-aging exfoliator, not only effectively removes dead skin, but helps restore skin’s elasticity and tone. Eyebright, a herb that is known to relieve inflammation effectively soothes your skin, while the natural antibacterial and astringent agents have a healing effect on acne, tightening oily skin and alleviating irritated skin.
Neem leaf is also anti-inflammatory making Almost Paradise Home Face Lift the perfect choice even for some sensitive skin types.

You will notice an improvement in your skin’s smoothness, reduction of fine lines, an increase in the capacity of your skin to absorb water (hydration) and less blemishes over time. It will give a fresh look and feel to your skin.

Detoxing

This important step is best done while concentrating internally as well as externally. Detoxing occurs when you remove unwanted toxins from your body. Sounds good, right? How do we do this? Drink enough pure water! According to Leroy R. Perry, Jr. of NaturoDoc, it is suggested to drink at least 1/2 your body weight in oz per day. Water flushes out toxins from your body, helps your organs function better and ultimately gives you clearer, more beautiful skin.

Increase your daily intake of antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals that are caused by toxins. Eat more antioxidant-rich fruits like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, pears, cherries, pomegranates and plums. Increase your greens. The best greens for the job include kale, wheat-grass, arugula, spinach, algae, chard, Spirulina and alfalfa.

Add to your diet herbs and spices that help your body detox like cinnamon, cayenne pepper and turmeric.

Sweat. Yes, I said sweat.  Exercise for at least 30 minutes everyday. Sweating gets rid of excess toxins through your skin.

Use a mask designed to assist your detoxing process, such as our Be Clean Organic Detox Mask, on your clean skin a few times per month. This soothing mask made of French Green Clay is an excellent choice because of its super absorbing qualities. Green Clay is composed of a host of essential minerals, iron oxides, and decomposed plant material such as kelp and seaweed. Beware, this detox mask really works well and if your skin contain toxins, you may break out, as the clay will pull the toxins from your skin.

Regenerating or Moisturizing

Besides hydration, moisturizing your skin is of utmost importance to having radiant, young-looking skin. Omega 3 has been found to help your skin retain moisture. Eat foods that contain Omega 3 like Wild Alaskan Salmon, walnuts, flax seeds, beans olive oil and winter squash.  Omega 3s give your skin the ability to retain moisture, so these are very anti-aging.

Besides daily moisturizing, we recommend helping your skin by giving it an extra power packed boost. Why? As we age (and we are all doing that every moment of every day), our skin becomes drier and also looses the ability to produce collagen. Effectively moisturizing your skin will help maintain your skin’s ability to retain its natural moisture. In our overnight Miracles Happen Organic Rejuvenating Mask, we use ingredients such as organic aloe vera, organic shea butter, organic honey, organic oils of: coconut, avocado, hemp seed, and sunflower, just to name a few. These ingredients work with your body’s own natural regeneration and healing process as you sleep to keep your skin looking fresh and beautiful. You have to try this one! It is feels more like a lotion than a mask and in the morning when you rinse it off, you will feel like you have brand new skin. This one is my personal favorite.

If you like this post, let me know by commenting below and I will do another series. Please let me know what other natural beauty topics you would like me to cover.

Your Skin Needs You!

Everyone wants to look good and stay healthy, right? A simple way to do this is to properly care for your skin. Your skin needs you!

Skin is the largest organ of your body and serves as a protective barrier between the inside you and the outside you. The story of your life can be seen through your skin. It can tell people everything from what you eat to where you live. Ok, maybe not exactly what you eat or exactly where you live, but pretty close. Skin is affected by everything that you do. That’s because skin acts like your body’s filter.

What does your skin say about your life’s story?

We all know what unhealthy skin looks like. Sallow, dull, uneven appearance, wrinkles develop easier, are deeper and more noticeable. Sometimes skin will be excessively oily or dry, have blemishes and even rashes can occur. How do you keep these things from happening?

Skin is in a constant state of growth with old cells dying and new cells forming. Because of this, properly taking care of your skin isn’t only about how you look. It’s also about being healthy. That’s why Shear Miracles by Robyn ~ Organic Salon Products takes “A Holistic Approach to Beauty for Salons & Spas” bringing awareness to the fact that it just doesn’t make sense to use products with ingredients that harm your health to enhance your beauty. According to the The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language holistic means emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts. Another words, we care about your whole person.

Since your skin is constantly growing and changing, you can see why its important to be vigilant in daily taking care of it.  Keep your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, and maintain a balanced diet to provide the vitamins and minerals your skin needs. Stick with fresh organic fruits and vegetables, whole sprouted grains and foods high in Omega 3s.

Proper skincare also involves cleansing it properly, feeding it with nutrient rich ingredients. That’s why we use milk and honey in all of our facial cleansers along with carefully selected herbs and oils that work at bringing your skin into proper balance. (We have an equally effective Vegan Cleanser with an organic apple juice base, too.) Milk and honey have wonderful hydrating antimicrobial and cleansing properties and are greatly enhanced when used together, giving the skin a glow while containing many anti-aging benefits.

Honey prevents infection, speeds healing, and moisturizes the skin. Packed with antioxidants, honey can protect your skin against the damaging effects of the sun and prevent premature wrinkling. The properties in milk gently exfoliate and soothe your skin keeping it soft and supple.

Your skin also needs to be hydrated. Hydration refers to the amount of water found in your skin. When  your skin is properly hydrated it will be smooth and plump (verses saggy and flaky). Neglecting this most important part of your skin’s health, can result in blemishes, wrinkles and many more negative effects. Eat plenty organic fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink at least 1/2 your body weight of pure water in oz per day. Avoid using toners. These contain drying agents that do more harm than good for your skin. We recommend our specially designed hydrators that we have formulated for each specific skin type.

Since your face is always showing, it gets exposed to all the elements of life. The sun, wind, air pollutants, you name it – so it needs extra moisture to keep it balanced and healthy. Even if you feel like you have oily skin, it needs to be moisturized.  Oily skin is out of balance and getting it into balance will help your skin produce the perfect amount of oil that your skin needs. (Many customers, after using just 1 full set of our Shear Delight Organic Skincare system for oily skin, have reported that they no linger have skin that is excessively oily. They then switch to out Miracles Happen Anti-Aging or Natural Beauty Normal Skincare System.) Moisturizers prevent wrinkles, protects from environmental stress and damage, improves overall complexion and your makeup application will be smoother and more even.

These 3 steps are essential to properly caring for your skin. In the next post, I’ll address what to look for and avoid in all the different types of mask and exfoliators available.

Check out this testimony from one of our partner salon owners:

“I love love love the line! My hair feels great, and my clients love it as well. I really am happy that this is a line I can feel great about getting behind and selling.

I have been using the Miracles Happen Anti-Aging Skincare line & it’s unbelievable! My face hasn’t felt this good in years. I hit thirty a few years back and started seeing more and more unwanted wrinkles, and rougher skin. Within a week, I felt a difference and now about a month later, I can see a HUGE difference with my wrinkles around my eyes. It’s a miracle cream and natural! I couldn’t be happier..”

~Ryan McConkey~
Owner & Stylist of Eco Hair Salon, Sault Ste Marie, MI

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