Tip of the Week from Zuly Morales, Lead Esthetician

Day or Night?

During the day use products that are intended to protect. During the night use products that repair and recover. The only real time your body and skin has to repair and regenerate itself is while you are sleeping.

Product of the Week by Lead Esthetician Zuly Morales: Talika Eyelash Lipocils

It's all about lashes this week! Lipocils by Talika, a plant extract based gel, is proven to help naturally grow and thicken your lashes in just 28 days !

Lipocils is a piece of cake to use. Use twice a day (morning and evening) during the first 28 days, then once a day. Make sure your lashes are thoroughly cleansed before applying.
Talika Lipocils is available for sale at the Spa at PGA National.

Keep your tan all year long...

I will pick a sunless tan over a traditional bake in the sun any day!

Baking in the sun is becoming less and less popular with all the premature aging and skin damage that we've been seeing. We're also coming into the cooler months and laying out is just not going to be as much fun, so what do we do if we want to keep that warm color? Here  are a couple alternatives:

•Spray Tan- go to your spa or salon and get a professional spray tan. This is probably the best way to go for the most even all over color. Your technician is able to spray you without missing a spot or creating streaks. Spas and salons also offer exfoliation before your spray tan for a more even, longer lasting look.

•Sunless-Tanning Products or Bronzers- there are lots of different products that you can use all year long to keep your skins warm color. Whether you choose a bronzer or self tanner knowing how to apply it is key. Make sure your skin is clean, exfoliated and dry. Apply a little petroleum jelly or oil to your nails and cuticles to prevent them from staining. When applying self tanner to your face apply a little eye cream under your eyes, the skin under your eyes should always be a little lighter than the rest of your face to prevent the dark circle look. If you prefer your face to be lighter than the rest of your body, mix equal parts tanner and moisturizer for a lighter application, and remember your ears!

An important note: self-tanners and bronzers are not sunblocks! When out in the sun you should use sunblock over your self tanner. Also keep in mind when you use bronzer apply your sunblock first then your bronzer makeup. 

Tip of the week: Stay tan year round

Staying tan during cooler months has never been easier with all the tanning products that are out in the market these days. I highly recommend using tanning creams instead of the tanning bed. To get a nice even tan without streaks, apply your self tanner on clean, exfoliated, dry skin, and wash your hands immediately after application. Get a beautiful, natural looking glow without putting your skin at risk to the sun’s harmful rays or tanning beds.

More than dessert. The Pumpkin Pie Mask that tastes as good as it’ll make you look.

Fall has to be my favorite time of the year because I love all things pumpkin, especially my yummy Pumpkin Pie Mask and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie.

  

This treatment is great for oily to dry skin types and can be used on the face, neck and decolleté. The mask will create a tingly sensation and may cause your skin to be pink for a couple of hours after treatment, due to the increased circulation. I suggest this treatment be done on a lazy, rainy day at home. Avoid this treatment if you feel you’re too sensitive.

 This mask is filled with ingredients that are great for the skin including:

  

Pumpkin (fresh or canned) - is packed with vitamin A for cell turnover (a very necessary process for rejuvenating skin) and vitamin K, which is great for dark circles. It also regulates sebaceous glands, which help in controlling oily skin.  This is perfect for those of us who are oily, but would still like something that is anti-aging.

Yogurt- has Lactic Acid great for exfoliating, and smoothing skin. The rich zinc content controls breakouts and clears skin. 

Honey- is super hydrating because of its natural ability to attract moisture and lock into skin cells.

Cinnamon - is antibacterial and stimulates circulation by bringing healthy oxygenated blood to the surface. Cinnamon also activates pores so whatever ingredients are applied to skin after are better absorbed. 

Nutmeg - reduces swelling because it’s a natural anti-inflammatory.

You will need:

3   Tbs Canned Pumpkin (organic if possible)

1   Tbs Plain Greek Yogurt

1   Tbs Pure Honey

1/4 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Nutmeg

Blend in food processor and apply to face neck and decolleté for 15 minutes. Remove with room temperature water and follow with favorite moisturizer. Your skin will feel tighter and look radiant! 

Want a delicious, healthy snack to go along with your mask? Try my Pumpkin Pie Smoothie:

You will need:

A perfect treat for the upcoming holiday season!

1 15 oz can of chilled pumpkin (organic if possible)

1 can chilled evaporated milk  

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup pure honey 

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (if desired)

Blend and enjoy!

*Fun fact about pumpkin: Did you know that pumpkin, cucumbers and melons all come from the same family?