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Rosacea

2008-11-03T20:35:00.000-08:00

I recently spoke to a women's group about "Caring for your aging skin". One woman asked me about the redness on her nose and cheeks. She was wondering what it is and what can she do about it. I am often asked this question and so I thought I would give all of you the answer.

By our mid-thirties, many of us develop a red flush in our faces after we consume something hot, spicy or alcoholic. This flush is typical of rosacea, a form of adult acne. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition. Though, not every woman that is prone to redness and flushing has rosacea.

There are three components that comprise fully manifested rosacea: an acne breakout that runs down the center of the face and involves the forehead, nose and central cheeks and chin; redness and broken blood vessels that resemble a sunburn; and, in the most extreme cases, a condition called rhinophyma, or bulbous swelling of the nose.

Rosacea responds well to the antibiotic tetracycline. Talk to your dermatologist to see if you really have rosacea or not. There are other ways to reduce the likelihood of a "flare-up" if you are not interested in taking an oral perscription. These include clearing or limiting your diet of potential triggers, or using a perscription topical treatment.

However, the vast majority of facial redness and flushing is not caused by rosacea. It can also be caused by: hormonal fluctuations that begin well before menopause, usually by our late thirties; or an irritant our face has come in contact with.

My usual advice is this: make sure that you are using a good skin care regimin daily; keep your skin moisturized; try gently covering your cheeks when you go from a warm house/car to the cold outdoors or vice versa; do a diet check and see what if anything triggers your redness. And above all else, don't hesistate to talk to your dermatologist.

Makeup with Fe

2008-11-03T19:53:00.000-08:00

Fe asked me to help her look like Barbie for Halloween. We had a lot of fun. This is a picture of her without the blonde wig and all pink outfit. She looked great! She was having a party to celebrate her birthday (still 29 of course) and the 1 year Anniversary of her Pilates Studio in Oregon City. Congratulations Fe! www.pilateswithfe.com

Bridal Makeup

2008-10-09T17:04:00.000-07:00

It is your special day. The one you have dreamed of all of your life. You want everything to be perfect. Your pictures will be the one thing you will have to remind you of that day for the rest of your life. Let me help you look your best that day and capture the most radiant you ever! Here are a couple of pictures of some of the fabulous people that I have had the pleasure to work with.

Bride

Bridal Party

Mother of the Bride

Senior Pictures

2008-10-09T16:09:00.001-07:00

I have been busy with senior pictures. It is always fun to get to know the individual personalities. When having your pictures taken you want to keep in mind a few things:

1. Keep makeup fresh and simple. Today is not the day to try a new look.

2. Choose clothes that have a timeless look and your picture will always have appeal.

3. Professionally applied makeup will last longer and look good for the entire photo shoot.

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Does it really matter?

2008-10-09T16:00:00.000-07:00

Below are pictures of two beautiful sisters! The one on the right had her makeup professionally applied. The one on the left did her makeup herself. These photos were taken 7 hours after the makeup was applied.