Makeup Brush Yuck!

Do you clean your makeup brushes enough?? Not doing so can lead to a lot of bacterial growth and in turn, blemishes and breakouts. You should clean your brushes and sponges with a mild liquid soap, squeezing out any excess water with a towel and letting them air dry, every two weeks.

Your SPF

Your SPF

The key to determining your SPF is identifying your skin type. Here are the six main skin types. Determine which one you are and then reference the SPF Chart below to maximize your protection when exposing yourself to the sun. Following these basic guidelines should ensure a nice even tan without burning.

Type 1 - Always burns easily, never tans, extremely sun sensitive. Includes red heads, freckle faced individuals.

Type 2 - Burns easily, tans minimally, also sun sensitive. Includes fair skinned, fair haired people. Many Northern Europeans fall into this group.

Type 3 - Sometimes burns, tans gradually to light brown, some sun sensitivity. Common among darker haired Caucasians.

Type 4 - Burns minimally, tans to moderate brown, and virtually no sun sensitivity.

Type 5 - Rarely burns, tans well, sun-insensitive skin. Includes Middle Eastern People, some Hispanics, some African Americans, and some native Americans.

Type 6 - Never burns, deeply pigmented, sun-insensitive skin.

CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL!!!

Take 20% off the purchase of a gift certificate for Cyber Monday! Treat your loved ones to spa treatments this holiday season. Call/text 910-431-2079 or email KimberlyBrumseyAesthetics@yahoo.com for more information. This offer is good until 11:59 pm on Tuesday December 2nd.

Holiday Specials are coming soon, so keep an eye out!

Cheers!

Kimberly Brumsey

Ingredients From A-Z: Know What's in Your Skin Care #3

Acetone: a solvent considered to be noncomedogenic. It is occasionally used in skin toner but it is drying and could potentially be very irritating to the skin with frequent use. Also used to remove nail polish. Beware: high levels of acetone are toxic.

Ingredients From A-Z: Know What's in Your Skin Care #2

Acacia Extract: commonly used in old-time remedies as a soothing anti-inflammatory agent. Also used as a thickening agent, this extract is recommended for dry, sensitive skin. Acacia is the dried gummy sap from the stems and branches of the African acacia tree. Beware: allergic reactions are possible in the form of a skin rash.

On a side note, did you know that Acacia Tree Wellness (massage therapy) is located right across the hall from KB Organic Skin Care & Waxing??

Immunity Emergency

Introducing KB Organic Blends Immunity Serum

With the ragweed pollen count getting higher by the day and the kids bringing home germs from school, it is time to boost that immune system!

*NEW* Immunity Serum- $30

stimulate a healthy immune response and arm your body with the ammo it needs to help fight off allergies and illnesses.

New DermOrganic Skin Care

*NEW* DermOrganic Skin Care

These fragrance free anti-aging skin care products for all skin types are full of antioxidants and naturally derived ingredients. They are:

VEGAN

GLUTEN-FREE

SULFATE FREE

FREE OF SODIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, MEA, DEA AND DYES

PARABEN-FREE & PROPYLENE GLYCOL-FREE

pH BALANCED 

NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES

NO ANIMAL TESTING 

Cleanser: $16 

Toner: $16 

Moisturizer: $20

Back To School Specials Are Here!!

Carrot Cake Facial 

Calm your nerves and soothe your stressed out skin with a little "me" time. This nutritious multi-vitamin facial nourishes, firms and regenerates the skin with Vitamins A, B, C & E. Perfect for dehydration, sensitive and sunburnt skin, and skin lacking elasticity.

Time: 60 Minutes

Price: $60

Immune Boosting Body Treatment

With the ragweed pollen count getting higher by the day and the kids bringing home germs from school, it is time to boost that immune system! Stimulate and support a healthy immune system response wit this innovative aromatherapy body treatment.  You will receive a full body exfoliation, organic essential oil Immunity Serum and Vitamin C body mask application. While your body is wrapped in warmth absorbing the therapy, you'll be enjoying a sinus pressure point facial, neck and scalp massage designed to help drain the sinuses, lymph system and open up passageways to ease breathing.

Time: 45 Minutes

Price: $50

Take home a bottle of KB Organic Blends Immunity Serum and continue to reap the benefits of your treatment!

Price With Purchase of Immune Boosting Body Treatment: $15 Regular Price: $30 

Bikini Waxing Series

From now until the end of October all Bikini, Brazilian and Sphinx Waxing services are Buy 5 Get the 6th One Free!! Packages must be paid in full and used within eight months of the purchase date.

Bikini Waxing Through the Seasons

Just because the summer is coming to an end doesn't mean that your bikini waxing should. Continuous waxing every 4-6 weeks reduces the thickness and density of the hair and in turn lessens the pain and reduces the occurrence of ingrown hairs. Over time, it also begins to kill the hair follicles so the hair will no longer grow. Continuing your waxing services during the fall and winter will ensure a better bikini line when summer rolls around again next year, and the year after that, and the year after that, and the year after that.....

Keep your bikini line in check this year and see the difference for yourself!!

Paraben Free Isn't What it Used to Be

Parabens are chemicals used to preserve everything from shampoos to moisturizers to toothpastes.  They are also used as food additives.  Their low cost and efficacy as preservatives explains why parabens are so commonplace in all of our skin care products. Over the years, however, they have become increasingly controversial having been classified as endocrine disrupters and being linked to breast cancer. Another concern with parabens is that the estrogen mimicking properties of them may be a factor in the increasing prevalence of early puberty in young girls. While there are many studies supporting both sides, there is no end all be all concrete evidence that long term use of parabens will lead to health problems. My opinion, however, is why take the chance.

All this being said, many of you already know that I am a big supporter of paraben free products.  Both the Ilike Organic Skin Care and KB Organic Blends lines that I use in my services are paraben free. But lately paraben free doesn't mean what it used to. Many companies are jumping on the paraben free bandwagon only to preserve their skin care and cosmetic products with other chemical preservatives. Preservatives with even less long term research in their toxicology reports. So we really won't know how safe they are until 10 years from now when a law firm's commercial comes on in the middle of the night saying, "Did you use products with (insert chemical preservative name here) in it? Are you now suffering from (insert random health problems and symptoms here)? Then you may be eligible to join this class action lawsuit".

The bottom line is be informed. Read labels and look up the skin care ingredients in your products on the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) cosmetic database. Here you will get the all the health concerns of an ingredient including ratings on overall hazard, cancer, developmental & reproductive toxicity, allergies & immunotoxicity, ecotoxicology and use restrictions.  We can't do it all. It is hard to be 100% natural and organic all of the time especially with all of our different budgets, lifestyles and the ever changing labeling laws. But we can keep ourselves informed and make the best choices possible to protect our skin and overall health.

What websites, blogs, etc. help keep you informed?

St. Patty's Day Specials!!

Spring is around the corner and it is time for some serious skin reviving treatments. With all this crazy cold and dry weather we've been having I decided to create some special skin perfecting services. Come get toasty on my treatment table and melt the winter blues away! 

 

*St. Patrick's Day Specials!* 

Spring Makeover Facial 

After a long harsh winter this is the perfect facial to address skin that is in need of a makeover. The combination of herbs in this facial soothes, hydrates, revitalizes dull looking skin and boosts the skin’s complexion with antioxidants. 

Time: 75 Minutes

Price: $75

Kiss Me I'm Irish Lip Plumping & Lash Tint

Plump those lips into a juicy red pout and tint those lashes a glossy jet black! You're sure to get some lip smacking' action.

Time: 30 Minutes

Price: $21

Peppermint Patty Body Treatment 

Custom blended serum with peppermint and lavender to relax and reduce inflammation, increase circulation, hydrate, smooth and soothe tired muscles, cocoa butter body mask. Great for crepey winter skin and athletes! 

Time: 60 Minutes

Price: $70

Gift Certificates Available! 

The Benefits of Chocolate and Valentine's Day Specials

This Valentine's Day treat the ones you love, or yourself, to chocolatey goodness! Chocolate comes from the bean of cacao fruit. Cacao beans have been used medicinally for thousands of years and are very rich in antioxidants, nutrients that protect the skin from free radical and environmental damage. These chocolatey treatments are good for normal, dehydrated, loose, wrinkled and sensitive skin types. A great solution for softening fine lines and firming the skin.


*Valentine's Day Specials!*

Cherry Cordial Facial w/Cupid’s Bow Lip Treatment

Tighten pores, hydrate, smooth wrinkles, firm, nourish and rejuvenate the skin with this effective antioxidant boosting facial and pucker up a fuller pout with this organic lip plumping treatment!

Time: 60 Minutes
Price: $70

Chocolate Covered Cherry Hand Treatment

Nourishing hand and cuticle treatment that helps dehydrated and loose skin. Includes exfoliation and massage.

Time: 30 Minutes
Price: $30
Add on to a Facial Price: $20

Chocolate Orange Truffle Body Treatment

Full body exfoliation, hydrating sweet orange treatment serum, firming cocoa butter body mask, face and scalp massage. Need I say more?

Time: 60 Minutes
Price: $70


Buy for your sweetheart or buy for yourself!

Happy Holidays from KB Organic Skin Care!

I hope you are enjoying the sights, smells and sounds of the holiday season and the company of family, friends and loved ones. I will be taking a trip to see my family this holiday so KB Organic Skin Care will be closed December 21st-January 1st. I will be working extended hours and weekends in order to ensure I get everyone in for their services. For this reason, I am requesting 48 hours notice for any cancellations during the next two weeks. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours lead time will be charged the full price of the services scheduled. I appreciate your understanding during this busy time. Spaces are filling up quickly so book your pre-holiday appointments now and make sure you look fabulous for an office party, your critical Aunt Edna and that New Year's kiss!!

 

*Holiday Specials!*

Sugar Plum & Spice Revitalizing Facial

Tighten pores, reduce inflammation and refresh the skin with this purifying facial that stimulates circulation and leaves the skin renewed and glowing.

Price: $70

Time: 75 minutes

Holly Jolly Hand Treatment 

Detoxifying treatment that reduces pain, swelling and inflammation in the hands. Includes cuticle treatment and massage.

Price: $30

Time: 30 minutes

Add on to a Facial Price: $20

Frankincense & Myrrh Healing Body Treatment

A hydrating body treatment that soothes skin ailments and helps reduce wrinkles, scars, anxiety, stress and acne.

Price: $70

Time: 60 minutes

Gift Certificates are available!

Buy 3 Get 1 Free KB Organic Blends!! 

Now through the end of December, all KB Organic Blends are buy 3 get 1 free! Mix and match all serums and body butters to your heart's content. This specials even includes Custom Blends!! Place your Christmas orders by no later than Thursday December 19th! 

Voodoo Serum (for face and eyes) - $30 

firms, tones & regenerates the entire face and works miracles on puffy, swollen eyes. Great for treating all skin types including sensitive and acned skin, eczema, psoriasis and those with skin allergies.

Dew Drop Moisture Serum (for face) - $30  adds a rich boost to your moisturizer. Hydrates, tones & calms dry, dehydrated and chapped skin.

Finger Tippin' Good Nail Serum -$15 hydrates nails and softens cuticles. Offers anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral protection. 

Body Souffle - $40 available in Mint Cocoa, Frankincense & Myrrh, Sugar Cookie Cream and Sweet Orange.

Tamanu Curative - $30 

An intensive anti-aging serum that hydrates and heals damaged skin and scars, aids eczema, psoriasis and rashes. Part of a home treatment regime for those using Carac cream or other chemotherapy creams for pre-cancerous skin lesions to reduce pain, infection, dryness and scarring.Sinus Relief- $15 to do just 

Prego Princess - $40 that stretch mark prevention oil

Yummy Tummy - $45 - advanced post pregnancy stretch mark reduction oil

Labor & Delivery- $15 to induce, quicken and ease the process

Slimming & Tone - $15 to burn fat and get you motivated

Crampy Cramperson- $15 eases cramps and bloating 

 

Don't see what you want? These highly researched blends can be customized to treat any ailments from A-Z!

Gift Certificates are available for all services, products or denominations. Please let me know if you have any questions about any of my services or products. I'm happy to help! I hope you have a merry holiday and a vibrant New Year! 

Vacation Notice

KB Organic Skin Care will be closed December 21st- December 31st. Spaces are filling up quickly so book your pre-holiday appointments now!!

Pumpkin Fever

It's that time of year again and pumpkin coffee, cakes and products are popping up everywhere. I just saw pumpkin Greek yogurt at Trader Joe's the other day!! Yum. Pumpkins are in season and there is good reason to include this vegetable not only in your diet but also in your skin care regime. Pumpkin is rich in alpha and beta carotenes, important antioxidants that boost immunity and slow the aging process. They are also rich in Vitamins C and E which benefit tired and stressed skin, B5 to balance hormone levels and lutein to protect from oxidative damage. On top of all that pumpkins also provide the skin with fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron to balance fluid levels, soothe, soften and elasticize the skin and treat wrinkles and dehydration. That's a lot of good reasons to join in the PUMPKIN FEVER!!

Living at the beach, our skin can become dehydrated during the summer and the damaging rays of the sun can speed up the aging process. With the cool and drier winter months approaching, this is the best time of year to rehydrate and rejuvenate the skin.

*Fall Specials!*

Pumpkin Pie Facial

The pumpkin enzymes in this treatment smooth out wrinkles and fine lines while hydrating water deficient skin. Spicy cinnamon powder stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation, detoxifying the skin. Leave purified with glowing skin. Includes eye and lip treatment.

Price: $70

Time: 75 minutes

Pumpkin and Spice Detoxifying Foot Treat

Exfoliate, stimulate, hydrate and detoxify with this heated foot treatment that increases circulation and flushes out toxins. Perfect for tired feet or restless leg syndrome.

Price: $30

Time: 30 minutes

Add on to a Facial Price: $20

The ilike Organic Skin Care line uses cold processed, whole raw pumpkin pulps (instead of extracts) in order to retain the full benefit of the vegetable and keep all nutrients in the rawest form for better absorption. These pumpkin products effectively treat aging, loose, dry skin and lack of circulation.

Gift Certificates are available!

Skin Care Ingredients

Skin care ingredients are becoming more advanced every day with cosmetic chemists' efforts. These new ingredients can also bring new side effects. It is important to discuss your facial regime with your aesthetician or skin care professional before going out and buying the next "best thing" on the market. He or she should already know which products and ingredients will be most effective for your skin type.

KB Organic Skin Care: A History

KB Organic Skin Care & Waxing was established in 2008. After working in the industry and studying the physiology of the skin for over ten years, I knew I needed to go organic. I also knew that in order to treat the skin and my clients the way they deserved, I would have to go out on my own. And thus KB Organic Skin Care & Waxing was born. For the past 5 years I have built a business on customized treatments for both the face and body. All my customized organic facials are either 60 or 90 minutes and include a lip and eye treatment, or whatever else you may need that I can accomplish within the time selected. My body treatments can treat almost any ailment from A-Z and include a pressure point facial and scalp massage. I believe this concept of fully customized services, that don't nickel and dime the client into upgrades once on the treatment table, is what makes my skin care business stand out. I also offer eyebrow and eyelash tinting and have my own line of custom blended skin care serums.

The First Sunscreen

The first sunscreen is thought to have been developed in 1949 by chemist Franz Greiter. After getting a sunburn climbing the Alps, he made Glacier Cream which is believed to be SPF 2.

A Virus that Kills Melanoma?

http://www.skininc.com/skinscience/physiology/Researchers-Find-Virus-Able-to-Kill-Melanoma-Cells--206312951.html?utm_source=newsletter-html&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SI+E-Newsletter+05-08-2013&mobi=y

Happy Anniversary!

5 years ago today I opened KB Organic Skin Care & Waxing! Thank you to a my wonderful and loyal clients for making the dream of owning my own business a success! Happy Anniversary!!