New Horizons in Skin Care: Cenla Health - Alexandria, Pineville, Louisiana

Skincare is becoming more technologically advanced every day. Sun avoidance, medical microdermabrasions and chemical peels, and skin care products are a good start, but in order for your complexion to be truly healthy and blemish free, it must be nourished and protected on a daily basis.

Mineral makeup is a beauty treatment for your skin that restores and rejuvenates on the inside while it enhances your appearance on the outside. Your skin will actually be healthier at the end of the day with mineral makeup than it was at the beginning.

Mineral based makeup uses natural high-pigment minerals and the power of antioxidants to simultaneously correct and protect the skin. glominerals product line makes science beautiful by infusing blends of vitamins C, A, K, E and green tea extract into their makeup system. These powerful antioxidants provide nutrients that are vital to maintaining the health of your skin while protecting it from free-radical damage. The products provide complete protection from the sun using the effective properties of natural minerals including micronized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Anti-inflammatory ingredients, including green tea extract, zinc, and vitamin C help improve the appearance and condition of acne and rosacea-prone skin.

While there are now many lines of mineral makeup on the market, not all of them are created equal. When choosing your products, pay close attention to whether or not talc is an ingredient. Many of the department store grade products, both traditional and mineral based, use talcium powder as a bulking agent that allows the cosmetic company to increase the product they get for the pigment they use. This addition results in a product that has greater oil-absorbing properties, but requires more product be applied to the skin to achieve the desired coverage. Pharmaceutical grade talc free mineral makeup allows one to achieve fuller coverage using less product. The makeup will feel lighter on the skin and will last throughout the day. The product will last longer than a comparable talc-containing product, so your investment goes further.

Products that contain talc can have adverse effects on the skin. A talc particle is heavier than a mineral pigment and will settle into both pores and wrinkles and be more likely to accentuate wrinkles and clog pores. Talc free mineral makeup lies on top of the skin's surface, evening out complexions without accentuating faults.

Unlike traditional makeup products, mineral makeup is not occlusive on the skin. It does not cover and conceal the skin like a lid, but rather lies on the surface of the skin, creating a porous layer, which allows the skin to breathe through the makeup. This inhibits the potential for bacteria to become trapped in pores and cause blemishes.

In the pharmaceutical grade lines, there is virtually no allergy risk because the base formulations contain no perfumes or chemical dyes and are suitable for even the most sensitive skin types and conditions.

About Face Skin, Spa, and Laser recommends the glominerals makeup line to its clients. What sets glo apart is its pure, talc free formulation, rich in vitamins and antioxidants to nourish and protect the skin, and its SPF of 28 is unsurpassed in the industry. glominerals advanced formulations combine only the finest pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and micronized minerals in a triple milled process ensuring that every application provides even, continuous coverage that lasts. The rich natural pigments offer the hottest hues and timeless color classics. glominerals is embraced by leading skincare professionals and their clients in the United States and abroad. It truly lives up to its motto – “skin nurturing makeup for beauty with a higher purpose."

For more information about glominerals makeup or other skin care services, call About Face at (318) 448-6288 for your free consultation. About Face Skin, Spa, and Laser is a physician supervised medical spa in Pineville, Louisiana, dedicated to providing technologically advanced nonsurgical care to maximize the healthy and beauty of your skin.

Dr. Judith Nance is in private practice at Pineville Family Physicians.

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