Tuesday Luncheons

Beginning this month of December, Aqua is hosting luncheons 11.30-1.30PM at our studio. We've invited 100 local businesses along 96th street, Allisonville Rd, and 82nd St to attend our first Luncheon. The lunch will be provided by el Torito Grill this month and we'll be providing mini massages, eyebrow waxes, and anti-aging eye treatments for our guests as well. We are selling gift cards and promoting buy one get one free of any studio service.

We look forward to meeting our fellow community businesses!

Creating Eyelids in Japan

Ebi with her double Eyelids

Our American Beauty Culture stretches far and wide, Thanks to a friend of mine Azusa Uraoka for introducing me to EyePutti. The Japanese have been influenced by our look that now they have create a product that creates the look of a double eyelid for those that can't afford the plastic surgery to permanently change their lids. Azusa told me the eyelid surgery is the biggest trend in plastic surgery in Japan today. Their entertainment stars such as Ebi Chan have this double lid look that is so desired. It is interesting that they focused on this trait, looking at the before and after photos it is almost too small of a difference for me to notice. I asked Azusa if she would ever use the EyePutti product, she said she wouldn't and that it is ridiculas that young people are interested to do so.

EyePutti Website:
www.eyeputti.jp/pc/product/liquid.html


Azusa & Ayaka - Real Japanese Women!

The Results are IN!

Our canned food drive was successful, we had 63 cans donated! We'll have the drive again next year, we look forward to doubling this number next year! Thanks so much everyone!

Free Monthly Class

Beginning this month, I will provide a free skin care class each month. The class will last 6.30-7.30pm. Each class will have education and a demonstration. After the classes, I will provide great deals on services and sometimes on products depending on the topic of the class. This is a great chance to learn more about your skin and demistify skin care!

Classes:

Glowing Skin for the Holidays
December 8th, Tuesday

We will be discussing what exact is Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels. Everyone in the class will experience the difference on their hands. It is important to understand the benefits and how to maintain the results. Although these treatments are agressive the discomfort is little to none!

specials:
1st Microderm service $75
Microderm & Peel Facial $120
Microderm & Peel Facial $360 Series of 3


January 26th, Pigmentation & Sun Damage
Febuary 23rd, Rosecea
March TBA , Products/Ingredients + Buzz Words

Saturday, Nov. 28th Thanksgiving Weekend
We are open 9-4

The Thanksgiving Service Menu:
$15..... eyebrow wax
$20.... 20 min. Reflexology
$20.... 20 min. Scalp, Neck, Shoulder Massage
$20.... Antioxidant Eye & Lip Treatment
$60.... 30 min. Peel Facial
$50.... 30 min. Microdermabrasion Facial
$40.... 30 min. Hydrating Facial

These deals last one day only
Call now to make your appointment!
317-578-7877

Food Drive - Free EyeBrow Wax

November is our Food Drive Month!

All New Clients bring 5 non-parishable food items and recieve a free eyebrow wax! I hope we'll get at least 2,500lbs of food. The food will be donated to Gleaners Food Bank, our central Indiana food bank. All current clients will recieve $1 off per item of food brought in, up to $5 off their service. According to the gleaners website, poverty has increased 50% since last year. Come on out and Help your neighbors and bring your non-parishables!


www.gleaners.org

The 411 on SPF

There is lots of confusing information on SPFs. The curious factor is that 60% of my clients aren't wearing an SPF on a regular basis. It's amazing how much that I recommend the product and they believe that their make up provides enough coverage or since they aren't in direct sun light it isn't an issue. Listen to me when I tell you SPF is a big deal; I'd say it is one of the top three important anti-aging products and one of the top 2 in skin cancer protection! I'm not condemning anyone, I didn't use SPF for many years. But now that I know the science I wouldn't leave my house in a blizzard without it!


UVA & UVB
Its important to understand exactly what our skin needs protection from. An easy and quick way to understand the difference of UVA and UVB,

UVA are aging rays. UVB are burning rays.

For those of you so concerned with your Vitamin D absorption or in my opinion looking for an excuse not to use SPF. Lets be clear, for Vitamin D7 to synthesis, UVB ultraviolet light must be absorb into the skin. According to wikipedia, only 10-15 minutes 2 times per week on bare skin with out SPF is required for the synthesis to take place. But this absorption doesn't need to take place on the face; our arms, legs, any other body parts can do the job. Once passing the health benefits of the sun, it is beyond critical not to burn our skin especially our faces. When we burn, we've damaged our skin by causing inflammation which causes stress and damage on our collagen & elastin. We dehydrate the skin, which decreases our natural defence. Both cause damage to our skins cellular DNA, which can cause cancer and wrinkles. UVA rays make up 95% of the rays hitting our planet, therefore any SPF without specific protection is junk. Even if you are a person that works in an office and doesn't usually go into direct sunlight you are at risk.

UVA rays are produced in tanning beds, fluorescent lights, and they penetrate through the windows of our cars.

We are constantly bombarded by UVA, if aging isn't your concern protecting yourself from skin cancer should be at least.

what do use?
The factor of protection is often questioned. People see millions of SPF's in the stores and even checking the bottles can be exhausting. Look for a Broad Spectrum SPF. Using a SPF with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc the the best natural forms of full spectrum if parabens are an issue for you or if breakouts are an issue.

Here's a little guide:
SPF 20 - Great for the winter
SPF 30 - Summer daily life
SPF 30 water-proof - Exercising outside (*don't forget to apply to your necks)
SPF 45 - Beach full sun exposure

Misconceptions
SPF in your makeup provides zero assurance that you have enough protection. Especially mineral powders can wear off during the day leaving you more acceptable to UVA. And moisturizers again can not guarantee enough protection, most likely there is only UVB protection at most. It is important to be a savvy shopper, I understand buy professional products can be pricey. When you buy the product from a licenced individual you are guaranteed the ingredients are what is said on the package. There are great SPF's that are over the counter, remember SPF can oxidize therefore there are expiration dates. No more than 9 months I would say. The container should be non penetrable by light as well. Use your broad spectrum SPF daily, it should be your final step in your AM routine!