While the sun is a great source of vitamin D, it can also cause serious damage to your skin. Prolonged sun exposure can lead to sunburn, premature aging, and in some cases, it can also cause skin cancer. Here are seven easy things you can do to protect your skin this Summer.
With summer almost here, we’re reaching for skincare products that are easy to use and provide us with great protection. That’s why we can’t get enough of Supergoop!’s long-lasting facial products. Continue Reading…
Skincare is a multi-faceted topic. Depending on your skin type, dietary habits, sleeping habits, environment, activity level, as well as a slew of other lifestyle factors, the approach to personal skincare is varied and subjective. To help navigate your skincare concerns, we asked milk + honey esthetician, Diane K. (based at our South Lamar location), to answer six frequently-asked skincare questions. Have another to ask? Don’t be shy! Leave it in the comments and we’ll respond ASAP.
If you haven’t experienced a HydraFacial yet, what are you waiting for? It’s nothing short of amazing. And if you’ve ever heard one of your friends singing its praises, I promise you — that friend is not exaggerating. In fact, I’m about to join in the chorus and share a few nuggets, including a before-and-after shot, from my most recent HydraFacial treatment.
My skin type: Combination Dry
Current state of skin: Dry and red irritation; oily patches (mostly cheek area), clogged pores, and a hormonal breakout around the jawline. Oof. General dullness. I’ve been traveling more than usual and the stress — and indulgence — of the holidays certainly caught up to my skin. Between major climate changes (cold, frigid Boston air vs. Austin’s warmer temps) and over 30 hours of flight time (Austin > Japan > Shanghai > Austin > Boston > Austin) logged, let’s just say my skin wasn’t looking its best.
Goals for HydraFacial: I know not everything can be “cured” in one session, but I wanted to leave with clear pores and lots of hydration. My skin was screaming for it.
Results Post-HydraFacial: Glowy-ness! My skin feels rejuvenated and undeniably clean. It’s the most hydrated version of itself right now and I couldn’t be more pleased. The jawline breakouts, while still visible to me, have been stopped in their tracks. Finally, the sallow tone of my skin is gone. Success!
See my before-and-after shots…
Now through January 19, purchase a HydraFacial series, (your choice of 4 or 6 treatments) and receive a complimentary CosMedix Cell ID ($120 value).
Purchase a HydraFacial membership and receive a complimentary CosMedix Cell ID and Simply Brilliant ($170 value).
Call 512.236.1115 (Austin), 713.231.0250 (Houston), or email [email protected] to take advantage of this exciting January special.
You’ve got your cleanser, toner, your favorite serums, but your skincare routine is missing something big… Well, actually, it’s quite small: FOREO’s Luna mini. With 8,000 sonic pulsations per minute, this facial brush is essential to achieving brighter, clearer, and healthier skin. To help you make the most of your LUNA mini, we asked our 2nd Street District assistant manager, Jen, to show us how she uses her LUNA mini.
Bright, bold, and deep cleansing, FOREO is our new innovative beauty product available at all milk + honey locations. These revolutionary facial brushes are a must-have for all skin types and pair great with your OSEA or CosMedix skincare routine.
Founded in 2013, this Swedish-based company has been impacting the beauty industry with its products since its inception. In fact, for the last three years, FOREO has been racking up all kinds of awards: Best New Beauty Breakthrough from the Beauty Shortlist, Harpers Bazaar Best of the Best Awards, and NYLON’s 2015 Beauty Hit List to name a few.
Let’s meet the brushes…
Ocean, sun, earth, and atmosphere. They’re not only the four elements of nature — they’re also the principles behind vegan skincare line, OSEA. Inspired and sourced from the ocean, these products are new to the milk + honey family and are available at our 2nd Street District, Hill Country Galleria, River Oaks, and South Lamar locations, as well as online.
Most people assume that lip balms, butters, and glosses are the best way to protect your lips from sun exposure. Not so. While these options certainly nourish and hydrate your lips, a true sunscreen is what you need to avoid those harmful UVA/UVB rays. Without proper lip sunscreen protection — like our favorite from Supergoop! — you’re actually allowing more UV rays to pass through the protective barrier, causing your lips to dry out and age faster.
Supergoop! founder, Holly Thaggard, started this premium line of sunscreens after learning two frightening facts. First, skin cancer is the most common of cancer in the United States, and second, that 90% of all telltale signs of aging are due to over exposure to the sun. She decided to raise awareness about these issues and began creating sunscreens that are lightweight, never greasy, are easily absorbed, and most importantly, protect your skin. Supergoop! sunscreens have been clinically proven to neutralize free-radical agents and improve collagen production, along with reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyper-pigmentation. But what truly sets Supergoop! a part from the mainstream sunscreens is that its products are oxybenzone-free. Oxybenzone is a harmful chemical that has been linked to hormone distribution and cell damage.
We’re loving Supergoop! Shine On Lip Screen. Formulated with grape seed extract, it delivers antioxidant protection and fights premature signs of aging. Just apply before or after your favorite lip products. $22
Another must-have? Supergoop! Fusion Lip Balms. Available in two different scents, this product is packed with shea fruit butter to lock in moisture and acai berries to combat harmful UVA rays. $10
Shop these lip protecting products at your nearest milk + honey location.
Your beauty routine needs NuFACE. This revolutionary device gives you the dewy, fresh skin you’ve always wanted — and the best part? It’s like giving yourself spa treatments right in the the comfort of your home. Learn how to kick your skincare up a notch with us.
Friday, May 27 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at our 2nd Street District location.
We’re showcasing the amazing results you’ll see when using the NuFACE. Our talented estheticians will walk you through how to use this gadget to achieve fresh, dewy skin. After your one-on-one demonstration, you’ll go home with a “credit” good for a NuFACE upgrade with your next milk + honey facial. Plus, you’ll receive a gift when you purchase any NuFACE product.
You can reserve your spot at our NuFACE party by calling 512.236.1115 or emailing [email protected]. There is no deposit required for this event. Limited spots available.
