DE-STRESS WITH DR GROSS
When “life happens”….we see it right on our skin. The stress that builds up throughout our day-to-day lives often shows itself through breakouts on our face. Dirt, oils, and sweat accumulate on the skin and settle deep into our pores. If we don’t use the right products to clean our skin and target these problem areas, the breakouts will keep resurfacing and we will move farther away from that glorious glow we all crave. Additionally, when we wear masks, the friction and heat caused by the covering poses an extra irritation to our skin. That’s why Dr. Dennis Gross has launched a series of new skincare kits that target breakouts at the source to keep our skin clean and clear! We can’t wait to get into these.
5 REASONS TO TRY REVITABROW ADVANCED
Full, feathered arches are one of the most coveted attributes these days. Women go to great lengths to achieve their desired results, from eyebrow enhancing makeup, microblading treatments, and even eyebrow extensions (yes, it’s a thing). Luckily, you don’t need a doctor’s appointment or invasive treatments for strong, healthy, beautiful brows – in fact, the key to the brows of your dreams might just be a brow conditioner or serum. Yet with so many on the market, it’s hard to know where to start. Luckily, there are many reasons to love our iconic brow serum, RevitaBrow® Advanced, including its origin story, its accolades, and its ingredients. Here are 5 reasons to try RevitaBrow Advanced:
MADE WITH LOVE
INTRODUCING A POWERFUL NEW BREATHWORK SERIES TO EXHALE ON DEMAND
By Sandy Abrams
Breathwork empowers you to create your best mindset and energy in small moments. It’s meditation at the speed of life. Whether you’re simply not wired for meditation (I hear ya!) or can’t justify the time to sit still, mindful breath offers similar benefits to meditation—but in small moments. It’s science! In this excerpt from my book Breathe to Succeed, Morgan Cerf of Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University says, “Breathing at different paces or paying careful attention to the breaths…were shown to engage different parts of the brain. Humans’ ability to control and regulate their brain is unique…These abilities are not trivial. When breathing changed with the exercises, the brain changed as well…These findings provide neural support for advice individuals have been given for millennia: during times of stress, or when heightened concentration is needed, focusing on one’s breath or doing breathing exercises can indeed change the brain.” When your mind and body are aligned utilizing mindful breath tools, you’ll have more clarity, better focus, elevated creativity and a boost in performance and productivity.
KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR THROUGH THE NEW YEAR
This year, we’ve had a lot of things working against our skin. We’ve had masks and stress galore, and we all know what these factors can do to the quality of our skin. Oils build up, bacteria seeps into the skin, breakouts surface, and the stress continues! To break out of that pesky cycle of breakouts and irregularity, we’re giving you all of our top pics for Exhale facials that will not only keep your skin clear of breakouts, but will help you get on track for preventing fine lines, clogged pores, and any other skin concerns you may have!
Whether you’re looking to escape for a spa day at Exhale, or you’re more comfortable getting your glow on from home, we have both in-person and virtual facial offerings that will give you the professional attention you deserve…wherever you are.
YOUR WINTER SKIN “SHEA”-VIOR
By Laura Benge, National Spa Director at exhale
With winter upon us, cold temperatures and harsh winds can be bone-chilling and leave us (and our skin!) craving warmth and hydration. Exhale’s new Shea Butter Massage is the perfect safe haven of hydrating heat and healing from the dry air of winter. This warm, relaxing and moisturizing massage will instantly lift your mood and soothe your skin.
BALANCING ACT
By: Susan Tomback
VP of Sales and Marketing
We’ve all heard the phrase “pH balanced,” but what does that mean to us in the world of skincare? Potential of hydrogen, or pH, measures the amount of acidity or alkalinity in a substance, and since our bodies are composed of over 70% water, this is an important element to watch. Though the general rule is that maintaining a slightly alkaline environment in the body helps to prevent disease, as bacteria and viruses, even malignant cells, cannot survive in an alkaline environment (drink your Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar, people!), the opposite is true for the skin.
THE BENEFITS OF BODY SCRUBS
By Lauren Cardarelli
Get buffed! There’s no better time than the end of the summer to scrub away dry skin and revive your body’s full complexion. Dry brushing and other exfoliating techniques go beyond skin deep to rid your body of waste and help relieve stress! This month, exhale is making it easier than ever to get a scrub – for only $10, you can add on a scrub when you buy our Month of Mindfulness package (click to details.).
Body scrubs offer terrific benefits to body and mind, including:
remove pore-blocking, dead cells, which are often the culprits behind in-grown hairs, fine lines and wrinkles
increase circulation and stimulate the lymphatic system (your body’s waste elimination network) to decrease inflammation
increase collagen production to combat sun damage, free radicals and pollution.
zen out with the meditative movements of dry brushing
DIY TURKEY DAY AT-HOME FACIAL
We’re loving this 3-ingredient Thanksgiving recipe…for your skin! Set aside a little me-time and get glowing with this easy at-home facial designed by our resident beauty + spa expert, Laura Benge.
THE DETOX FACIAL BY DR GROSS
Congestion, dark spots, wrinkles and dryness. You might not think of it, but the urban landscape is compounding these skin problems; from heavy traffic toxins to environmental free-radicals running amuck and causing havoc on skin. These pesky environmental aggressors come at us in forms of wind, heat, sun, and air – it’s unavoidable even if you don’t live in the city! Gases like nitrogen oxide and microscopic particulate matter, which seep through pores, releasing free radicals that destroy the skin’s defensive lipid barrier, poke holes in collagen and suck out moisture. These environmental aggressors contribute to the fine lines, uneven texture and pigmentation we associate with aging. That being said, how many of us really view pollution as a threat to our skin?
PUMPKIN THANKSGIVING FACIAL
What to do with all that leftover pumpkin puree? Reset your skin after a big Thanksgiving meal with this easy, homemade Pumpkin Spice Face Mask.
Packed with lots of vitamins A and D, pumpkin is great for your skin. It softens and soothes, fights signs of aging, and contains enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids which help to brighten your glow. Plus, we’ve added a pinch of turmeric to the mix — this all-star ingredient is high in antioxidants to slow down cell damage, gently exfoliates your skin, and helps with inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, dry skin, psoriasis and eczema. It helps reduce pigmentation, even out the skin tone, and diminishes wrinkles.
