Grace Riley Guest Blogger for Beauty School Scarlet

Please read my guest blog on the infamous Beauty School Scarlet--if you aren't already familiar with this fantastic beauty blog, this is a good place to start. Happy Reading.


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Meet The Beauty School Scarlet: The Place for Everything Beauty

The Beautiful owner and creator of "Beauty School Scarlet" a fun and interactive cyber- spot for anything beauty. Read the Q & A section with The Beauty School Scarlet.

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1) How did you get started in the beauty industry?

My career started at the age of 21 working at the Clinique counter as a part-time

Beauty Advisor. I had no experience in the industry but I have extreme passion

for the brand and it was my skincare of choice that I started using in the 8

grade.

2) What do you specifically do in the industry (nails, hair, and esthetics)?

I am the Editor and Chief of the blog named Beauty School ScArlet. I have over

10+ years of experience in the beauty industry from a Store/Spa Manager to a

District/Training Manager. My experience includes both mass retail and prestige.

3) Why did you start "Beauty School Scarlet?"

I started Beauty School ScArlet for the following reasons:

1. My friends and family all come to me for advice with everything beauty

2. I realized that women get overwhelmed in some stores or don’t get

enough information on the features and benefits of the products and

when they get home, they don’t know how to use them and my blog can give them a point of

reference to review anytime.

3. I have always loved to write and beauty is my passion so this is the best

related enough information on the features and benefits of the products and

when they get home, they don’t know how to use them and my blog can

them a point of reference to review at anytime

of both worlds for me


4) How do you maintain such lovely skin?

Aww, thank you!!! I have always been taught that skincare is what leads to a

beautiful canvas so you treat it like gold. I also remove my makeup every night,

wash my face morning and night as well as drink plenty of water. However, good

genes run in my family…LOL

5) Name 3 cosmetics you can't live without.

Wow…3, that’s tough but I will give it a try J

1. Checks and Balance Cleanser by Origins

2. Facial Radiance Pads by First Aid Beauty

3. Smashbox BB Cream in dark

6) What tips or advice do you have for beauty school/esthetics students?

1. Always be confident in everything you do as you are the professional and

your client trust you.

2. If you don’t have the answer, say that. It’s not the end of the world and it’s

okay to get back to someone.

3. Always give the best service of your life as you are your brand…whatever

you present to the client is what they will remember.

4. Follow up builds loyalty.

Thank you Beauty School Scarlet for sharing with us today, and for bringing us a wealth of beauty information on a daily basis.

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Tired, Puffy Eyes: What Skin Care Products Should You Use?

Let's face it, everyone has had tired and puffy eyes at one time or another, no one likes it but it is part of life. PMS, salty foods, too much alcohol, not enough sleep, aging, allergies etc. can all cause that infamous tired and puffy eye syndrome. So what do you do about it?

If it is just the case of allergies or lack of sleep, it is a pretty easy fix. Get a script for allergy medication and see how your under eye bags respond, and if it is just lack of sleep, slap on some kind of cold compress like cold tea bags, ice, and/or cold cucumbers for a few minutes. The results should be fairly good. If you are suffering from too much alcohol or you've had enough salt to cause your fingers to swell much less your eye area, drink water to flush out your system. In any of the above situations, you can use any type of eye cream that has anti-inflammatory properties. One of my favorites is Image's Ormedic balancing eye lift gel. If you suffer from dark circles as opposed to puffiness, try Obagi's Clear--a bleaching cream and corrector.

Now for some of you, that puffiness and tired look won't go away no matter what you do. You don't look as good as you feel. What are your options? Of course, try the creams I've mentioned above for a couple weeks and see if you get results, but see a change you might have a more severe case of puffy eye syndrome. Don't despair, as depressing as it is to look in the mirror and see those unsightly bags bulging under your eyes, modern medicine has a remedy.

Restylane, an injectable filler can be done in a few minutes at any cosmetic surgeon's or dermatologist's office. The price can vary depending on your regional area and type of doctor, but a rough estimate is about $500.00 for 1 cc which should fill both under the eye area bags unless you have really bad ones, in which case you might need more than 1cc. Most doctors will give you a free consult to determine your actual price. The results are instant--you walk in with the puffy bags and you walk out bag free. The downside is generally it only lasts 6 months to one year. Make sure you find a board certified surgeon and check reviews.

Estheticians have a plethora of skin care life savers in their tool box, but sometimes we can't fix everything, or the problem is so severe that no amount of skin care products can truly fix the issue. Sometimes we need to enlist the help of a doctor, and this is why I recommend over and over again that estheticians know at least one good dermatologist in their area (and cosmetic surgeon if possible) so they can recommend to their clients when necessary. Clients will thank you for your honesty--they don't want you to promise them the world and deliver short of that--instead they would rather you tell them honestly that you can't fix their problem, but you know a doctor who might be able to. Remember, you are there to help maintain and preserve their skin within the scope of your license, and sometimes it is necessary to recommend them to a doctor when it fits in with the client's goals.

Skin Care Products-You Get What You Pay For

Everyone wants an inexpensive solution to an array of skin care issues: wrinkles, melasma , rough and dry skin, broken capillaries, oily skin, and the list goes on. The problem is most over-the-counter cheaper skin care products don't work for the long term. People will say that they have the same ingredients as the more expensive products, and while that might be true they don't realize that those same ingredients are in a lesser percentage and/or diluted in the less expensive products. The over-counter skin care products might work temporarily, but soon the consumer will find those same skin care issues still exist.

The reason why many of these products don't work is that either the products cannot penetrate beyond the top epidermal layer of the skin, and/or the use of some of the ingredients are in such small quantity that it cannot effectively change the skin. A good example, is of Retin-A--many products claim that they use Retinols in their skin care lines, and that might be true, but how much Retinol comes out in each application? The science behind Retin-A is only proven at the prescription strength level. Also, unsuspecting consumers might purchase products with Retinols in them, and inadvertently wear those products during the day thus speeding up the aging process instead of slowing it down as sunlight and Retinols=skin aging acceleration. Retin-A and Retinols should only be worn in the evenings, and the skin should be protected with sunblock on a daily basis after using any type of Retinols. Good reason for consumers to consult with an esthetician instead of searching for products on their own.

While drugstore products are by far cheaper than professional grade products, consumers need to look at the price/cost benefit. When using professional grade products, a consumer only needs to use a very small amount to see the effects of the product, where with drugstore brands the consumer may have to use larger amounts. When a consumer shops at the local drugstore they are assuming what their skin types are and what issues they have, but without the help of a qualified professional they might not see the deeper issues that could be causing their symptoms.

And on a side note here, a lot of women trust the sales people at the department stores and local big box shops that have beauty counters. Take a look at some of those ladies, especially the older ones and really examine their skin before trusting them with your skin care routine. Do they have good skin free of blackheads, acne, wrinkles, dryness etc? It is like going to a hair stylist, if their hair is dry and brittle and their color is dull and lifeless are you going to let them touch your hair? If you found out they weren't licensed to work on hair would you let them give you hair advice? The same should be true with skin care--people constantly complain about their skin, but they continue to shop at drugstores or these box shops filled with sales sharks who want to sell everything under the sun, but the appropriate products for your skin. A professional esthetician will sell you what your skin truly needs, no less and no more. Like anything else in life, in skin care you get what you pay for, and trust me the women with beautiful, flawless skin are paying for it. Anyone can look good in their 20's, but as women age and their skin is maintained and supple--you can bet they aren't taking advise from salespeople at big box shops, but instead of consulting with a professional.