Primping Q & A from Electrolysis to Skin Care

My Review of Little Softy Books

2007-05-05T06:51:00.001-07:00

Books to read, rattle, or hug. Want your child to love reading? Give her books she can cuddle up to! Our soft, squeezable books feature rhyming stories, charming illustrations, and plush 3D animal covers. They even rattle! The hanging ring clips to your stroller. Each collection includes four six...

Great books!

By Lisa P from Connecticut on 5/5/2007

Pros: Engaging

Best Uses: Young

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My 9 month old loves these books- she has one in her crib (that usually is on her face when she falls asleep) I keep ine in the stroller and one in the carseat. They are washable and she loves holding them. I may get the jungle books to go with the farm animals we already have

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Why Exfoliate My Skin?

2007-02-12T11:13:00.000-08:00

This is a crucial step in caring for your skin. Exfoliating reveals the healthier layers of skin when the surface layer is removed. Your skin will glow when using the correct products! Acne & congested skins benefit greatly since acne is caused by a buildup of dead skin cells & bacteria. Pigmentation can be corrected & prevented with professional exfoliation, sunscreens & serums. You have a variety of choices for home exfoliation-our products include granular scrubs, masques, alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic, lactic, l-acsorbic, ferulic- the list goes on & on.

Note: Users of Accutane, Retin A & certain other prescriptions from your dermatologist sensitize & thin the skin. Therefore these users cannot exfoliate or permanent skin damage can occur.

Professional exfoliation services we offer include:
Microdermabrasion
Skinceuticals Peels for Acne or Pigmentation
Dermalogica's Professional Treatments:
Enzyme Peel oily, acne
Bio Peel sensitive
Exfoliator 26 during our facial series as a booster &
Multivitamin Power Recovery System for Dry, Mature & "leather like" Skins

Suggested home exfoliation for different skin types:
dry skin- 1-2 times a week
oily/acne skins-2-3 times a week
mature-daily with skinceuticals serums CE Ferulic or C +AHA
sensitive-daily microfoliant 1-2x a week to start, increase as needed (I use this on my 6 month old)

We offer a series special buy 6 the 7th treatment is free or receive a voucher for $80-$140 your favorite take home products- savings up to $140!
Facial=$80 voucher
peel=$90, peel with facial $125 voucher
Microdermabrasion= $140 voucher

Gift certificates available.

5 reasons you should try a Hot Stone Massage

2007-02-12T10:54:00.000-08:00

1. The heat of the stones helps muscles release more quickly than in traditional massage.

2. Leaves you feeling grounded, well balanced and revitalized

3. The stones detoxify and and enhance tissue repair through the body.

4. The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system.

5. Those experiencing a hot stone massage will notice a healing improvement of the following symptoms:
Muscular aches, pains, and strains
Poor circulation
Rheumatic and arthritic conditions
Fibromyalgia
MS
Back pain
Lupus
PMS
Stress, anxiety and tension

Gift Certificates available - go to www.ThePrimpingPlace.com or call 203-325-9565

Girls- got a moustache & it's not from milk?

2007-02-09T14:13:00.000-08:00

It's a common problem that can appear as early as pre teen & as late a the nursing home. Weather you have just a shadow, a little in the corners or thick hair like a mans mustache you can conceal & rid yourself of this unsightly problem.

Here are your choices:
Permanent Removal-Electrolysis
Long Term Reduction-Laser & IPL
Temporary/painless-shaving, bleaching, depilatory(like nair)
Temporary/slight discomfort-waxing, threading, tweezing

At The Primping Place we offer electrolysis (free consultation) & waxing and have retail shavers, nose/ear trimmers, bleach & depilatories.
We are researching the IPL.
www.ThePrimpingPlace.com
203-325-9565

Why electrolysis over laser, waxing & other temporary methods?

2007-01-22T20:36:00.000-08:00

1. Electrolysis is tried & truly permanent.
2. Tweezing & waxing can cause more hair growth and distort the follicles causing ingrown hairs.
3. Bleach & depilatories can sensitize your skin & cause pigmentation.
4. Waxing will remove everything- example if you have just sporadic hairs electrolysis can just get those hairs where waxing would leave you with a "smooth square without hair" looking unnatural, especially on fuzzy faces.
5. Electrolysis is best to remove ingrown hairs.
6. Electrolysis does not cause razor burn.
7. Electrolysis works on all skin types & all hair pigments.
8. With electrolysis the area being treated can look natural unlike other methods- areas can be thinned out a little at a time.
10. Laser works differently on everyone. In time it will improve- however with electrolysis you know what to expect. Permanent Hair Removal! Let others be the Guinea Pigs!

PS If you go somewhere like our Primping Place you can get deals like free consultation, prepay discounts & referral bonuses.

Ingrown Hair and Razor Burn

2007-01-19T09:14:00.000-08:00

For treating ingrown hairs & razorburn try Tend Skin & PFB Vanish-also works great for Electrolysis, Laser & Brazilian Waxing. Tend Skin is stronger for more resistant hairs & I suggest to dilute with witch hazel- we use Thayers with Aloe Vera. PFB Vanish comes ready to use in a convenient roll on gel form. Both are available through our site with a $ back guarantee! For after care directions for electrolysis go to my FAQ site page. www.ThePrimpingPlace.com/faq.html

Welcome to The Primping Place's Blog!

2007-01-19T08:26:00.000-08:00

Hello! My name is Lisa Mecca- Primps. I'm the owner of The Primping Place Spa and Electrolysis Center in downtown Stamford, CT USA. My Staff & I are new to Blogging so please bear with us. We will be adding info on how to keep yourself & those you love "Primped & lookin' good". We all have over 50 years combined experience in our fields! Free samples of Dermalogica Skin Care & Skinceuticals are available- shoot us an email through our site!
Our current services include:
Electrolysis Permanent Hair Removal
Waxing including Brazilian
Dermalogica Facials
Skinceuticals Glycolic Acid Peels
Mineralogic Custom Blended Makeup
Microdermabrasion
Hot Stone, Prenatal and Deep Tissue Massage
Stress Therapy Treatments
Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion and Detox
Fantasy Tan Airbrush Tanning
Eyelash Tint, Eyelash Perming ,Eyelash Extensions

Coming soon- Nutritional Counseling

If you have a request for information you'd like us to post please let us know.

Even oily skin can get dehydrated and needs moisture!

2007-01-19T07:42:00.000-08:00

It can be confusing but even oily/acne prone skin needs hydration, sunscreen and exfoliation. With the winter cold and forced dry indoor heat your skin can become a tight, flaky, broken out mess if not cared for properly. Treat your dehydrated skin to a hydrating masque from Dermalogica- we suggest these products after exfoliation:

Skin Hydrating Masque for all skin conditions,
Intensive Moisture Masque for very dry skins , and
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque for dry, sun damaged and aging skin (also great for acne since it contains anti inflammatory ingredients.) All skins benefit from Skin Hydrating Booster which can be added to a moisturizer.

Don't forget to drink a lot of water! at least eight 8 oz glasses- add more if you drink coffee, alcohol, or are pregnant.
I had to drink a gallon a day when pregnant last summer!

Suggested facials for oily, acneic skins-
Enzyme Peel by Dermalogica with purifying blend of essential oils,
Glycolic Acid Peel by Skinceuticals, or
Microdermabrasion-all our facial treatments are followed by Dermalogica's Clinical Colloidal Oatmeal Masque or Contour Masque.

For a free sample of Dermalogica products go to http://www.theprimpingplace.com/

PS see our blog on exfoliation & the importance of sunscreen protection year round-coming soon...