Category: Skin care

You know you should be doing it, but it’s often a skipped part of most skin care routines. The important step of exfoliation, however, can help correct a slew of complexion concerns: Get Soft Skin Who doesn’t love a little instant gratification? The first thing you’ll notice after a good scrub (whether it’s physical or…

In this blog post, we will discuss European facials, including their definition, what you can expect, and the benefits they offer for the skin. What is a European Facial? A Basic European Facial is a deep pore cleansing facial, great for combination or oily skin. It is a comprehensive skincare treatment designed to improve the…

Microdermabrasion is one of today’s most popular treatments and is available in both spas & dermatologist offices. This method of physical exfoliation involves buffing away the surface layer of your skin while simultaneously vacuuming up dead cells, oil, and other debris that’s trapped in your pores. There are many benefits to this relaxing treatment: It…

You know you should be doing it, but it’s often a skipped part of most skin care routines. The important step of exfoliation, however, can help correct a slew of complexion concerns: Get Soft Skin: Who doesn’t love a little instant gratification? The first thing you’ll notice after a good scrub (whether it’s physical or…

From Repêchage : Blog Getting regular facials will help you keep your skin looking great and may even help fend off the need to resort to injections and plastic surgery later on in life.  If you’re taking care of your skin and performing a proper facial routine day and night, we applaud you tremendously, but this is only half of…

Different seasons can be tough on our lips. Whether its frequent sun exposure in the summer days or the cold air & blowing wind in the winter months. Chapped lips is never a good feeling. Some facts about the lips first! The skin on the lips only has 3 to 5 cellular layers which is…

By: Jacy Bunz : Licensed Esthetician, Licensed Cosmetologist & at La’ James International College Cedar Falls. Don’t Assume that oily skin means you will have acne. Sebum or oil is naturally found in our skin to keep it soft and pliable. Plus it helps to keep your hair shiny and healthy. Yes having oily skin…

By: Kelsey Hoffman: Licensed Esthetician, Licensed Nail Technician and Esthetics Instructor at La’ James International College Iowa City. Skin care can seem overwhelming and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. I will be discussing the proper routine for your morning and night regimens. Once you determine your regimen, being consistent is the next part….

Lakeshia Darrough and Jeremy Hauskins from the Nail technology school in Cedar Rapids share an easy Salt Scrub mixture. Check it out & try it out. Recipe 1 Cup of Coconut Oil ½ Cup of Epsom Salts 5 Drops of Essential Oil (your favorite scent) Step 1: Apply Mixture to hands or feet. Step 2:…

By: Mia Hudson : Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician and Esthetics Instructor at La’ James International College Des Moines. Are all soaps the same, that is the question? To some degree yes, but are there soaps that are better for your skin quality? Without a doubt, YES. There are certain soaps that are better for your…