The 5 Biggest Beauty Myths

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There are millions of beauty blogs, vloggers, Instagram accounts, and magazine articles giving beauty advice—and not to mention our mothers (the ultimate source of beauty advice). But how do we know what's real and what's fake when it comes to the advice they give?

Here are the top five beauty myths that we've ever heard—debunked.

1. Your Brows Should Always Match Your Hair

Oh, where do we begin with this one? Some people have light eyebrows and dark hair. Some people have dark eyebrows and light hair. Both of these are fine. 

We're all about beautiful eyebrows, but we're also all about working with what you've got—and if what you've got is light eyebrows when your hair is dark, that's fine by us. 

2. A Base Tan Will Prevent a Sunburn

As much as we'd like to think that this beauty myth is true, the reality is that no matter what, when you go out into the sun you are risking a sunburn. Plus, sun exposure is so not good for your skin. In fact, a tan is actually a sign that your skin cells are damaged from the UV rays. 

3. You Shouldn't Put Lotion on Oily Skin

There's so much wrong with this myth. Although it's counterintuitive, oily skin actually needs moisturizing just as much as dry skin. However, if you have oily skin you'll need to be careful about the kind of moisturizer you use. Instead of heavy, saturated lotions like shea or cocoa butter, look for lightweight lotions or serums containing hyaluronic acid or glycerin. This will be lighter on your face and won't overload it.

4. To Help Your Hair Grow Faster. You Should Cut It 

We've always been told that in order to grow long, strong hair, we need to get our hair cut in order to refresh it and aid in its growth. This is so not true, according to beauty experts. It turns out that the best way to help your hair grow, you should take care of it by using restorative shampoo and cutting down on the number of times you wash it. Keep your hair trimmed regularly, but there's no need to get drastic with it to promote new growth. 

5. Wearing Makeup Daily Is Bad For Your Skin

It's good to skip a day of makeup every once in awhile—if nothing else but to save time—but, there's no basis that makeup is inherently bad for your skin. What actually causes skin issues is when you forget to take your makeup off or using faulty methods. (Not that any of us have ever been guilty of this.)

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Caring for Oily Skin 101

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Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses when it comes to their skin. Some have irritatingly dry skin that flakes while others can't ever seem to get their skin looking dry, even if it's the dead of winter.

If you've struggled with oily skin you whole life, you may have a genetic predisposition to it—but you could be making it worse through your lifestyle choices. Let's learn the basics of caring for oily skin to get your skin looking dry, gorgeous, and best of all, healthy. 

Don't Be Afraid to Moisturize

You might not think that oily skin needs any additional moisture, but skipping this important skincare step can actually be pretty detrimental. Your skin's outer protective layer needs to be properly moisturized because it helps protect the rest of the layers from sun damage and bacteria. 

However, because you have oily skin you'll need to be careful about the kind of moisturizer you use. Instead of heavy, saturated lotions like shea or cocoa butter, look for lightweight lotions or serums containing hyaluronic acid or glycerin. This will be lighter on your face and won't overload it.

Don't Clog Your Face with the Wrong Kind of Makeup

If you have oily skin, your instinct might be to immediately put as much foundation on as you can in the mornings to hide your shine, but this could be making the issue worse. What's more is that certain kinds of heavy foundations can clog your pores and lead to break outs.

When you look for makeup, try to go for more powder-based foundations and choose things that have the words "oil-control" or "mattifying" as these are going to be more suited for your skin type. 

Find a Cleanser You Love

No matter what kind of skin type you have, it's crucial to find the right cleanser that's going to help get you healthy and glowing skin. And it might sound counterintuitive, but choosing a cleanser that has oil in it can actually help reduce oils on your face. A face wash with salicylic acid is also a good choice—these cleansers exfoliate and remove bacteria build-up on your skin. 

Consult a Professional

Oily skin can be tough to tackle on your own. Sometimes it's best to consult a professional who can help you determine a skincare plan and do deep cleansing treatments that you won't be able to do yourself at home.

If you're in need of a facial in Santa Barbara, call to schedule an appointment with Volume Eyelash Studio at (805) 881-2242! 

 

The 4 Benefits of a Facial

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You may have a skincare regimen that you follow for healthy, youthful looking skin, but every once in awhile your skin needs a little extra TLC from a professional to get it looking squeaky clean and address any issues you are having. 

A regular facial might sound like a superfluous way to spend your money, but think about it for a second: Simply washing and drying your hair each day isn't going to make it look its best. You're still going to need to schedule a salon visit for a cut every six weeks to keep your hair looking healthy.

Your skin, especially your face, is exposed to so many toxins and dirt throughout the day. Daily cleansers are great, but they're not going to get deep beneath the surface like you need. 

Here are four benefits of getting a regular facial. (Trust us, your skin will thank you!)

1. Facials are Deep Cleansing

Your skin goes through a lot every day. Smog, dust, toxins, and chemicals fill the air and wreak havoc on your skin. Daily cleansers are one way to combat all of the bacteria that's piled up on your face, but getting a deep cleanse is a job for the pros.  

2. Facials are Anti-Aging

No one wants to think about how their skin is going to age, but facials are a way to help slow down the aging process. They can reduce the appearance of wrinkles because they increase blood circulation and oxygen flow, which promotes collagen production and increases the elasticity of your skin, thus making it look more bouncy and youthful. It's never too early to start taking proper care of your skin, so don't think you're too young to be partaking in regular facials! 

3. Facials are Relaxing

The best reason to get a facial is because they are very relaxing. At the end of a long week, there's really nothing better than to sit in a quiet room and have a professional massage your face and slather on lotions and oils that promote healthy skin and smell great. Plus, the boost in circulation on your skin will make it look glowing and healthy. 

4. Facials Help Treat and Heal Your Skin

It seems like no matter how old we get, there is always going to be an issue with our skin every so often. A regular facial will help treat and heal your skin issues like blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, sunspots, acne, inflammation, rosacea, dehydration, acne scarring, and loss of elasticity. If you keep having the same skin issues pop up, a facial might be a good solution to helping you on the way to clearer, healthier skin. 

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If you're in need of a facial in Santa Barbara, call to schedule an appointment with Volume Eyelash Studio at (805) 881-2242! 

 

Why You Shouldn't Wax at Home

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Thanks to endless DIY tutorials on websites and blogs, we're handling a lot more stuff on our own these days—from furniture building to changing our own oil, but one thing that we shouldn't attempt to DIY is waxing body hair. There are numerous at-home waxing kits and DIY tutorials about how to best wax your body hair off at home, but the truth is that you're never going to get the same results as you can in the studio with a professional. 

Here are a few reasons why waxing is best left to the pros. 

A Pro Knows How to Wax As Quickly and Painlessly As Possible

You expect that waxing is going to be a little uncomfortable, but you'd be surprised at how much more painful it can be when you choose to wax at home. The at-home wax kits that you can buy don't contain high-quality wax, which can make a difference in the discomfort of removing hair. 

A salon professional will also know the right technique to remove hair quickly and can get to those hard-to-reach spots that you won't be able to see if you're waxing it yourself. 

A Professional Waxer Has Better Quality Wax

There's just no doubt about it: Professional waxers use higher quality wax than the average at-home kit. The technology of wax is constantly improving and it's likely that pros are going to have access to the latest types of waxes available. These higher-quality waxes are likely going to be less painful, remove hair quicker, and can even smell better than a lot of the traditional at-home kits. 

The Quality of Waxing Results Will be Better

No matter how good you may think you'll be at waxing your own hair, a pro is just always going to be better. Even the pros themselves hire professional waxers to remove their own hair! 

A professional waxer is going to be able to see all of the hair that needs to be removed and can get to those hard-to-reach places that you aren't able to. They also have all of the professional tools and equipment necessary to remove hair. Your experience will also be better at a salon than trying to maneuver around in different positions in your bathroom. 

Schedule a Professional Waxing at Volume Eyelash Studio

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