SEPTEMBER'S ELLE MAGAZINE

ELLE Magazine's  

"Confessions of a Beauty Junkie, What Really Works and What Doesn't"    

Higgins, my trustworthy facialist for more than 20 years... brews her own modest line of organic skin care products. With Higgins' Quench Elixir, often after first cleansing with her buttery balm and misting with her hydrating spray... my skin appeared clearer and healthier... I spied the inkling of a glow.                                By: Elizabeth Hayt

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Hydrating Facial Spritz

Quench Elixir

20% OFF

Heal your dry, sun & sand exposed skin with this powerfully hydrating duo credited for healing Elizabeth Hayt's parched skin.

Now through September 30th

SEPTEMBER'S ELLE MAGAZINE

September ELLE Magazine's  

"Confessions of a Beauty Junkie, What Really Works and What Doesn't"    

Higgins, my trustworthy facialist for more than 20 years... brews her own modest line of organic skin care products. With Higgins' Quench Elixir, often after first cleansing with her buttery balm and misting with her hydrating spray, my skin appeared clearer and healthier... I spied the inkling of a glow.                                By: Elizabeth Hayt

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Hydrating Facial Spritz

Quench Elixir

20% OFF

Heal your dry, sun & sand exposed skin with this powerfully hydrating duo credited for healing Elizabeth Hayt's parched skin.

Now through September 30th

Summer Specials

Here's what's new for summer! 

Be sure to check out 

www.dianehiggins.com 

for more updates on new products and facials.

20% OFF MY MOST POPULAR PRODUCTS 

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 15TH

 THESE ARE PERFECT SUMMER PICKS, 
DEEP CLEANING AND HYDRATING

AHA/BHA EXFOLIATING CLEANSER, 8 OZ SIZE $25.60 (WAS $32.)

ORGANIC LAVENDER CLEANSING MILK, 8 OZ SIZE $22.40 (WAS $28.)

ORGANIC REJUVENATING FACIAL OIL, 1 OZ SIZE $25.60 (WAS $32.)

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Watch for my September launch of the Artisanal Cleanser which will now include an over-sized organic cotton washcloth--this maximizes the cleansing and exfoliating qualities of my beautiful new Artisanal Cleansing Balm. Leaves skin radiant, clean and super soft.


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New Gift Certificates Available Online

Gift Certificates are now available online!

Check out the Gift Certificate section of my website to see how you 

can give someone the gift of a relaxing and revitalizing facial.

Available for the Classic Cleansing Facial & 

the Ultrasonic Facial with a Peel.

Check them out HERE.

LUXURIOUS SUMMER SOAKS

Summer means slowing down and relaxing. One of my favorite summer rituals is to soak in a beautiful aroma therapeutic bath. It clears my head and softens my skin all in one!
Here are a few of my favorite soothing, moisturizing bath recipes.

Cooling Lavender Milk Bath: Total relaxation and transformation. 1/2 Cup powdered milk, 1 T. Jojoba, olive or other vegetable oil, 10 Drops Lavender Essential Oil.

Pour the powdered milk and the oil (if desired) directly under running bath water. Add the Lavender Oil immediately before stepping into tub. Swish the water with your hands to mix.

Relax. Submerse your entire body in this moisturizing bath for 20 to 30 minutes.
Voila!! You are in Paris!

Honey Cream Bath: An ultra-pampering, luxurious, hydrating blend to moisturize even the driest skin! All from your kitchen pantry!! 1 cup heavy cream or half and half, 1/2 cup raw honey at room temp.

Pour the cream and the honey together directly under running bath water. Swish with your hands to mix before getting into the tub.

Immerse yourself in this decadent and highly softening bath, a recipe reputed to keep Cleopatra's skin as beautiful as the day she was born.

Enjoy, relax, have fun.
Diane.

SUMMER SKIN CARE RITUALS
The summer is just weeks away, time to change your skin care rituals. Here are my suggestions.

• You are slathering on sunblock ( I hope) and sweating more, time to use a cleanser that deep cleans the skin. Use a wash cloth for a light exfoliation when cleansing. Oily skins should look for a cleanser with salicylic acid. Never forget your toner for extra cleansing.
  
• Exfoliation is really important this time of year. Twice a week use an exfoliating product to sweep away dead skin build up and loosen clogged pores. A papaya or pumpkin based mask is great or a cleanser with alpha hydroxy acids and cleansing beads works very well. No walnut shells though!!
• This is a good time of year to really consider using Anti-Oxidants. They protect and fortify the skin against free radical damage. (Pollution, the sun.) Vitamin C, Alpha-lipoic acid, Green Tea, all of these ingredients help to protect the collagen layer.
  
• Daytime Moisturizing could include an Anti-Oxidant Serum followed by your SunBlock.
• Evening Moisturizing could include a peptide serum and peptide cream to build up the collagen and plump up the skin cells.
• Block, Block, Block. Up your SPF number to at least a 30. Apply 30 minutes before exposure. Daily applications should cover the face, neck, decollete, back of the neck, ears, forearms and hands. Beach/Outdoor Activity Days Cover every part of the skin that might be exposed. I coat my face twice everyday regardless of how long I might be out in the sun. Find a block you like and use it!
• Eye Creams are great to use day and night in the summer. Use a gel based one to combat dark circles in the day, and one with alpha-hydroxy's to fight crow's feet at night. Apply a little eye cream over make up for evenings out for a glow.

Okay, I hope that was helpful. Have a great time this summer with friends and family. Make sure you laugh a lot and relax.

Diane Higgins.