Winter-Wonderful Skin Tips

Like it or not, the seasons are a-changing! That first sign of that change is almost infallibly apparent in our skin. For me, it starts with my (now flaking) lips, and the rest of my skin quickly follows suit. As temperatures drop, the air becomes drier, resulting in a dry and dehydrated body. As we Wisconsinites know, winter is a sure thing, so for this season here are some tips to make it a beautiful one for your skin!
1. Beautiful skin starts from within; so keep yourself warm with hot teas that are rich in antioxidants, and hydrated with fruits and vegetables and of course good old H2O.
2. Every skin type will benefit from adding more moisture to their regimen. Look for products that contain humectants, which will bind moisture to the skin. I love B. Kamins moisturizers, which contain Bio-Maple™ compound technology to help fight wrinkles, protect, and enhance radiance throughout the day.
The World Health Organization’s August 2002 Fact Sheet indicated that the snow reflects about 80% of the sun rays, so remember to protect yourself all through the winter with some SPF as well.
3. To keep your complexion fresh and radiant, exfoliate 1-3 times per week (dependent on your skin type and texture) then add a masque to infuse hydration and pull impurities. Duchess Marden’s Damascena Hydrating Masque intensely hydrates tightens, brightens and purifies. Extracts from the ayurvedic senna plant also improves skin’s own ability to retain water.
4. Since your skin’s natural renewal cycle is every 28 days, it is extremely beneficial to assist the process by getting a professional facial every 4-6 weeks. This is will also save you some hard earned cash. When you have a professional consultation, you can start using products appropriate for your skin type; thus eliminating the urge to try everything new on the market.
*Get the most out of your time and money: sign up for the Facial Of The Month at Blush save $10 off a regular 60 minute facial, sign up for a year & also receive a complimentary a la carte service of your choice with every treatment!
5. Take care of all of your skin to avoid that uncomfortable itch and irritation of cracked skin. Avoid showers that are too hot, as they will dry your skin further. Keep your skin conditioned and smooth by adding a polish 1-2 times a week along with an emollient moisturizer after every shower. If you can, opt to take the time to regenerate and refresh your body and senses with an in-spa body polish, which includes massage and essential hydration.
*Try a Body Polish Infusion: $100 for 65 minutes only at Blush.
6. Don’t forget about your poor lips! Switch to lipsticks or lip balms that pull double duty; such as Laura Mercier’s stick gloss which combines a lip balm, lipstick, and gloss to keep you moisturized. For Men & Women my favorite is Lip Balm Spf 20 by B.Kamins Chemist. It repairs, protects & keeps lips smooth.

Another Thought on Hair and the Rain

For days when it's misting out and there's humidity, wearing hair curly sees like a good plan. Think about how awesome hair looks when you're out on the beach by the ocean, and you come out after with the best beach hair look.

To achieve this look, try Kusco - Murphy. They are an Australian based organic and vegetarian hair care company. 'Beach Hair' brings the beach to your hair. This unique product gives hair texture and body while filling the hair with exotic essences of tropical bliss. A product to recreate the sexy and sensuous ‘just been to the beach’ look, any day of the year. This product incorporates crushed bamboo, bergamot and coconut to form and separate hair to give lasting body to modern styles.

Halloween Hottness this week!

Halloween is less than a week away...is your costume ready? This Saturday, stop into Blush and get totally transformed! Make up applications are only $35 AND they include false lashes! Have another party to attend before the 31st? No worries! Book an application or lesson any day this week and the false lash application fee is waived! Halloween couldn't get any hotter! ;)

This is also the last week to book your appointment for the tantilizing Pumpkin facial.Pumpkin is enzyme-rich, and includes beta-carotene which replenishes your skin’s moisture levels and evens out the overall tone and texture. The perfect way to start preparing your skin for the winter months ahead.



Speaking of moisture, are your lips starting to get dried out? We have the solution! Sara Happ's Lip Scrub + Lip Slip= Super sexy, moisturized lips!
The Lip Scrub gently exfoliates, eliminating dry, flaky skin to leave lips rediculously soft and supple AND comes in three delicious flavors: Cocoa, Almond Creme, and Peppermint. The Lip Slip is a luxurious balm which leaves no color, just the richest, glossiest hydration imaginable. It hugs your lips while conditioning with sweet almond, jojoba, and macadamia nut oils. Wear it all day. Wear it overnight. Let the hydration begin! Stop in to experience Sara Happ...just ask a Blush girl to save your lips!.

Is the Rain Making Your Hair Sad?

Well, it's coming to be that time again, the rainy fall in Wisconsin. Does anyone feel like their hair is a frizzy mess when they emerge from travels to work? Let us recommend a product to brighten up your day. Terax is a hair product line that we carry in our store here at Blush. May we recommend Terax Gloss.


It's an Anti-Frizz gloss that will tame flyaways with it's oil free silicone concentrated serum. It gives supreme shine and does not weigh down hair. You can use it on damp OR dry hair. Which provides you the options of a quick fix during the day. Come in and try some out! Beat those fall hair blues.

Blush Milwaukee Has a Blog Now!

This marks the very first blog post from Milwaukee's very own Blush(a beauty boutique). We are extending our Internet circle of friends and trying to keep savvy with these "Need for Speed" times! We are excited to be bringing all the hottest tips and trends to you- ripe for your reading pleasure!

Our updates from here on out will be written by each of us here at Blush. A different day of the week = a different Blush cutie. So that way you will get a taste of different opinions, tips, secrets, events, and maybe some super awesome personal events that are just so great we have to share them with our wonderful clientele!

From The Ladies at Blush, we hope you enjoy our blog!