Here are few Korean beauty secrets & tips to get gorgeous, healthy and radiant skin.

1. Adequate Hydration for Radiant Skin

Koreans believe that drinking plenty of fluids helps to add a healthy glow to their skin, so they start their day by drinking a cup of water & splashing their face with cold water for a few minutes. Fruits & vegetables are the most important part of their meals & they consume foods with low sodium content to maintain the hydration in their body. SELLA suggests adding a few drops of Argan or Omega Oil to your moisturizer to lock in moisture.

2. Regular Cleansing, Toning & Moisturizing

They have a unique way of applying skincare products because they believe it yields better results.
Cleansing : Korean actress Suzy Bae talks about the ‘424’ technique, where you must clean your face with an oil (coconut, almond or any cleansing oil) for 4 minutes , follow it with a foaming cleanser for 2 minutes & then rinsing your face for 4 minutes, start with lukewarm water ending with cold water to close all opened pores. (note: Korean skincare line SELLA All Natural Skincare suggests cleansing twice for 2 minutes each time using their all natural Cleansing Bar for a stimulating cleanse.)
Toning: Koreans prefer tapping the toner with fingertips for better absorption.
Moisturizing: By rubbing the hands together, the product is warmed on the fingertips & then applied all over the face in an outward & upward manner.

3. Face Pack/ Mask/ Sheets

Korean face masks are infused with ingredients that were tried & tested by their ancestors and today they are most sought out skincare product all over the world. A routine of using two masks – a cleansing mask & a nourishing mask simultaneously once a week helps reduce the puffiness of the face. SELLA offers a single Mud Mask to achieve the same results. It is made up of exfoliating ochers and volcanic ash combined with green mud to aid in achieving an even skin tone.

4. Neck Care for Radiant Skin

Actress Go Hyun Jung applies her neck cream from jawline to décolletage as stated by her in her documentary for it to be more affective.

5. Beauty Sleep

Sleeping for at least 6 – 8 hours is as important for healthy and radiant skin.

6. Skin Care Products

Asian brands are gaining more popularity these days all over the world for their good properties and Koreans use about 10- 20 products each day for their skincare. SELLA All Natural Skincare offers a face care regime that requires only three daily steps for younger, radiant skin. The addition of a weekly Mud Mask completes the process.

7. Facial Stretching Exercise

This is a common practice among Korean actors & actresses, where ‘Ma Me Mi Mo Mu’ is repeated 10 times for exercising their lip & cheek muscles. In addition to this, co-ordinated stretching of facial muscles with breathing is also recommended.

8. Subtle Make-up

Koreans keep it simple.
o Eyes are kept minimal with warm hues over the lid, lined by a black eye-liner.
o Loads of mascara for the lashes
o Eyebrows are kept tidy with brow gel
o A hint of pink for flushed cheeks
o Natural colours for luscious lips

Remember, the most important Korean beauty secret is less make-up, better skincare.

Thanks for these wonderful Korean Beauty Tips provided by Ray Connect!

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Topically Applied Antioxidants for Skin

Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause a domino effect in your skin, resulting in cellular damage and DNA mutation. If untreated, free radicals (FA’s) will wreak havoc on your skin cells causing wrinkles, age spots, and even further complicating chronic skin problems like acne and rosacea. Application of antioxidants directly to your skin is absolutely necessary to stop the domino effect of FA’s. The anti-inflammation effect of antioxidants like alpha lipoic acid (found in Green Tea Extract) help create and maintain an environment for acne, scarring, and bacteria-related skin problems to heal. Antioxidants for skin, when applied topically, can be incredibly beneficial to reaching your skin care goals.

Maximize The Effect of Antioxidants for Skin

There are a few ways to ensure your beauty routine is maximizing the use of free radical-killing antioxidants. The first way, make sure no questionable ingredients can be found on your product’s ingredient list. A safe way to do this is looking for ingredients you cannot pronounce. Then, do a quick Google search including your Ingredient, followed by “Dangers for skin”. Another way to make sure your antioxidant delivery is being optimized is to research the technology used in formulating the product. Some brands may or may not advertise their formulation methods, but many will claim to use “optimally sized ingredients”. Make sure this technology is reliable, and as long as your ingredient list isn’t loaded with artificial ingredients or chemicals, you can be confident.

For over 20 years SELLA All Natural Skincare has used Nanotechnology to optimally size our 100% all natural ingredients including the antioxidants Gold, Platinum, Selenium, & Germanium.

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The first thing that comes to most peoples mind when they hear “processed food” is a burger and fries from a fast food place. The fact is that most of the foods that you have in your pantry are processed. Processed foods have been changed from their original and natural state for convenience and safety reasons. A sad fact is that about 90% of the money that Americans spend on food is used to purchase processed foods.

Hidden dangers of over-processed foods

Processed foods are truly more convenient. Preparing dinner in 5 to 10 minutes after a hectic day is understandably more appealing than an hour, or even two, of preparing and cooking. However, is your health really worth the few added minutes of prep time? Besides adding convenience, processing adds a lot more than you realize. Manufacturers add ingredients that color, stabilize, soften, sweeten, preserve, texturize, emulsify, flavor, hide odors, and even bleach the foods you eat and feed your family.

Most meals contain processed products

Even though meals may be “home cooked”, they most likely include some processed items. A three year study conducted at UCLA videotaped families during their dinner preparation routines. Even though 70% of the meals were home cooked, most of them included processed foods.

Manufacturers falsely label products

It is not entirely the consumers fault for purchasing processed foods. The FDA does not require manufacturers to list all additives individually. They can simply say “artificial coloring” or “artificial flavor”, so the consumer will assume that the food is “natural”.

Health risks of processed foods

A few reasons that you might want to really consider cutting back on processed foods: cancer, (a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer), obesity, (processed foods are much higher in sugar, fat and salt, and lower in nutrients and fiber than the raw foods used to create them), and heart disease, (processed foods have trans fatty acids that cause your bad cholesterol level to rise and the good cholesterol level to lower.) Also, eating a diet high in processed foods can lead to diabetes and liver damage.

Benefits of healthy eating

After years of eating processed foods your taste buds become used to the strong flavors of salt and sugar. It might be easier to slowly wean yourself off of processed foods. Eating food in its naturally grown state will awaken your palate to the crisp and clean tastes of nature. An added bonus is that you will not only feel healthier, but you will actually look healthy as well!

Keeping the health of your skin in mind…try SELLA All Natural Skincare!

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Dry skin patches are a very common skin ailment. They can appear suddenly and can be magnified by a wide variety of reasons. Depending on genetics, environment, stress levels, weather, artificial chemical ingredients or allergies, dry skin can affect nearly everyone.

Environment causes dry skin patches

The environment can really be harsh on your skin. It leaves many people with dry red patches on their faces. The best way to get rid of dry skin patches on your face is prevention. Be sure to wear a good moisturizer whenever you are going to be outside for even a short period of time. Getting rid of red dry patches can be as easy as moisturizing daily. A great addition to your skin care regime is Argan Oil. A few drops of the golden oil will do wonders to fix any dry skin problems. A good natural Argan Oil will aid in sealing the moisture into your skin to protect from the harsh elements. The seasons should also make a difference in your skincare routine. Winter calls for a slightly thicker moisturizer to help protect you’re your skin from dry spots. The summer can also be troublesome to many people because of the dry, hot air. Once again, a good moisturizer should prevent this from happening. Also, a weekly exfoliation will help to rid your face of the dead skin cells. Sometimes, dry skin patches on your face are simply an accumulation of dead skin cells that simply need to be removed.

Vitamins for healthy skin

Dry skin patches and spots can also be caused by a lack of essential vitamins. Vitamins play a big role in maintaining the health of your skin. Dry skin patches can be caused by deficiencies in Vitamins A, C and H. Make sure that you are taking a good daily multivitamin, if you feel that you are not getting sufficient levels of the vitamins with your meals.

Prevent dry patches

If you are dehydrated, you will probably experience some dry skin issues. Make sure that you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. This really works. Also, try not to take very hot showers and baths. This also is very drying for your skin. Try investing in a humidifier for your bedroom. You can really help to hydrate your skin by using a humidifier on a nightly basis. Your skin will be breathing the cool moist air, rather than dry, heated air from the furnace. And don’t forget to moisturize nightly, before bedtime.

Stress and dry skin

Stress can do crazy things to your body. One thing is the development of dry, red skin patches, almost anywhere on your body. The same remedies to control these dry skin spots should be used. Moisturize, hydrate and take in enough vitamins. Finding a suitable method for stress control will also be very beneficial to the health of your skin.

Dry skin patches

Patches of dry skin on any part of your body and certainly be a normal condition. If, after following all the simple solutions, the dryness persists, it may be time to consult a physician. It is possible to develop skin allergies to certain chemical ingredients that are found in most of the skincare products that are available today. If this is the case, it may not respond to hydration and moisturizers. You could try using all natural products to see if they help. If not, a good dermatologist should be able to help you decide the best treatment for your dry skin
SELLA offers a great Body Emulsion that will eliminate dry skin!

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 Importance of Daily Beauty Routine

We all know how important a daily beauty routine is. Not only does it insure that you will look your best, and that your skin will remain healthy, but it allows you to manage your time more efficiently. Every day you get out of bed and start your same daily beauty routine. Ever wonder if you might be missing a step? Or that you’re including too many steps? Your routine should be simple and easy to follow without a huge number of products and steps to follow. Three basic steps are all you really need to have a healthy and glowing complexion.

Morning Beauty Routine

Your morning routine needs to start with cleansing. Soak your face with warm water to open the pores for a thorough cleansing. A cleanser using all natural ingredients is ideal. To optimize your time, choose a cleanser that includes mild exfoliating ingredients combined with the cleansers. A gentle daily exfoliation goes far in maintaining the health of your skin. Dead skin cells will clog your pores and make it impossible for your skin to breathe. After cleansing, splash your face with cool water to help close the pores.
Your next step should be a serum or toner to help close the pores and re-adjust the pH of your skin. Cleansers are very alkaline by nature, and your skin needs to be at a slightly acidic pH for optimal health. An alkaline pH will allow for all kinds of bacterial growth. Choose a serum with all natural ingredients that is high in anti-oxidants, antibacterials and vitamins for your skin.
Your third and final step should be a light moisturizer. Once again, look for all natural ingredients, anti-oxidants and collagen boosting ingredients along with anti-aging ingredients on the label. Your moisturizer should absorb very quickly and not leave you with a greasy look or feel.
Unless you choose to supplement your moisturizer with a light Argan Oil for additional moisture retention for your skin, your morning daily beauty routine is complete. Your face is now ready for the day. If you choose to wear makeup, allow at least 5 minutes for your face to absorb everything, before beginning.

Evening Beauty Routine

Of course, part of your daily beauty routine includes your evening routine. It’s a huge no-no to wear your makeup to bed. It will quickly sabotage all the care that you have put into the health of your skin. It can actually cause acne breakouts and after an extended time, leave your skin looking dull and lifeless.
You should go directly to the bathroom sink when you get home in the evening, before you get to sleepy. Your evening routine is basically the same as your morning routine. First, you need to remove your makeup and the daily residue that has built up on your skin. A cleanser/makeup remover combined will save you one complete step. Follow your cleanse with your serum, and then your moisturizer. The addition of a night-time oil is recommended, at this time, for an intensifying moisture treatment as you sleep.

SELLA for your Daily and Night-time Beauty Routines

SELLA All Natural Skincare meets all the requirements of this easy to follow daily beauty routine. Three easy steps, twice daily, will give you the beautiful, healthy glow that you deserve!

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Facial Moisturizer to the Rescue!

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Spa/salon services require a provider for each service, whereas retail purchase volume can increase without the same direct proportionate increase in labor requirements. Whether your business is achieving the typical 25% over-all average revenue from retail that most spas/salons are is very representative of how well your employees are suggesting.
Staff needs to educate guests on items that add to their home-care as an extension of the service. This is necessary to drive retail revenue for your business. Not only because of the revenue from the sale, but when a client is willing to purchase the products you just used, they become exponentially more likely to book a return visit to your spa/salon, either right then, or in the coming weeks/months.

Help the Over-Whelmed Client

If salon retail products and their benefits cannot be quickly explained, you’re losing the potential for added revenue. Find a product line that does not have 10, 15, or 20 pieces. This will make it easier for employees to get to know the product and help with communicating to even your most over-whelmed client.
85% of estheticians believe that at-home consistency in your skincare regime is the single most important element to maintaining and improving skin’s health. Make this very clear, and tie it into your core values and philosophy of the business. This makes you more personable, and will make your retail sales your most effective marketing tool, as the products you have sold will stand as a daily reminder of your salon’s philosophy on beauty and wellness.

SUMMARY

If 25% of your overall revenue is not coming from salon retail, consider focusing on retail training and product education. A simple product line is much easier to sell as larger lines require a wider, more specific analysis that many times will overwhelm clients. When staff educates guests on items that add to their home-care as an extension of the service, it sends a message to the guest that this spa is committed, and ready to maintain a long-term relationship with them.

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Many plants, from their seeds to their leaves, flowers and especially oils, can provide great health benefits to us. The powerful aroma of many oils can affect our moods and feelings through our sense of smell. Oils extracted from plants may relax, balance and rejuvenate our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. There are numerous ways to use the oils to take advantage of their wide array of benefits, just as there are numerous plants that oils can be derived from. Oils can be added to bathwater, diffused into the air, sprayed from misting bottles, or after carefully dilution, used as skincare.
By carefully selecting different oils and oil blends, we can control the benefits we are looking for.

Benefits of Grapefruit Oil

balancing, refreshing, cheering
Grapefruit, or Citrus x paradise, can be found in the USA, Brazil and Israel. The tangy, citrus scent makes it great for adding to your bath water. Grapefruit increases circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system, and reduces fluid retention. It is a key ingredient in a good formula to reduce the appearance of cellulite. It is used to relieve muscle fatigue and pain by massage and is also an astringent for oily skin condition.

Benefits of Ginger Oil

balancing, normalizing, detoxifying
Ginger oil is both fiery and fortifying. It makes a comforting massage oil, as it increases circulation. It blends well with orange for a warming bath in the winter months. Ginger oil is also well known for its effectiveness against seasickness, nausea and digestive problems. Ginger oil is a helpful oil when one is feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from stress. It is often added to skin-care oils to warm and invigorate muscles.

Benefits of Lavender Oil

balancing, calming
Lavender has a fresh and flowery sweet aroma that is both calming and balancing. It is one of the best oils for creating a blend. Lavender has many therapeutic uses. It is commonly used to treat insomnia, anxiety and depression but it is also used as an antiseptic for skin problems such as acne and sunburn as well as being an antiseptic for cuts and scrapes. It is known to aid digestion by healing the lining of the digestive tract and helping to produce bile. Tension headaches, pre-menstrual tension and menstrual cramps are relieved through the use of lavender oil. Lavender is one of the only oils that can be safely applied directly to the skin.

Benefits of Peppermint Oil

cooling, refreshing
Peppermint, or mentha piperita, has a very fresh aroma that we all know from a wide variety of personal care products, from toothpaste to soaps and shampoos. Peppermint oil also benefits the respiratory system. The menthol in peppermint oil helps to clear the respiratory tract. Peppermint oil comprises vitamins A and C, omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals including potassium, manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, and copper. Peppermint oil is also used for relief from headaches. Peppermint oil is used to treat stress and pain. After a long tiring day, soak yourself in a bath or shower after applying some drops of peppermint oil to your body. The refreshing properties of the oil will make you feel energized again. The cooling properties of peppermint oil benefit by removing pain. It can be applied topically.

Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

purifying, uplifting, cleansing
Tea tree oil, or Melalueca alternifolia, has become a popular natural ingredient in all kinds of shampoos, face soaps and ointments because of its amazing healing and cleansing powers. This skin miracle comes from Australia, where over 300 species of tea trees naturally grow. Aboriginal tribes in Australia first discovered the tea tree’s healing qualities. Tea tree has so many anti-viral and anti-fungal benefits that the Australian army puts it in soldiers’ first aid kits. Now, tea tree oil is used in a variety of ways, especially to heal your skin. Tea tree oil can benefit the following skin conditions: minor cuts and scrapes, to soften corns, to reduce the itching of insect bites, dandruff, warts, athlete’s feet, and even acne. Tea tree oil has been shown to encourage healing and prevent infection. Tea tree oil not only treats your skin. It has also been used to reduce headache pain and lower blood pressure.

Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil

purifying, invigorating
Eucalyptus oil, or Eucalyptus globulus, is an essential oil that is considered one of the most important oils in the field of aromatherapy. It also has very good anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. It is quite often an ingredient found in lotions, soaps, deodorants, perfumes and other personal hygiene products. Eucalyptus oil also contains germicidal properties, which is why it is often included in skin care products. It works great as a mosquito repellant. It is a good stimulant and can help increase blood circulation by increasing the activity of the heart. Eucalyptus oil has a very calming and soothing effect on the mind and body.

This represents a very small list of the benefits of naturally derived oils.

SELLA All Natural Skincare offers naturally derived Argan and Omega oils whose benefits are countless!

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Effects of Acne

Psychological Effects

One and probably the most common psychological effect is low self-esteem or reduced self-esteem. This, of course, is entirely up to you. Whether you are a teen or in your late 20′s, acne and blemishes can take a serious toll on one’s self image. The key here is not to worry and avoid measures that may accelerate the problem. These can and do include trying numerous products and over-the-counter solutions in hopes of finding that perfect combination or product. Because we live in a day where personal care products are not regulated, a whole lot of bad can come from trying just any product. Your best solution is to find a dermatologist that specializes in post-acne treatments and will help you find a great natural line that uses a high percentage of active ingredients that includes antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Your greatest asset when trying to recover from acne problems is your professional. At a time when taking skincare into your own hands has a potential toll even on your mental state, give yourself the comfort of professional council.

Physical Effects

Acne marks and scars actually have much to do with collagen. Wherever you’ve had a pimple, and the resulting mark looks risen, it is because of an excess of collagen that is now produced around the area. The majority of this uneven texture will fade over time. However, acne scars come in all different shapes and sizes. Some different types are:

Ice pick scars: Deep pits which are a classic sign of acne scarring.
Box car scars: Angular scars that occur on the temple and cheeks, and can be either superficial or deep, these are similar to chickenpox scars.
Rolling scars: Scars that give the skin a rolling wave-like appearance.
Hypertrophic scars: Thickened, or keloid scars.

As you can see, some effects of acne scars result in a different appearance. If you find yourself discovering “pits” or small holes as a result of pimples or blackheads, this could be a sign of changing collagen. Many report never getting pits or small holes but suddenly face them once they reach a certain age. This LACK of collagen (which comes with age) makes the skin less resilient to changes brought on by acne, pimples and blemishes. What is most important when determining how to move forward with acne scar problems is correctly assessing what scars you are suffering from and why these changes are occurring. Always consult with a dermatologist when assessing acne scars. Only a licensed professional will be able to start you on a regimen towards more even, brightened skin.

SELLA All Natural Skincare offers an ArganAcne Pack that quickly resolves acne and minimizes scarring.

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What causes dry skin on my face? What causes dry skin on my arms and legs? If you find yourself asking these questions during colder months, a seasonal switch in your facial care and body care may be necessary.

Why do I have such Dry Skin?

Colder temps and winds dry out your skin and can throw off the balance of your natural Essential Fatty Acids and oils. As a matter of fact, the cause of dryness is largely because of EFA deficiency. Fatty acids keep cells healthy and the skin cell’s membrane functioning properly. Not getting enough essential amino acids results in unstable membranes that remain unbalanced and promote dryness, psoriasis, etc.

Diet & Topical EFAs: Essentials

Consuming Omega 3 & 6 will help cure the causes of dry skin.

Omega-3s are found in:

Salmon, Flax seed, Safflower Oil, Eggs, & Fish

Omega-6s are generally found in:

Whole grains, vegetable oils, Canola Oil

However, if you’re finding that your skin is unable to stay hydrated like other times of the year, a skin care routine change may be in call. Talk to your dermatologist or skin care specialist about switching to a natural moisturizer that includes potent EFAs-rich ingredients like Omega or Argan Oil. The benefits of these ingredients are so vast that even acne and scars will improve as the protective nature or your skin cells membrane is boosted and fortified.

SELLA All Natural Skincare offers two great lines that will easily add back the desired moisture to your skin. The Classic Line includes an all natural daily Cleansing Bar, a pore-reducing, gold -infused Serum, and an anti-aging moisturizing Essence. These three easy daily steps will whip your skin back into shape in no time at all. Thanks to the use of nano-sized ingredients, immediate absorption is possible. Try the Premium Line for accelerated results!

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