The Ingrown: Some Quick Preventative Tips

Ingrowns suck and can become a chronic annoyance from the big ones to the bumps, so here are some tips to help!

1. Exfoliate! Exfoliate your skin before you shave, the dead skin cells can clog your razor and prevent a close shave, so get rid of em!

2. Exfoliate!! Ingrown hairs are caused when the hairs curl back under the skin. Avoid ingrowns by exfoliating daily and using a glycolic acid body lotion.

3. If you have chronic issues consider an over the counter lotion specifically for ingrowns such as Tend Skin or Smooze. Smooze is actually a mens product but works great.

4. Probably my favorite little trick Ive found that is fun and inventive: Take some sugar and soap, shave some soap off the bar or use soap flakes and mix with raw sugar & water into a paste "(mask consistantcy)" apply to ingrown folical with a bandage, leave on over night and take off next morn :D

And also dont forget that for your daily exfoliating needs you can use the lovely and delectable products found at www.thomflemingskincare.com ; )

Frontier Magazine Feature: Go Soak Yourself

Hi everyone, check out this great article by Assia Mortesen of Frontiers Magazine!

Go Soak Yourself

THE BATH: A BRIEF HISTORY, HEALTH BENEFITS, AND NEW GOODIES TO CHECK OUT

WITH THE NON-STOP LIVES MANY OF US lead, slipping into a warm bubble bath can be one of the most soothing and rejuvenating delights after a stressful week. As a British poet and physiologist Thomas Lovell Beddoes eloquently wrote, “We have bathed, where none have seen us, in the lake and in the fountain, underneath the charmed statue, of the timid, bending Venus.” Indeed, historically, bathing has had a long evolution: from public bathing in rivers, to social and communal bathing in the baths of Greece and Rome, to a mostly private respite at home.

The typical Roman bath was a large gathering place where one could not only bathe, but also exercise, socialize, and even shop. These baths would have a warm area for bathing, called the calidarium— with water heated by subterranean streams. Most often, there was also a frigidarium—a large chilled swimming pool area; A sudatorium, which is similar to our modern day sauna bath; and a caldarium, akin to our concept of a steam room.
Similarly, the Greeks not only bathed, but also socialized, exercised and discussed philosophy in large baths/gymnasiums. Hippocrates and his contemporaries believed that diet and exercise could aid the natural healing powers of the body. A study by the Mayo Clinic appears to confirm Hippocrates—the study found that soaking in a hot bath gives many of the health benefits of exercise with less strain on the heart. Bathing gently increases the heart rate, while simultaneously lowering blood pressure.

Evidence of the first personal-sized bath tub was found on the Isle of Crete, where a five feet long pedestal tub was unearthed, built from hardened pottery. This tub is most likely an inspiration for the classic 19th century clawfoot tub. Today, most modern bathtubs are made of
acrylic or fiberglass, but alternatives are available in enamel over steel, cast iron, or other materials. If you are planning to update your tub, the company Kohler (www.us.kohler.com) carries many fine, classic designs like the standard clawfoot—as well as many modern tubs, fixtures, and accessories.

A bath can help you unwind, relieving tension and easing sore muscles. Bathing at night can also help you sleep better. According to the National Sleep Foundation, immersing yourself in hot water for at least 15 minutes before bedtime will raise your body temperature and increase your ability to fall asleep faster. Adding your favorite bubbles, salts, or oils will enhance the experience and make your soak seem more luxurious. And, if your tub is large enough to accommodate two, a long hot bath can also be one of the most romantic things to share with the one you love.

BATH EXTRAVAGANCES
Here are some of our new favorite bath accessories to make your
respite even more relaxing and satisfying.

Salts: Ole Henriksen’s Muscle Comfort Soak relieves those fluseason aches and fatigue with sea salt and eucaplyptus (See www.olehenriksen.com). The downtown Los Angeles Bath Petals factory carries all organic, cruelty-free bath products. Among many other lavish items, they have bath salts made from natural Pacific sea salt, essential oils, natural colors, and petals or leaves, depending on the scent (See www.bathpetals.com or phone (888) BATH-PET).

Soaps: For a wide variety of organic soaps from all over the world, as well as massage oils and candles, it’s worth a trip to Organica Bath & Body (Call 323/852-4960 or stop in to their shop at 313 North Edinburgh Ave, off Fairfax). Save Your Skin rainforest soap is handcrafted and pampers skin, while donating proceeds to a 200,000 acre reserve in South America (See www.saveyourworld.com). And the
Napa Soap Company’s Mandarin Chardonnay Liquid Soap makes washing any of your body parts a fragrant experience. We’re big fans of their entire product line, which includes lotions and delicious handmade soaps (See www.napasoap.com). If you’ve been wanting to try organic hemp bath products, Hempstead in Laguna Beach caries a great deal of wholesale hemp lotions, washes, oils, as well as hemp shampoo, and hemp conditioner (Call 800/284-4367 or
see www.store.hempsteads.com).

Scrubs: For an invigorating treat, try The Ultimate Man Body
Scrub Soap, or for more moisturizing exfoliation, try Crème de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish, both by company Kiehls (See www.kiehls.com, phone 323/965-0569 or visit their L.A .store at The Grove). Juice Beauty’s Green Apple Body Peel exfoliates with fruit acids, and smells like a moonlit apple orchard (See www.juicbeauty.com). Thom Fleming Lemon Souffle body scrub smells like a lemondrop in a bottle, and makes your skin fresh and soft (See www.thomflemingskincare.com). Finally, for a spa-inspired bath, try Avance Seaweed Spa Bath, which hydrates and detoxifies your skin, making it silky soft (See www.avanceskincare.com). Bubbles: Jason Natural Cosmetics offers a terrific supply of bubble baths, washes, and other products. The Chamomile Satin Shower is sumptuous, and contains relaxing herbs of chamomile and comfrey, along with rich natural oils of sunflower, avocado and vitamin E (See www.jasoncosmetics.com).

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Thom Fleming Spas: CURE Spa in Malibu

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Check out a Thom Fleming favorite, CURE spa in Mailibu. Choose from a variety of revitalizing treatments including a signature Thom Fleming treatment.

Experience CURE, Malibu’s premier seaside Medical Spa and treatment center! Spoil yourself…indulge. Enjoy luxurious spa treatments by top professionals in an atmosphere of sophistication. Let the staff pamper you as your senses are invigorated with Signature Treatments that boast genuine medical value in an air of elegance. Dedicated to providing advanced treatments in state of the art facilities, CURE is presented by renowned Malibu Doctor, Lisa Benya. Call today and experience Malibu’s CURE for yourself!

Check out CURE Spa and the signature Thom Fleming Treatment


Cure Spa
23707 Malibu Road
Malibu Ca 90265
Tel: (310) 456-1458

Thom Fleming Skin Care Makes a Tasty Treat for Your Shower

From: LA-Story.com

Thom Fleming is a name you might not know - but you might recognize him through his association with celebrity and noted photographer the late Herb Ritts. Fleming was involved in photography and films and became interested in the affects and healing properties of Dead Sea elements when he was working on a film in Jordan.

So intrigued that upon returning to the US, he started blending fruits, natural oils, vitamins, Dead Sea salts and other minerals to create unique blends and products. Over the last several years, Thom manufactured a limited amount of products exclusively for his rich and famous pals - who couldn’ get enough. We gather some VIP bodies shared a shower with Thom. Unfortunately Fleming passed away last year but his parents and three closest friends worked to keep the line - and Thom’s dream and legacy - alive and now it’s available to the public!

This new line, Thom Fleming Skincare - presented celebs and other guests with a body scrub available in 3 luscious flavors that also do wonderful things for the skin courtesy of some organic ingredients and botanicals

Check it out at www.ThomFlemingskincare.com

Personally I think this stuff is so good that you could almost eat it- but don’t! It’s just for your skin. Makes great gift items too!

Stevie Wilson