Grafin Skin and Beauty

We look at our hands every day, even more than our faces, yet we take very little care in protecting them.⁠
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When those age spots start to pop up generally it is on our hands first, and I see how many of you try to hide them because they make you unhappy.😞⁠
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Apply sunscreen to the backs of your hands to help protect them from sun damage. This is especially important when driving in the car because, let's face it, the UV protection on your windshield isn't helping.⁠
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If you are like me, stubborn, and hate the feeling of lotion on your hands (yep, I do see the irony)🤪 try keeping a SPF powder around so you can dust the backs of your hands and face before you get on the road. Another option is to get a pair of driving gloves which are still very popular in Europe and can be quite chic.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠
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Blushing... Thank you ♥️
"Katt is simply amazing! A true Master of her Craft and an absolute pleasure to be around." - Patricia, Google

There are so many things that can cause redness in the skin and some cannot be helped, but there are some that can.⁠
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If your redness pops up from workouts, steam rooms, or spicy foods, it's worth doing what you can to avoid those things. ⁠
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All the above dilate the capillaries (the tiny vessels that feed your skin fresh blood) and after a while, they just stay dilated, meaning that your skin stays red permanently. 😮.

How much time do you spend worrying about the future or letting the past make you feel some kinda way? Don't lose the right now, live in the moment, it's only going to be here this one time!

Check out one of my favorite books: Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle. #⁠ISDIN

I have to admit that suffer from a dull grey color and the feeling of tightness that many of us call 'dry skin' (and many of my clients too). 😕More often than not, it's really not dryness. It's surface dehydration.⁠
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🚰Dehydrated skin leads to sensitivity, wrinkles, redness, and that horrible-looking grey ashiness that none of us like. ⁠
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The first thing to do is a light exfoliation, dead skin is causing the tightness and it only serves to steal your moisturizer from the healthy skin underneath. Follow by a hydrating moisturizer that contains a mix of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerine, to lock in precious h2o.😍⁠
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Protect your skin from future dehydration by avoiding long hot showers, using a humidifier while you sleep.

Surround yourself with people who dream as big as you do. That's why it's so important that when you look for the right mentor, you find one who's vision lines up with yours—someone who's excited to work with you and dreams just as big.

When it comes to working as a esthetician, I realized early on how important it was to connect to the right clients and that not everyone in the world was meant to be the right fit. That's why every year, I take on a limited amount of new clients. Just like you look for specific things when you're searching for the perfect facialist, estheticians spend a great deal of time refining who they would love to work with because they can sharpen their skills on your specific needs and they know the importance of surrounding themselves with people who vision line up in harmony.

When you're looking for the perfect esthetician, here are a few tips on finding the right fit;

Someone who listens to you, and wants to partner with you on your skin health beyond the treatment room.
A esthetician that you can trust to guide you in the best direction for your life.
And most importantly, an esthetician who dreams as big as you and can help you not only achieve your skin goals but also cheer you on as you achieve your life goals.❤️

*This photo is me with my mentor, cheerleader, and British sister in all things spa, the beautiful I love her so much and am the esthetician you know today because of her

If you suffer from acne and frequent breakouts, we know that you’ve likely tried every product under the sun, but have you looked at the products that are making their way to your plate?

The buzz in the skincare industry for some time has been that high-GI foods could contribute to acne, but recent global studies have shown a strong correlation between the glycemic level of the foods we eat and how they affect the skin.
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- In Australia, a study of males between 15-25 followed a strict Low glycemic diet and showed a significant reduction in their acne.

- Studies done on patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome showed improvements in patients with acne while on blood sugar-regulating medications.

- A survey of 2,528 dieters accessing a low glycemic diet showed that 87% reported improvement in their skin.

Of course, more studies have to be done, but it could be worth a try to give up ‘the whites’ (aka white bread, chips, and white potatoes) for 12-weeks (the time it takes for dietary changes to begin to show on the skin) and see if it helps your skin.

Have you ever tried a low GI diet to improve your skin?

And I think we all could stand to marinate with this for a while. ⁠

So many acne sufferers are using the wrong ingredients to treat their skin, so I decided to try to help clear the mystery up once and for all.

First let’s start by answering, “What’s the difference between inflamed and congested skin? And why does it matter?”

Okay, those were two questions, I’m spilling all the skincare secrets here:
https://www.grafinskinandbeauty.com/2020/02/09/inflammation-vs-congestion/

I have to take a moment to express gratitude. Not for the things I have, although that’s a plus, for the people that have served as inspiration for my business from the start. So, this gratitude post is dedicated to my husband, Brian. I truly wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for him. Tag someone you’re grateful for in the comments and dedicate this post to them, too. xoxo. ⁠