2021 Salon & Spa

Beauty may only be skin deep, but looking and feeling your best is an essential part of a positive self-image. Taking time to pamper and beautify improves your state of mind and overall well-being.

Finding Confidence in Quarantine

As being in quarantine and weathering the COVID-19 pandemic continue to put a damper on things, American women are turning to their makeup routines to feel a sense of control and comfort, according to research.

Marketing firm OnePoll asked 2,000 American women how they’re staying positive and confident as their time social distancing drags on. According to the findings, 51% said wearing makeup and changing up their looks turned out to be small ways to help them escape the stress of current affairs.

If you’re feeling the need to switch things up, you’re not alone. Read on to discover more survey findings to inspire ideas to help you feel your best:

  • Going for natural beauty. Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve seen a palpable shift in mood to a more low-key, understated aesthetic. After all, when video meetings and open-air gatherings continue to define our interactions, we may be less focused on going for glam and more on dressing for warmth and casual comfort. For that reason, respondents identified a rise in more natural makeup looks as a key trend of 2021.
  • Leveraging makeup with benefits. A flawless look always starts with healthy-looking, radiant skin, no matter how much we’re social distancing. And that’s why, for a majority of respondents (60%), products that multitask get top billing. For example, products that contain vitamin E in the ingredients or improve the skin’s appearance, such as skin-smoothing or eliminating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, are always a win — quarantine or not. To help you achieve that naturally beautiful look, try Neutrogena makeup. It’s “makeup fueled by skin care” and delivers lasting makeup benefits, packed with skin-healthy ingredients.
  • The eyes have it. For now, going out usually means masking up, whether we’re hanging out with friends (while social distancing), eating at a restaurant indoors or outdoors, running errands or going on a social-distancing compliant date. Not surprisingly, nearly half of respondents (48%) admit that face masks have transformed their makeup routine. That means the eyes are now pulling focus. (Raise your hand if you’ve attempted smiling with your eyes, or “smizing.”) Sixty percent say they want their eyes to be a standout feature while wearing a face covering. In 2021, watch for the rise of dramatic eye makeup to give the peepers some serious pop.
  • Ready for your screening. Being in quarantine and staying home doesn’t necessarily mean makeup falls by the wayside. When it’s time to make an appearance, say, right before a video meeting, many found a reason to pick up their makeup looks. During our time indoors, mascara, eyeliner and foundation were the top three products respondents found they couldn’t live without — especially when they were due for a video call for class or work.
  • Getting a mood boost. Being in quarantine and missing out on the things we love doing most can be a downer. While nearly half of respondents (49%) admit to ditching their normal makeup routine, just over one-third (36%) say that wearing at least some makeup actually gives their mood a lift. One in four (24%) have gone as far as trying new cosmetics, while just over half (51%) say that using makeup to change up their appearance — perhaps to compensate for the face-covering — lets them feel a sense of control and comfort during a stressful time.

During the pandemic, making small changes has the power to give you a sense of control and boost your mood. For inspiration, visit neutrogena.com.

(BPT)


Hobbies to Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy

As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try:

  • Learn a language. Bonjour! Hola! With an array of online language classes and tutorials available at your fingertips, learning a new language is more accessible than ever. Start now while you fantasize about a post-pandemic vacation overseas.
  • Play an instrument. Learning to play an instrument is not only a great distraction for the current moment, it can provide you with years of joy as your skill develops. Consider starting your musical journey on a Casiotone keyboard. By connecting the keyboard to the free Chordana Play app, you can easily learn to play your favorite songs from downloaded MIDI files. Once you’ve mastered the instrument, the portability of the keyboard will come in handy, whether you play solo or join a band.
  • Become a home chef. From sushi to soufflé to dumplings, there are likely a range of dishes you have never attempted making at home. Tackle your culinary bucket list, one by one.
  • Go hiking. There is no better hobby for staying fit and communing with nature than hiking, which works every muscle of the body, boosts cardiovascular health and even improves mood and mental well-being. Track your hike using a wearable tech tool geared for outdoor enthusiasts, such as a watch from the Casio’s Pro Trek line. Quad sensor technology packs all the measurements you need into one compact hiking watch, including a compass, altitude/barometer and temperature measurements, along with an accelerometer that tracks step count. Calorie calculations use both step count and altitude information to take upgrades and downgrades into consideration, and data is recorded by the Pro Trek connected app.
  • Volunteer. At a time when many people are struggling, consider volunteering your time to serve those in need. There are plenty of safe, socially distant volunteer opportunities, from delivering meals to the homebound to videoconferencing with socially isolated seniors to helping boost adult literacy via remote tutoring.

Amid the ongoing pandemic, staying busy and positive may take creativity. However, discovering new hobbies and pursuits you love can nurture the body, mind and soul.

(StatePoint)


In the following, you will find a few of the best industry experts in the Southwest Orlando area who offer massage and/or aesthetic skin care services.

Industry Experts

Massage Envy
8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-354-3689
www.massageenvy.com

Massage Envy in Dr. Phillips offers customized massage, skin care and total-body stretch services. Let the staff help you take care of yourself by booking a 60- or 90-minute full-body massage. Modalities include Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, medical, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, prenatal and more. Keep your body working and improve flexibility, mobility and range of motion by receiving a total-body stretch. Don’t have much time? Stop in Massage Envy for a quick 30-minute rapid tension-relief session. Do you want to prevent and reduce the signs of aging while having glowing skin? Start now, start over and start with a facial! Enjoy one of Massage Envy’s 60- or 90-minute customized healthy skin facials, featuring Jan Marini or Obagi products. Want to focus on more tailored skin care concerns? Advanced skin care services include microderm infusion and chemical peels, featuring PCA Skin. Does “maskne” have you feeling down? Acne is persistent. So is Massage Envy! Try its acne facial series, featuring Proactiv+. Appointments are highly recommended.


Lori K. Lambert, M.D.
7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 5, Orlando • 407-363-2000
www.lorilambertmd.com

Besides her busy OB-GYN practice, Lori K. Lambert, M.D., offers a variety of aesthetic services in her office. Dr. Lambert performs laser hair removal in a medically hygienic atmosphere. She is the only provider in the Greater Orlando area who offers the Juliet vaginal rejuvenation laser treatment. Juliet is a safe, discreet, noninvasive treatment that enhances sexual and vaginal health in any woman. The Juliet is a medical laser that provides a nonsurgical in-office procedure, using laser technology to improve vaginal and vulvar health. Juliet laser vaginal rejuvenation is an excellent alternative and/or adjunctive treatment to some forms of hormone replacement therapy or surgical labiaplasty. It is a fast procedure with few side effects and little downtime. With the Juliet, you can get back to enjoying your sex life soon after treatment. The office offers a full line of the SkinCeuticals advanced skin care system, only available from skin care professionals. Now available are specially priced SkinCeuticals kits specifically designed for skin brightness, discoloration, smoothness and firmness, while supplies last. For more information, visit www.lorilambertmd.com.


Beth Moffett, RNFA
Naturally You Med Spa
12139 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando • 863-604-6021
www.naturallyyouorlando.com

Have you heard about the amazing PDO, or polydioxanon, threads that are very thin and get placed underneath the skin to stimulate new collagen? The absorbable polymer is to create more fullness in areas that are depleted in volume and also help diminish fine lines and wrinkled areas of the face and neck. Within several weeks, the thread is fully absorbed, and you are left with new, beautiful skin. For a complimentary consultation, book an appointment at www.naturallyyouorlando.com. ♥