We, women aren’t really created equal – we differ in
styles, needs and wants. But, what do
women really want? When we get down to it, we, women ALL seek the same
things in life – DEALS! How about that? We all want to be empowered within the best bang for our bucks, don’t we?
I was lucky enough to make it last minute to see the
expo at the South Town Expo Center in Sandy. “What Do Women Want” is a trade
show, held periodically, where vendors from all over showcase services and
products relating to women – from
skincare, health and wellness, food to the latest trend in home décor and so
on. Afraid I would frivolously splurge and get duped by some marketers, my
husband had always warned me not to go. The heck, I went there with my
mommy (she keeps me grounded). I
didn’t spend a penny (just as of yet). The information there was priceless and
let me count the ways:
NIMA:
Taking Skincare to the Next Level
For years, I have been researching for cost
effective ways to minimize the appearance of my acne scars. I rely on using superficial
remedies such as:
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benzoyl peroxide - controls breakouts
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milk of magnesia – controls oiliness (yes,
the laxative milk of magnesia)
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concealer/foundation (high pigmented) – evens
out skin and camouflages blemishes
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Oil-free moisturizer – for skin hydration as
acne medication can dry out skin.
Although this method works wonder and cost effective,
on the down side, they are:
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high maintenance
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superficial
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temporary as makeup wears off (even the ones
that are water-proof, ect), not to mention if you have an excessively oily skin
type (oil and make-up don’t blend well).
I also tried chemical peel and microdermabrasion,
but after seeing the series of treatments needed to get maximum results, I was
afraid I was going to break the bank. So I thought of laser skin resurfacing
procedure would after all be more cost effective, hoping this method will just scrape
it all off! Under the hands of
certified physicians, laser skin resurfacing yields dramatic results in one
treatment. At the expo, I met a cordial doctor, Dr. Jeffrey Ayers of the
National Institute of Medial Aesthetics. He addressed concerns such as:
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Hyperpigmentation
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Scarring
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Cost
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Social downtime
To reduce risks of skin damage, he advised to start with
less or non-invasive procedure such as photofacials, another treatment
procedure that reduces the appearance of blemishes from:
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sun damage
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freckles
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age spots
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rosacea
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telangiectasia, dilated small blood vessels
in the surface of your skin.
Photofacial treatment costs 150 at NIMA. Laser treatment such as CO2 Fractional Skin resurfacing and Erbium Laser resurfacing costs $1,000. Most laser resurfacing treatments costs 2,000 to 3,000. Dr. Ayers suggests seeing them for a FREE consultation to see what will work best for your type of skin.
Dr. Ayers can be reached at 801-302-1620 NIMA is located at 10714 South River Front Parkway, South Jordan, Utah 84095.
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| Dr. Jeffrey Ayers performing a lip enhancement procedure |
If this won’t work for you, ladies, you can’t go
wrong with putting a – smile on your face!
Talking about Smiles, how about some teeth brightening services and products? Nathan, an entrepreneur from Bountiful, teams up with his wife Mandy, a registered dental hygienist in promoting healthy and beautiful teeth. Other than their dental hygiene services, the husband the wife duo also host teeth-whitening parties! We, women love to party, don’t we? How about you party with your girlfriends for a brighter, sexier smile. Yeah! If this idea clicks to you, call Nathan at 801-318-2829. Tell him, I, the blogger mom sent you!
Permanently
Beautiful Defies Genetic Flaws
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| Maria showing my mom before and after photos |
Don’t you like to keep a perfectly shaped
eyebrows, sexy red lips, and flirty eyeliner day in and day out under any
condition – may you be swimming, sweating in the gym or when you wake up in the
morning with all your makeup in place? Permanent makeup gives you the answer. Just
beware of unqualified people wielding needles on your pretty face. Not only
that, unskilled technicians can make you look like a caricature with a
well-drawn flat eyebrows. With this in mind, I asked Maria of “Permanently
Beautiful” the secret to a natural looking tattoo makeup. I was worried more on
eyebrow tattoo because I saw a lot of unflattering tattooed eyebrows. Maria
said they go deeper into the skin using Intradermal Pigmentation procedure to mimic
the appearance of hair in the brow line. Safety, she said,
is one of the things they put of utmost importance in their practice. They follow strict sanitation and
sterilization guidelines are followed in accordance with OSHA and the Center of
Disease Control. Maria said they are certified and licensed for what they do.
Should you consider this, think through it. Verify information by calling Maria
or Vicky at 801-6330401.
The
Magic Piano Keys: Learn the Piano in Two Months!
Another booth that caught my attention was the
“Magic Piano Keys. “What’s the magic about it? ”, I asked Lela, a sweet lady
from Bountiful and a pianist herself. The magic, she said, is how her
method helps beginning students master the notes as little as two months using Visual, Audio, and
Tactile learning methods. I learned to play piano the traditional way and I
thought I just need more practice so I can better sight-read. Lela offers
materials for both teaching and learning the piano. I have a great piano
teacher who is also a friend and a great neighbor. I would recommend her in a
heartbeat. But, if Lela’s method interests you, here’s her info: lela.c @ magicpianokeys.com;
801-292-2357.
LightHouse
Health: When the Mind’s at ease, the Body Heals
No matter how great the products or services are, it
will sometimes come down to how much it costs. Jenna Joyce, patient director of
Lighthouse Health said they are not about the money. She said they offer free
education on holistic approach in de-stressing. Kristy, one of the
representatives, also said that their method relaxes the mind that in turn
promotes many forms of body healing and even weight loss. This is not
recommended for pregnant women. They offer FREE consultation and education
opportunities for the holistic approach in health and wellness. You may reach
them at 801-265-3400.
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| relaxing volunteers |
The
Barefoot-Connection Presents the Marvels of the Earth
The expo was hitting to its end when I saw this product,
a black pad similar to a mouse pad, except bigger. You print welcome on it, I
thought it would make a good doormat! But wait, there is more to it. Simple as
it may look, this foot mat, called the barefoot-connection mat is charged with
energies to relieve chronic pain, allergies,
constipation, PMS, food cravings, bloating, acid reflux, hot flashes, improve quality of sleep and the
list goes on. This technology
derives from a holistic healing approach called earthing, a method as simple as standing barefoot on the dirt.
Danny, an independent distributor said the earthing
pad provides a way to reconnect with the beneficial energies from the earth
anytime, anywhere or in the comfort of our homes! This ‘earth-magic’ mat costs
$60.00.Danny also showed me a blanket item that provides similar health
benefits.
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| Danny doing a presentation |
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Mo ... mor... Moringa Oleifera, The Super Food
In the same booth was a healing product in a bottle called Moringa, dubbed as the nature’s perfect food. Packed with vitamins, minerals and many kinds of amino acids, Moringa Oleifera (scientific name) offers numerous healing and health and wellness capabilities. The plant sounded foreign to me, but after realizing what Moringa really was, I chuckled – it’s exactly the same plant wildly growing in our yard back home in the Philippines! I remember my mom used the plant’s little round leaves for cooking, the seeds for dad’s arthritis and its extract as antiseptic for cuts. My husband who is of German upbringing even loves the leafy vegetable in many Filipino dishes. Does malunggay sound familiar to you, guys? “Ay, Moringa Oleifera ka diyan, malunggay man lang gali”, in English, that just means - Awesome!If you want to chat with Danny, call him: 801-256-9952. He won’t mind at all!
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| Robert, one of distributors of Moringa |
Your
Weigh Is Over: The Smart Way to Losing Weight
With so many diet pitches emerging in the market, it's hard to decide what really works or what not. Most of us end up spending in experimentation on
different diet fads and trends but to unsatisfying or no results. I do believe that eating a balanced diet
and keeping our weight under control should not be that complicated nor restraining. I believe that you can eat anything,
just be conscientious on the amount,
frequency and combination of foods you eat each day. Get more fruits and
vegetable, drink a lot of water and top it all off with abundant sleep and
exercise. That, to me, is basically what we need. On the other hand, there is
nothing wrong with patronizing weight loss products especially low calorie foods.
WIO diet program (stands for Weight Is Over) offers low calories but scrumptious
meal items. WiO reps call them their smart foods. One of the products I tried was
their pizza and garlic bread. Their smart pizza was as good (it really was
good) as the regular pizza. WIO smart pizza has 120 in calories versus mainstream
pizza that has 680 in calories. The
secret to WIO’s low calorie, tasty meals is its commitment to whole foods,
nothing artificial but without compromising quality taste. This local diet
company based in Sandy also offers diet consultations. They can be reached at
801-990-1934.
Nothing
Bundt Cakes: Deliciously Good
After getting all the educational information on
diet, health and wellness, de-stressing, skin care, it’s time to end the quest
for “what do women want” with a tasty, i-don’t-care-what-it’s-made-of yummy cake
from “Nothing Bundt Cakes”. They are so yummy, you won’t mind even if it has
1000 calories in it. I asked Cheryl, a friend of the owner, as to what makes
their cake special, she simply replied, “Uuuhhh …. It’s just really good.” When
something is real good, it is what it is. No further explanation needed. Call Nothing Bundt Cake for more info at 801-619-3757. |
| Heavenly for $25- |
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