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Refer-A-Friend Program
If you refer-a-friend who books an appointment in the month of September, you'll receive a 15% discount on your next regular priced treatment. See the refer-a-friend coupon at the bottom of this newsletter for more details!
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The summer is almost to an end, vacations are all done, and the kids are back to school. Hooray! Now is the time to give your skin some serious care. Also, come in for a facial in September and enter to win! See below.
Sincerely,
Pamela Gaddy
Facials By Pam
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Come in for a facial in September
and enter to win all three!
Drawing will be on September 30th
Ageless Total Repair Creme
Glycolic/retinol anti-aging night repair crème that exfoliates the surface layer of the skin. Helps to increase cellular turnover and improves skin texture and tone. Delivers vitamins and nutrients for visibly firmer skin.
Ageless Total Facial Cleanser
Universal 3-in-1 body and facial cleanser that rinses away makeup and oil, balances the pH of your skin eliminating the need for a toner. A gentle glycolic acid blend begins the exfoliating process to reveal smoother skin.
And an Image skincare mirror
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Rewards Program: Get 10 facials in 15 months each being $80.00 or more, you will get a credit for $80.00 for any facial service.
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expert advice:
CHEW THE FAT
The connection between essential fatty acids and healthy skin
Fat is back. At least, when it comes to your diet.
Enjoying plenty of healthy fats like avocados, salmon, nuts, chia seeds, and plant-based oils is great for
reducing inflammation levels and adding to
healthy hair and glowing skin. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid that cannot be produced by the body and therefore must be obtained from the diet. There are two classes of EFAs: omega-3 and omega-6.
EFAs, especially alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and arachidonic acid (AA), make up a large percentage of the
epidermis.
So it makes sense that deficiency of these healthy fats can lead to sub-optimal skin health that can be seen in the
signs of aging
, dry skin, and redness. Additionally, there is evidence that re
duced fatty acid metabolism plays a significant role in inflammatory skin conditions like
psoriasis
, and correcting any EFA deficiencies can reduce symptoms.
Since the skin's fatty acid composition can be significantly modified by diet, it is important to consume sources of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids -- fats that are crucial to skin function and
appearance
. Omega-3 fatty acids seem to have an additional protection from
photo damage
and UV
photo aging
while omega-6 fatty acids play a key role in skin barrier function and
structural
integrity. Good sources of omega-6 fatty acids include pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and plant-based oils. You can find omega-3 fatty acids in mackerel, walnuts,
flax seeds
, sardines, and hemp seeds.
Chia seeds are a great source of both omega-3 and omega-6 fats, with 1 ounce (2 tblsp) providing 5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, along with 11 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. These tiny seeds are also loaded with calcium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc. Because of their high-fiber content, they swell when added to liquids, making them a great substitute in baked goods and for adding to oatmeal, smoothies or jam.
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Deficiency
of these healthy fats can lead to sub optimal skin health that can be seen in signs of aging, dry skin, and redness.
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Wild Blueberry Chia Parfaits
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Enjoy this beauty-boosting chia seed pudding parfait, loaded with alpha-linolenic acid, and essential fat.
Blueberry Chia Jam
1 1/2 cups frozen wild blueberries, thawed
1/4 cup water
3 tblsp chia seeds
2 tblsp maple syrup
Peanut Butter Granola
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/3/cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tblsp unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups yogurt of choice (regular or vegan)
Make the blueberry chia jam:
Place the wild blueberries and water in a high-powered blender and pulse a few times until broken up. Place the berries, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a jar. Cover and shake until well combined (can also whisk together in a bowl). Refrigerat
e for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
Make the granola:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Mix together the oats, peanuts, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Pour the peanut butter mixture into the oat mixture and stir until just combined. Pour granola mixture on a baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for 15 min, stir, pat down and bake another 10-15 min until golden brown.
Remove baking sheet from oven and let cool completely. Cooling is what allows the granola to form clumps, so don't skip this step.
Assemble the parfaits: Layer the chia jam and yogurt into jars. Spoon on granola and serve immediately. If making to enjoy for later, layer the jam and yogurt into jars and cover. Add granola right when ready to serve.
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Facials prevent and treat signs of aging and environmental exposure by using a unique combination of professional grade products in concentrated doses. Experienced application and stimulation increase your cell turnover, which encourages skin to produce more collagen, reversing the effects of cellular damage. By improving smoothness, evening skin tone, and adding moisture,
facials can minimize fine lines and wrinkles, restoring an all-over radiance and youthfulness to your skin. A booster to your at-home skin care practice, regular facials ensure your skin looks its very best.
Want to schedule an appointment with Pam?
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A special thanks to all of my clients. I appreciate your business and your YELP reviews!
Sincerely,
Facials By Pam
23547 Evergreen Mills Rd.
Aldie,
Virginia
20105
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