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Refer-A-Friend Program
If you refer-a-friend who books an appointment in the month of January, 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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Putting Antioxidants on my skin is top on my list, but just as important, is what I eat! My New Year's Resolution: Anti-Age your skin with Antioxidants in the foods you eat.
Sincerely,
Pamela Gaddy
Facials By Pam
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Anti-age with Antioxidants
Protect your skin cells with natural food sources
Reducing wrinkles probably
has more to do with what you put in your body than what you put on it. Premature skin aging, characterized by wrinkles and atypical pigmentation, is largely a result of excess free-radical activity in the body. The bad news is that you're constantly in contact with these negative elements, thanks to smoke, pollution, and ultraviolet rays, which all damage skin cell DNA. Free-radical production is also dependent on your lifestyle, with deep-fried, processed food and stress increasing the production of these toxic molecules.
Thankfully, the way forward isn't all doom and gloom. It is possible to reduce the damage done by free-radical species by increasing your intake of antioxidants. Antioxidants are naturally occurring substances in whole foods that provide protection against these free-radical effects. You'll find them mostly in fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs -- another reason to include more ingredients such as kale, berries, and turmeric to your diet. While there are too many specific antioxidants to count, these options are most potent against skin damage.
Carotenoids:
Studies have found that beta-carotene foods have both anti-inflammatory and skin-cancer protective effects. Best food sources: Butternut squash, carrots and spinach.
Polyphenols:
This is the antioxidant that made wine a health food (or at least a better choice than the margarita). In addition to promoting skin health, polyphenols can decrease the risk of dementia and hea
rt disease. Best food sources: Coffee, dark chocolate, red wine and tea.
Vitamin C:
An essential component in the body's production of collagen and a potent antioxidant that can help rejuvenate aged and photo damaged skin. Best food sources: Bell peppers, citrus, red cabbage,
and strawberries.
Vitamin E:
Also known as a skin super food, vitamin E helps stop cell damage that can lead to wrinkles and skin cancer. Best food sources: Hazelnuts, peanut butter, and sunflower seeds.
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If you've been looking for a reason to literally eat the antioxidant rainbow, these bowls ar
e for you.
Roasted Butternut Squash Burrito Bowls
Roasted Butternut Squash
2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Black Bean Slaw
1 small head cabbage, finely shredded (about 4-5cups)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Guacamole
2 avocados
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Toss butternut squash cubes with oil, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place squash in single layer on large baking sheet and roast for 25-30 min until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, toss together the shredded cabbage, black beans, bell peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Season to taste, if needed.
- To serve, layer butternut squash and slaw in a bowl. Top with guacamole.
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Winner of December's drawing for a 90 minute Luxury Bellanina Face Lift Massage is:
"Allison Rettman".
Congratulations Allison!
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Add Antioxidant Serums to your skin care routine.
Antioxidant serums are concentrated, providing maximum results into the skin. Using a serum regularly can give your skin a firmer, smoother texture, make pores appear smaller and increase moisture levels.
Click on the links below to get a full description of each serum.
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!
Sincerely,
Facials By Pam
23547 Evergreen Mills Rd.
Aldie,
Virginia
20105
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