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The Ultimate Guide to Golden Milk, Everything You Need to Know

February 8, 2017 by debbiedavis

What is Golden Milk?

Golden Milk is based on the traditional Ayurvedic recipe that has been savored for centuries and used to support the mind and body in a number of ways.*

Making Golden Milk from scratch only takes about 15 minutes — if you have all the ingredients already on hand — but in today’s busy world, sometimes even that can feel like an insurmountable task. That’s why we created our own convenient version, which honors the Ayurvedic roots of this nourishing drink — and acknowledges the realities of our overscheduled lives.

Gaia Herbs Golden Milk is Certified Organic, with natural sweetness from Dates. It’s vegan and gluten-free with no GMOs or soy. Golden Milk is a convenient modern spin on a revered ancient drink. READ MORE

Beauty Sleep Explained by Debbie Davis of Sleekskin Aesthetics

January 24, 2017 by debbiedavis

It’s the New Year and you no doubt have many ideas about what you’ll improve upon in 2017, do more of this and less of, that etc. Many of you reading this are high achievers, your minds and bodies constantly “on the go”! This is a way of life in 2017. But do know how to “power down” when it’s time for sleep? Do you suffer from what the yoga community calls “monkey mind”, your thoughts a constant chatter going from one thing to another when you settle in for the night, or worse, when you wake in the middle of the night? Special care should be given to your nighttime rituals and skin care regimen to maximize your body and skin’s natural healing time.

Let’s start by talking about this “8 hour beauty secret” called sleep and how it relates to your skin. Rest allows the body to relax, detoxify, regain its strength, to re-set and to re-order the brain. The hot topic of sleep deprivation is more relevant now than ever. Research is showing that lack of sleep is linked to signs of aging and more serious health problems that include high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. A trend report article in this month’s American Spa Magazine speaks of the unique processes that happen in skin during the day (protection -oriented) versus the night (repair- oriented). This is a good time to emphasize the importance of makeup removal and using superior products at night to optimize the time when the skin heals, repairs and detoxifies!! A common complaint that I hear is that fatigue wins out over nighttime skin care. My suggestion is to keep it simple and don’t wait until you are settled in for the night. After you finish some nightly chores, go right in and cleanse your face. You don’t want the free radicals from all the air pollution to “have a party in your skin”, damaging your healthy cells!

During sleep the ingredients in your products actually absorb better as the permeability barrier is lowered. The skin uses moisture when we sleep and the body flushes toxins through perspiration. This dehydration is why we need a richer cream at night to make up for this water loss. If we don’t get enough hours of sleep, the skin will show this poor water balance with the ever-popular under eye circles and bags, and dryness that only accentuates visible wrinkles! This brings us to the fact that uninterrupted sleep is crucial for repair and the manufacture of collagen. Remember last month’s article on collagen? Our youthful look is directly related to this protein found in our connective tissues, which does reduce as we age. If we miss even two hours of sleep, this boosts two influential hormones (cortisol and insulin) which signal a stress response in the body that will impair our collagen production. We make the most collagen at night during SLEEP! Stress hormones raise inflammation and lower immunity. This can increase skin sensitivity and even give way to conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. There is actually a new term in the aesthetics world called “inflammaging”- get the picture?! Tissue renews at a faster rate when the brain releases human growth hormone, which is at its highest level during sleep. You want to get as much of this hormone as you can, as it is called the youth hormone! Getting 7-8 hours of as much uninterrupted sleep will be the best boost for HGH (human growth hormone) levels.

If you’re interested in trying an exceptional night cream, Sleekskin’s Telomere Intensive Moisturizer includes three rich butters-shea, cocoa, and mango to feed the lipids in your skin as you sleep. This remarkable “Fountain of Youth” moisturizer stimulates elastin, smooths fine lines, tightens, firms, and fortifies. This cream contains three TM ingredients to extend your skin cell’s lifespan, stimulate collagen, and resist the natural aging process. To read more you may go the products section of this site.

Tips for Good Sleep Hygiene

1) Try to establish regular hours for sleeping and waking.

2) Get as much natural sunlight as possible.

3) Get moving and don’t sit for more than an hour.

4) Limit caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and big meals at night.

5) Establish relaxing bedtime rituals-warm baths, soft music, reading, light stretching,or drinking a warm beverage (terrific recipe link for this at the end!)

6) Create a calm and tranquil sleep environment. Darkness is best as is omitting electronic devices from the room.

Sleep deprivation, whether chronic or intermittent will lead to a dry and lifeless complexion. So this year vow to get better sleep, because in the words of skin care director Michael de Stephano, “Exhausted is never anyone’s best look”. !

Please see this wonderful article on the newest “it” drink for health-Golden Milk, here. Not only will it relax you ,but it will enhance your health in many ways.

Radiant Glow, Courtesy of Sleekskin Aesthetics

January 10, 2017 by debbiedavis

This mother-of-the-bride was glowing on her daughter’s wedding day, after using her Mother’s Day gift certificate for a Glow & Lift Illumination Facial! The Glow & Lift Illumination Facial does exactly that. It ensures your skin is nourished and fresh for a special occasion, or just because you want to treat yourself.

Learn more about the Glow & Lift Illumination Facial HERE

Or Call and book one for yourself today! You deserve it! (480) 315-1364

11 Health Benefits of Green Tea

November 15, 2016 by debbiedavis

There’s nothing like a good cup of tea. From the moment its warmth hits your lips and soothes its way down to your belly — or from the very second you hear the ice clink and feel its coolness flow through your body — it is creating goodness on many different levels. It doesn’t hurt that the health benefits of green tea are receiving more recognition than ever before.

TEA IS THE PERFECT COMFORT FOOD

Green tea, in particular, is known for its astounding health benefits, as well as its crisp yet sweet flavor. People of India, China, Japan, and Thailand have been enjoying green tea and its medicinal qualities throughout the ages.

Green tea was believed to be first introduced to Japan in 805 BC, when young green tea trees were brought back by Buddhist monks studying in China.

Only a few centuries later, and Buddhist monks were drinking Japanese green tea to promote good health. In 1214, Japan’s first book about tea was written by Myoan Eisai, founder of Zen Buddhism’s Rinzai sect. In How to Stay Healthy by Drinking Tea, or Kissa Yojoki, Eisai praises tea for its myriad health benefits — including its potential to work as “medicine” to quench thirst, reduce fatigue, cure indigestion, stimulate the body, buffer the effects of alcohol, and improve brain and urinary function.¹

After being enjoyed as a cultural staple and health elixir in the East for more than 5,000 years, green tea made its way to the West when European traders visited East Asia in the 16^th century. Today, some of the more modern forms of green tea, like matcha powder, can trace their roots back to the same origins. Matcha is different from regular green tea since it is made from powderized tea leaves to yield a 100 percent nutritional value. And while it’s highly concentrated and antioxidant-rich, matcha still comes from the plant used to make Japanese green tea — the same Japanese green tea used in traditional tea ceremonies.