My Aloe Beauty Hack!

I love growing aloe plants and have them in my home in my kitchen,my bathroom and outside my front door. I also grow them in my beauty studio garden. Lately, I am showing my clients how to rescue a sunburn with a fresh aloe plant or store bought bottle of aloe vera gel.

But my favorite aloe skin care hack is to use the juicy love goodness from the inside of the aloe leaf! All you do is cut a small slit on the side of the leave and squeeze…apply on clean skin. It is great to use a plant based oil free moisturizer and can be used UNDER makeup or alone on the face.

In an instant! And so cheap! 

If  YOU have a skin care hack you’d like to share with me…Please do!  I LOVE hearing from you and I will reply.

Wanna feel …cool as a cucumber?

So do I.

The temperatures are soaring across the country on my trip to Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago it was in the 100’s most days. In Florida we are so HUMID and in the 90’s. Los Angeles 112? It is a melting pot of hot. So, here is a way I like to keep cool with the cheapest vegetable around…the cucumber!

Did you know? It is composed of 95% water,but also contains,vitamins B1,B2,B3 and B12? hese vitamins help soothe the skin from any irritations,reduce swelling,and prevent water retention.It also contains ascorbic acid ,folic acid and polysaccharides (a hero in hydrating your skin) and has super powers.

Today it is going to be another hot one!!! So, I am going to make cut them up in a few small chunks and fill an ice cube tray with them and make “cuke cubes” my cool and refreshing version of ice cubes. I like to sprinkle a smidge of sea salt on top. Once frozen I like to pop one in a glass of seltzer water and or Perrier or Pellegrino water. So refreshing and when the ice cube melts enjoy that lovely cumber.

Yes, you can also enjoy them like a cracker alone. Or embelish with some yumminess on top. I also like to make those cool cucumber eye pads out of them simply by cutting a slice and lay one on each eye for at least 10 mins. and let it’s beauty benefits soak in and calm those tired peepers!

I also highly recommend doing a Cool Cucumber Facial!  All you need is to scoop out the inside pulp of the cucumber and place that on a freshly cleaned face with a fan brush or baby spatula. This is mask is  really an awesome feeling skin treat. I leave the mask on at least 15 minutes and lay down.

Cucumbers are not only great for a tray of crudites at your next party but great for sunburned skin,help plump your skin,tightens the pores,helps with elasticity of the skin that leads to skin sagging.It also balances the PH level of the skin and gently lightens thus brightens and gently exfoliates the skin.

This pulp mask on a clean face is a wonderful…NO chemical skin care! And FYI other skin therapists/estheticians like me use this mask on their clientele too.

So now you see you can enjoy the cucumber in your salad,in a drink and on your face and neck!

 

 

 

Meet L.A.’s Grooming EXPERT

Featuring MY FRIEND and blog guest… Cole Patterson, Celebrity Skincare Specialist/Grooming Expert

How did you get started in the beauty industry?

I started my career as a makeup artist over a decade working on music videos and commercials.  I’ve always been passionate about skincare and wellness.  Being a licensed esthetician I offered more than concealing and contouring for talent.

Working behind the scenes gave me the opportunity to touch celebrities than extended beyond makeup application.  I was able to education them on new products, techniques and tips on how to maintain flawless healthy after pre and post makeup up.

As my career blossomed I acquired a large male clientele working with music artists, professional athletes, and Hollywood’s A-Listers.

I’ve worked with celebrities such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Usher, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Anthony Anderson, Larenz Tate and the list goes on.

What drove you to come out with your own skin care line?

Being a licensed professional and working as a makeup artist I realized skincare to be a factor to maintaining a flawless palette.  I noticed women had a plethora of products to care for their skin on set and home regimen while men were subject to using whatever was available.  Seeing men under served in this area I saw a need to offer them gender specific advanced products that were easy to use and required minimal steps.

In 2014 I formulated Cole Skincare for Men and launched online in 2015 featuring the 3-in-1 Foaming Cleanser as our 1st multi-functional product.

I’m a single mother of 2 children so my day is pretty extreme with juggling motherhood, business, personal life.  Last year I took a leap of faith and pursued my dream of becoming a filmmaker so just as things were balancing out I decided it was time that I live out my dreams and create, produce and direct.  Currently I have a documentary series aired on The Word Network I produced and directed which aired April 16, 2018.

Besides your work schedule what does a typical day look like for you?

My day consist of waking up at 4am to medicate, hit the gym at 5am to return home by 6:30am to get the kids off to school which is an hour drive to make it to my 10am yoga class.

After yoga my mind is clear and ready to create.  I research new products ,trends and techniques for skin care including but not limited to medial treatments and plastic surgery.  I spend a few hours a day working on my skincare line.  By 2:00 I head to pick up the kids, homework, dinner, put them to sleep.  While there sleep it’s my creative space I spend this time to conceptualize ideas, ads, & commercials for Cole Skincare for Men or explore different genre of movies to keep fresh ideas and concepts brewing for my next directorial project.

I am so proud of my friend and colleague Cole!

If you want to learn more about her brand for the men in your life...

visit: http://www.coleskincareformen.com

Playing in the SUN!

Is so much fun!

This weekend we celebrate Memorial day weekend with barbeques,cocktails and  spending time outdoors in the SUNSHINE! While Florida is not going to get a piece of that sunny pie due to the subtropical storm that’s headed our way you may get your share of fun in the sun.

SAVE that pretty face!

Use a self tanner a few days or the night before you go out in the sun.You’ll get a dash of color and feel better too.

Sunscreen! MY ANTI-AGING DREAM CREAM! A shot glass applied to your skin at least every 4 hours will cover you!

Did you know there are many other ways you can protect your skin from the sun?  Powder up with Sun Powder. A light powder with sunscreen that protects and evens out your complexion a bit.

Wear a lip conditioner or a hydrating lipstick but stay away from glossy extra shiny lip gloss. They attract the sun to your face and may actually give you a sunburn.

Wear SUNNIES but buy non reflective shiny sunglasses While I love the way they look they too attract the suns rays and can give you a burn.

Wear a pretty or fun in the sun hat…any kind of hat. Did you know even your scalp and hair can get a sunburn?

If you do happen to get sunburned on your face this summer season …HELP is your refrigerator. Plain organic yogurt works wonders to calm the heat and your skin down.

Another trick is to bathe in real milk (This was Cleopatra’s beauty secret). OR pour some milk on wash cloth with cold milk. Applied to your skin it cools you down and helps with sunburn and peeling.

Nowadays…There is NO REASON why you have to get a sunburn.

You don’t want old leathery looking skin, sunspots,red splotches,wrinkles or worse yet skin cancer. Do you?

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Chat Beauty with ME!

Today on TV… I whipped up my cocktail for beauty and some fun! I so love all the work I do. TV is just a part of it. There are so many things  I do so I am NEVER ever bored.

Today I shared with the TV viewers the things I cannot live without! Hoping I turn the viewers on to some amazing beauty must haves.

I love all things NeoCell skin and beauty supplements. They recently came out with a Ceramides Skin Hydrator. Clinically tested ceramides increase:moisture by up to 36% and skin smoothness by up to 34%. Non-GMO Gluten-Free.Say “No to Botox” ,maybe all need is something from NeoCell.

Explore: http://www.neocell.com

We seem to never have enough time in the day to eat right and or remember to take our multi-vitamin. If you want prettier healthy looking skin you need to add  beauty supplements to your daily routine.It isn’t just about about using an expensive dream cream.

This brand makes me want to be my healthy best! They also make a variety of other beauty supplements for hair,skin,eyes,bones,joints,hair,nails and overall body.

Living in sunny Florida can take a toll on our skin.Protect yourself pretty wherever you live!

• Sunscreen infused with a moisturizer
  

Eminence Red Currant Protective Moisturizer with SPF 30 natural,organic and made with fruits,vegetables and herbs. NO CHEMICALS If you like a natural approach to beauty…try this brand! Available at spas all across the globe!

www.eminenceorganics.com

Today the beauty world is all a buzz about Probiology a probiotic pill I take daily. www.belleandbella.com
Pretty skin starts in the gut!

Beauty from the inside out!

I love coffee and tea…and this line really shouts out to me.
Therapispa  takes our coffee cup to the next level with super cute packaging and a quality skin care product inside! Pureness Scrub Wash exfoliates the skin on your body beautifully and with only the best in natural ingredients.No dried out or irritated skin. Essence gentle skin toners.They also have a line of face masks for different skin types and needs. Too Cute! 
www.aiin.co

Lastly, Tan Towel is my beauty hero when it comes to tanning on the go! It gives my skin a gorgeous natural glow. Not stinky!
Kick skin cancer to the curb with this emollient towel for face and for body.
www.tantowel.com

My mantra..Take care of your skin and it will take care of you!

Gotta a beauty question or skin issue? ASK Noreen  Visit my petty site www.noreenyoung.com and follow me on Instagram @noreenkissyoung

 

 

 

 

A Night Of Beauty!

NEW YORK, February 2016 – 2,400 beauty industry insiders gathered at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building  to experience the latest pioneering beauty products when the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Insider Awards season kicks off with the sold-out Product Demonstration. Of the record-breaking 816 products that are entered into the annual Awards, 703 have opted to demonstrate at the event, which CEW members will have the opportunity to test before voting for their favorite products.

Of the 37 total award categories, CEW members vote to select the finalists in 33 of the categories, which range from Turn Back Time (anti-aging skincare), to All Eyes on Me (eye makeup) and It Makes Scents (women’s fragrance). The lucky finalists will be announced live on Twitter on Thursday, March 24. CEW’s Board of Governors and select industry experts will then vote to determine the winners, who will be announced at the Beauty Awards Luncheon May 13 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Winners will be judged based on innovation, delivery system and packaging.

“Winning a CEW Beauty Insider Award is one of the highest honors in the beauty industry, which is why 429 brands are competing this year – the highest in the history of the Beauty Awards,” says Carlotta Jacobson, President of CEW. “The Awards act as a guide for consumers by recognizing the top beauty products and innovations of the year.”

I was one of the attendees and a long time member. I can’t wait to vote for the brands I tested,sniffed,rubbed,played with and enjoyed my time in the beauty sandbox. Choices, Choices and more choices.

The prestigous beauty awards are like the Academy Awards of Beauty!

Stay tuned to the brands up for an award later this month.

Photo credits:JF PRODUCTIONS

 

New Year …healthier beauty & food edge too!

I’ll be back today on The Chat TV SHOW and a new year brings a new edge on beauty.

Think about replenishing your skin care with a NEW brand of skin care and a new regimen.

If you are looking for a new twist on skincare?
Potion is a new Natural,Organic,Plant based line their Miracle Moisture Balm is a multi-tasking beauty!
It can be used to hydrate the skin,hands,body,feet,breast,diaper rash,shave with and to combat wrinkles. Baby it’s cold outside in most parts of the country…give your skin the attention it deserves.
Body Oils have never been more in! They also have a Glowing Body oil with essential oils!

Did you know? Rosemary fights toxins,lavender encourages new skin cell growth,sandalwood increases circulation and more.

For more information http://www.potionnakedessentials.com

• Start Fresh! Replace your makeup case,brushes,lip glosses,mascara,foundation,eye shadows and more! When in doubt throw it out.

Hunky Chef Rocco DiSpirito has an awesome cook book!
Lose up to one pound a day with his fat-burning food plan and gluten-free recipes.
With the start of the new year…We all want to eat better. Don’t we?

www.amazon.com or your local book store

To watch MORE and see a video from today’s segment visit:http://www.firstcoastnews.com and click on The Chat.

Hope these help you discover some healthy ways to look and feel gorgeous in 2016 too.

 

Korean Skin Care

Is so on trend! And this bodacious book takes you to Korea without leaving your home.After a five-year residential stint in KOREA, Charlotte Cho a native Californian transformed her obsession with cosmetics into a passion project.

Charlotte Cho… like me is a esthetician and the owner of SOKOGLAM a site  filled with skin care products,trending beauty and regimens from exotic Korea.

She is also the author of a unique and interesting skin care book. This book is fun read. If you love all things skin care and a bit more. Don’t wait order it from her website to be shipped to your door.

YOU’VE shopped for everyone else’s gift now it is time to treat yourself to a gift.

http://www.sokoglam.com

Mask those tired feet!

This foot mask is AMAZING… This black clay masque promotes muscle relaxation and blood circulation.It also is STRESS relieving. It also soothes and hydrates the skin with lavender,menthol,sea caviar,sea lettuce,tea,tree and white lotus.

Vegan,Eco friendly, no talc,no mineral oil… Visit your spa or nail salon and ask for Therapispa by Aiin.

Your skin will drink all it’s beautiful benefits in.

This is a Korean Beauty (which is all the rage) now available in America.

First Class Skin Care!

Flying is fun but exhausting!!! I recently took a flight where I was asked by a flight attendant is my name Noreen Young? I replied yes, why do you ask? She replied I attended a spa show where you guest spoke and I so LOVED your class!!! Then she handed me her business her business card above…I was in awe.  Priceless isn’t it?

She said I inspired her so much she began to look at her skin and decided she needed to do something about it to make it better.She is a triple threat. A flight attendant,a nurse and an esthetician. She sent me some things I could not resist using. Tomorrow I will share my fave products from her line.  If you want your skin to look sublime you have to give it some time!

http://www.dermaire.com