It’s back to school season, in addition to pencils, notebooks, and crayons. Make sure to have these skin care essentials on hand to have A+ skin all year.

YELLE Awakening Moisturizing Cleanser

Start the school year off right, don’t wash your face with the same soap you wash your body with. The skin on your face is more delicate then the skin on your body. That’s why it’s important to use a cleanser specifically formulated for the face.  Cleanse 2x daily once in the morning and again in the evening with YELLE’s Awakening Milk and Honey cleanser.  

Cleansing cloths or wash cloths

Here’s the truth, you probably need a lot more washcloths then you think, one for the face and one for the body. And chances are you probably are not washing your washcloths nearly as much as you should. Be sure to pick up plenty of wash cloths for use on you face and body this school year.  If you have a multi-family avoid wash cloth mix-up’s by purchasing different patterns of washcloths or different colors to avoid confusion. Be sure to opt for the lighter or softer colors when purchasing to avoid irritation from dyes and colorants.  Launder washcloths every 2-3 days or daily if you can. Wash with a mild or fragrance-free detergent and allow to dry thoroughly between each use.

Bookbag/Car grooming kit

Make sure your child has a bookbag grooming kit and you have a car grooming kit prepped and ready to go. Your child’s grooming kit should include deodorant, a toothbrush, toothpaste and any other essentials you think they need on hand at school to stay comfortable throughout the day. For the car you want to have a few essentials like lotion for mornings you notice an ashy elbow or knee, facial wipes for those times when you notice a little pancake syrup from breakfast on your little ones face and deodorant for times when they accidentally forget.  For both the car and the book bag make sure you store items properly to avoid messy leaks and spills due to melting or product spills.

Cotton swabs, cotton balls, & Applicators

Cotton balls are great for YELLE’s Awakening Toner and also come in handy for last minute science and art projects. Cotton swabs are another hygiene essential that are good for applying lip balm in jars and even the YELLE ADREAM Eye Cream.  If you share your YELLE ADREAM Eye Cream with another family member, please remember to ALWAYS use a cotton swab or applicator to dispense the product this will avoid cross contamination. Another quick note on cotton swabs. Cotton swabs can be dangerous and cause damage to the ear canal if not used properly.  Please monitor your children’s use of cotton swabs and provide them with proper safety measure to avoid injury while using them.

Make your back to school shopping complete with a YELLE essential kit for the school year. The essential kit is a good fit for the entire family. Keep one or two in common areas in the house this school year so that that everyone can get into the habit of taking care of their skin.

It’s hot outside and your skin need’s a summer cool down. Here are five foods our YELLE Beauty team is munching on to keep our skin hydrated from the sweltering heat.

Watermelon

Everything you have heard about watermelon and it’s hydrating impact on the skin is TRUE. Watermelon has a high percentage of water and goes good with everything from feta, avocado, and balsamic vinaigrette. It is filled with antioxidants and an ingredient called lycopene which aids in sun protection.

Cucumber

Cucumbers are about 96% water and boost fiber and antioxidant benefits.  They are also high in vitamin K which helps with your bodies blood clotting abilities.  On a hot day cucumber can help curb dehydration and can be enjoyed plain as a quick on the go snack.

Iceberg lettuce

Over the years iceberg lettuce has earned a bad reputation due to its low nutrient. However its high water content makes it a great addition to salad blends with more nutrient rich veggies like romaine lettuce, kale or spinach.

Matcha

There are multiple reasons why so many people have fallen in love with matcha. Matcha has many antioxidant benefits. It is rich in fiber, chlorophyll, and vitamins. Matcha isn’t a caffeine free tea and for that reason some of our beauty team will only enjoy it as an occasional summer snack. For those times you want to enjoy a refreshing matcha treat try a cold brew matcha green tea latte or matcha ice-cream made with coconut milk and topped with a fresh strawberry/ blueberry blend.

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is one more fruit you can add to your list of hydrating summer foods but if you’re like our beauty team there is one major issue standing in our way of enjoying this fruit and that is picking one that is nice and ripe. Most fruit connoisseurs agree the key to finding the perfect cantaloupe is picking one that smells sweet and has a deep indentation called a stem scar on the base of the fruit.

Peaches

It’s really no wonder you see peaches popping up all over thegrocery store during the hot summer months. Peaches are rich in water and offer a nice amount of fiber to aid in healthy digestion and elimination. Enjoy a ripe peach by itself or by making a peach popsicle. To make a peach popsicle chop one peach, toss it into the food processor, add a touch of sugar, fill a popsicle mold, and then freeze them until ready.

Keep your skin hydrated with YELLE’s Awakening Hydrating Serum with hyaluronic acid to keep your skin cool and refreshedall summer long.

In our first article on skin care habits to avoid we shared how dirty make up brushes, not using SPF, mixing and matching products, and inconsistent skin care habits could cause unfavorable results for the skin. In this week’s article were sharing even more bad habits to avoid. Keep reading to learn more.

Picking

Do you pick your face in times of stress? Is it nearly impossible for you to leave pimples alone? Picking the skin can interfere with acne treatments and contribute to the development of hyperpigmentation.  Picking could be a major reason your results are slow or non-existent. If your picking is a result of too much stress it may be beneficial to speak with a healthcare professional to help develop stress management strategies surrounding those issue. This will be key in helping you to keep your hands off of your face.

Using Too Many Products

Some ingredients should not be mixed together and can even cause irritation when used in conjunction with one another.  Rarely does a person need multiple exfoliants and multiple cleansers to achieve a favorable result. A simple and consistent routine, with a few products, and used on a daily basis, is usually all it takes to take care of your skin and help improve its appearance. Avoid using too many products and also pay attention to other products and textiles that may come in contact with your skin during workouts and other activities that can cause irritation to the skin.

Unrealistic Expectations

You have a few blemishes and want them gone in a few days, but it’s not happening fast enough so you decide to toss the whole regimen and move on to the next thing. When you are trying to correct imperfections on the skin it is very important to have realistic expectations and timelines. Nothing happens overnight. Its important to speak with a skin care professional about timelines and reasonable expectations for seeing results. Begin treatments early when you are preparing for a special occasion or event. Remember skin care is not magic even if it’s a prescription. Everything needs a chance to work so don’t give up or throw your regimen away too soon.

Concealing Important Information from your Skincare Professional

It is very important to be honest with your healthcare provider about your skin care routine and product usage. Don’t omit details to avoid having to reschedule an appointment. Certain facials, chemical peels, and advanced cosmetic procedures should not be performed while using certain products or medications. Even if it’s an over the counter medication, combining advanced procedures while using certain products doesn’t improve or accelerate results. It can make matters worse. Be sure to fill out all client intake forms carefully before undergoing treatments if you have any doubts talk to your provider before starting treatment.

Not Following Directions

It is very important to use all prescription skin care products as directed by your medical professional. If you feel like your medication needs to be modified or adjusted speak with your healthcare provider before doing so on your own. Do not take it upon yourself to adjust dosages or stop medication without consulting your health care professional first. Together you and your healthcare provider can create a reasonable plan to meet your skin care goals. But you MUST work together.

 What’s the number one skin sin you can commit? Not having a skin care routine for your skin. Get on the path to better skin today by taking our skin assessment and then selecting the YELLE skincare routine that’s right for you.

Summer is in full swing and our YELLE Beauty team is enjoying every minute of it. From refreshing summer spritzers, to poetry in the park.  Keep reading for a few ideas on how to take care of your mind, body, and skin this summer.

Sip, Shine, & Cool Down

After a long day treat yourself to a quick sip, shine and cool down.  Grab a small handheld facial fan, the YELLE Awakening Toner, and your favorite refreshing summertime drink, were huge fans of a cucumber, mint and lime spritzer. Find your comfort zone on the patio, at the kitchen table or wherever you feel comfortable. Apply YELLE Awakening Toner to clean skin, start the fan, then bring it close to the skin, and feel the cool.  Lastly, SIP.

Read, Reflect, Grow

Not everyone can read the latest 250-page self-help or inspirational book over the summer. Instead of overwhelming yourself with a super long book. Try reading a series of short meaningful poems or writing your own summer reflections that include details of the summer months that bring you joy.

Mask and Unwind

Find your favorite spot in the house, open the blinds or curtains just enough to let a little sunlight in, apply our favorite Awakening Milk and Honey Cleanser to the skin for 10-15 minutes. Take a few long deep breaths in and out and slip away into the moment.

Get Outdoors

Not everyday of summer is hot, humid and sweaty.  There are some absolutely perfect summer days when it feels good to be outdoors. When those days make their way into your life get out, take a walk, and take it all in.

Refresh, Glo, & Go

If you don’t have a skin care routine, summer is a good time to refresh, glow and go. Our YELLE Essential Kit includes everything you need to get started.  The Brightening Kit which includes the Brightening Serum and eye cream is also available for more advanced results. Not everyone wants a ten-step beauty routine. Keep things simple and in complicated with a systematic preventative care routine.

Enjoy your summer with YELLE Beauty. Our company is dedicated to not only to your skin but to your overall well-being as well.

Do you suspect you have sensitive skin but aren’t sure?  Are you annoyed that everything you use from skin care to laundry detergent seems to itch or irritate your skin and are simply looking for better ways to manage your sensitive skin? Keep reading this week’s article to learn more about sensitive skin and how to manage it.

What is sensitive?

Sensitive skin is classified as both a skin type and skin condition. It is characterized by a variety of symptoms including redness, itching, swelling, hives, weeping, and general irritation on the surface of the skin that occurs immediately or over a period of weeks or months. It is caused by a variety of factors ranging from the presence of a skin disorder i.e. eczema or psoriasis, overly dry or injured skin that can no longer protect nerve endings, leading to skin reactions, environmental factors, and genetics, age, gender, or race.

The Role of Dermatitis

Dermatitis is a general term to describe an inflammation of the skin. There are three different types of dermatitis: atopic, contact, and seborrheic. Sensitive skin is usually afflicted by contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis results from direct irritation of the skin by a substance such as a chemical, or an allergic reaction to a particular substance that has been in contact with the skin, injected or taken by mouth. There are different types of contact dermatitis and each type has its own symptoms. Irritant contact dermatitis for example is very common, it can develop quickly i.e.  as soon as the skin comes in contact with an irritating substance. Allergic contact dermatitis on the other hand takes more time to develop. It develops in response to the skin coming in regular contact with a particular substance that irritates the skin. Over the course of a few days as the skin remembers the irritant the skin will respond with redness, swelling or one of the symptoms that typically accompany sensitive skin.

Common Allergens

Curious about the source of your allergic reaction? A list of common allergens includes: preservatives, fragrances, surfactants, emulsifiers, hair dyes, textile dyes, metals, topical medications, plastics, rubbers, adhesives, and antibacterial ointments.

Treatment

When it comes to sensitive skin there is no room for guess work.  An allergist or dermatologist are the best people to see and patch testing is a must.  Patch testing is done in a medical setting by an allergist to determine what specific ingredients you are allergic to. An allergist can identify specific ingredients and also help you understand all of the forms that a particular ingredient may take in your skincare products. A medical professional can also help you determine if or which YELLE skin care system is right for you.

YELLE Beauty wants to protect your sensitive skin. If you suspect a potential skin care allergy, check in with a medical professional and get evaluated with patch testing. We want to make sure you have a safe and beautiful experiencing while transforming your skin with our wonderful line of skin care products.