Commonly known as buccal massage (and currently touted by the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Megan Markel), this is a clinical esthetic technique with an osteopathic effect. It focuses on specific movements to the outer face and soothing release from the inside of the mouth to open, smooth and re-sculpt, releasing the stored tension and emotion from the muscles that pull the skin. Instead of paralyzing, the technique works to build and sculpt the muscle, increasing the health and tone of your facial structure.
Reconnect & Revitalize: A Holistic Wellness Workshop This Weekend in Dallas
Join us for a holistic wellness workshop in Dallas this Sunday, February 16, at EcoBlend Therapies Lounge. Experience intuitive flower essence readings, Kundalini yoga, and a healing sound bath led by wellness experts Brittani Nearing and Amy Halman. Reconnect with your mind, body, and spirit—reserve your spot today!
Navigating Healthy Sun Exposure
This may seem contrary to what we are commonly told, but the sun is actually good for you! According to vitamincouncil.org, your body is designed to get the vitamin D it needs by producing it when your bare skin is exposed to sunlight. Skin synthesizes vitamin D through solar UVB radiation, the factor sunscreen is designed to protect against and …
Are you Dehydrated or Dry?
Perfect skin balance requires both, but how do you tell the difference? To keep it simple, think water for hydration and oil for moisture. When you are dehydrated, your cells lack water. You will notice a dull tone, mixed with a tight texture in the skin and a slight pucker to the touch, even when you are moisturized. When dry, …
Skin-Lovely Leafy Greens!
When desiring optimal skin, our knee-jerk reaction is to reach for the trendiest potion, newest drug, or harsh procedure. In many scenarios, a dermatologist’s tendency is to look at a skin problem from a singular vantage-point, which is to directly suppress the symptom presenting most obviously. The problem with that, is that it does not get to the actual root …
NEW at EcoBlend Therapies! LED Love on a Cellular Level
I’ve been interested in LED Light Therapy for sometime but not quite convinced…until now! I’m in love with the Celluma LED device now at EcoBlend Therapies, to support clients concerned with acne, aging, redness, and even pain. I can incorporate a 30 minute relaxing session into your existing favorite treatment, or I have created stand-alone treatments that can be done …
4 Tips on How to De-Stress
Tip 1: Journal One of my favorite exercises to de-stress that I do on the regular is to write a list or journal my concerns. Worries download from my brain and on to paper in order to clear my head, which helps me gain alternative perspective. It keeps me from ruminating on them too long. Plus, it’s fun to look …
Stress and its Physiological Effect on Your Skin
Stressful events are present in our day to day as both positive and negative activity. Regardless of the source, it still has significant impact on skin appearance, body health and overall wellness. According to the American Psychiatric Association, fifteen million people are under constant stress in the United States. Whether the stress is psychological or physical, it all creates a …
5 Reasons to Love Grapeseed Oil
When people think of grapes, they think of wine. Not me. I think of the tiny seed of gold inside! Grapeseed oil has become one of my favorite topical oils both in treatment and for daily home use. Lighter than both jojoba and coconut oil, it adds valuable moisture and nutrients that penetrate rapidly, leaving the skin firm and feeling …