The Foreman Five: Spring Beauty & Skincare

I'm not going to lie I like most girls love to get pampered! Also some of it becomes more of a necessity with age. I am the first to admit that self pampering is definitely a luxury and I'm lucky enough that from time to time I am able to indulge. I wanted to share with you my beauty routine that keeps me feeling amazing. I don't know about you but anything from a manicure to a facial makes me feel like a whole new woman.

I'm a firm believer that one of the essential parts to beauty is prevention. The better we take care of our skin and bodies the better we will look and feel years down the road. For my skin, I've been getting comprehensive Dermasweep Microdermabrasion facials from Kiss Me Med Spa and using their Skin Better Science line. I've had MANY facials from day spas to medical spas in the past and I'm am telling you this is by far the best facial I've ever had! It's the perfect combination of relaxation and treatment.

The treatment begins with a deep pore cleaning, followed by a ZO exfoliating scrub. A clarifying clay mask is applied which draws out excess oils and dirt from pores while opening the pores under steam. While the mask is working I get to enjoy a neck massage. The next step is a Dermasweep microdermabrasion which addresses aging, fine lines, uneven texture, hyper-pigmentation, photodamage, acneic skin, dehydration and sensitive skin. Next is a lactic/Kojic acid gel peel to hydrate and brighten, followed by "Red Carpet Ready" infusion which creates glowing skin. Finally a 14k gold mask is applied while another face and neck massage is performed.

Kiss Me Med Spa offers numerous services including peels, vein treatment, hyper-pigmentation treatment, Botox, Kybella, Voluma, Liquid Facelift, Microneedling and more.

My at home routine includes morning and evening application of the Skin Better Science line. The line uses InterFuse technology which drives high molecular weight injectable grade hyaluronic acid faster and deeper to re-volumize your skin. Your skin is plumped which reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles as well as firming your skin. The line is super easy to use and implement in both the morning and evening. It's 3 quick steps and takes less than 60 seconds. When I went out of town I forgot to take my Skin Better Science Line and I noticed by the end of the trip my lines being more prominent. After a week back on I noticed a visible difference in my skin.

I've been plucking for years but I recently tried threading at R&G Threading Bar and I have to say that I'm hooked! There is no hot wax, no pulling on the skin, no side effects, no burns and it's quick and easy. It feels like a rubber band snap but it is over very quickly and not that big of a deal. I could not believe how smooth it left me and how amazing the shaping was.

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The owners are two sweet sisters who are Fresno transplants after both marrying Fresno men. I loved their shop and how convenient it was. There are no appointments for threading so you can drop it at your leisure. Lines are never long because the services are so fast. R&G Threading Bar also offers Henna Tattoos, hair & makeup, hair oil massage treatment and more.

I've been doing gel manicures for years because a nail polish manicure literally only lasts hours for me; I'm just too rough on my nails. However, a girlfriend told me about healthy nails so I started giving it a try. I liked it immediately but then I found Kristin with Urban Chic Spa and I was completely in love! She only uses the best products whereas the walk-in salons combine "healthy nails powder" with acrylic. The service is so much faster than gel mainly because there is no setting time with a UV light and it lasts much longer than gel. I can't say enough good things about Kristin at Urban Chic Salon so just take my word that you need to book an appointment!