Osmosis Skincare: Fall

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Summer fitness is easy. We work hard all summer long to look good in that swimsuit, and then as soon as fall comes, we throw our sweatpants on, toss our workout routine out the window, and hunker down until next summer when we send our bodies into hyperdrive once again. But why would we throw our physical health and wellness to the wayside for over half the year? We believe in total body wellness year-round! Learn how to start within to maintain your summer momentum and keep to your fitness goals with some of our favorite methods as fall and winter settle in.

1. Go in the morning or straight from work!
This is rule number one and totally key to keeping up with your workouts during the fall and winter months. It is much harder to get back out once you go home - your couch and sweatpants are way too close! Start your day with an early morning workout or pack your activewear with you to work so you can ride your momentum from the day and head straight to the gym when you get off!

2. Hot Yoga
Hot yoga is great in-and-of itself any time of the year. But there's just something about an invigorating sweat in a 98-degree room when there's a brisk chill outside! It will feel so great on your muscles that can tighten up as the weather gets colder and once you get nice and sweaty from the class, the crisp outside air feels amazing when you leave!

3. Create a Fall-Fitness Challenge with a Pal.
Working out with others is easier than doing it alone. Get creative with your friends on how to hold each other accountable all season long! This will promote motivation and encouragement to prioritize your fitness and heart health throughout the fall and winter.

4. Hit the Trails.
The outdoors are mesmerizing this time of year! Put on a light jacket and some ear warmers and hop on your bike or hit the trails by foot! Relish that crisp, cool air and head out amongst the autumn leaves! Even just a short walk will get your blood pumping and metabolism moving, plus you'll get to enjoy a beautiful view of the trees and have some one-on-one time with nature! Always good for the soul. Find a trail near you!

5. Get Moving During Commercial Breaks.
Your fall fitness routine does not have to be running a marathon. Keep yourself active in your own home with small challenges such as jumping jacks during commercial breaks until the show comes back on, or 10 push-ups before you hop in the shower. Keep it simple and attainable and you will be more likely to follow through!

6. Osmosis +Sculpt.
Struggling to tighten and tone those stubborn areas? Osmosis +Sculpt is a safe and holistic way to target those difficult areas of the body by detoxing the fat cells while exercising the muscle! Advanced technology utilizes nano-currents to target specific areas that you want to slim and shrinks the fat cells by releasing their toxins. Contact us to find an Osmosis +Sculpt Professional near you!

Keeping up with your healthy lifestyle in the fall is totally doable if you tackle it the right way! You can also check out our Wellness Line for an extra boost to add to your routine.

Fall is in the air! We love all that autumn brings. The cool, crisp air, the changes of color in the leaves, all pumpkin everything, and of course, fall makeup! Osmosis President and Colour Formulator, Robin McGee, shares with us her favorite fall makeup must-haves to provide cooler, deeper tones for the perfect sultry, fall look.

Pewter Water Color.
We just love what our Water Colors can do for your eyes. Smudge this romantic color along the lash line, or apply to the full lid for an irresistible, autumn look.
Why it made her list:
"Fall romance for the eyes is easy with the perfect smoky plum Water Color. A simple swoosh over your lid, and bam! Your eyes will speak for themselves."

Brazilian Nut Long Wear Lipstick.
Sultry and intense lip colors are one of our favorite fall trends! This dark, nutty shade is perfect for the change of seasons as we welcome the cooler weather.
Why it made her list
"Dare to be bold with intense lips. Brazilian Nut will add a bit of mystery to your smile."

Berry Lip Gloss.
You can never go wrong with berry lips in the fall. Top your Lipstick with this perfect seasonal shimmer.
Why it made her list:
"Plum gloss can be the perfect way to bring fall into your look while keeping it delicate and shimmery."

Contour Duo.
There's nothing like a good contour and highlight to bring your fall look full circle. This convenient duo offers both in one chic compact!
Why it made her list:
"This fall, be sure to define your look with deeper cheekbones and glowing cheeks. Contouring and highlighting add dimension and brightness to any look."

Brow Gel.
Keep those brows on fleek all season. Bold, brows are in and aren't going anywhere. This Brow Gel will fill in sparse areas and won't smear or fade until you take it off!
Why it made her list:
"As fall arrives, often our hair gets darker. Be sure to define your brow with the color that can take you into the season."

Shop your fall beauty collection here.

Summer has come to a close but don’t fret. There is lots of excitement to look forward to this fall.
Fall represents many things. It means back to school, changing leaves, and colder weather. As we move from flip flops to boots, here are a few ways to enhance our fall skin care and makeup regimen.

Start using a more “clever” cleanser

Why just cleanse your skin when you can cleanse your skin with a product that has added benefits and won’t strip the skin’s natural moisture content? PURIFY, our enzyme cleanser is this and so much more! None of the Osmosis cleansers contain sodium lauryl sulfates and instead use a kiwi kumquat surfactant that is gentle and won’t strip the skin’s natural barrier. In addition to this, Purify contains bromelain (an enzyme found in pineapple) and papain (an enzyme that comes from papaya) to gently lift off any dead skin cells leaving the skin more receptive to the key ingredients applied afterward. Not to mention its heavenly citrus scent.

Hydrate both inside and out for glowing skin

As the weather starts to turn colder the importance of both drinking more water and applying more hydrating products becomes key. REPLENISH, our antioxidant repair serum is the answer to the dull, dry skin of fall. It contains over 17 different antioxidants to boost support against free radical damage and hydrating ingredients like Vitamin B. The addition of Replenish to any skin care regimen will leave the skin looking luminous and hydrated.

Tackle former summer sun damage

...with your arsenal of CATALYST AC-11 and RESCUE. It’s no surprise that the hours spent in the sun over summer vacation may have really increased the amount of sun damage in your skin. What to do? Calm down any excess inflammation with Rescue, the epidermal repair serum. This potent serum is a go to when it comes to calming down redness and activating wound repair. Pair it with Catalyst AC-11 our level 3 DNA repair serum which activates your body’s own zinc finger remodeling process. This wonder serum will encourage an increase in collagen and elastin production, wound healing, and provides sun protection. These are the perfect tools to fix damaged post-summer skin.

Embrace your natural brow

Make sure your brows are on point! One of the main trends in makeup this fall is natural shapely brows. Gone are the days of overdrawn, overfilled in brows of yesterday. Instead use a product like Osmosis BROW GEL to lightly fill in and give the brows a hint of color without overwhelming the face. The exciting thing about this product is that the Brow Gel is also a water resistant and smudge proof formula that won’t move until you want it to.

Introduce a brighter complexion

Need to bump up your treatment room regimen as we move into fall? Give the ORANGE ZEST REVITALIZING MASK a try! With a high Vitamin C content this mask will aid in brightening hyperpigmentation accumulated during the summertime and boost the skin with collagen enhancing ingredients. For firmer, smoother more hydrated skin this mask is your answer.

This time of year is perfect for showing off a dark, vampy lip. Director of Education, Ami Shvartzman, shows you how to rock this trendy look!

PRODUCTS USED

GET THE LOOK

Before.
Apply Refresh PM to lip area with finger.
Lightly outline and fill in lips with Navy Eye Pencil to add depth.
Apply Sangria Lip Pencil over Navy Eye Pencil to give a vampy, deep berry shade.
Rub lips together.
Either leave it matte or ...
Complete the look with Pink Sapphire Lip Gloss to make it kissable.
Ta Da! Our completed Vampy Fall Lip Look!

by Alejandro Falcon, Artistic Director

From the runways to the red carpet, this fashion forward trend is sure to impress.

PRODUCTS USED:

Age Defying Treatment Concealer

Navy Eyeliner

Misty Blue Eye Shadow Trio

Crushed Coral Blush

Brow Gel

Plum Blossom Blush

Nude Lip Pencil

Pink Sapphire Lip Gloss

THE LOOK:

Apply the Age Defying Treatment Concealer all over the lid as an eye shadow base.

Paint the upper lash line with the Navy Eyeliner and smudge it on the eye lid using the Contour Shadow Brush. Add a fine line on the lower lashes extending it outward.

Contour the blue shadow of the Misty Blue Eye Shadow Trio in the crease.

Apply the Crushed Coral Blush slightly below the brows as a highlighter.

Fill in brows with appropriate Brow Gel color.

Apply Plum Blossom Blush on the apple of the cheeks.

Fill in lips with Nude Lip Pencil.

Apply Pink Sapphire Lip Gloss on top for added shine.

As much as I love Summer, it definitely results in the return of pigmentation whenever the source has not healed completely. Hopefully many of you noticed that a lot of your old pigmentation did not return! As Fall approaches, we need to double down on our treatment of the source of these lesions with Rescue and Catalyst. Remember that we have to see the last bit of redness leave the face before we can expect the pigment to not return.

It’s Fall ~ The time of year we are told that now is the time to supercharge your skincare routine through exfoliation. Never before have there been more serums, acids, peels and technologies for keeping the skin looking young. However, this approach is doomed to backfire over time. It’s time for a new paradigm in skincare.

There is no question that forced exfoliation does speed up epidermal turnover. However, it does so by creating holes in the epidermal barrier forcing the epidermis to go into survival mode. Unfortunately, many skincare professionals just look at the end result. They mistakenly assume that the increased cellular turnover means the skin is healthier, when in fact the reason the epidermis is speeding up its cycle is really an emergency-repair response. The skin responds to trauma by sending support from the bottom up, diverting collagen, antioxidants and crucial nutrients from the dermis in an attempt to repair the damage to the epidermis, thereby creating a nutritional deficit at the underlying layers of the skin. This combined with the increased inflammation and micro-scarring caused by the harsh exfoliation and the resulting stress to the immune system creates a stage for pre-mature aging, an increase in free-radicals, dryness, irritation and redness, increased sun sensitivity and melanin activity.

However, you can get the benefits of exfoliation without harming your skin. Used properly, mild exfoliation can result in younger, refreshed skin. It helps clear clogged pores, smoothes skin and softens lines. In order to help the skin achieve the balance it needs, we must work with the skin and avoid creating inflammation.

The 4 Steps for Success:

Use a gentle, non-inflammatory exfoliator.
Any exfoliation should not be done daily.
Always wear sun protection - 365 days a year - to keep sun sensitivity to a minimum.
Eat a healthy diet and take internal supplements as needed to help the skin correct any imbalances.

So before you reach for that product or schedule that appointment for a deep exfoliation on the promise of glowing, renewed skin, stop and take a moment to listen to your skin. Work with your skin from the inside-out and have a long-term vision on where you want your skin to be in 5, 10, or even 20 years. Your skin will thank you for it.

POLISH - Enzyme/Firming Mask

For gentle, yet effective exfoliation without inflammation, we recommend Polish, our delicious cranberry enzyme-smoothing, peptide-firming, antioxidant mask. It is a mild, exfoliating mask that gives the skin a smooth, healthy appearance with each application through the use of cranberry enzymes with small amounts of L-lactic acid. It contains 1% of the potent antioxidant CoQ10 that leaves your skin protected and radiant. Using fruit and other gentle enzymes, Polish is designed to remove only the dead skin cells while minimizing lipid removal, keeping the skin soft and healthy. In addition, Polish provides a gentle firming effect and a radiant glow that lasts for many hours leaving your skin firm, smooth, and beautiful!

It is that time of year again, when the crisp autumn chill beckons us into her comforting yet moisture-robbing arms. As we start to brush the sand off our clothes and leave the sunny days of summer behind us, one thing remains to remind us of the extreme environmental factors that ultimately wreak havoc on our skin. Especially now, it is of utmost importance that we pay extra special attention to our daily routine in order to better recover from these previous aggressors, and allow our skin to emerge restored, revived, nourished, and fully prepped for the harsher climates to come. Key measures must be utilized to correct damage, increase proper moisture and hydration levels, gently encourage cellular turnover, feed the skin with anti-oxidants needed to repair and defend against further assault, and effectively restore our vital and protective barrier.

Our arsenal of skin friendly, nutritive, and highly effective ingredients are tailored specifically to target the extra demands needed to face the elemental extremes of changing seasons. As always, just as we feed the skin from the outside, we must do the same from the inside. Focus on an increase of water consumption, omega rich fatty acids, seasonal fruits, and brightly colored vegetables rich in immune boosting antioxidants.