Dr Johnson's Corner :: Treating Psoriasis

As any of you know, Osmosis guarantees that we will treat any form of psoriasis better than any other treatment out there.  In many cases, it will be a cure for the condition.  Feel confident in offering this holistic approach to your clients.  Current prescriptions for psoriasis will destroy the skin's integrity (topical steroids) or shorten the lifespan of the person.  More importantly, those medications only provide modest relief in most cases.  Anti-Pathogen Harmonized H20, Digestive Health Harmonized H20, and Restore are remarkably healing and have no side effects.  Take the time to explore an option that can forever change the lives of those suffering from psoriasis.

Regards,


 
 


10 Tips for Skin of Color

As featured in Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa ~ July 2013

10 Makeup Pointers for Skin of Color From a Pro
by Alejandro Falcon, Artistic Director for Osmosis Skincare

  1. Use good skin care to keep the skin hydrated; it will help prevent an ashy or gray appearance.
  2. Use a sun protection product, especially on the forehead area so that it does not become darker than the rest of the face.
  3. Reiterate the importance of not picking at acne breakouts.  They can scar and become difficult to camouflage.
  4. Encourage the use of eye creams to keep the area under the eyes from becoming dryer or darker.  There will be less to conceal when applying makeup.
  5. Select a foundation that will work well with the skin type.
  6. Find foundation with warm undertones for those skins with a bronze or terracotta tone.
  7. Use bright colors for eye shadows to make the eyes stand out.
  8. Fill in brows to frame the eye shape.
  9. Find blushes with deep, rich colors.  These colors blend better and appear more natural on skin of color.
  10. Bright or deep lip colors with some rich or metallic glosses can help make skin of color look fresh and pretty, especially if natural makeup is used on the eyes.

Shade Yourself :: Colour Minerals


By Alejandro Falcon, Artistic Director / Corporate Educator

 
Extra, extra … Read all about it!  Add additional UV protection by using Osmosis Colour Mineral Makeup.

 

Osmosis Colour offers 7.5% Zinc Oxide and 14% Titanium Dioxide which delivers complete UV protection.  Minerals reflect most light waves away from your skin to defend against UV exposure.  This helps to prevent damage to all skin tones and prevents stubborn sunspots from getting any darker.  Osmosis Colour Pressed Base foundation applied evenly all over the skin will provide an SPF of 27+.  Since they offer more opacity from our Zinc Oxide, you can receive amazing coverage allowing your skin to breathe.  During the day, you can blot perspiration or excess oil and continue to have a beautiful finish without disturbing your coverage. It will never clog your pores or enhance fine lines or wrinkles, separate or look heavy because it does not contain Bismuth Oxychloride. 

 

Educate yourself on the excellent benefit of using mineral makeup as a natural UV protector and be sure to apply it following facial treatments for extra protection.

Dr Johnson's Corner :: Skincare Independence

Dr Ben Johnson, MD

Be independent with your skincare and take control of your daily regimen inside and out or topically and internally. During this time of year it can be difficult to stick with a daily skincare and wellness routine due to summer traveling, camping and activities that throw us off of our norm. With Osmosis skincare beauty and wellness products you can stay strong and healthy all summer long. Osmosis provides everything you need from Elevate to sustain natural energy, UV Harmonized H20 for internal sun protection (with a Mosquito water coming soon to help deter those pesky bugs!), Shade for topical sun protection, Catalyst with Zinc Finger Technology that provides damaged DNA repair and even a level of UV protection, as well as Mineral Makeup that can give you additional UV protection and that summer glow you’ve always deserved!
 
 

Getting Infused for Summer


By Jamie Palmer, Corporate Educator

 

Warm weather and sun rays are upon us, and ‘peel’ lovers need an alternative for the summer months.  Invite them in for a non-chemical peel like no other, the Facial Infusion. With no downtime involved, this dermal therapy peel will nourish the skin while bringing results, allowing your 'peel' clients the ability to get right back out into the sun (with sun protection, of course!).  Customize each treatment to meet your client’s needs for that added personal touch.

 

 

Have hyperpigmentation with a little acne?

Add the Lightening Powder Blend, L-Mandelic Acid Powder Active, and Vitamin C Powder Blend to clear spots both dark and red. Finish off the treatment with a Soothing Gel Mask to brighten skin and leave your client glowing (add serums to customize as well - try mixing Enlighten with Restore Topical to blast those age spots!).

 

 

Important things to remember about the Facial Infusion:

 

Best results are achieved when someone has been using a Treatment A Serum at home for a few weeks

 

This stimulating product doesn't need any boosters for the first treatment as it's packed full of active ingredients

 

Clear is your friend when massaging the Facial Infusion into the skin

 

Skip this treatment for those individuals who have inflamed skin as it might over stimulate them

 

 

Do you ever feel like you can't massage the Facial Infusion in all the way and your clients are leaving a little yellow?

If so, take a warm towel to remove any excess so your client can leave with healthy looking skin.

 

 

Facial Infusion Tip:

"Don't forget the hands of your client as this is where most women have age spots from years of sun damage. Half a syringe should do the trick and can be repeated every 3-4 weeks to bring back even skin tone. When ready to boost correction add Catalyst or
Catalyst Plus."

 

Frank Duran, Midwest Account Manager

 

 

Visit our website at www.osmosisskincare.com or view the Osmosis Manual for full protocol details.

Dr Johnson's Corner :: Employee and Client Wellness



Ben Johnson, MD
Wellness is inseparable from skin health.  Occasionally I hear about skin reactions by employees or clients to products that had otherwise been well tolerated.  Most of the time, these temporary flare-ups are directly related to imbalances within the system, not allergies to ingredients as is often assumed.  Toxin overload, dehydration, and high stress can all reduce the skin’s ability to respond to immune enhancers.  This can also create intolerances in the skin in which you would want less stimulation topically and internally as to not overwhelm your skin’s immune system.  Osmosis’ commitment to internal health will allow you to stay healthy this summer, whether you are at the beach, hiking the mountains, or camping in the woods.

Osmosis encourages its employees and clients to use Elevate ATP to help sustain natural energy, Environmental Protection and Breathe to help eliminate toxins and clear allergies, and even Hangover Harmonized H20 for the occasional indulgence.  All of these internal immune boosters will help build strength in the skin and body creating health from the inside out so that you stay well and beautiful throughout the summer months and beyond.
 

 

 

Employee Wellness ~ Staying Healthy


According to the Centers for Disease Control, preventable lifestyle-related chronic diseases drive 75 percent of health care spending, with only five percent of those costs used for prevention.

Creating and encouraging a healthy environment allows employees to strive for empowered transformations, resulting in a community of strengths that work in harmony as a team.  For many companies encouraging a healthy life style is just the beginning of having long-term, committed and happy employees.

Take steps to protect your health by looking at your work environment.  Some people spend up to 12 hours by their treatment table or at their desk and good ergonomics can mean the difference between a healthy work posture and stresses on the body that can lead to injury.  Prevention is the best medicine ~ just like with our skin!