Holiday Packages!!!

You can Still Take Advantage of Our Holiday Packages
Makes great gifts or special treat for yourself!

Facial & Massage Package
(Couple Packages Available)
$135 per person
One hour massage with Tammi
One hour facial with Michele or Maddison
Spa lunch
*Upgrades to facials and massages available upon request.

Full Facials for a Year:
Pay for 10 facials up front and get two facials FREE
This equals out to 1 facial every 5-6 weeks

Pay for 6 facials a year and get one facial FREE
This equals out to a facial every 8 weeks

Anti-Aging Package 3 months
$1087
30 minute Skin Analysis & Trial Light Therapy
6 Peels
12 weeks of Light therapy

Light Therapy Packages:
12 weeks $750 (normally $900) 2 free weeks
8 weeks $525 (normally $600) 1 free week

Mini/Trial Clear Skin Package 1 Month
(for mild acne)
$487
1 No Pain No Gain Facial
1 Cleansing Post Facial
Product: Purity Clean, Clarity Serum, Clear
8 Light Therapy Treatments

Clear Skin Package 2 Months
(for moderate to severe acne)
$900
2 No Pain No Gain Facials
2 Cleansing Facials (30 min each)
16 Light Therapy Treatments
CosMedix Products: Purity Clean & Clarity serum, Clear, Clarity Supplement & Balance

Fall Makeup Tips & Holiday Specials by Maddison

Fall is definitely in full swing and in honor of the holidays we are running a makeup special through Dec. 31st. Spend at least $30 on our Mineral Mine makeup line and receive a free eyeliner in a color of your choice!

It's time to put away our summer colors and dare to go darker. These tips can help with the transition.

Eyes
Smoky eyes are definitely in this fall but it’s time to move away from the black, and step it up with lighter shades of charcoal, navy and plum. You’ll still need the heavy liner to achieve the sexy smoky look, but consider buying a pencil in navy or plum.

Brows
The look for brow this fall is a little fuller and playful, but remembering to keep them maintained, don’t forget bringing the arch out in your eyebrows is the key if you’re going to wear the smoky eye. It’s a great way to brighten up the face. If you missed your last wax appointment with your aesthetician, don’t panic you can achieve this look at home, by just add a swipe of highlight shadow to the arch of the brow.

More info about the Mineral Mine makeup line and our current special can be found at Affinity Skin Clinic.

Shining a Light on Light Therapy

So I was recently asked the question "What exactly is Light Therapy and why is it good for me?" This is an excellent question. After some research and my own personal experience I will do my best to explain the magic and wonder that is light therapy without just regurgitating a bunch of facts.

The first time I ever tried light therapy wasn't for my skin at all. I was in Redding visiting from Portland, OR for the holidays. I was stressed out and fighting off depression and a mild cold. I tried it out because Michele recommended it and honestly lying anywhere with my eyes closed and listening to relaxing music sounded amazing. What I discovered was that it was really relaxing and refreshing. I am someone who attempts to meditate, but not very successfully. My mind has a tendency to chatter a lot and it only gets louder and more unruly the more I try to quiet it. While I was lying under the lights it seemed to actually soften to a quiet hum almost effortlessly. I realize this is really not scientific at all, but it was definitely a wonderful side effect. I continued to use the machine while I was home and was pleasantly surprised to feel less tired and my skin took on a healthier glow.

I am very blessed to have good skin, but like everyone I do get break outs and blackheads. Using the light therapy machine always gets my skin back on track. I have also witnessed the positive effects on other people's skin, both with acne and the effects of aging.

Now in my own words, the science behind it (I apologize in advance to all the technical thinkers out there).

Basically, we are made up of cells and healthy cells means healthy beautiful skin. Things like stress, nutrition, pollution, and aging can break down parts of our cells. Independent research has shown that cells in the skin can start reproducing collagen, elastin and certain enzymes with encouragement. That's important because all those things are an imperative part of healthy and beautiful skin. Light therapy encourages your skin to create those parts of the skin's intricate supportive structure. Over time this process actually strengthens the walls of your blood vessels, which in turn increases the amount of oxygen reaching your skin. More oxygen means it is easier for your skin to release toxins, less toxins means clearer and healthier skin.

Back to your cells. Healthy cells are more active and that means they heal quicker and in turn they create healthier cells when they regenerate. Going back to basic high school biology (ya, that wasn't my favorite class either), one healthy cell splits and becomes two healthy cells and two healthy cells split and become 4 healthy cells. You see where this is going. It can work against you too, so it only makes sense to want to have strong healthy cells regenerating instead of sick ones.

The lights used for light therapy target cells in a way we can't see with the naked eye, but the results are definitely visible. You can expect positive changes in the both the tone and texture of your skin. This means clearer skin, minimization of fine lines and wrinkles and the reversal of sun damage and aging.

If you have any further questions feel free to check out our Lumiere Information page.

We are currently offering free trials, so give us a call at (530)245-0404 to set up your free Light Therapy Appointment.

Make-up with Maddison

Since we are now carrying a new make-up line Mineral Mine, Maddison, one of our aestheticians and make-up artist will be sharing make-up tips to help you enhance your own natural beauty. Every few weeks she will post new tips related to a particular feature or certain technique.

Hi Everyone,
The eyes are often referred to as the windows to the soul. They are one of the most prominent features of the face. Why not make them really shine and stand out? Here are a few tips and tricks that I use to enhance the eyes.

1: When using color shadows on the eyes, it is easier to use less at first and increase, layer by layer, until you get the exact color depth and shape you want.

2:When applying eye shadows to the crease of the eye, I recommend keeping the eye open. Besides being able to see the shape you are creating, the color will go into(and slightly above) the crease.

3:Apply eyeliner as close as possible to(and even into) the lashes, to avoid the white line you get when liner and lashes don't connect.

4:Pumping air into the mascara tube(to get more product on the wand) will only dry out the product sooner. Instead, try twirling it around.

5:Concentrating mascara at the base of the lash, then sweeping outward and upward, creates a thicker lash with the ends separated.


Hope this helps you. Have a beautiful day!

Maddison

Dermasurface Video

This is a recent video featuring the creator of Dermasurface, Hollie Geer. She talks about the product and its use as a healing agent after non-invasive cosmetic surgery and its every day use. We sell Dermasurface at our Redding clinic and at our online store, www.SkinCarebyMichele.com

Hollie Geer Interview from Dermasurface on Vimeo.

Tanning Tuesdays @ Affinity

Next Tuesday Affinity Skin Clinic will be having a special on Bronze BioLOGIC Natural Spray Tanning. On Tuesdays (11am-4pm) only, you can come in (no appointment necessary) and get an all natural spray tan for only $18. Tans are normally $22 and by appointment only. Bronze BioLOGIC is the perfect tanning solution for that beautiful sun-kissed skin without harmful chemicals or UVA/UVB rays. For more info check out Affinity Skin Clinic or call (530) 245-0404.

We are located at:
1151 Hilltop Dr
Redding, CA 96003
(Across from Pier One and at the very back of the Town & Country Center)
*Look for the Balloons


Bronze Biologic Tanning Recommendations
Things to Know Before You Come in:
- Once your tan is applied, allow it to dry completely (we will ensure that your application is dry)
- We recommend that you wear dark, loose fitting clothing after your appointment
- Any minor rub-off will easily wash out of most fabrics
- Do not wet your skin for at least 6 to 8 hours after the tanning session.
- No shower or bath for at least 6 to 8 hours (it is best to wait until the next morning
- Your tan will last longer if you DO NOT bath or shower the same day of your tan
- We also recommend that you do not exercise or perspire excessively until the next day after your tan
- Avoid touching or rubbing any tanned areas
- All tanning colors will wash out of clothing and bedding
- When you do shower or bath DO NOT scrub your body with a wash cloth (Use hand and soap only)
- When showering or bathing DO NOT be concerned if some of the initial bronzer wash off
- This is part of the spray on tanning process, and your skin will continue to tan.
- DO NOT exfoliate the skin for 7 days after tanning
- Daily use of our recommended Body Lotion (Tan Extender) is recommended to extend the results
- Your tan will naturally fade over a period of days (each tan should last about 7 to 10 days)
- Bronze Biologic spray tan does NOT contain sunscreen and will not protect you from the sun’s UV rays

Instantly Ageless

Instantly Ageless™ is an amazing new product we just started carrying at Affinity and so we wanted to tell our customers more about it. This revolutionary product literally tightens and tones to firm the facial skin without the use of surgery or botox.

As Instantly Ageless penetrates deeply into the sub-dermal layers of the skin; a slight pulsating, firming and tightening action will be felt. This is Instantly Ageless™ at work and a direct result of the skin cells in your face contracting, eliminating wrinkles, smoothing out your smile lines, and even shrinking your pores. You can feel Instantly Ageless™ working immediately, and on your very first application.

Watch, as within just 1-3 minutes your wrinkles are no longer visible. Fine lines, gone! Your forehead, around your eyes, crow’s feet, wrinkles around your lips, even the bags under your eyes will have a smoother, more youthful appearance.

But what specifically does it do? Instantly Ageless™ works to erase the appearance of ALL the visible signs of aging...in the fastest amount of time humanly possible. Specifically, it works wonders towards putting back that "youthful look" to your skin.

• Dramatically improves the appearance of photo-damaged skin
• Protects your skin from the future signs of aging
• Revitalizes your skin
• Eliminates the appearance of lines and wrinkles
• Improves skin's firmness and elasticity
• Removes the appearance of unsightly "crow's feet"
• Re-energizes your skin, resulting in it looking and feeling firmer and smoother
• Evens skin tone and brightens its appearance
• Diminishes the appearance of age-spots
• Reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness around the eyes

Come in to Affinity Skin Clinic at 1151 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA 96003 and try out this product for free. See how easy it is to get rid of wrinkles and lines without surgery, lasers, or botox.

You can also visit our online store at Skin Care by Michele for more info or to purchase product.

Grand Reopening Follow Up

The Grand Reopening was a huge success! Thank to everyone who came down to see the new location and try all our new services and treatments. I want to congratulate all our raffle winners and thank everyone for entering. We gave away free tans, a makeover with Maddison, and lots of product.

For those of you who couldn't make it. This is Maddison, our newest aesthetician and make-up artist. She offers facials, waxing, makeovers, and make-up consultations. Her list of treatments and prices can be found at Affinity Skin Clinic. Give us a call at (530) 245-0404 to set up an appointment.

As I mentioned in the last blog we just started carrying a new mineral make-up line. Maddison was giving free makeovers at the grand reopening and everyone loved the new line. There was a lot of very happy and beautiful ladies floating around here this weekend.

Also, a lot of tan people wandering around. The all natural spray tan went over very well. A special thank you to Tanyalee for doing all those wonderful tans. If you want to learn more about Bronze BioLogic natural spray tan and our prices you can visit our website.

We are also excited to introduce a new product we are carrying, Instantly Ageless. It actually straightens out your wrinkles and firms the skin for 8-10 hrs. It has to be seen to be believed. You can come in any time to demo it. We will be posting more about this revolutionary product in the coming weeks.

Thank you again to everyone who stopped by to visit this weekend. Also a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this whole thing possible. The last few months have been a huge time of transition for the business and the entire staff. Change can be both hard and wonderful and we want to thank all the people who have made it possible.

So if you haven't stopped in yet, come on by and see the new location and meet or re-meet our staff.

Blessings,
Michele, Greg, Maddison, Willow, & Chelsea

PS If you have any questions feel free to visit the Affinity Skin Clinic or call (530 245-0404)

Grand Reopening this Weekend!

New Name New Location
Aesthetics by Michele is now Affinity Skin Clinic and we have moved across town. Come down Friday, July 31st from 3-7 pm or Saturday, Aug 1st from 10-2 for our Grand Reopening to see our new location and meet our new staff, including our newest aesthetician Maddison. Be apart of the new direction we are moving in which is to take your shoes off, and leave the world behind, turn your cell phone off and unwind. Affinity Skin Clinic is a place to experience relaxation while learning about and appreciating the amazing skin we are all blessed to live in.

Our new location is in the back of the Town and Country center across from Pier One on Hilltop Dr. If you have any questions or need directions you can call (530) 245-0404 or go online at www.affinityskinclinic.com. Make sure to mention you heard about us on our blog!

CosMedix
The evening of July 31st we will be hosting Kathleen Webster, a CosMedix skin care instructor and a medical esthetician who has been working in the field for the last 21 years. She will be discussing skin care and why peels can be an important part of your skin care regimen from 5:30-6:15pm. You don’t want to miss this informative speaker.
CosMedix Specials:
If you spend $100 on CosMedix products you will receive a Free Today’s Peel.
If you spend $200 on CosMedix product you will receive a Free Tomorrow’s Peel.

Bronze BioLOGIC:
The Natural Sunless Spray Tan Solution
We are so excited to introduce our newest beauty enhancement system, Bronze BioLOGIC natural tanning solution. It is the best way to give your skin that healthy glow without the harmful effects of dangerous chemicals used in other tanning sprays. The sunless tan takes only minutes to be applied and lasts for up to 10 days.
Come join us on Friday, July 31st or Saturday, August 1st to receive a FREE Tan! Once you see how beautiful and healthy your skin looks with a Bronze BioLOGIC tan you’ll definitely want to come in again.
Introductory Special:
Single Tan $22
Package of 5 $100
Package of 10 $180
Make sure to come prepared for your tan by exfoliating and not using any lotions of deodorants on your skin. Wear dark, loose fitting clothes and remember to bring a bathing suit or other suitable tanning attire.

Lumiere Light Therapy
Light Therapy works with the body’s own natural processes to counteract the effects of aging and clears acne prone skin.
If you haven’t experienced the rejuvenating results of light therapy, this is your chance to try it for FREE. On Friday we will be offering free light therapy with the red light.
New Light Therapy Prices:
2 Treatments a week $75
3 Treatments a week $100

New Mineral Make-up Line
Affinity is happy to announce that we have started carrying our very own mineral make-up line. You can experience the wonders of mineral make-up courtesy of Maddison, who will be giving free mini makeovers and allowing you test out our new product line during the grand reopening.

Product Specials
For two days only we will be offering 20% Off all of our skin care lines and up to 80% Off on selected products. Come in Friday July 31st or Saturday Aug 1st to take advantage of our sale on over a dozen skin care lines, including: CosMedix, Jurlique, Babor, Sampar, Nelly de Vuyst, Remy Laure, Gunilla, and Kobido. We are also excited to announce that we are carrying these new lines: PCA Skin, PFB Vanish waxing products, and Instantly Ageless: Facelift in a Bottle. You can find out more about these products on our website, www.affinityskinclinic.com or our online store www.skincarebymichele.com .

Raffle
Make sure you enter our raffle for a chance to win a free Bronze BioLOGIC Tan, a Lumiere Light Therapy package, a Makeover by Maddison, or free products. You do not need to be present to win.

ABILITY Boutique
The clothing boutique ABILITY (now located inside of AFFINITY) will be open during the Grand Reopening. Ability offers wardrobe consulting and personal shopping as well as fashions straight from LA.

We are looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Blessings,
Michele, Greg, Maddison, Willow, Chelsea, & Tanyalee