Don't be irritated!

The weather is cold here and you say your skin is dry and chapped? Since you can't change the weather, let's help you with your irritated skin. As the Seasons change so does our skin. It's best to be proactive about things, but you cannot do this without the knowledge of how to keep things in a steady state.
I promised a product will help heal skin from simple dryness on hands to maintaining a barrier on the skin as it heels from the moderate damage and exfoliation seen with eczema. The product I am talking about is made by La Roche-Posay. This company is responsible for some very nice skin care products. They do what they promise and are backed by scientific evidence.
CICAPLAST- This is thee most wonderful product that has proven itself time and time again to work it's magic.  Everyone from my patients to my family has been pleased with the results. Cicaplast has a paraben free formula.
It's key ingredients are made of a mineral complex of Manganese, Copper, & Zinc which all help to hasten the skin to turn over new skin cells.
The next one, are you ready for this? Madecassoside, say that 5 times fast. This is a purified molecule that when used in a topical form it will enhance wound healing and clear up your skin to make it free of skin lesions. It has the capability to increase collagen formation and to strengthen the newly deposited collagen layer.
C'mon go ahead and ask me why this is important? Well silly, your skin is the largest organ of the body. And when the barrier is broken we are left susceptible to infection. And this product also has an anti-bacterial agent to protect the skin while healing. Use to help heal eczema of hands, post laser work for resurfacing(non-ablative), & I personally used this when I had a burn from a flat iron-in 2 days it was healing nicely using it 3-4 x/day. This can be bought online Amazon carries it for about 15.00/15ml tube.

 Have a great Saturday. Tomorrow we can tackle rough, dry, calloused feet! I really don't like feet, but fugly feet are theeeee worst thing on a pretty women! You know who you are!! Love & Peace

Mind maddening sweetness

A little birdy told me, who shall remain nameless, initials TMB, that a women at work was given a choice of cookies that I sent in for everyone to sample. She took one of each kind. (like my old Polish Aunt Mary would have done and 2 for her purse honey). Then proceded to go back to her work area and take apart my cookies while tasting them. It was later discovered by another coworker she admitted going home and trying to make the same cookie and could not figure out-"what Jenn put in the cookie to make it so good?".

No big mystery................................... It's LOVE!!!

So the newest thing I will begin to try this weekend is mailing out cookies. I have read up, watched videos, and made a wasted trip to the NPS! That's right the Postal Service was not helpful, so surprising! 
It's not as much fun as making them, but someone has to do it and I volunteered. Oh, probably because I am the only employee!
Sucka!

And I may have a chance to set up a booth at the bridal stores when they have an event to bring in more business. That's exciting too.

This weekend lying low until this bout of bronchitis finds its way out. More to come soon.
A Facebook page is on its way.

Have a saweeeet weekend! Enjoy.

A good name is hard to come by...

So, today is Friday and we a a lot closer to a name for our business. My partner in crime and I are going back and forth. Hopefully, crossing my fingers, we will have one by April 1! That's no fooling.

Let's take some time for a talk about Spring. Specifically, Spring time in Buffalo, NY. We all want to get out in the sunshine to wash our cars, spruce up a garden. But, how many of you are thinking about your skin?
Now is a great time to clear up a few misconceptions. First and foremost, sunscreen use. It's not for just Summer use anymore. Especially our lovely women and men over the age 40. Are you seeing more brown spots pop up like your Grandma used to have on her face and body? Do you blush more and notice a lot more pink vessels in your face? Do you get a dark pigment to your face in Spring through Summer that tends to fade in Fall & Winter? This is all part of the process of collagen breakdown and sun damage/photodamage.
Are you currently using a sunscreen as your moisturizer every morning?
If you answered YES! Congratulations and welcome to a healthy way of treating your skin daily. If you are in the population of those who said No...read on people.
None of us is getting any younger. But, we can put up one heck of a fight against aging. Sunscreen should be used daily, 365 days a year. Why? Because the UVA/UVB rays do not take a holiday or act seasonally. Not to mention the fact that we are putting ourselves at higher risk for a skin cancer. Even the superficial types of skin cancer like squamous cell cancer and basal cell cancer can be alarming when diagnosed. Can you imagine that you had the ability to prevent yourself or your children from getting a melanoma skin cancer and you chose not to? "It takes too long" What the heck is 2 minutes out of your daily routine? 
My recommended product of the day is La Roche Posay, Anthelios SPF60. It is light, non-greasy and can be reapplied every 5 hours to remain effective. For those who want something waterproof-Try Banana Boat Kids Sport SPF 50-55. Great for swimmers, athletic people, gardeners.
Tomorrow I will talk about a great product to help heal eczema/sunburn/post laser treatment skin.
Peace & Love Peeps. Stay tuned to some great new products on the horizon!

The Sugar Portion

By the way, the website for our cookies is currently live! As we progress in this business you will begin to see more activity and pictures of special upcoming events. Sign our guest book, leave suggestions, or just say-hello!
www.miadolcezza.com  
Testing out some new ideas in the kitchen this week. Maybe a double chocolate brownie cookie, definite experiments with gluten free, and a little trial on a pineapple cookie my Mother used to make! Stick around. There may be some special offers for new customers coming soon.
Sweet Dreams......

It's all in the name?

By tomorrow, 3-29-12, I will know what the name of our practice will be as well as finally nailing down a location. If anyone has any suggestions-I would love to hear them.

Exciting new treatments are also being entertained. Who doesn't want firmer skin with less wrinkles and the ability to wear less makeup? And some new products have arrived and are currently being tested to see if they live up to their expectations. Too bad they don't have something in a bottle to firm up the body!

I am officially on board with the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. Kim Whalen who is the Medical Representative was very helpful in discussing all areas of business and networking possibilities. She was both supportive and very informative and I will look to her for many things in the coming months. She is a great resource and wealth of knowledge!
I also had the pleasure of talking to an old friend that was very helpful and supportive regarding the start up process to this business. She will remain anonymous until I ask her permission to disclose her name! No she's not part of the witness protection program.

What are some things you look for when you want to be pampered? Is it the ambiance? The staff?  ...Let me know your thoughts as they are important to me. I want to make every persons experience with us a great one. When you walk out the door you should feel as if  you were the only person we had scheduled for the day. No rush visits.  Feeling a difference after your first treatment is a promise. And after a few weeks of skin care tailored just for you, a glow you haven't seen in years! Big Plans...stay tuned. Sleep well my friends.

The beginning of Sugar&Spice

So here goes nothing. Things are going well. I have a brand new business created by me and owned by my hubby Tim. What's wrong with that picture? Nothing.

 I have another area of interest brewing into a dream come true. A cosmetic dermatology practice with an M.D. partner who believes in me! That speaks volumes to me since I have worked every aspect of the medical field. I began as a Medical Assistant at the age of 18. Working as a single Mom of one for many years before going back to school for nursing. In 1991, I became a L.P.N. I worked in some amazing places that taught me so much about medicine, life, and death. E.C.M.C. and Hospice Buffalo, & Dr. J. Neiman were the three jobs that took me to where I am today.

In 1999, I began at D'Youville College where I finished my schooling for Physician Assistant. I have worked for some credible dermatologists in the past 8 of my 9.5 years. Dr. Joseph Neiman and Dr. Daniel Buscaglia. It is in these two places that my love for cosmetic dermatology blossomed to be where I am today.

Now in 2012, I find myself presented with a unique situation to open a cosmetic practice as a partner with Dr. Mian Majeed. To actually be my own boss and not work 5 days/week anymore is an exciting proposition. So with a lot of hard work and a little luck, everyone will know about our practice within a few months of opening and we will keep all the Ladies and Gentlemen as youthful as they were years ago. There is a lot to cover even the name of our practice has yet to be decided. Any suggestions?

For loyal followers in the area that are interested, I will take note of "helpful" input and there may be a thank you gift involved after the Grand Opening. Boy, that sounds nice, doesn't it?