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We Are Happy to Announce That Our Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx Product Line is Now Available!

At Shira Esthetics, we take pride in the fact that we are continuously able to offer our customers new products! After all, helping your skin feel healthy and beautiful is our goal! Therefore, we are elated to announce that we have just launched our new Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx line of products!

What is so unique about our Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx line?

Well, one of the fascinating things about this line is that each product contains anti-aging and therapeutic ingredients that are so innovative, they can treat a diverse range of skin conditions. Some of the skin conditions include, but are not limited to, sensitive and acne prone skin, sun-damaged, and aging skin. What’s more, they are truly unique because every product also contains a combination of Hydroxy Acids, PENTAVITIN®, Collagen, Ceramides, and Hyaluronic Acid.

If you didn’t know, PENTAVITIN®, (which acts as a water-binding agent), helps skin stay hydrated longer, and has also been shown to help improve skin barrier function. Ceramides also help to keep surface skin cells together. In all, any product that you choose from this new line will help to keep your skin healthy and smooth!

Right now, we have over 15 new products available with our Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx line.

We have a Salicylic Toner, Balancing Cleanser, Hydrating and Toning Mist, Deep Foaming Cleaners, Advance Therapeutic Moisturizer and much more!

If you are on the market for a new cleanser and have acne, large pore, or oily skin, you might want to check out our Balancing Cleanser.

It comes in a 200 ml. bottle, and features a combination of deep cleaning ingredients that will help to normalize overactive sebaceous glands. Additionally, this product also contains antiseptic botanicals which will help to reveal balanced and clear skin.

Do you desire hydrated skin and smaller pores? Well, our Advanced Therapeutic Moisturizer might be exactly what you need!

This moisturizer is entirely oil-free and contains a generous amount of ceramides to help your skin remain hydrated longer. Plus, it can help keep your skin from getting too oily, is fragrance, dye, and paraben free!

If you would like more information on any of the products available with our new Shir-Radiance Corrective Rx line, or would like to hear about the professional natural and organic skin care products we offer, do not hesitate to contact us! We want make sure that you have the right products that will make your skin feel vibrant and healthy!

3 Summer Skin Care Tips to Keep in Mind

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As you get ready to switch from your spring wardrobe to your summer wardrobe, and thus show more skin on a daily basis, you should also keep in mind that you will need to keep your skin protected. In fact, if want to keep your skin looking great all summer long, you should consider these three tips!

1. Keeping your skin hydrated will help it stay healthy all summer long.

Just as you should keep your skin hydrated in the winter, you should do the same during the summer. After all, it’s likely you will be wearing less clothing and be in the sun more often, so this means your skin will be robbed of its moisture and oils a lot faster.

2. Prevent sun damage before it happens by applying sunscreen.

The sun’s UV rays can do some serious damage to your skin even if you have a darker complexion. It can cause wrinkles, brown spots, and most of all, increase your chances of getting skin cancer. So, if you truly desire to keep your skin glowing and wrinkle-free throughout the summer and beyond, you need to get your hands on a great SPF.

3. Prepare your skin internally by incorporating more foods with antioxidants into your diet.

Ingesting as many antioxidants as you can (the healthier the food, the better!) will help to reduce potential skin damage and keep your skin healthy. What’s more, if you want to learn more about how omega-3s can help fight skin inflammation, we have a whole blog on it!

While there are many products out there that will keep your skin debris-free, hydrated, and protected, some of the best are those that contain natural and organic ingredients. You will even find that most of the products we sell will help to provide you with an awesome summer complexion!

In all, if you are looking for a place to buy natural skin care products or buy professional organic skin care products online, we have plenty here on our website. To learn more about how our products can keep you looking great in the summer, please call or email us at any time!

5 Things to Keep in Mind if You Always Want Great Skin

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While neglecting to wash your face in the morning and/or before you go to bed every once in a while will not do damage to your skin, there are some things that you should never do to your face or body if you wish to have a great complexion. What’s more, while you are completely free to customize your skin care routine, there are some things that you can do too much of, such as “over exfoliating.” In fact, here are five things that you should avoid doing if you wish to have great skin at all times:

Picking at, or popping your pimples.

Even though you might feel compelled to pop that pimple on your cheek, nose, chin, or forehead, you shouldn’t! First of all, popping a pimple will likely cause your skin to scar, and that scar will probably take a while to fade. Second, your fingers are often full of bacteria and popping a pimple will make it worse, or cause that pimple to come back with a vengeance. In all, when the urge arises to pop a pimple, it’s best to wait it out if you don’t want any facial scabs or scars, as well as two pimples in the place of one.

Exfoliating too much.

There is nothing wrong with exfoliating, but doing it too often might cause irritation. Plus, if you do it too much, you will likely end up removing most of your top skin layer. When this happens, you will make your skin more vulnerable to sun damage and environmental toxins that cause skin issues. So, when it comes to exfoliating, less is better if you wish to have healthy skin.

Sleeping in your makeup.

As we mentioned above, going to bed without washing your face is okay every once in a while, but if you go to bed without washing your face, and you have makeup on, that is another story. Sleeping in makeup has the potential to cause breakouts, eye irritation, dryness, and other skin issues.

Not wearing sunscreen at all.

If you didn’t know, the sun’s rays can penetrate through the clouds, and sunscreen is not something you only wear in the summer. If you truly desire to have your skin remain free of sun damage at all times of the year, you need to wear a sunscreen every day.

Not getting a good night’s rest.

Unfortunately, it’s getting harder and harder for everyone to get a good night’s rest—especially in an age where people are working longer hours, up late taking care of children, or are just distracted by a TV or smartphone. Inevitably, just like your brain recharges while you sleep, so does your skin. More specifically, while you are sleeping, your brain and body remove toxins that would cause damage, and also allows for the creation of new cells.

As a provider of natural and professional organic skin care products online, we recognize the importance of taking care of skin properly. If you have any questions about the do’s and don’ts of skin care, or would like to buy any of our professional organic or natural skin care products, just browse through our site, or give us a call!

Skin Care Tips to Keep in Mind During Spring

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As soon as winter is in the rear view mirror, many people reassess what they wear, and how they look. In other words, most people focus on changing their nail and hair colors to something lighter and finding that ideal spring and/or summer wardrobe. However, what some forget to do is revisit their skin care routine and continue using the same moisturizers and cleansers that they did during the winter.

After a few months of cold and harsh weather, your skin will be in need of some replenishing. And, while no one said you cannot use the same skin care products in the spring as you did in the winter, there are some changes you should think about making.

Moisturizers.

After dealing with the dry and cold weather, it’s important to repair your skin and replenish it with moisture. But, what type of moisturizers should you be looking for in the spring? Well, first off, get your hands on some products that act as both a skin protectant and a moisturizer, Next, look for ones that contain Vitamin E and sunflower oil, as they are both emollients that help trap moisture and keep skin soft. You should also keep an eye out for products that contain beta hydroxy acids and alpha hydroxy, as they help to replenish dry skin.

Exfoliants and Cleansers.

Just because it’s spring, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on exfoliating. First of all, exfoliating helps to remove any rough or dry skin layers that appeared during the winter, so it’s important to remember to do this when the cold temperatures subside. When looking for exfoliants in the spring, look for ones that have ingredients like brown sugar or beta hydroxy acids. Also, in the spring, you should exfoliate once or twice a week, and cleanse your skin twice a day. Last, but not least, start the spring season off with a cleanser that is unscented so that your skin does not get irritated.

Sunscreens.

If you didn’t know, sunscreen isn’t just for the summer or to put on while you are at the shore, it’s something you should wear year-round. When it comes to choosing sunscreens, it’s important to find one that’s right for your body and one that’s right your face. If you use one on the other, you could cause your skin to break out. Lastly, make sure you use sunscreens that have no chemicals, but that have ingredients like titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.

If you are looking products that contain any of the ingredients listed above, you can rest assured that we have them! To find them, just navigate on over to our homepage and use our search function.

Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Include Seaweed into Your Diet and Skin Care Routine

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Many people view seaweed as a revolting plantlike substance. However, others see it is a culinary delicacy and an essential component of their skin care regimens.

Why shouldn’t seaweed disgust you?

Well, there are several reasons why. Seaweed contains many minerals and vitamins, and it can be consumed or applied directly to your skin as an exfoliant and strengthening agent.

Seaweed contains natural, anti-inflammatory compounds that can help to reduce the swelling caused by acne.

If you have acne, you know how embarrassing it can be to show your face after you pop some of your pimples. While you won’t be able to completely eliminate the swelling after you pop them, using a seaweed cleanser can help to reduce the swelling. Plus, using a seaweed cleanser can aid in preventing breakouts in the future because of the fact that it can be utilized as a natural exfoliant to remove those dead skin cells that typically block pores.

It can reduce the swelling and red discoloration caused by rosacea.

Seaweed contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12. And, as we mentioned already, seaweed helps to reduce swelling/inflammation. So, with all of these properties, seaweed is yet another substance that can aid in an individual’s fight against alleviating the symptoms of rosacea.

Seaweed extract is used in many cosmetics because it functions as a thickening agent, and has been shown to have moisturizing, photoprotector, and anti-oxidant properties.

In fact, there are many products out there that contain seaweed such as lotions and oils, soaps, shampoos, lip balms, foundations, makeups, and many others. Here at Shira Esthetics, you will even find that we have our own “Sea Weed” line of products, as well as offer many other products that contain seaweed extracts.

Right now, our Sea Weed line includes two cleansers, one mask, serum, and a toner.

To learn more about our Sea Weed line and the benefits of using our products, please click here.

Why You Should Consider Adding More Omega-3s to Your Diet and Skin Care Routine

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Most people think of omega-3s as something that increases the health of their heart. However, omega-3 fatty acids also have many other health benefits. In fact, foods that are rich in these fats—such as walnuts, flaxseed, and salmon—have been shown to promote healthy skin, fight inflammation, and lower a person’s risk of having heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Inevitably, if you want to be healthier inside and outside, as well as from head to toe, adding additional omega-3s into your diet and skin care routine is exactly what you need to do.

In fact, here are three beauty benefits that you will reap once you up your intake of omega-3s:

Your skin will be even more protected from the effects of the sun’s harmful UV rays.

As we mentioned above, omega-3 fatty acids help fight inflammation. And, believe it or not, some research has even suggested that these healthy fats can protect your skin against sun-induced inflammation, and thus help control how your body responds to UV rays.

Omega-3s aid in the fight against wrinkles.

Not only do stress, an unhealthy diet, and pollutions cause inflammation, but these things also affect your skin’s collagen. Because your collagen is negatively affected, your skin could have a harder time bouncing back after you make certain facial expressions. Therefore, this means that you can get wrinkles on your forehead, or around your mouth and eyes. Adding more omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, as well as using moisturizers and serums with omega-3s, will not only help to prevent those lines from forming, but they will support your skin’s overall structure.

Your skin will stay hydrated longer.

If you didn’t know, omega-3s are a key party of your skin’s lipid (fat) content and help it act as a seal that keeps irritants out and moisture in. So, there is no denying that increasing your omega-3 intake (by eating more omega-3 rich food and using omega-3 moisturizers) will do nothing but help keep your skin moist and hydrated.

While ingesting omega-3s will certainly offer you the most benefits, using organic skin care products that contain these fatty acids (such as cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and night creams) are also effective at helping your skin stay hydrated and wrinkle-free. And, if you are interested in products like this, you should consider our Omega-3 Collection.

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3 Tips That Will Help You Say “Goodbye!” to Dry Skin in the Winter

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For a lot of people, not only does the arrival of winter mean low temperatures, freezing rain and snow are about to turn up, but also dry skin. Because the air is so cold, the humidity is low, and you are constantly inside and warmed by a heater, your skin reacts by becoming flaky and rough. What’s more, your eyes might even become irritated and red. However, luckily, there are plenty of things that you can do throughout the day and night, as well as cleansers and moisturizers that you can purchase and apply, that will help quench your dry skin.

To keep your skin hydrated throughout a very dry winter day, you should use a creamy cleanser and slather on the appropriate moisturizer.

Most people begin their day either by showering or washing their face in the sink. So, when you do take that hot ten minute shower or wash your face, we highly suggest that you use a creamy cleanser. Even better yet, you could also start the process by clearing away dry skin with a scrub that contains jojoba beads and what we refer to as “fruity cocktail acids,” because doing so will leave your skin looking polished. But, once you are done, it is important that you also use a creamy cleanser that has ingredients like organic coconut oil and oatmeal that will calm and soothe your skin.

Once you are done taking a shower, we also suggest applying a rich moisturizer while your skin is still a bit moist to better lock in, and thus trap, moisture.

To wake up without dry skin, consider adding a night cream.

There is no doubt that winter nights are extremely cold and dry. And, just because you are sleeping, that does not mean that your skin isn’t still being impacted. So, if you are looking for a way to keep your skin hydrated 24 hours a day, we highly suggest that you add a night cream into the mix. Some of the benefits that come from using a night cream include better blood circulation, a boost in collagen, a reduction in lines and wrinkles, and it even helps to prevent your skin from sagging. All in all, if you want to give your skin an extra boost so that it gets through those winter nights, get your hands on one that contains anti-aging and ultra-hydrating ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid.

Add some additional omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, and use a humidifier.

These days, there is a lot of evidence that suggests that consuming omega-3 fats (that are found in foods like salmon, tuna, and walnuts) helps reduce dryness. So, it’s safe to say that upping the amount of foods that contain omega-3 fats (to a point) is great for your skin.

Last, but not least, if you want to get some humidity back in the air at night, we highly encourage you to invest in a portable humidifier. But, keep in mind that you should not leave the unit running all of the time, as it can cause too much moisture to build up, and thus bacteria to flourish.

When it all comes down to it, how well your skin stays hydrated will also depend on what products you purchase, and if you use them correctly. If you are looking to buy organic skin care products that will have your skin looking radiant, as well as hydrated all winter long, we certainly have plenty to choose on our website.

Let’s Take A Look at Our New Shir-Organic Select Cleanser, Day Cream, Night Cream and Mask!

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If you didn’t know, the last quarter of 2015 has been a big one for us, as we just launched a new extension to our Shir-Organic brand. Labeled as our “Shir-Organic Select” line, what’s so great about it is that all of the seven products included in the launch—which consist of a night, day and eye cream, as well as a mask, cleanser, toner and serum—have all been USDA Certified. This means that we had to show that over 95% of the products we used in their creation were organic and natural. If you would like to know more general information about our new line, please check out our previous blog post.

Those who are interested in learning a little bit of information about a handful of our new products, such as the Pure Pomegranate & Seaweed Cleanser, Pure Hibiscus Anti-Oxidant Day Cream, Pure Raspberry & Mango Rejuvenating Night Cream, and the Pure Gotu Kola Hydration Mask can check out some details of them below, or just navigate to each of their individual product pages.

Cleanser

A good cleanser is one that goes above helping you feel clean and refreshed. In fact, those who purchase our new cleanser will find that it not only does these two things, but that it is also rich in antioxidants, and will provide defense against environmental stressors. Defense is possible because of the fact that it contains the anti-inflammatory ingredient beeswax.

Day Cream

Looking to supercharge your skin so that it is protected all day? Well, our new day cream has everything you need and much more. An ingredient like organic sunflower oil allows skin to receive vitamins D, B and E to help it feel conditioned throughout the day. What’s more, blueberry seed oil provides the skin with some essential Omega 3 fatty acids.

Night Cream

Trying to rejuvenate your skin overnight? If you are, there are many benefits of using our new night cream. Ingredients include shea and cocoa butter that will help skin retain moisture through the coldest nights, and rosehip extract that not only has a lot of Vitamin C, but over 30 other vitamins and minerals that are great for skin.

Mask

For those looking to give their skin some extra attention after using our new cleanser, a mask is exactly what they need. A skin nurturing and rejuvenating ingredient in this mask includes Gotu Kola. Plus, there is Dandelion, an extremely nutritious plant, to provide skin with more vitamins than you can count on your fingers.

If you are looking to buy organic skin care products anytime soon, there is no doubt that our new line is worth a try. If you want to hear more about them, please reach out to us, or visit their individual product pages.

We Are Pleased to Announce That Our Shir-Organic Select Product Line Is Now Available!

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Here at Shira Esthetics, we have, and always will be, committed to providing new skin care products online that you can use to beautify and heal your skin. Therefore, we are extremely excited to announce that we have just launched a new extension to our Shir-Organic brand called “Shir-Organic Select.”

What is so special about Shir-Organic Select?

Well, first and foremost, like many of our other skincare products, all of the line’s products are USDA Organic. To be certified “USDA Organic” we had to prove that over 95% of the ingredients that we used to create them are natural and organic. In other words, we had to show that these products are entirely free of synthetic ingredients.

We currently have seven products available, and will certainly be adding many more as time goes on.

Right now, we have one cleanser, eye cream, mask, moisturizer, night cream, serum and toner available. What’s more, all of them are suitable for various skin types. For example, those with very dry skin or oily skin can each use the cleanser, toner, and serum! Inevitably, a lot of the products in our Shir-Organic Select can be used by someone with ANY skin type!

How can you tell if the Shir-Organic Select is right for you?

If you already use a lot of our Shir-Organic products, the Select products are surely worth a try. This is especially true if you are always on the hunt for truly natural and organic products. While every product that we offer is always made of the best ingredients, and you, of course, undoubtedly have your favorites, it is always good to try something new. In fact, you may just be surprised with the results you get!

If you would like more information about our Shir-Organic Select line, or would like to see all of the ingredients in each product, please visit the Shir-Organic Select page of our website.

Should You Be Using A Night Cream?

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Do you regularly use toners, daily moisturizers and eye creams but skip out on the night creams because they do not seem necessary? Well, if you are concerned about wrinkles and lines—consider using a night cream!

Using a night cream means your skin is nourished and hydrated all of the time!

A lot of night creams are ultra-hydrating and contain anti-aging ingredients such as glycolic acid and retinol. In fact, the unique “nighttime” combination of all of these anti-aging ingredients will ensure that new skin replaces old skin faster. And, because of this, wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots are a lot less likely to appear!

When we say night creams are ultra-hydrating, we mean it!

Night creams are designed to be more moisturizing than daytime creams. Even though there might be no real reason to ultra-hydrate your skin at night, those with drier skin types may find many benefits from using a night cream.

So, are day creams and night creams really that different?

Not really. But, a lot of daytime moisturizers are lighter and contain SPF while night creams do not. Also, while most daytime products contain anti-aging ingredients, there is a higher concentration of them in nighttime products.

How can you tell if using a night cream is truly right for you?

In the end, if you are content with your daytime moisturizers and the current condition of your skin, there is no reason to add a night cream into the mix. However, if you are open to doing everything possible to combat the effects of aging, using a night cream is ideal. And remember, just like you needed to find the right skin care products to use during the day, it is also important to find the right ones to use at night!

Why not try one of our night creams?