All products are formulated under these guidelines.
Made In USA
Paraben Free
Sulfate Free
Lanolin Free
Gluten Free
Talc Free
Throughout my years of working with skin care, I have learned what makes skin look its best and, if using makeup, what skin care formulations are most compatible with makeup.
All of these key ingredients fall under one or more of these categories.
Ingredient Categories
Anti-aging – Reverse the visible signs of aging skin.
Prevention – Protect the skin from sun and environmental damage.
Healing – Repair existing damage to the skin.
Humectants – Increase skins ability to attract and maintain water in the skin.
Key ingredients in Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Skin Care
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
What are facial cleansers and why we want to use them?
In the pursuit of maintaining healthy, young looking skin, it starts with the facial cleanser. We pamper the face with special care so it looks and feels especially good.
A facial cleanser helps keep skin clean by removing dirt, sweat, excess sebum (oils naturally produced by the skin), cosmetics, dead skin cells, bacteria, and any pollutants that come in contact with your skin.
The trick is to cleanse the skin without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture barrier and Ph balance. This requires a cleanser with a more sophisticated formulation to meet this criteria.
As with shampoos, it is often suggested to have 2 facial cleansers to meet the needs of your skin now and to alert it out of its complacent reaction to the use of the same product daily.
Makeup Gourmet offers 2 cleansers.
• Foaming Creme Cleanser: Skin softening and helpful with the breakdown and removal of makeup.
This daily lightweight liquid-cream cleanser has a perfect blend of Aloe and Green Tea extracts to soften, moisturize and revitalize the skin while gently sweeping away makeup and impurities. Paraben Free | Sulfate Free | Gluten Free. Recommended for: All skin types. Made in USA
key ingredients
Aloe
moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily skin complexion.
Giberellin in aloe vera acts as a growth hormone stimulating the growth of new cells. It allows the skin to heal quickly and naturally with minimal scarring.
Effectively heals chronic skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema.
Contains a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin’s natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.
Green Tea Extracts
A strong antioxidant effect that protects the skin from the damaging effect of free radicals.
Stimulates skin microcirculation and therefore positively influence the tone and health of the skin.
Topical use helps to promote the health and quantity of collagen, thereby maintaining a firm and elastic skin.
A creamy non-drying cleanser enriched w/ Glycolic and mixed Fruit Acids that gently exfoliates, while Botanical extracts leave skin soft and refreshed. Glycolic Content:3.5%. Paraben free | Sulfate free | Gluten free. Recommended for: All skin types. Made in USA.
key ingredients
Glycolic Acid/Citric Acid
Natural ingredients derived from sugar cane and fruit. Glycolic and Citric Acid safely loosens the outer layer of dead skin cells on the surface your skin, bring fresh new skin to the surface. This is beneficial for those who are looking for ingredients that help with anti-aging. Glycolic and Citric Acid acid can also help lighten discoloration of the skin, such as sun spots and help those with acne-prone and blackhead-prone skin.
Extracts of White Tea
Protects critical elements of the skin’s immune system.
Build the skin’s resistance against stresses that cause the skin to age.
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
In classic European skin care philosophy, toner is a watery formula positioned to be the catalyst between cleanser and moisturizer. It gently follows up the cleansing and prepares the skin to accept serums and moisturizers better.
Toner is traditionally smoothed over skin on a cotton pad and more recently also comes in a spray delivery system to mist on the skin.
Toner’s importance is often under-represented and misunderstood.
It is a subtle yet highly effective way to attract and keep serums and moisturizers in the skin. This is achieved by the use of humectants. Humectants act as a sponge and attract and maintain the moisture it can absorb.
Toner, when misted on, provides a nice ‘slip’ so lotions and creams glide smoothly over the skin to penetrate more deeply and evenly.
Makeup Gourmet features 2 ‘Toners’. Quotes are used as one is more a rehydrating mist to use throughout the day, however works on the same principle.
A gentle, non-alcohol toner enriched w/ extracts of Aloe, Cucumber, Lemon, Green Tea and Witch Hazel that clarifies, softens and refreshes skin. Paraben free | Sulfate free | Gluten free. Recommended for: All skin types. Made in USA
moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily skin complexion.
Giberellin in aloe vera acts as a growth hormone stimulating the growth of new cells. It allows the skin to heal quickly and naturally with minimal scarring.
Effectively heals chronic skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema.
Contains a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin’s natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.
Green Tea Extracts
A strong antioxidant effect that protects the skin from the damaging effect of free radicals.
Stimulates skin microcirculation and therefore positively influence the tone and health of the skin.
Topical use helps to promote the health and quantity of collagen, thereby maintaining a firm and elastic skin.
Cucumber
Cucumbers are a source of several compounds that fight inflammation and aging.
Contains vitamin C, an antioxidant and plenty of vitamin K, also an antioxidant, which fights dark circles under the eyes.
Pantothenic acid, or vitamin B-5, helps your skin retain moisture (humectant).
Vitamin A, or retinol, in cucumbers fights dark spots and freckles because it helps control your skin’s production of melanin.
Cucumbers are a source of silica, which, as a precursor to collagen, can help fight wrinkles.
Lemon
Contains citric and plant acids that work to cleanse, lighten and brighten the skin; remove dead skin; and stimulate new skin growth.
Enhances the clarity, glow and softness of the skin.
Witch Hazel
Potent astringent due to the high level of tannins. The tannins help to tighten skin proteins which then form a protecting covering to help promote skin healing and stop bleeding.
Locks moisture into skin to reduce water loss from skin and to maintain skin softness and elasticity.
Significant suppression of skin redness or burning on the skin after extended sun exposure.
A refreshing mist with natural extracts that soothe and soften the skin. Instantly rehydrates and refreshes all skin types and aids in restoring tone and elasticity as well as setting makeup. Paraben free, sulfate free, gluten free. Made in USA.
Rosewater
Helps soothe and cool sensitive and irritated skin.
Balances oily skin.
Rejuvenates, softens and tones mature skin.
Filled with anti-oxidants and various vitamins to help prevent the signs of aging and nourish the skin.
Natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cucumber
Cucumbers are a source of several compounds that fight inflammation and aging.
Contains vitamin C, an antioxidant and plenty of vitamin K, also an antioxidant, which fights dark circles under the eyes.
Pantothenic acid, or vitamin B-5, helps your skin retain moisture (humectant).
Vitamin A, or retinol, in cucumbers fights dark spots and freckles because it helps control your skin’s production of melanin.
Cucumbers are a source of silica, which, as a precursor to collagen, can help fight wrinkles.
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
Contains a blend of powerful blend of Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl-oligopeptide that help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This proper proportion of palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7and palmitoyl-oligopeptide induces natural collagen production for skin healing and rejuvenation. Paraben free, sulfate free, gluten free.
Key ingredients
Palmitoyl-oligopeptide Oligopeptides stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production.
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Reduces skin roughness, fine lines, thin skin and wrinkles.
May help treat rosacea and reduce the appearance of uneven skin tones
Enriched w/ Sodium Hyaluronate and Retinoids, this emollient serum hydrates the skin leaving it soft and supple, while Anti-oxidants and soy proteins help protect against environmental damage. Paraben free, sulfate free, gluten free.
Key Ingredients
Sodium Hyaluronate A powerful humectant that attracts and holds on to water, making it the ultimate skin moisturizer. This helps to hydrate skin and keep it moist and supple by binding up to 1000 times its weight in water.
Because it attracts and binds to water, it causes slight swelling. This swelling helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and gives skin a more youthful appearance. The added water reflects light better to physically make skin look younger.
Retinoids
Retinoids work in reducing wrinkles, and can improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin. Using retinoids along with products that have alpha-hydroxy acids may provide even more skin-smoothing effects.
These two serums are available individually and in a Bonus Value Bundle.
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
What are moisturizers and why do we want to use them?
First and foremost, moisturizers provide a healthy balance of water and/or oil to topically hydrate skin.
Because moisturizer is applied uniformly over the entire face, it is the best place to include preventive/protective ingredients as well.
The main preventive/protective ingredients are SPF, and anti-oxidants. SPF is fundamental in preventing premature aging of the skin due to UVA/UVB damage.
Other topical corrective ingredients are alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, citric, malic) which loosen surface dead skin cells for easier exfoliation.
Also Retinol which minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, bolster skin’s thickness and elasticity, slow the breakdown of collagen (which helps keep skin firm), and lighten brown spots caused by sun exposure. Retinol is present in my Age Defying Serum because applying it first before moisturizer allows it to go deeper, have a higher concentration and thusly more effective.
A moisturizing day crème formulated with Pine Bark Extract, Aloe and Vitamins A, E, C and E. SPF helps prevent sunburn. A smoothing base for makeup. Recommended for: All skin types. Paraben free • Talc free • Lanolin free. Made in USA.
Key ingredients
Pine Bark Extract
Antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree improves skin hydration and elasticity.
Aloe
moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily skin complexion.
Giberellin in aloe vera acts as a growth hormone stimulating the growth of new cells. It allows the skin to heal quickly and naturally with minimal scarring.
Effectively heals chronic skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema.
Contains a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin’s natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.
Vitamins A, C and E
Vitamin A forces your skin cells to turn over faster, bringing new fresh skin cells to the surface.
Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, slows down the aging process and even reverse the signs of aging.
Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreens help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin.
Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB, damage the skin, age it prematurely, and increase your risk of skin cancer. UVB is the chief culprit behind sunburn, while UVA rays, which penetrate the skin more deeply, are associated with wrinkling, leathering, sagging, and other light-induced effects of aging (photoaging). They also exacerbate the carcinogenic effects of UVB rays, and increasingly are being seen as a cause of skin cancer on their own.
A light easily absorbed SPF day crème formulated with Antioxidants and Extracts of White Tea and Pomegranate. This product helps protect skin from both UVA and UVB rays.
Key ingredients
Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreens help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin.
Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB, damage the skin, age it prematurely, and increase your risk of skin cancer. UVB is the chief culprit behind sunburn, while UVA rays, which penetrate the skin more deeply, are associated with wrinkling, leathering, sagging, and other light-induced effects of aging (photoaging). They also exacerbate the carcinogenic effects of UVB rays, and increasingly are being seen as a cause of skin cancer on their own.
Antioxidants Prevents and repairs damage to your skin caused by free radicals such as the sun, pollution and smoke.
Extracts of White Tea
Protects critical elements of the skin’s immune system.
Build the skin’s resistance against stresses that cause the skin to age.
Pomegranate
1. Cell Regeneration. Pomegranates help protect the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) and helps with skin cell regeneration in the epidermis and dermis (inner layer), increasing circulation and healing the skin, aiding in tissue repair and wound healing.
2. Sun Protection. Pomegranates have sun protective compounds that protect the skin against free radical damage, help prevent skin cancer, relieve sunburn and reduce the signs of sun damage. Pomegranate seed oil works to protect against skin cancer because of ellagic acid, a polyphenol antioxidant found in large quantities in pomegranates, which researchers have found inhibits the growth of skin tumors.
3. Anti-Aging. Pomegranates protect against premature aging by helping reduce the signs of skin aging caused by sun damage and exposure, such as wrinkles and fine lines. Pomegranates also help prevent hyperpigmentation and age spots.
4. Youthful Skin. Pomegranates promote smooth, firm skin by promoting collagen and elastin production and soften skin.
5. Dry Skin. It is a great ingredient for skin care because its small molecular structure allows it to penetrates deeply into the skin. It works for most skin types, (which depends on the skin care ingredients pomegranate is combined with).
Since pomegranate oil penetrates deeply into the skin, it is effective for treating dry skin. It soothes dry, cracked and irritated skin. It contains punicic acid, an omega 5 fatty acid that hydrates and prevents moisture loss.
6. Oily Skin/Combination Skin. Pomegranate oil even works for oily skin and the use of pomegranate have been beneficial in skin care products for acne prone skin, to combat breakouts, reduce scarring and sooth minor irritations.
This luxurious, oil-free crème helps exfoliate dead skin cells while you sleep.It helps remove signs of aging, dryness and uneven skin tone.
Key Ingredients
Glycolic Acid
A natural ingredient derived from sugar cane, though it is now often made synthetically.
Glycolic acid safely loosens the outer layer of dead skin cells on the surface your skin, bring fresh new skin to the surface. This is beneficial for those who are looking for ingredients that help with anti-aging. Glycolic acid can also help lighten discoloration of the skin, such as sun spots and help those with acne-prone and blackhead-prone skin.
Green Tea Extracts
A strong antioxidant effect that protects the skin from the damaging effect of free radicals.
Stimulates skin microcirculation and therefore positively influence the tone and health of the skin.
Topical use helps to promote the health and quantity of collagen, thereby maintaining a firm and elastic skin.
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
What are eye creams and why do we want to use them?
Eyes and lips are the special needs parts of our face. The skin tissue is dramatically thinner and the dermis layer (the middle layer) is dramatically more thin and missing conventional oil glands that lubricate the top layer of skin giving it elasticity.
As lip skin is similar to eye skin, a little eye cream goes a long way to hydrating lips.
The most important ingredient in eye cream is a highly refined oil molecule that is small enough to penetrate and lubricate the top layer of skin. Without oil, skin loses most of its elasticity and thus easily stretched.
Skin under the eyes can be prone to puffiness if fluid builds up. Because the skin is more thin and translucent, underlying veins become more prominent and dark circles can form. Heredity, lack of sleep, too much sun exposure and aging may also cause dark circles.
As with all skin care, a little every day will work its magic. This is most true for the eye area. There is no need to apply a richly emollient cream around the eye. The oil cannot absorb into the skin. A lightweight, highly refined eye moisturizer applied at least twice daily will provide the care your eye area needs (and lips).
Here is my eye moisturizer that is suitable for under makeup or alone, day and night.
Caffeine is known to stimulate cell metabolism and increase blood flow while vitamins A & C provide
anti-oxidant benefits. Also excellent for lips as the refined oil molecules in this cream penetrate the
similar thin skin tissue of the lips. Paraben free • Sulfate free • Gluten free. Made in USA.
key ingredients
Caffeine Constricts small blood vessels and reduces inflammation to minimize dark circles and puffy skin under the eyes.
Vitamins A & C
Antioxidants that prevents and repairs damage to your skin caused by free radicals such as the sun, pollution and smoke.
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
What are exfoliators and why do we want to use them?
Skin replenishes itself every 30 days. Once full grown, our body has less incentive to create skin cells at our previous growing-up rate.
Surface skin cells die but are still attached. They no longer hold water and light, and mask the brightness of the skin cells below.
The weekly removal/exfoliation of surface dead skin cells exposes the fresh living skin cells and promotes more rapid skin cell reproduction. This results in our skin behaving and looking like young translucent skin.
The instruction and advice I share with anyone who wants to exfoliate is this.
It is important to understand why this simple and inexpensive activity promotes younger looking skin.
By gently and consistently removing the build-up of surface dead skin cells, our body responds by making fresh new skin cells at a more rapid rate. Our skin begins to mimic its performance as when we were growing into maturity. You basically trick the skin to work harder. It is happy to do so because your skin wants to protect you by maintaining a healthy amount of surface skin cells. You just need to give your skin a reason.
How you exfoliate matters. Even though the surface layer of skin cells are dead, they are still attached. If you aggressively remove them by any means, a scrub, a wash cloth, a brush, this will only cause damage to your skin.
Think of exfoliation as an act of seduction or a massage. Gently and continually circle in an area until the dead skin cell loosens and voluntarily leaves the body. In this manner there is no tear on the surface of the skin and your skin cell regenerators happily replace the now removed dead skin cells.
If the dead skin cell is aggressively removed, a small tear occurs on the skin and the skin goes in to repair mode rather than replenish mode. This mean that along with cells renewing, clotting blood cells are also sent to that area and repair must take place before revealing the younger, fresher skin cells underneath.
For best results think slow and long when it comes to exfoliation.
Personal note: Of all the personal skin care methods and products, proper exfoliation is the most effective practice in always maintaining the smoothest, healthiest and young looking skin.
Here are my products that exfoliate and help promote better exfoliation.
Gives skin a professional, spa-like exfoliating facial. Contains microdermabrasion scrub that safely and efficiently removes dead skin cells leaving a silky smooth texture that is ready to welcome rejuvenating new skin cells. Recommended for: All skin types. Paraben free • Talc free • Lanolin free. Made in USA
I recommend a weekly exfoliation and more if skin feels rough or looks flaky.
Products containing Glycolic Acid to promote easier exfoliation.
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
Formulated with Glycolic Acid to help remove dead skin cells and kaolin clay to extract impurities to clarify complexion and refine pores. Fortified also with botanical extracts and Sodium Hyaluronate.. Glycolic Content: 3.43%. Paraben Free | Sulfate free | Gluten free. Recommended for: All skin types. Made in USA.
Key ingredients
Kaolin Clay
Purifies and detoxes the skin and makes it moist.
Contains high content of silica that helps in removing the dead skin and makes it to regenerate.
Contains minerals and phyto-nutrients which aid in eliminating toxins and excess oil from the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate A powerful humectant that attracts and holds on to water, making it the ultimate skin moisturizer. This helps to hydrate skin and keep it moist and supple by binding up to 1000 times its weight in water.
Because it attracts and binds to water, it causes slight swelling. This swelling helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and gives skin a more youthful appearance. The added water reflects light better to physically make skin look younger.
Glycolic Acid
A natural ingredient derived from sugar cane, though it is now often made synthetically.
Glycolic acid safely loosens the outer layer of dead skin cells on the surface your skin, bring fresh new skin to the surface. This is beneficial for those who are looking for ingredients that help with anti-aging. Glycolic acid can also help lighten discoloration of the skin, such as sun spots and help those with acne-prone and blackhead-prone skin.
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
Why do we want to attract and keep water in our skin?
Water reflects light. Water makes skin cells full and round and full of light. Increasing your skins ability to absorb and maintain water is paramount in maintaing a skin that reflects light, thus a young looking skin.
The most profound molecule in our skin to attract and maintain water is Hyaluronic Acid.
If maintaining a young looking skin is of interest to you, this is worth the read (plus there is a great video and extra bonus at the end).
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a carbohydrate occurring naturally throughout the human body. Although Hyaluronic Acid can be found naturally in most every cell in the body, it is found in the greatest concentrations in the skin tissue. Almost 50% of the bodies HA is found here. It is found in both the deep underlying dermal areas as well as the visible epidermal top layers.
Young skin is smooth and elastic and contains large amounts of HA that helps keep the skin stay young and healthy. The HA provides continuous moisture to the skin by binding up to 1000 times its weight in water. With age, the ability of the skin to produce HA decreases.
Hyaluronic Acid’s consistency and tissue-friendliness allows it to be beneficial in skin-care products as an excellent moisturizer. Because HA is one of the most hydrophilic (water-loving) molecules in nature with numerous benefits for the human body it can be described as “nature’s moisturizer”.
The fact that Hyaluronic Acid is found naturally in the dermis of the skin makes it even more appealing as a skin care ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the sodium salt of Hyaluronic Acid. It is a smaller molecule than Hyaluronic Acid that is easily absorbed topically through the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate is a powerful humectant that attracts and holds on to water, making it the ultimate skin moisturizer. This helps to hydrate skin and keep it moist and supple.
Because it attracts and binds to water, it causes slight swelling. This swelling helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and gives skin a more youthful appearance. In addition, the subtle swelling increases volume, which makes skin look younger.
People are increasingly looking for products that contain natural ingredients that aren’t toxic and won’t harm or irritate skin. Sodium Hyaluronate fits the bill. The Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database classifies it as an ingredient with a low potential for toxicity and gives it a high safety rating.
This is why my favorite (and most popular) skin care offering is my Age Defying Serum.
It delivers a concentrated dose of Sodium Hyaluronate to your skin before you moisturize. It dramatically draws and maintains water in your skin.
Because I keep my skin care cost inclusive, it is only $29.
If what you just read makes sense to you, I urge you to try Age Defying Serum.
Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
I gave my sister a bottle of my Age Defying Serum. She asked, “Will it make me look younger?
As I know my sister is highly analytical, her question made me ask myself, “What does young looking skin look like?”
My answer is, young looking skin is smooth, reflects light, and is translucent.
So what behavior and products promote young looking skin?
Hydration/moisturizer
Water reflects light. Water makes skin cells full and round and full of light. Increasing your skins ability to absorb and maintain water in your skin is paramount in maintaing a skin that reflects light, thus a young looking skin.
Translucency/exfoliation
Skin replenishes itself every 30 days. Once full grown, our body has less incentive to create skin cells at our previous growing-up rate. Surface skin cells die but are still attached. They no longer hold water and light, and mask the brightness of the skin cells below. The weekly removal/exfoliation of surface dead skin cells exposes the fresh living skin cells and promotes more rapid skin cell reproduction. This results in our skin behaving and looking like young translucent skin.
I have studied and worked with skin care long enough to know that as long as you make skin care a daily practice, your skin will look and feel better. Just like brushing your teeth, if you skip a day, you can see and feel the difference.
There is no miracle cream. The miracle is in the daily use of the cream.
There are are key ingredients that help promote increased hydration and translucency. Just remember, it will look better for a day.
Much skin care is exclusive.
Skin care is the most over-priced category in cosmetics as it preys on our need to maintain youthfulness. It attempts to make this simple process of skin care exclusive. To gain access to this exclusive club, you have to pay the fees, in this case, inflated skin care pricing.
I went the inclusive route.
I selected skin care that contains key ingredients to promote hydration and translucency. I then chose to make less on the sale of my skin care than my color product so that most anyone can afford using skin care.
I currently have no skin care product over $29! Guess what? It is the Age Defying Serum I gave my sister.
I also offer comprehensive Skin Care Bundles to lessen your cost even more.
As far as inclusivity goes, I also developed a skin care line for men. It is my belief that skin is skin and Makeup Gourmet skin care applies to all genders.
However, for some, there is a stigma for using products traditionally targeted for women. I offer the same solutions for maintaing a young looking skin with my men’s skin care line. The products and packaging are streamlined to appeal to a male’s sensibilities that doesn’t see themselves using products ‘made for women’.
The point of this post is to help you understand the simplicity and availability of achieving and maintaining young looking skin. It is not a mystery. It is not what someone has in a bottle and if you pay your membership fee, you can be part of that club.
it is the simple process of daily care using mindful and affordable products.
I will be posting an ongoing series of Makeup Gourmet Authentic Beauty Makeup skin care highlight in upcoming blogs.
Each post will highlight a skin care category Makeup Gourmet offers.
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Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® products are developed alongside the Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® method of application. They are customized to give you the best results when applying your makeup.
Please let me know if this blog was of value to you and share your own Authentic Beauty Makeup tips in the comments box below. I would love to hear how you get on trying this new method of makeup application – tell me how useful you find the tutorials and how you found the results. You can also use the comments box to tell me what interests and concerns you when it comes to which makeup colors to choose. Please let me know so I can fashion future blogs that are relevant and interesting to you.
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
