Who is ready for some Irish fun this month?! I haven’t been to Ireland since 1993 but I loved it. The people are super friendly and very welcoming. I hope to return some day. St Patrick’s Day is not really celebrated the same way in Ireland as in the US (religious vs party time). Americans love any opportunity to have a party. So it is interesting to see this “reverse migration” of St Patrick’s Day being exported to Ireland.
Check out these links for the difference in American and Irish St Patty’s Day traditions:
How America (Not Ireland) Made St. Patrick’s Day as We Know It
Five ways Saint Patrick’s Day is Different in the US versus Ireland
Who the heck is St Patrick and why is he important? St Patrick is known as the patron Saint of Ireland. But did you know he wasn’t even Irish or named Patrick?
Some fun Irish Events going on:
St. Patrick’s Eve Party at 13 Stripes Brewery – https://www.facebook.com/events/547930422354966/
Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in Downtown Greenville – https://www.facebook.com/events/1128682493966571/
24th Annual ‘Return To The Green’ Irish Cultural Festival at Fluor Field – https://www.facebook.com/events/1862163793892187/
Just a Reminder…
I will be out of town from March 28th to April 11th in Israel. If you will need products please plan accordingly. I will periodically check in but for the most part will not be available those two weeks. Remember you can book your appointments online at www.RaspberryMoonST.com and you can also change your appointments in the link that is in your confirmation and reminder emails.
Love,
Nicole
Spa for Spays is March 14th
Join us for the most unique and fun night of the year! Shopping extravaganza, music by Darby Wilcox, group and individual spa classes and services and great food by outstanding vegan chef, David Alonso and drink.
Raspberry Moon is again a proud sponsor of Spa for Spays. I will be offering Eco-fin Hands and Feet Treatment.
Thursday, March 14th from 5:00 to 8:30 pm at Zen Downtown Greenville
https://www.facebook.com/events/502593260254054/
Three-Hour Unique Self-Defense Course with Expert Trainer
My Friend Laura is hosting this class! Become more in tune with your surroundings, avoid conflict before it can happen, escape in the event that conflict does happen, and if all else fails, defend with simple, precise strikes!
You will learn techniques for greater
- Awareness – Develop and refine the “mental maps” that alert us to confrontation. Learn survival signals that will awaken your senses to potential danger.
- Evasion – Make sound decisions to avoid confrontations and situations.
- Escape – Learn methods of escape in the event someone does grab hold of you, and more importantly, to be comfortable in any situation.
- Defense – Learn simple effective strikes using open hand, elbow, knees and improvised weapons to stun your opponent.
Choose Your Day: Sat April 6th 10 am – 1 pm or Sun, April 7th 1 pm – 4 pm
Airplane Park in Cleveland Park (rain location TBD)
$100 per person for 1 day, 3-hour course
The instructor, Thom Shuchaskie, is an expert in wilderness survival (think Bear Grylls) and multiple forms of martial arts. He lives and teaches in NYC and travels throughout the country teaching this course. Laura has known Thom since high school, and knows it is a rare chance to benefit from his knowledge right here in Cleveland Park!
To register, email her at laurasbogardus@gmail.com or text at 864-270-8275.
How to Nourish, Pamper, and Strengthen Your Eyes
So everyday life can have an effect on your eyes, too many late nights, too much alcohol, smoking, allergies, certain foods, and computer screens just to name a few.
Here are a few things you can do to help your eyes feel and look better.
Pampering for the Eyes
Have chilled river rocks (smooth stones) in your freezer or place in a bowl of ice water and then use the rocks to massage in your eye serum. Work with light circular motions all around the eyes. You can also place 2 cotton rounds in the ice water, remove excess water and place on the eyes and then river rocks over top. This feels awesome and your eyes will look amazing when you are finished.
Rose water is another great liquid to add to your cotton pads. Rose water will help to reduce redness and inflammation. You can always add your cold river rocks over the rose water pads as well. (I am thinking I am going to add this to my facial routine. How nice would that be? )
Food for the Eyes
Great choices to nourish your eyes from within include the following:
- Leafy green veggies like kale, spinach, broccoli, cucumbers, cabbage and green peppers. They are full of Vitamins A, C, E & K and minerals that protect the eyes from free radicals and damage from UV rays.
Yellow & Orange Fruits like carrots, lemons, mangos, peaches, apricots and especially pumpkin which is crazy good for you. These fruits and veggies are packed full of antioxidants that help prevent cataracts and degeneration of the eyes.- Blue & Purple foods like blueberries, grapes, eggplants, purple cabbage, plums and cranberries are fabulous at fighting oxidative stress. They are full of Vitamin C, flavonoids and other nutrients.
- Even some White foods are great for the eyes like mushrooms, bananas, onions, garlic and egg whites. These items contain beta-glucans, antioxidants and dozens of nutrients. They help with eye diseases, degeneration, and dry eyes.
- Red foods – cherries, strawberries, watermelon, red grapes, beets, tomatoes or red onions all contain lycopene, Vitamin C and other antioxidants.
One of my favorite smoothie blends – Apples, Carrots, Beets, Spinach, Ginger, Limes and I think if you add a few blueberries in there you would be good to go. (Remember that ginger and turmeric are great to add to your smoothies or juice – they are full of wonderful health benefits and fabulous for the skin.)
Yoga for the Eyes
How about some yoga movements for the eyes? Great for those of us in front of a computer screen all the time!
- While focusing on a pen or pencil, move it horizontally or vertically in front of yours eyes. Do this a few times. The article says 10-15 mins but that seems like a long time to do.
- Blink rapidly about 10 times, then close your eyes and relax for 20 seconds. Repeat this about 5 times.
- Do these every day or whenever you can think of it.
From the article – How to Make your Clients’ Eyes Sparkle by Rachel Levy from LNEONLINE.com (originally included in our September 2016 newsletter)
Facial of the Month – Pot of Gold Facial
May the luck of the Irish shine upon you this month with this Deluxe Facial Treatment – like our Over the Moon Facial but with a pot of gold on the other side of the rainbow.
24 Karat Gold, ginger and berry extracts to brighten and tighten skin.
Details:
- Ultra-nourishing gel-type modeling mask for a party-ready skin in minutes.
- Transforms from a gel-like substance to a thick rubbery mask that seals moisture deep within.
- Made with real 24 Karat Gold, ginger and berry extracts to brighten and tighten skin.
1 Hour Treatment – $80
Products of the Month – Irish Eyes are Smiling Upon Us!
Do you have lines around the eyes you would like to soften, eyes that need brightened or calmed? There are three lovely options to help maintain your eye health:
Skin Script Peptide Eye Serum for dark circles and puffiness
The Peptide Eye Serum opens the eye zone for a refreshed, youthful appearance. It brightens the appearance of discolorations, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, stimulates circulation, and improves tissue strength while encouraging healthy cellular skin functions.
Peptide Eye Serum Benefits:
- Alleviates dark undereye circles
- Encourages proper moisture levels
- Plumps eye tissue
- Improves Circulation
- Soothes and calms
- Tightens and firms
- Lessens the appearance of wrinkles
Recommended for concerns with dark circle and puffiness under the eye.
Directions for use:
After cleansing and toning apply under the eye morning and night. Follow with moisturizer.
Skin Script Tri-Peptide Eye Cream
For dry skin. The Tri-Peptide Eye Cream opens the eye zone for a refreshed, youthful appearance. It softens skin and firms the eye area, stimulates circulation and improves tissue strength while encouraging healthy cellular skin functions.
Tri-Peptide Eye Cream Benefits:
- Lessens the appearance of wrinkles
- Prevents water loss from the skin
- Soothes and calms
Recommended for concerns with dark circle and puffiness under the eye.
Directions for use:
After cleansing and toning apply under the eye morning and night. Follow with moisturizer.
Viktoria DeAnn Pepti-Eye Serum
Pepti-Eye Serum’s peptide complex penetrates quickly and helps to brighten and firm the delicate skin of the eye area. The signs of aging (stress, puffiness, and dark circles) are reduced to improve the appearance of the skin. Acting as an antioxidant and optimizing hydration, green tea extract and soluble collagen are complimentary actives to the UET-3 peptide complex.
I think this is probably my favorite eye serum. I love that it is more liquid and makes my eyes look dewy. I notice when I haven’t used it for a little bit, I will start to see more fine lines. For sure I feel an instant pick me up when I use it.
Not sure which one you want to try? Well try all three at the shop and let’s see which one resonates more with you!
Want to step up your eye game? Try:
Total Eye™ 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35
Want something that does multiple things? Try Colorescience’s Total Eye Protect. This was new last year and I love it. It is concealer, eye serum, sunscreen and eye primer all in one.
Treat your eyes to Total Eye™ 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 to visibly improve the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles while protecting the delicate eye area against photoaging with 100% SPF 35 mineral sunscreen.
Total Eye™ Features
- Neutral peach tone immediately brightens and corrects dark circles
- Cooling applicator aids in reduction of puffiness
- Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
- Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ protects against future sun damage
- Primes skin for smooth application of eye makeup
- Reapply throughout the day as a refresh
Appointments and Online Booking
Did you know that we now have an online booking system? Check it out at www.RaspberryMoonST.com (click the Book Your Appointment button on the right). This system enables us to send appointment confirmations, reminders, and allows you to change your appointment.
I do my best to get everyone in at their preferred times. If for any reason you are unable to make your appointment please let me know a minimum of 2 days beforehand. You will receive an email when you book your appointment and should also receive your appointment reminders via email 2 days beforehand. Please be sure to check your spam folder and add us to your safe list! Remember this is a courtesy reminder, not reading your emails is not a good reason for missing your appointments. If you do not show up for your appointment or cancel with less than 24 hour notice you will be charged the full service. I understand emergencies happen but we all need to respect each other’s time.
Out of the office:
- March 16 to 18 – Atlanta for Face and Body Expo
- March 28 to April 11 – Israel
- June 15 to 29 – Hawaii with Mom to do the Big Island and maybe Kauai
Sundays I will be working thru June 2019:
- March 10
- April 21
- May 19
- June 30
