Chemical Peels

So many people easily scare from the words "chemical peel". They sound scary and most people think they will have down time with a treatment like this. As an esthetician we can only treat the superficial layers of the skin- or the epidermis. Peels that go deeper into the skin (the dermis) are where they can cause more discomfort and more healing time. These deeper peels can only be applied by a physician. Now just because the treatments performed by an esthetician are more superficial, does not limit the effectiveness. They are still highly effective and very results driven. 

What exactly is a chemical peel? It is basically a "professional exfoliation". This is done by applying a highly acidic solution to the skin. This solution causes dead skin cells to loosen and come off of the skin. By doing this it causes new healthy skin cells to rise to the surface. The depth of a chemical peel depends on the acidity (pH) and the strength of the chemical. 

Who benefits from a chemical peel? Anyone looking to improve their skin tone and texture can benefit from a chemical peel. There are a variety of different chemicals and different ones are chosen depending on your goals for your skin. Conditions that can be treated include: Acne, Hyperpigmentation (Sun spots), Fine lines, Wrinkles and Dull skin. 

Is there pain involved? Depending on the strength and pH used, you may feel a slight tingling or burning sensation, which only lasts a few minutes. With superficial peels many of them you will only feel a slight sensation, if anything at all. 

What can I expect afterwards? After a chemical peel you can expect your skin to look smoother, brighter and softer. You may have mild flaking, a little dryness or peeling (depending on the strength used). You can expect to see this 2-4 days following a peel.  

Peels are best done in a series, especially if you are looking for a substantial change. They are also a great way to maintain good skin. Everyone's skin is different, there are a variety of peels to choose from and here at Volaire we can customize a peel to meet your needs. 

We would love to consult with you if you have questions or want to see if this would be a good fit for you!

Fake Bake Sunless Tan!

Hello All,

         Well.. Summer is approaching and we are all looking to have that perfect bronzed look. Before I went through all my schooling as a Master Esthetician, I have to admit... I LOVED tanning. I loved tanning beds and I loved the sun (still do... this will never change). Well after school I realized how bad it is for your skin! Don't get me wrong, being out in the sun is great... just wear your SPF! :) Now I am definitely not here to lecture on how bad the sun and tanning beds are... for those sun lovers, it is impossible to change minds! HOWEVER now that I am sticking to my guns and being better about tanning, I HAD to find something that was safer. I have tried countless numbers of self tanners. Most of them leave you orange, smelly and looking streaky. Well after much searching... I am proud to announce my FAVORITE sunless tanner...

That's right... The brand is Fake Bake. They have a lot of different types of self tanners, but this one is

  by far my favorite. It comes with a little mitt which is what makes the application so.. "FLAWLESS" :) 

What I love about this product:

Streak free

NO nasty smell

Gives you a bronzed look almost instantly

Does not make you orange

Easy to apply

So this is my "product of the week" and we unfortunately do not sell this product at Volaire. However, I purchase mine at Ulta for about $32. Check your local retailers. :)

Broga.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I would like to formally introduce BROGA! This is yoga for bro's by bro's (a.k.a Brogi's)! Every Thursday night at 6:15 p.m. we will be getting together for an hour class that will be sure to push your limits both mentally and physically. This class is open for all levels and is limited to men only and is designed to reintroduce men back into the wonderful world of yoga. Don't worry ladies there is a class coming just for you, and over time you will be thanking me for getting your guy into yoga (then you can practice together) ;)! 

Space is limited and you MUST claim your space! Message Caden Carsey on facebook, reach out through the website www.volaireinc.com text or call! 

See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Caden "Yoga Bro" Carsey

Body Wraps

For this weeks product of the week, we are spotlighting a product and a service! This is our Body Wraps. Our product comes from the amazing company, It Works!. This wrap is a non woven cloth that you can wrap on your body. The reason I love this wrap is because you can target pretty much any area you would like. Areas the wrap can be applied include your stomach, back, legs, arms and sides. 

At Volaire you can add a wrap to basically any service you receive. You must be in the wrap for a minimum of 45 minutes. These wraps may also be purchased from us and you can apply them yourselves at home!!  The wraps provide results such as:

• Tightening and Toning
• Firming
• Reducing appearance of cellulite
• Improving skin texture 

The wrap also helps to detoxify the body and helps with inch loss. Results are best seen within a 72 hour period, and for best results I would recommend doing a series of 4 wraps (spaced 3 days apart). 

When I did my first wrap, I lost 2.5 inches in 45 minutes! I was shocked, these wraps really are great for everyone. 

Here are some before and after pictures of results seen from these wraps

Contact us for more information! 

Product of the Week

This weeks product of the week is more of a group of products rather than just one product. This week we are highlighting our doTERRA Essential Oils including their amazing Lotus Diffuser!

We have been using essential oils for a couple years now, but the past year we have used them faithfully every single day. Particularly from this brand- doTERRA (which has been by far the best we have ever found). Essential oils are an all natural way of helping with various symptoms and illnesses. They can be used to help you sleep, give you energy and also great to use in cleaning.  I hate taking medicine, and using essential oils has literally saved me from having to use them. There are many different oils that come from this brand, but to save some time, I am going to just highlight some of my absolute favorites that we use on pretty much a daily basis. 

On Guard - Supports healthy immune function. We use this whenever we feel a cold, sore throat, etc coming on. We also diffused this every night through the winter and both avoided any sickness all season! This is probably my #1 favorite. PLUS it smells delicious with it's mixture of wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary. 

Breathe - This blend does just what it is named- help you BREATHE! It's perfect right now especially with the seasonal allergies coming up. I also have family who say that this really helps their kids with their asthma or when they get croup or a nasty cough. 

DigestZen - This is another one of my absolute FAVORITES- this is because I have major digestive issues. I rub this on my stomach almost every day, or when I am having digestive issues. It calms my stomach down so much quicker than taking any medicine and it has saved me from having to take a ton of pills before I eat a meal. LOVE this one!

Past Tense - This blend is amazing for headaches or tension. This comes in a little roll on bottle and is a perfect replacement for any pain killer. 

Citrus Bliss - This is one of Caden's absolute favorites!!! It is a mood elevator and helps reduce stress. It has wild orange, lemon, grapefruit, madarin, tangerine, clemintine and a hint of vanilla. It can also be used to disinfect and clean surfaces. 

Serenity - Serenity is perfect for restless nights or when you need a little help calming down. This blend helps calm stress, relax and helps promote a restful sleep. This is one we use on a nightly basis. 

Deep Blue - Deep Blue  helps with achy joints, sore muscles and discomfort. When it is applied it gives a cool therapeutic benefit that you can almost feel immediately. 

So those are a few of our favorites, however those are not the only oils we offer. 

The last thing I recommend when using oils is to have a diffuser on hand. We love our Lotus Diffuser and we use it every night and we also always have them running in our studio. It purifies the air and allows you to aromatically use the oils. It is definitely a MUST HAVE! - Plus we get compliments daily on how good our studio smells :)

So there you have it, if you are interested in trying some oils, let us know. We have them available for purchase at Volaire, or you can visit our website --

mydoterra.com/cadenmeg 

Thanks :)

The Practice of Yoga.

So many people ask me why yoga? They all want to know how it has changed my life and why they should consider giving this crazy yoga thing a shot. Well, where to start is the bigger question...as yoga has got me where I am today and is going to keep me on the path of where I want to go.  I'm going to try and keep this short and sweet as I could write a novel on this subject (maybe one day I will!). 

First and foremost, you DO NOT have to be flexible to do yoga! Every conversation I begin to have with people who are interested in yoga come up with this crazy idea that you have to be flexible to even attempt to do yoga...when in fact it is the complete opposite! Yoga was created thousands of years ago to help the body stay in a peak physical, mental, and spiritual state. Flexibility is what comes from practicing yoga on a regular basis, therefore yoga helps you become MORE flexible over time! So get out of your own way and do not allow this common misconception hold you back from entering the yoga studio. -- To be completely honest I could not even touch my toes prior to building a consistent yoga practice. My body has changed dramatically and as my practice grows, so does my body and my mind, (literally western science has just recently confirmed your brain grows in size by practicing daily meditation!! Google it!). Since I started yoga I have dropped 35 pounds and been able to keep it off, yet another great benefit of the practice. Not to mention I have a few circus tricks up my sleeve now! ;) 

Everyone has an idea of the ultimate person that they want to be, some call it their "higher self" or their "ultimate being". You dream of achieving the perfect career, lifestyle and person you want people to know and remember you by. I can honestly say yoga is the vehicle that is getting me closer to becoming my ultimate self. Yoga has given me the confidence and back bone that I feel wasn't always there prior to taking on a consistent practice. Yoga has taught me to breathe through very tough situations and has shown me that instead of taking a fight or flight response to life's struggles, I instead have another option and that is to take a stand. Instead of being reactive and screaming in rage or getting angry over these life struggles or even feeling depressed and sad. I now know that I can take a stand and act skillfully with out emotions getting the best of me. This is done by taking a deep breath and accepting that you are EXACTLY where you are supposed to be. It almost sounds too simple I know, but in reality it is much harder to practice, and knowing that I am always practicing my yoga both on and off the mat is what keeps me in the right frame of mind to handle life's struggles and blessings. Yoga is and always will be a practice, no perfection, just 99% practice and 1% theory. And with that in mind I know that I can breathe and know that I truly am right where I need to be.

This now brings up the spiritual side of yoga. I'm not known to be religious or to have a practicing religion and yoga in its purest form itself is NOT a religion or a cult (we are just happy people who try to better ourselves and the world around us!). Yoga is contained within religion BUT religion is not contained within yoga. This is what is so beautiful about yoga. Yoga is whatever you want it to be, it is here solely to serve you and your journey. Through seated meditation I have come to find many great thing about myself and all that is around me. I feel as though we are all connected to something higher, beyond us and to one another. Yoga means union, it is the joining together of the aspects of ourselves that were never divided in the first place.  

I think that sums most of it up without making this too long and gives you an Idea of where I am at personally with my practice at this point in time. I am so happy that I have this opportunity to bring yoga into the lives of others. With the impact that yoga practice has had on my life I, in turn, want to try and bring that into your lives. So please if this is something you have been seeking in your life reach out and connect with me or your fellow yoga community. 

Namaste,

Caden "Yoga Bro" Carsey

Eyelash Extensions!

One of my most favorite things to do (and to have) are eyelash extensions!! I have had them for about a year now and they are something I don't think I can ever do without. They are so perfect for ANYONE! They can be as dramatic or as natural as you would like! That is what I love the most about them.

They work by placing individual synthetic or mink extensions to each of your own individual eyelashes. The process takes about 1.5 - 2 hours for a full set. You then have to keep them up with a fill by replacing those that have fallen out and adding to the new lashes that have grown in. A fill is about every 2-4 weeks, depending on the person.

Eyelash extensions can be done on people for every day use, or for occasions.

They are easy to care for as long as you follow these simple guidelines:

• Don't get them wet for 24-48 hrs after application. 
• Resist the urge to rub or tug on them- this can cause your natural lashes to prematurely fall out. 
• Don't let moisture rich products to get onto your lashes- any heavy creams or oil based products can break down the glue causing them to fall out. 
• Avoid mascaras- unless specified safe for extensions, this can lessen the life of your extensions

In my opinion- this is one thing (besides my hair) I have no problem keeping up on. Some people worry that they don't want to have the maintenance of fills every few weeks. My thought-- it's MUCH better than doing mascara everyday, and you basically wake up in the morning with your makeup half way done :)

Here are a few pictures of my work:

Product of the Week

So I decided I am going to spotlight a new product every week. There are so many amazing products (and so many not-so-amazing products) out there. This week I am going to spotlight one of my new favorite Masques. It is from Image Skin Care. It is.... 

Ageless Total Resurfacing Masque

This masque is good for Aging, Oily/Acne or Sun Damaged Skin. 

The reason this masque is one of my favorites? It is because it is basically like a mini chemical peel you can do at home! LOVE! 

What gives it this characteristic is the main ingredients: Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic Acid and Papaya. (These are all great exfoliators). This masque also has some Arnica Montana (Anti-inflammatory), Hyaluronic acid (a great hydrator) and Vitamin C. 

This masque can be used 1-3x per week.

Some of the great benefits:

Triple-action exfoliator gently sloughs dull surface skin with micro crystals

Reduces excess oil and evens skin tone

Skin lightening properties

Well.. there ya have it!!! If you are looking for a little skin pick me up to use a couple times a week... this is definitely one I would keep in your cupboard! 

Available at Volaire :) 

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Ultrasonic Facial

What is an Ultrasonic Facial?

This is one of the most amazing facials offered here at Volaire, and not many people even know what it is. It is so great because it works for just about anyone. The Ultrasonic Facial can be used on people who have sensitive skin, thin skin, blackheads, and whiteheads. People with Rosacea and especially acne can benefit from this treatment because it deeply cleanses the skin. 

It  works by creating high speed oscillations, leaving skin smooth, fresh, and perfectly prepared for product application, by removing the top layer of the dead skin cells that tend to dull the skin. The more you resurface the outer layer of skin, the more skin growth will come up from underneath and be renewed. 

This facial will leave you skin plumper and firmer while enhancing the results of key ingredients of all products.  Your pores will appear smaller and tighter with an all over healthy glow.

Come to Volaire and receive this amazing treatment!!! Your skin will LOVE you for it :)