How Citrus Fruits Renew the Skin
March 16th, 2010 / Skin Care
According to Dr. Maoshing Ni, “Citrus is considered a superfood for healthy skin. Many studies have confirmed the healing properties of oranges, which are attributed to a wide array of phytonutrients that function as antioxidants, including flavanones, anthocyanins, polyphenols, and vitamin C. These antioxidant nutrients help protect you from the ravages of free radicals, which alter the chemical structure of your cells. When free radicals damage enough cells, especially in the skin, signs of aging soon appear…”
In addition to the great benefits on the inside, citrus fruits are also great for skin on the outside! Citrus fruits naturally exfoliate and slough away dead skin.
For Spring, MINT’s all-natural seasonal facial is a blend of lemons, limes orange and grapefruit. This facial is only available for March and April. So refresh today!
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How to Keep Your Skin Supple in Winter
February 24th, 2010 / Uncategorized
Dear Minties: Lately, has your skin been feeling itchy? Scaly? Dry? You may have a case of winter skin! You’re not alone. Heating systems and winter air can dry out the skin, taking away that supple look that we all love so much. As usual, our skin wizard Shirin has something for you:
“Here is a tip for a night moisturizer for the winter,” Shirin says. “Hydrate clean skin with sweet almond oil that’s been infused with a drop or two of frankincense and/or myrhh…this mixture is great for general hydration and also anti-aging!”
Try it out! Let us know how it works…
And if that sounded too complicated, the spa and book an appointment with Shirin. 202. 328. MINT
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According to Dr. Maoshing Ni, “Citrus is considered a superfood for healthy skin. Many studies have confirmed the healing properties of oranges, which are attributed to a wide array of phytonutrients that function as antioxidants, including flavanones, anthocyanins, polyphenols, and vitamin C. These antioxidant nutrients help protect you from the ravages of free radicals, which alter the chemical structure of your cells. When free radicals damage enough cells, especially in the skin, signs of aging soon appear…”