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Natural-Looking Permanent Makeup at Ruth Swissa

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                People come to my work and as me “How come you don’t have any permanent makeup done?” This has happened to me on multiple occasions and I can truly say it makes … Continue reading →

Ruth Swissa’s Temporary Areola Tattoo Sweeps the Medical World

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Ruth Swissa’s Temporary Areola Tattoo Sweeps the Medical World

Catch this press release of Ruth Swissa’s Temporary Areola Tattoo. Here is some more detail about the product:

Ruth Swissa is looking to broadcast her new product aimed especially for breast cancer survivors: a temporary areola tattoo! This is a realistic looking areola tattoo specifically for those who do not want permanent make-up just yet; something temporary yet realistic. It works just like any nonpermanent tattoo would — simply by placing it on the designated spot, wetting the back of the sheet while holding it down, then slowly pulling the sheet away. It is a safe, quick, and easy way to achieve a look that many normally pay hundreds for.

Nevertheless, Ruth Swissa also offers Areola Pigmentation for women who want an areola permanently on their breasts. This is a medical micro-pigmentation process that is used to improve the aesthetic appearance of the nipple areola complex after reconstructive breast surgery. This application of flesh-colored pigments may be used either as a supplement or as a less invasive alternative to skin-grafting. This method of pigmentation is less laborious than transplants and similarly beneficial.  With Swissa’s tasteful touch and eye for nothing less than divine, areolas are left looking ideally genuine. Swissa’s permanent make-up is a non-surgical micro-procedure known as micro-pigmentation. Tiny droplets of custom blended colors are skillfully deposited into the dermal layer of skin to simulate natural looking or well defined make-up. This process is a selective art form of traditional tattooing whereby the natural features of the face are enhanced and defined. This technology is used by Swissa to perform areola pigmentation.

Things You Thought You Knew About Acne Might be Wrong !

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Ruth Swissa uncovered some common misconceptions about acne

Popping pimples makes everything better — wrong. Picking at your skin is one of the worst things you could do. Popping pimples releases inflammatory secretion which can cause scarring and infect your clean pores (resulting in more pimples).

Acne doesn’t have to do with what we eat — Although it’s not 100% clear whether acne is caused by diet or genetics, there is some proof. Greasy foods as well as dairy are the leading cause of breakouts. Stay away from the deep fried foods!

Acne is a teen-thing — false, acne is also becoming pretty common amongst adults which is something dermatologists refer to as the “adult acne epidemic”. (Good news is that it’s treated the same way teenage acne is treated)

Acne goes away on its own — Don’t let those zits inhibit your skin silently. Acne is caused by clogged pores, most likely by natural oils. There are plenty of treatments to unclog a swollen pimple.

Check back for more skincare misconceptions resolved !

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Flowers for Your Face ~ The Ultimate List

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Here’s a list of flowers/herbs that will work wonders on your skin

Alfalfa – Medicago sativa
High in calcium and magnesium, vitamin C, E, K and beta-carotene, alfalfa is a superfood for body and skin.

Aloe – Aloe vera
Aloe gel is a “first aid” for many skin conditions, including burns, wounds, inflammations. Cools, tones, moisturizes skin and enhances overall immunity.

Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera
Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry, this herb has tonic and immunity building properties. Tones skin, soothes inflammation and irritations.

Basil – Ocimum basilicum
Uplifting, refreshing and invigorating for skin and mind

Blackcurrant Leaf – Ribes nigrum
Astringent and antioxidant, leaves also contain vitamin C, beneficial for strong immunity, healthy blood circulation and strong capillaries. Tonic for skin and body.

Calendula – Calendula officialis
True skin-healer with anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial qualities. Able to heal rashes, inflammation, scars.

Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora
A fragrant compound from an evergreen tree in China and South East Asia, that cools, disinfects and soothes skin.

Chamomile – Anthmis nobi
Calming, Soothing, Healing

Coriander – Coriandrum sativum
Stimulating and detoxifying, good for clearing skin

Cornflower – Centaurea cyanus
Astringent and anti-inflammatory, corn flower is soothing for skin around eye area.

Dandelion – Taraxacum officialis
Tonic and cleansing yellow flower and leaves are one of the key remedies to detoxify liver and kidneys. Very helpful in relieving skin conditions such as eczema, skin irritations, acne.

Echinacea – Asteraceae
With strong anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, echinacea build’s skin’s resistance to harmful environment, strengthening its immunity

Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet and protective, detoxes and deep cleanses skin

Frangipani – Plumeria cuba
Intoxicating, sweet and exotic, this tropical flower is a jewel of South Pacific. It is soothing, relaxing and calming for nerves, while toning and firming for skin.

Gotu kola– Centella asiatica
High in antioxidants, the herb promotes wound healing and enhances skin’s elasticity and tone.

Green tea – Camellia sinensis
contains high doses of Vitamin E, C and B, essential for health and beauty, natural anti-oxidant and protector from bacteria

Hibiscus – Rosa sinensis
a wonderful and versatile ingredient for skincare. They moisturize and soften skin, improving complexion and natural glow. Hibiscus relaxes face muscles, keeping wrinkles at bay. Also the flowers has shown some natural sunblock properties.

Honeysuckle – Lonicera
High in vitamin C and biofavonoids (antioxidants), honeysuckle has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, soothing effect on skin

Jasmine – Jasminum officinale
Romantic and Aphrodisiac, sweet, floral aroma and balancing, calming and moisturizing effect on skin

Jiaogulan – Gynostemma pentaphyllum
It is used in traditional medicine for its adaptogenic and anti-inflammation properties, in skin care and beauty industry for its anti-oxidant and anti-aging effect on skin.

Kaffir Lime – Citrus hystrix
Astringent leaves with cleansing and purifying properties

Lemongrass – Cymbopogon citratus
Antibacterial and refreshing , great for balancing oily skin

Linden – Tilia
Linden flower blossom is nerve tonic, with calming and gentle properties. Excellent as an infusion for eye compress

Milk Thistle – Silybum marianum
Pink Flower has a strong detox and cleansing properties, particularly beneficial for healthy liver function. It contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, which inhibit skin aging and damage from UV rays.

Mint – Mentha piperita
Refreshing, Antimicrobal and Invigorating

Monoi de Tahiti – Gardenia taitensis
Monoi de Tahiti is an infusion of pure virgin coconut oil and the flowers of Tiare Tahiti or Tiare Mahoi

Nettle – Urtica dioica
Tonic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory nettle is full of vitamins, iron and calcium and amino acids. Taken internally as tea / infusion, detoxes, builds immunity and prevents inflammatory processes. Soothing and detoxing for skin, when applied externally and very helpful for reliving eczema, acne, skin irritations.

Parsley – Petroselinum crispum
Fragrant and refreshing, parsley has strong diuretic and expectorant properties. It detoxes and brightens skin, especially beneficial for eye area to reduce dark circles and puffiness

Peony – Paeonia
Peony activates the natural defense mechanisms of skin, tonifying and firming the epidermis. The extract of petals has a regenerative, softening, moisturizing, firming, anti-inflammation effect.

White Lily – Lilium candidum
Used in TCM as a nourishing ingredient, white lily bulb moistures, softens and brightens skin.

(source: delicious-skin.com)

 

Ruth Swissa will be sharing her knowledge about the most beneficial flowers for your skin in the upcoming blog posts. Stay tuned!

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Payayayaya ~ Secret Skin Benefits (?)

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Daily Skin Tip: Papaya! It’s definitely been in your facial scrub compound, but actually eating papaya has benefits of its own. This fruit is infused with vitamin C, which is turned into vitamin C serum for your cleansers. (Papaya contains two days worth of vitamin C!)

This vitamin C will not only brighten your skin, but tighten it as well giving you a rejuvenated complexion. Papaya also contains the digestive enzyme [papain] which not only regulates your digestive tract, but helps reduce skin redness (it combats inflammation).

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8 Steps to Achieving Flawless Skin

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1. Sunscreen
It’s the easiest way to look younger for life. Sun damage causes your skin to get wrinkles, in fact “Ninety percent of wrinkles are from sun exposure”. It is definitely a lot easier to prevent the damage than to repair it.

2. Sleep
It’s called beauty sleep for a reason. Night time gives your skin the opportunity to rejuvenate; Cellular renewal all occurs during the night. “Sleep deprivation lowers circulation, which is why you look pale and washed out if you only get a few hours”.

3. Clean your makeup brushes
It’s amazing how much dirt and bacteria is sheltered in your brushes just waiting to infect your pores and cause a breakout. Cleaning brushes is super simple, just mix a couple of drops of facial cleanser and lukewarm water in a cup, rinse off brushes, and let brushes airdry.

4. Disinfect your Smart Phone
That iPhone that you can’t keep out of your hands can actually be as potentially germ-infested as the subway or public toilet.

5. Exfoliate
With just some daily loofa scrubbing you can do wonders for your skin. When dirt, oil, and dead skin cells reside in your pores, they appear larder. When removing these plugs, you essentially are making your pores smaller.

6. Stay away from those fries
Foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates are known to cause more wrinkles. To keep your skin looking rejuvenated and youthful, keep to lean proteins (lentils, tofu, lean meat, fish, etc.)

7. No picking
Keep your hands away from your face! Picking at blemishes, even lightly, can cause permanent damage to skin. By pressing on a pimple, you are causing inflammation. This puts the skin under distress and also causes bacteria to be pushed even deeper inside your skin. As a result you are left with more acne, discoloration, and even scarring.

8. Take your makeup off before bed
By going to bed with makeup, you aren’t only risking the enlargement of your pores and the potential for breakout, but it causes extreme dryness and even skin dandruff. Your makeup contains a sugar-type molecule that grows yeast overnight. As a result, you can risk getting bumpy rashes around your eyes called milia cysts.

Ruth Swissa has a new Beverly Hills location!

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With an allée of palm trees leading up the grand Roxbury Drive, Ruth Swissa is found working in her very new, yet very posh, Beverly Hills office. Located at the penthouse suite of this Beverly Hills medical complex, Swissa is now at a more convenient and accessible location for most commuters. Swissa shares her office with the esteemed plastic surgeon, Dr. John Diaz. Schedule your appointment today at Ruth Swissa’s new Beverly Hills location by calling (310) 777-0288 or visit RuthSwissa.com

465 N Roxbury Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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“Type a word to look up in Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus: Permanent Makeup”

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Permanent makeup is a procedure that can benefit to anyone who desires to naturally amplify or restore their appearance without the hassle of daily makeup application.

This procedure has many reference names which often times confuses people. Not to worry, Ruth Swissa is here to break things down.

Some of the more conventional names include:
Permanent Makeup, Cosmetic Tattooing, or Makeup Tattoo

Here are the more obscure names:
Micropigmentation, Medical Tattooing, Dermagraphics, or Micropigment Implantation

These all mean the same thing!

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Ruth Swissa offers many permanent makeup enhancements, which include:

  • Eyebrows
  • Eyeliner
  • Full Lip
  • Scar Camouflage
  • Areola Pigmentation
  • Cosmetic Hair Follicle Replication

New Popular Candidate for Permanent Makeup!

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Women who have reached the age of menopause not only experience a rapid change in hormone levels, but it is accompanied with unwanted side-effects. The most notorious of all menopause side-effects is hot flashes; this is a sudden sensation of intense heat that leaves women flushed red and drenched with sweat. Perspiration on the face and forehead is especially unfortunate for those who pencil in their brows with makeup because those brows just sweat right off. Ruth Swissa claims that many costumers have complained about this and come in to get their eyebrows permanently put on. One of Ruth’s customers said she had to re-pencil in her eyebrows at least eight times a day because these hot-flashes would rinse them right out every time. She explained how she would be in constant panic and distress about whether her brows were still visible every couple of hours. Permanent eyebrows has proved to be an effective route for this unfortunate side effect; Ruth’s patients give wonderful feedback regarding this procedure. With permanent eyebrows, you won’t ever have to worry about your brows rubbing off in the heat of an unpleasant hot-flash.

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Wilhelm Gallhof – Die Koralle Halskette (circa 1917)