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How Did I Get Into This Business?

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci on April 28, 2012

I am often asked how I got into this business of helping people look and feel better. I would like to say that my career choice was the result of a well-thought-out trajectory or a mid-night dream-induced epiphany – alas, that would not be the truth. In reality, I wandered into it. At the time [...]

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Peptides Tell Everything Else What To Do

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci April 25, 2012 Peptides

Through LinkedIn.com I have connected with one of this country’s extraordinary Reiki Masters, Pamela Miles. Pamela asked the question, “What’s a peptide?” It struck me that we talk all around skin care treatments and products and never quite define the revolutionary new ingredient. So thank you Pamela for asking and here is the answer. What is [...]

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Peptides

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci April 20, 2012 Peptides

The big thing in skin care products these days is peptides. So what are peptides? And, what do peptides do? Peptides are essential ingredients to anti-aging skin care. Peptides are the body’s naturally occurring chemical messengers that instruct the skin to behave in a certain ways. Stimulating collagen production to firm skin, relaxing areas for [...]

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Serums

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci April 18, 2012 Peptides

So what’s the big deal with serums and why do they cost so much? Serums are intensive treatment products that are applied, in small amounts, after cleansing and toning, to the entire face and neck twice daily. Serums should be followed with the appropriate sunscreen moisturizer in the daytime and nourishing moisturizer in the evening. [...]

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Take Care Of Your Hands

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci April 12, 2012 Corrective Treatments

Winter may be coming to an end and the signs of spring are hopefully popping up around you. But the damage that the air has done to your skin is probably apparent. Your hands may have suffered the most. While caring for our face, a person’s first impression of us, may be natural, sometimes we [...]

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Age Spots, Acne, Sun Damage and Retinol

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci March 20, 2012 Acne

Anyone who has lived in sunny southern California knows what that constant sun exposure can do to the skin. Those who have suffered from acne and the resultant scars have similar concerns with uneven skin tone and dark spots. Forms of vitamin A are the best for correcting age spots, acne and its damage, and [...]

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Facials – Amazing Results

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci February 26, 2012 Corrective Treatments

I recently started using peptides in my facials as well as carrying peptides for home care. This photo was taken before and after one professional treatment and 3 weeks of home care products. I’m pleased with the results and you will be too. Peptides are short polymers formed by linking alpha amino acids, capable of [...]

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The Heart Remembers

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci February 16, 2012 Health

Beating 100,000 times a day, this muscle pumps oxygen, food-derived nutrients, hormones and immune cells throughout every square inch of our bodies. By now, most of us know that a healthy diet (a controversial subject in itself), regular exercise, preventative dental care and plenty of fresh air support a healthy cardiovascular system; and that smoking, [...]

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Massage Can Relieve Stress

by Tamara Boswell Petrucci January 26, 2012 Holistic Services

One of the first things that come to mind when thinking of massage is relaxation. Clinical studies show that a one massage session significantly lowers heart rate as well as insulin and cortisol levels. High heart rate, and elevated levels of insulin and cortisol are not only indicators of stress but they can also do [...]

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