Beam Me Up

V-Beam Pulse Dyed Laser that is.  Yup, I am finally getting around to trying laser treatment for my advanced rosacea.  I actually had laser recommended to me by a dermatologist 8 years ago, but I couldn't afford the big price.  Thankfully, prices have come down a lot since.  I've found a doctor's office I like (facial surgeon) and the treatments are being done by the physician assistant in the office.  I feel very safe. 

I had my first treatment yesterday and it went well.  I prefer a conservative approach (multiple treatments at lower setting vs. few treatments at high setting) and there was almost no pain.  My face is a little redder then usual today, but no worse than I usually look after having been out at sea.  My next treatment is in 3 weeks.

I've finished all my Mychelle samplers and these are my favorites (and what I've now purchased):
Honeydew Cleanser (unscented)
Fruit Enzyme Mist
Capillary Calming Serum
Fabulous Eye Cream
I use all the above everyday, morning and night.
Deep Repair Cream Unscented - in the morning
Revitalizing Night Cream Unscented - in the evening
I like all these peels as samples(not too strong for me), but haven't purchased any yet:
Incredible Pumpkin Peel
Fruit Fiesta Peel
Hydrating Cactus Mask
I have also tried the cream foundation and cream eyeshadow and like both.

As to sunscreen, I still LOVE the Mychelle sunscreen, but it is only SPF 28, so I am still looking for something stronger.  Right now I am testing Neutrogena Sensitive Skin SPF 60.  So far, so good (not breaking me out and not greasy), but it gives my skin a whitish cast, therefore I've been wearing foundation (why I tried out the Mychelle cream foundation).  It feels strange wearing makeup for the first time in my life, but I've got to start protecting my skin.

My New Love is...

Mychelle Dermaceuticals!

Okay, okay, a little back story.  I have terrible skin (rosacea) and I am allergic/sensitive to a slew of chemicals.  I have, quite literally, spent my entire adult life searching for skin products that I can use.  That's right, just use.  Not skin care products that live up to their own hype, just something I can put on my skin without developing a rash and breaking out in pustules.


I have had good luck making my own skin care products (check out this book), but finding time is an obstacle, plus buying all the ingredients can get expensive.  The one product that I am consistently looking for is sunscreen which I cannot make myself.  Because of my job I have to spend significant time in the sun.  A few years ago I found Vanicream which I can wear, it gives really good protection, but makes me look like I rubbed Crisco on my face and clogs my pores.  Therefore, I wear it when I am in the field, or at the pool with the kids, but otherwise I go without sunscreen. 

I recently stumbled upon a review for Mychelle sunscreen and decided I should check it out.  Well, I love it.  Doesn't irritate my skin, seems to give good protection, AND it is not greasy!!  I am wearing it everyday.  This is a really big deal for me!

SO now I've been checking out the rest of their product line and I am in love.  I've been able to use every product I've tried so far!!!!  This has never happened to me before.  I also think my skin is looking better - less red and less rosacea acne.  It is also softer and smoother.

Even if you don't have the skin/allergy issues that I do I would still recommend this line.  If I can use their products then you know they are gentle and free from nearly all noxious chemical ingredients.

New Year and all that

I've been super busy with work and home life and realized that I've totally let the blog go.  Do I have a real excuse...nope.  Just Life.

So what have I been doing.  Well, a little knitting, no spinning, and almost no weaving.  And this makes me sad.  I did, however, make a big push on getting caught up on photobook and scrapbook projects for the girls.  L2 now has her own book so she doesn't feel like she is being left out.

Funny things the girls have been doing.  L1 is 6, nearly 7, and is going on 13 I think.  Lots of attitude, but still sweet and loving.  We had some problems in the fall with lying and being disruptive at school, but after loads of talks (and loss of some prvilages) she has really turned herself around. Her biggest issue is just being a social butterfly - always talking and wanting attention. She definitely has a love-hate relationship with her sister.  She can't wait to do things without L2 then immediately misses her when she does!  She wants a guitar for her birthday (that would make 3 instruments she plays), and justs seems to be growing up so fast.

L2 is a little spitfire at 3, and full of sayings.  She has a cold and tells everyone she is full of "BlessYous" aka sneezes.  She cracked me up the other day when a grownup (my Chiropractor) started talking to her about bones.  She cocked her head to one side and informed him once he stopped talking "I don't know what you are saying!"  She also wants to know why she wasn't born in China like her sister (because that is apparently WAY better than coming out of mommy's belly).

Wrists hurt

So I've been knitting and corcheting like crazy the past few days.  Mostly crocheting which I don't do often.  Now my right wrists aches this morning.  Guess I over did it.  Maybe I'll spin tonight?  Anyway, I hope to take pictures this weekend and post them next week.

My weekends this fall are almost as busy as my weekdays.  I'm teaching pre-school Sunday school (only at a Unitarian Church can an atheist teach Sunday School!!), running L1 to her Chinese classes, and next weekend is my fiber guild's day long workshop (I'm demoing rigid heddle weaving and drop spinning) plus I'm leading my church's forum with a presentation on my work in the Gulf.  I'm tired already!