Welcome to the very first edition of “Glowing Review,” presented by RosieGlow Skin Studio! I’m Ali Evans, and each month we will explore a different skin-care, health, wellness or trendy beauty fad together. I should share going into this that absolutely nothing qualifies me to write this column other than my own curiosity toward all things self-care and general apathy towards the potential to embarrass myself.
“Self care is not selfish” is a mantra that I have shared in a Woman Crush Wednesday conversation a time or two (or twelve) and I fully believe in that sentiment. You are the best version of yourself at home, at work, or wherever you go when you take the time to take care of you – inside and out. This column is meant to not only be an exploration of fun & trendy things to try in our local community, but also a reminder that you deserve to take time for yourself too.
After meeting Jenny Schwade from RosieGlow Skin Studio, I knew I was in good hands. Right away, I got the feeling that we were on the same page when it comes to self-care; that the feeling you get inside is much more important than the outside results.
Before I booked an appointment, we discussed what I wanted out of my time at RosieGlow. Jenny listened intently, ensuring I would get the maximum results that are important to me. I recently visited her clean and relaxing studio in Chapel Hill for a “Diamonds on my face” facial and I can’t stop recommending it to anyone who will listen.
When I heard the name of this enhanced facial experience, I briefly hoped it meant I would lay in Jenny’s studio for an hour with cucumbers on my eyes and large, Titanic-necklace looking diamonds on my face. To clear up any heart-of-the-ocean images you may currently have, here’s the description from RosieGlow’s website:
“Microdermabrasion at its finest. The ultimate deep cleanse, exfoliation with a diamond tipped wand (2-3 passes), custom serum infusion and suction of impurities. Custom masque and moisturizer.”
The diamond tipped wand provides great exfoliation for your skin that you can feel working. I always thought of getting a facial as a luxury, but after my appointment at RosieGlow, it’s something that I’m going to budget into my skin care routine – always take off your makeup, drink lots of water, moisturize morning and night, and get regular microdermabrasion. This was certainly a luxurious experience, but the results speak for themselves that this should be a routine part of taking care of myself.
Not included in this description is the incredible face & neck massage Jenny gave me. I realize this sounds totally contradictory, but she has the perfect touch that is somehow gentle and firm at the same time, which is exactly you want out of any massage. I left feeling completely relaxed and cared for, and my skin was soft, clean and glowing.
When I think about any product or service, there’s one ultimate qualifier for me: “Would I send my mom to this place?” RosieGlow Skin Studio passes the mom-meter with flying colors! I would feel totally confident sending my mom here, and you should treat yourself or the special person in your life to the same experience. RosieGlow is even offering a special Mother’s Day offer that includes an eyebrow or eyelash tint as well!
I know that everyone’s expectations with self-care investments are different. I’ll be using the “Self-Care Scale” in each edition of Glowing Review, so you can choose what to try based on what matters the most to you.
Experience: “Diamonds on my Face” Microdermabrasion Facial at RosieGlow Skin Studio.
Relaxation Level: 10. I almost fell asleep during the massage, and then again during the red light therapy. Even if you have ‘perfect’ skin, we all could use little serum on our face and a solid hour where we live in that magical place between sleep and awake.
Painful Meter: 4. The diamond tipped wand feels a little scratchy, but I know that’s why my skin felt so rejuvenated after. Also, if you’ve ever had any kind of impurities extracted from your skin, you know there’s a bit of pain involved. It’s manageable and totally worth it.
External Results: 7. I know I could personally see and feel differences in the brightness and softness of my skin, but I don’t know if other people pay close enough attention to my face to tell a difference. Your coworkers probably will not react the same way as if you bleached your hair blond, but I bet they’ll notice you seem different.
The “Diamonds on my Face” facial isn’t the only option at RosieGlow, so be sure to check out her other experiences and book an appointment to see for yourself. I have a pretty solid skin care routine, including expensive lotion, weekly sheet masks, and whatever a jade face roller does, and I can still see awesome results. After a year of wearing a mask everywhere you go, this is a great way to earn some quick extra credit for you skin. You’ll leave glowing on the inside & out!
I’ll see you next month with another experience to share thanks to RosieGlow Skin Studio!
RosieGlow Skin Studio offers facials, microdermabrasion and chemical peels, oxygen therapy, LED treatments as well as the best products to use at home. They proudly use non-toxic, eco-friendly and cruelty free Sanita Skincare products that are specially designed to improve your skin’s health. Located inside the For Women Holistic Gynecology and Conscious Wellness clinic, they are committed to providing a judgement free escape from stress and solution based skin treatments.
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