Beauty Worth the Investment
Written by Linda Palacios, on 21-07-2010
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Beauty Worth the Investment

"One of the biggest things about indulgences and splurges is it's different for everybody," FACEing Owner Nancy Dawson says. "What somebody thinks is really important may not be important to the next person."

So the first step to figuring out whether something is worth your money is deciding whether the desired result is a priority in your beauty desires. Dawson has some clients who "spend a fortune on skincare" so that they don't have to wear as much makeup while she has other clients who put their money toward a quality foundation, she says. "It's really about what you prioritize as what's important to you," Dawson says.

Once you know what tops your priority list, use the information below to help you decide how you can use your money to get what you want. Or use the info to help you figure out where you want to place your beauty emphasis.

Priority: Quality Skin

Investment: Tzone Skin Care glycolic peels

Splurge Scoop: "I think the biggest thing for just about any skincare concern is glycolic peels," Dawson says. "Glycolic peels will address sun damage, fine lines, acne — I mean just about every hot button that a woman would have."

Dawson recommends local company Tzone, as they offer a free monthly glycolic peel to clients who maintain a Tzone home care program of at least four essential products. "That's a really good deal because at most spas, you're going to be spending at least $100 for your monthly glycolic," Dawson says.

Eliminating Laugh Lines
Written by Linda Palacios, on 25-03-2010
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Eliminating Laugh Lines

You have the right to pursue happiness — without the worry of wrinkles. Learn how one local company can keep you naturally beautiful with their natural skincare line that fights those fine lines.

Laughter serves as such a positive aspect of life, but after years of smiling and laughing, your sense of humor can take a toll on your face. Hundreds of laughs on top of thousands of smiles begin to make their mark, but Tzone Skincare Owner Helena Armour shares her expertise that will keep you smiling by getting rid of those fine lines and wrinkles.

When it comes to tackling any lines or wrinkles, Armour recommends three different products: vitamin C, peptides and Retin-A (vitamin A). Vitamin C promotes natural collagen production. As collagen promotes skin strength and elasticity, it provides for fresher, more youthful skin. The lack of collagen production can lead to wrinkles, and jump starting that production can have the opposite effect.

Peptide treatments really have been making a mark on the dermaceutical industry recently, and they are "here to stay," Armour says. These mighty warriors mimic botox, as they inhibit certain facial muscles from moving, preventing more lines. Peptides are great for marionette lines, also called smile lines, Armour says.

Beyond benefitting your eyes and color vision, vitamin A actually can repair fine lines too. And Retin-A works excellently to repair acne and scaring, Armour says. Vitamin A also brightens your complexion, as it sheds dead cells.

Both vitamin C and vitamin A can be ingested, but rarely does this help your skin. When these vitamins are taken orally, their beneficial properties help many different organs, but after going from the liver to the lungs, the benefits don't reach the skin. This is why Armour recommends a topical product that goes directly on the skin, which absorbs the product immediately.

Tzone Skincare offers these topical products among their other skincare and makeup selections. As the company is a cosmeceutical/dermaceutical supplier, these products have the highest strength the Food and Drug Administration allows without a prescription.

To make your products more effective, Tzone Skincare offers monthly 30 percent glycolic acid face peels complimentary to customers who buy at least four skincare products every three months. This treatment strips the skin of dead cells and removes free radicals that can damage your skin. With these removed, skincare products do not meet them as a barrier from absorption, so the skin receives the full benefits of the products.

Rock Your Look with Mineral Makeup
Written by Katie Sayers, on 09-03-2009

Rock Your Look with Mineral Makeup

Whether you want to repair skin damage or make yourself look years younger, mineral makeup will do the trick. Read on to learn how.

Tzone President Helena Armour felt frustrated that Americans could not afford a good skin repair program that would protect them from environmental damage such as skin cancer and protect them from premature aging, so she created her own line.

Looking years younger doesn't have to cost you a fortune or require you to undergo any extreme procedures. To put that sparkle back in your skin, mineral makeup should be a part of your daily routine. Not only does it protect your skin from environmental damage and prevent premature aging, mineral makeup also gives skin a natural face lift with its light-diffusing properties.

Until recently, mineral makeup was only found in dermatologists' and plastic surgeons' offices. Now these products are easily available, but Cincinnati-based Tzone Cosmeceutical Skin Care offers a unique, mid-priced product line that gives you more than just a beautiful glow. After many years in the medical spa consulting industry, Tzone President Helena Armour felt frustrated that Americans could not afford a good skin repair program that would protect them from environmental damage such as skin cancer and protect them from premature aging, so she created her own line. "Mineral makeup is made with pure titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with no added oils, perfumes or dyes," she says. "It has the added benefit of SPF 15, is endorsed by the American Cancer Foundation, and does a wonderful job healing rosacea and acne as well as making you look light years younger," she says.

Since Tzone is a cosmeceutical skin repair company, the strength of its products is much more effective than other cosmetic companies. "Cosmeceuticals are one step below in strength from needing a prescription from a doctor and the highest strength of an ingredient allowed by the FDA to effectively repair acne, rosacea, sun damage and premature aging," Armour says. "Our products range from effective skin lighteners and vitamin C cremes that repair sun and collagen damage to peptide treatments that act as a non-toxic form of Botox to repair deep facial lines. We also offer tinted mineral SPF sunscreens to protect the skin from environmental and free-radical damage."

While Tzone offers several mineral products, its loose or pressed foundation and liquid mineral foundation are its most popular products because of the SPF protection and the age-defying look achieved. When clients maintain a home-care program using Tzone products, Tzone offers a lifetime monthly glycolic peel formula. A glycolic peel erases environmental and premature skin damage, reduces fine lines, evens out the skin tone. and boosts moisture levels.

Besides using Tzone products, Armour has a couple tips to maintain healthy skin. "Stay away from tanning booths because they are more damaging than direct sunlight. Also, always wear an SPF protectant even during the winter months," she says. "Invest in a basic four good-skin regime: one cleanser, one toner, one specific treatment that relates to your particular skin issue (e.g.: dark circles or deep lines) and one good face moisturizer."

To ensure the company invests all its capital in the quality of the skin care rather than in advertising campaigns (which, in turn, creates a higher retail price for the consumer), Tzone only markets its products by word of mouth. "We have a very high client retention because they know they are getting excellent skin care at half the cost our leading cosmeceutical competitors charge for the same product type," Armour says.

 

"I love being a Tzone representative and sharing the wonderful products with my friends.  I have a flexible schedule that allows me to be available for my four children while having the opportunity to make some extra money. The most rewarding part is setting my friends and clients "free" from confusing and overpriced cosmetic counters!"

- Donna

"After being a stay at home mom for 14 years and leaving a career in the cosmetic industry, TZone was the answer to my prayers.  I am currently at the stage of life where my kids are becoming more independent but not sole sufficient.  I was desperately in need of something of my own and along came TZone.  I absolutely love what this product line has done for my skin, my independence and my self esteem."

- Nancy

"I love Tzone. After having my first peel I was hooked. I could not wait to find out more and become a T-Zone representative.  T-zone Skin Care is stellar not to mention seeing your clients skin improve with each monthly Glycolic peel. I am so proud to be able to represent T-zone to my clients."

- April

Tzone is great product that works!  I love representing such a powerful line of product.  And beyond that, I love the Tzone Community.  There is something fantastic about getting together with clients once a month to connect with a glycolic peel!

At 40, I was referred to Tzone by a friend when I was complaining about the dark spots on my face getting darker when I would go in the sun.  I had bad acne during high school and had some scarring.  I went to see Helena and started using the lightener right away.  Within a few months my spots were almost gone.  Three years has past since I first started the monthly peels and my skin keeps looking better and better.  It is the healthiest its ever been.  My pores are smaller and I have few to no wrinkles.  Not only has Tzone improved my appearance, but my self confidence is higher because I feel so much better about myself.

In 2004 I took a leap of faith and left a corporate career in medical spa management and consulting to start my own skin repair company. Why? Because it pained me to see so many men and women feel defeated because they could not consistently afford corrective cosmetic techniques such as chemical peeling & medical grade home care products that are necessary to reverse damaged and aging skin. At that time I also made a commitment that no matter how large Tzone would grow, I would always remain hands on and service a clientele with skin repair to make sure I always witness excellent results for all the promises our industry desires to deliver with ever-increasing & constant changing anti-aging technology. The promise I made five years ago still remains today. If science & technology improve a formula to protect skin from undue aging stress-Tzone is the first to offer it.

Helena Armour - Founder