We recently invited L’Image owner Lourdes McKnight to the offices of Plano Profile. She was joined by makeup artists Mitra Zeimaram and Miesa Aguilera.They transformed Plano Senior High School design students in an afternoon of makeovers. Amy Powell wore a tinted moisturizer because she has a fair complexion and needed only light coverage. Miesa used a synthetic foundation brush and powder blending past the chin line to the neck. She then used pink eye shadow to emphasize for a real summer look. Color on the temple and raisin color on the corner of the eye, and chocolate mousse lipstick with lip gloss finished the makeover for Amy.

Taylor Wilson was made over by Miesa Aguilera. She applied a water-based foundation for coverage and gold eye shadow on the lids. Coppery brown in the crease opened the eyes. Shimmery lipstick followed.

The makeup artists suggested a cleansing routine for the girls; it is best to cleanse the face twice. Remove makeup with a foaming wash and use a clay-based cleanser for oily skin. Special thanks to Lourdes and her makeup artists for an interesting and informative afternoon.

It seems like yesterday that many of us had the lovely young complexions of youth. But Father Time and damage from the big, bad sun do eventually take their toll and fade youthful, glowing skin. There has, however, been a true revolution in skin rejuvenation. New methods and products specifically created for successfully treating aging skin have become very popular. Among those are the use of Botox and lip and facial fillers. Procedures include photo facial rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and the use of lasers to reduce or eliminate wrinkles.

Facial contouring is the process of repairing damage to the skin. According to Dr.Fiona Wright,M.D., of the Aesthetic Institute of Plano, contouring above the cheekbone is best achieved by the use of Botox, a protein complex that, when injected, stops the muscle from contracting, causing the skin to relax and the wrinkles to soften. Contouring below the cheekbone is best accomplished by collagen injections. Restylane is the latest in this group of facial fillers that, when injected under the skin, strengthen and boost facial contours to create volume.

IPL Photo Facial is an advanced light therapy that can significantly improve your texture and clear the signs of aging. This is done by delivering light energy through the skin, removing skin imperfections.

Microdermabrasion is a highly effective medical treatment that renews the skin by removing the dead, outermost layer of the skin, revealing new living skin cells that are smooth and receptive to nutrients.

Remember that the most important thing you can do for your skin is to stay out of the sun. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 should always be worn. And don’t forget your hat; it’s a fashion statement and will protect your facial skin from damage.