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Summer skin tips from Hand & Stone by Leslie Barker

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When you think of summer skin, do you think dry, red, peeling? Soft and bronze? I personally think soft and un-bronzed or even dry and un-bronzed is preferable to any semblance of sun-touch. But hey, that’s just me standing on my prevent-skin-cancer-use-sunscreen soapbox.

The people at Hand & Stone are much more expert than I at skin care. Therefore (comma) I will now turn the floor over to them and their tips:

1. Exfoliate. In a nutshell, this means getting rid of those ol’ dead skin cells and grime. This helps prevent pores from becoming congested and improves hydration.
You can, of course, buy products to take care of that task. Or you can make your own with household products. What am earth am I talking about? Click here to find out. Warning: Reading this may make you hungry.

Exfoliation is important all year long, by the way. What makes it different in summer is that once you’ve done the deed, your skin may indeed feel nice and smooth, but it’s also more sensitive to sun. So lather up on sunscreen. Click here for tips from Dr. Jane Sadler.

2. Keep skin hydrated. Toners and masks can help here. Toners can be used once a day; find some make-your-own-ideas right here. Masks can be used once or twice a week to deliver, as the Hand & Stone folks say, “a burst of intensive moisture to the skin.”
Find mask ingredients in your pantry. 

3. Drink plenty of water.Surprise, surprise, eh?! Water helps carry away toxins that build up in your system; thus, drinking a lot of the stuff can help clear your skin.

4. Keep applying sunscreen. Yes, I’m repeating myself, but check out what Dr. Jane Sadler says about sunscreen.

5. If you get sunburned…use a soothing gel for relief. Check out this way to make aloe vera ice cubes. Or use your own gel and put it in the refrigerator for awhile before use.

Try to make that sunburn your only sunburn; One blistering sunburn, the H&S pros say, doubles your risk of melanoma.

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Hand & Stone Featured in the Northwest Herald

Hand & Stone was recently featured in the Northwest Herald in an article titled, "Maintaining healthy skin goes beyond sunscreen, moisturizer."  The article is an extensive feature focusing on how to protect the skin during the summer. Some of the skin dangers of the summer come from the heat, humidity, age, hormones and also stress according to skincare expert and Hand & Stone franchisee Paulina Laskosky. For the entire article click here or begin below.

Maintaining healthy skin goes beyond sunscreen, moisturizer
By: Jami Kunzer

Don’t like the heat? Neither does your skin. Winter’s not the only time to pay attention and take care of your skin, area dermatologists say.The heat, humidity and penetrating sun can damage the skin, along with age, hormones and stress, said Paulina Laskosky, owner of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in 

Algonquin.

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Hand & Stone featured in Houston Business Journal

Hand & Stone was recently featured in the Houston Business Journal in an article entitled, "Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa opens first Texas location in The Woodlands." The article focuses on Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa opening its first location in Texas in The Woodlands by Tony and Brittany Rodgers at 4526 Research Forest Drive. Highlighted in the article is background information on Tony and Brittany as well as information about Hand & Stone and the massage industry. Information is also given about the offerings of Hand & Stone.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa opens first Texas location in The Woodlands

By: Allison Wollam

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has opened its first location in Texas in The Woodlands.

The spa recently opened at 4526 Research Forest Drive, and franchisees Tony and Brittany Rodgers are planning to open four additional spas in the local market over the next several years.

“We were attracted to the franchise because of its strong business model,” Brittany Rodgers said.

The franchise has more than 80 years of franchising experience at the corporate level, and that appealed to the young couple, said Rodgers, who is 28 years old.

The couple is already scouting sites for their next location, and they plan to open it by April, she said. The couple will focus on areas north and northwest of Houston for most of its locations.

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