The Lunchtime Face Lift


Pamela Allen Matches Outer Appearances with a More Youthful Inner Image


by Lily Viola


align with their health and beauty goals. After several years of working as a nationally certified soft tissue therapist, Al- len discovered her true passion: the mind/body/ spirit healing connec- tion. Training until she reached the master level in the Usui system of Reiki healing allowed her to focus on self-treatment, and then on others who were seeking energetic healing. Eventually, she acquired other certifications, including hypnotherapy and master practitioner of Neuro Lin- guistic Programming (NLP) and NLP Time-line Therapy. When Allen discovered the microcurrent system, she knew she’d found something that could help her clients and others see an aspect of their magical inner transformation when they looked in the mirror. “After more than a decade in the health and wellness in- dustry, I got really excited when I found microcurrent facial and body sculpting, which produces immediate natural and long-lasting results,” enthuses Allen. For her, the real magic is helping individu- als transform their outer appearance into one that matches their more fit and youthful inner image. “People look good and feel good after every treatment, and for any therapist, that’s great instant feedback,” she adds. The


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and painless low-level electrical impulses to “reprogram” the facial muscles and bring collagen closer to the surface of the skin. Facial contours are uplifted and toned, and the complexion is left glowing as a result of the stimulated circula- tion. “The microcurrent


actually mimics the body’s electrical system,” says Allen. The skin’s ability to maintain its tone and elasticity is controlled by chemical reactions within and between its cells. Reactions are triggered by electrical impulses, and as the body ages, reactions slow down and skin los- es its elasticity and suppleness. “Facial muscles attached directly to the skin begin to lose their tone, which results in loose, sagging skin and wrinkles,” advises Allen. “The microcurrent treatment, which


is commonly known in the industry as the Lunchtime Face Lift, is totally non- invasive, and 90 percent of the time, my clients fall asleep while I’m performing their treatment,” notes Allen.


Contact Pamela Allen, CMT, at San Diego Microcurrent, Facial and Body Sculpting, 2911 Adams Ave., Ste. 2, San Diego 92116. Call 858-353-9445 or visit SanDiegoMicro- Current.com.


and socially responsible manner; some companies even gift a percentage of their profits to environmental organizations.


BUY REUSABLE PACKAGING: To reduce packaging, buy shampoos in large bottles that you can pour into reusable smaller ones for ease of han- dling. If you buy a body wash or lotion from a spa, ask if you can return and get it refilled.


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recyclable boxes, but some companies are now embedding seeds in the box, so you can plant it in your garden afterward.


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it anyway; it will get sorted at the center. Better yet, collect used cosmetic con- tainers and drop them off for recycling at a U.S. Origins cosmetics retail counter; they accept all brands. For makeup, there is no standard for recycling, but don’t put it down the toilet or drain; recycle a plastic blush compact, for ex- ample, but put the powder in the trash.


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SIMPLIFY: Choose products with fewer ingredients, in general, and fewer synthetic ingredients, in particu- lar, says Debra BenAvram, co-founder of OrganicallyHappy.com. Look for the Demeter Certified Biodynamic label; it means ingredients were grown using sustainable practices that support bal- ance in the ecosystem.


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at home, advises esthetician and organic chemist Kimberly Sayer (KimberlySayer. com). “For an at-home facial mask, for example, mix one to two tablespoons of clay powder with spring water until you get a smooth paste.” Honey also works well; simply mix it with equal parts milk.


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It’s empowering to discover that respon- sible beauty care starts at home. When we know better, we do better.


Sally Farhat Kassab is a freelance jour- nalist who specializes in health, parent- ing, beauty and travel. This was adapted from an article she wrote for Natural Health. Reach her at SallyKassab.com.


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MAKE YOUR OWN: A lot of what comes from a bottle can be made


RECYCLE: If you’re not sure a package can be recycled, recycle


LOOK FOR PLANTABLE PACK- AGING: Many products come in


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