Halloween Makeup 101

To avoid allergic reactions and breakouts from thick Halloween makeup be sure to follow these steps. 

• What kind are you using? 

You’ll want stay away from thick white/colored makeup on the skin. Go for thin waterproof makeup instead. 

• Ingredients to Avoid: Silicon & Dimethicone 

• Do a skin patch test! 

Before you cover your entire face in makeup test the products on a small area of skin. In this case it is much better to be safe rather than sorry later. Just like any new product you’re trying out face paint/makeup is no different; there could be irritants in the products that just don’t agree with your skin. 

• Watch out for your Eyes!

Make sure any product you plan on using around or near your eyes will not irritate or harm them. This is where reading a label is absolutely necessary.

• Clean it off!

Be sure to wash it off with makeup remover right after! You do not want to let the makeup simmer on your skin and block pores. 

Gluten-Free Treats of the Week

Going gluten-free at McLean Derm hasn't been so hard with some of the amazing treats we've been enjoying. Here are two of our favorites recipes we wanted to share. It's the perfect dinner and dessert combo!

Greek Chili

What you'll need:

1 lb of ground turkey
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 large onion
2 cloves minced garlic 
1 teaspoon dried oregano 
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can(15 ounces) Italian style stewed tomatoes 
1 can (15 ounces) Diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) artichoke hearts, course chop artichokes
1 can (19 ounces) chick peas drained and rinsed
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) Sliced black olives, drained
Crumble feta cheese to taste

How to prepare: 

1.  Heat olive oil, dice onion, mince garlic and saute in dutch over or crock pot

2.  Add turkey and brown thoroughly.

3. Add spices. Add vegetables. 

4. Heat thoroughly over low heat and serve. 

5. Add crumbled feta to taste (this is our favorite part :))

6. ENJOY 

  

Nutella Cheesecake Chocolate Cookie Cups

What you'll need:

 Chocolate Cookie Cups 

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups Buckwheat flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cornstarch

Nutella Cheesecake 
10 oz cream cheese, room temperature

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup Nutella 

(We used Homemade Nutella) 

Raspberries, for garnish, optional

How to prepare: 

1. Coat cupcake pan with non stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

 2. Cream butter and sugar together for 5-7 minutes, until light and fluffy. 

 3. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well combined. 

 4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Dough will be thick. 

 5. Makes balls of about 2 tbsp of dough. Press cookie dough in bottom and about 1/3-1/2 way up the sides of each cupcake cup, forming a cup shape. 

 6. Bake for 10-12 minutes. 

 7. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to finish cooling. The centers should fall a bit while cooling, but if the centers aren't cupped enough to add filling, use the end of a wooden spoon or the bottom of a tablespoon to press the center down a bit.

 8. Once cookie have cooled, make the cheesecake filling. Blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and Nutella together until smooth.

 9. Pipe or scoop cheesecake filling into cookie cups.

 10. Top with raspberry, if desired.

 11. ENJOY

 

 

 

Get Party Perfect for the Holidays!

It's holiday party time, and we have the perfect treatments to get you looking party perfect!

For the eyes
It's really hard to feel bright and cheerful for the holidays when your eyes are tired and puffy. Two of our favorite products for under eye puffiness are Nectifrim and Neotensil. Nectifirm can help tighten the under eye skin in a matter of just 8 weeks. It's typically used for the neck and décolletage; however, it works wonders under the eyes a well! Neotensil is a "shapewear film" that's applied in two steps to dramatically smooth out puffiness, so well that you don't even need concealer!

For the lips
With the use of Juvéderm we can get you kissable just in time for the holidays. When most people think of fillers they think of the extremes, but with just the slightest amount you can really accentuate and highlight the lips without looking overdone.

For the Face
Our fall facial specials are perfect to help you achieve glowing skin for all of your holiday parties. Our pumpkin-honey facial can help you achieve a flawless complexion, and our Thanksgiving pie facial or Ice and Spice peel will exfoliate your skin leaving it radiant.

For the lashes
Thicker, longer lashes can really transform your face. The added volume and length can make your eyes appear brighter and healthier! Latisse is a product favorite here in the office as well as Minky's eyelash extensions; which add instant volume, no mascara needed! Ask Dr. Lily and she can show you hers!