Yes, I know, you’re probably tired of hearing it, but it’s my personal mission to educate the masses about sunscreen. From our vantage point on Kelly Avenue, we see (and I don’t mean literally) throngs of people heading for the beach and I can only hope that they’re picking up the vibe I’m sending to wear that sunscreen! That luscious coastal breeze is so deceiving, distracting us into thinking that the sun’s not quite so hot. Don’t be fooled!

My first thoughts of May usually turn to Mother’s Day, but this month is packed with so many fun activities and events! Jumpstarting the fun on May 9, we’ve been invited to participate in PROJECT YOU at Studio 4 Pilates, and we’re very excited about that! Chrysann will be offering skin analysis and consultations, and our make-up artists, Maureen and Natalie,

Spring seems like just the right time to talk about growing green. It doesn’t really matter where you are in the process, there are always more ways we can improve our carbon footprint. In the salon environment, there are laws that govern the disinfection processes for various implements and equipment and, of course, chemicals must be utilized to effectively maintain health and safety standards. Beyond compliance, however, there are many things that we can do at Abundance to strive for the green.

In light of recent changes in our economy, many people have inquired about how business is going, expecting, I think, a grim reply that we’re doing fewer facials and product sales are plummeting. On the contrary, we are very busy at Abundance, doing what we do best, which is customizing skin care programs based on the unique and changing needs of our clients.

Skin of all types will need more hydration in the winter. Here are our top tips for loving your winter skin … implement as many as you can and feel free to call if you have a specific question or concern.