Knowledge is power! And, can awaken an entirely new perspective on how you care for your skin and hair, making it effortless to appear more youthful. Understanding how the skin functions on the inside helps us also understand the why of skincare on the outside. Without knowledge, we may do more harm than good.

Consider this — Anatomically, skin functions only one way, therefore, it makes perfect sense that skincare should only work in one way. The solution is quite simple, opposed to varied and complex as some manufacturers would have you believe. As we have discussed we may ask, “Why are products advertised and sold for oily, dry, sensitive, problematic skin?” Good question. Are you willing to settle for a lifetime of skin issues, waiting and hoping for the ‘next best product’ to manage the challenges? When those so called, next best products don't work, your skin is left behind. Does it not make better sense to give your skin what it needs and finally have healthy, normal skin for a lifetime? Knowledge of skin function gives you the power to fix it forever. Once you understand the FACTS, you’ll be far less likely to (literally) buy into the expensive hype and false promises of advertising hoaxes, becoming a smarter, more educated consumer … one with beautiful skin and a healthier wallet!

So often, we discuss common frustrations with friends and family … including changes we experience with age, realizing they too are suffering from similar issues. We want to know what the other is using; maybe it’s working better than what we’re using? And we all have that one acquaintance who looks dynamite every single time we see her. She appears to be a beauty authority because she never ages. Upon seeing her, our first thought could be, “I’ll use what she’s using!”  Yet, for all we know she spends hours of her time and thousands of her dollars at medical-spas getting injections or a nip and a tuck from the plastic surgeon, turning her maintenance over to others, not understanding what she could do on her own with long term results. If so, those decisions are hers to make without judgement from anyone. Simply consider she may look great for the moment, but in time, without proper Self-Care at home, her skin will begin to utilize its natural defenses, rebelling against the torturous, destructive products prescribed and ... now what?

Ever feel as if we must be aware of, and guard ourselves against a million little things every day? Sometimes just watching the news can make us paranoid to leave our home; what with all the elements and chemicals and outside forces putting us at risk for damage and disease? RELAX! You have a great defender …your skin!

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is our front-line defender against all outside forces including the weather, elements, oxidants, free-radicals, toxins, germs, cuts, scrapes, bites … the list of its duties is endless. Skin is our external shield and merits our best Self-Care to not only maintain its health and beauty, but also to treat and protect it against aging damage. When we have problems with our skin, the skin will let us know as it will fight back. Our first clue, stop, identify the WHY, HOW, WHAT the skin needs.

When dry & flaky skin occurs, it seems clear that one should moisturize. However, the moisture cannot get through the barrier of dead skin. Any additional product whether it be moisture, makeup or powder only increases the barrier buildup which leads to even drier skin.

The skin begins to fight back and this is why we need to understand why we don't need to fight with our skin's natural function. Lack of moisture absorption causes problems by disrupting the regular function of oil production. The balance of the skin is altered causing dry patches and at the same time excess oil. Water or moisture can penetrate the skin's surface & has the ability to heal, moisturize & balance skin. When water can't absorb into the skin the sebaceous glands are sent false signals that the skin is dry & in need of more oil, leading to over-production. This oil, when combined with dead cell buildup, clogs pores & creates blemishes such as blackheads, whiteheads & acne.

The skin must be gently exfoliated DAILY for moisture to be absorbed. Using chemicals or aggressive methods is not recommended due to the disruption of the natural 28-day cell renewal cycle. Gentle exfoliation daily keeps dead skin cells & other factors from building a barrier and keeps the skin clear & constantly absorbing what the skin needs...moisture.

Cleansing skin with cool water encourages easier removal of dead skin cells & unclogs pores. Cooled skin will accept water more readily & deliver it deeper into the tissue. The face and neck should be masked weekly with a formula to naturally draw out impurities and thoroughly unclog pores so water has an open pathway for absorption. For skin to have 24-hr. nourishment a water based moisturizer needs to be covered with an oil based night creme to prevent water evaporation.

Other skin concerns can develop from the damaging effects of the environment. Sun exposure, chemicals and air-born irritants can aggravate rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and other disorders. These factors, combined with hormonal fluctuations and the ongoing aging process, rob the skin of its smoothness, firmness and elasticity. Balanced, healthy skin can only be achieved when you give your skin what it needs and when it needs it. Balanced skin is possible.

Christi has extensively researched how skin functions and proved how the skin can reach a normal balance within a short time. Developing and testing formulas to give the skin what it needs to normalize has given people the solution to maintaining perfect skin. Now skin can actually be balanced and repaired by using cleansing and treatment products containing natural ingredients, along with raw materials the skin needs to help moisture enter the skin and stay put. The skin cannot be tricked or it will fight back. It is our natural defender against bad elements and chemicals. When it is fed what it recognizes and in a precise and consistent order, it will accept it and love it.

With this knowledge, Christi created the Skincare Essentials and Skincare Provisions system formulated to mimic skin function, providing exactly what skin needs, when it needs it and in the appropriate proportions. Skin treatment fads have come and gone throughout the last several decades with the introduction and availability of harsh chemicals... alpha, beta and fruit acids, and a host of other ingredients, many synthetic, whose long-term effects we have seen are not pretty. However, in all these years, the Christi Harris Skincare Essentials System has never changed because when skin care is based on how the skin functions naturally—there is absolutely no advantage to change product steps or to utilize ingredients which, at the very least cannot improve the condition of the skin, and further could potentially cause harm.

Though we only see the outer layer, known as the epidermis, skin is comprised of many layers containing blood vessels, hormones, and a host of other tissues working simultaneously to safeguard our internal organs. The epidermis—composed of cells called keratinocytes, made of keratin, a hard substance that also forms your hair and nails—bonds with the next layer, the dermis. New skin cells are constantly being formed. As this happens, those new cells gradually push to the top layer, leaving dead skin cells behind. The top, exposed layer of dead cells is known as the stratum corneum.

The epidermis is in a constant state of renewal, with over 10 billion new skin cells generating daily. As I noted before, these newer cells continue to push to the surface, while older cells sit atop the visible outer layer of the skin where they die and become 'weathered' by the environment and daily activities. This cycle takes approximately one month to complete.

During this process, as aging cells make their way to the surface, they become trapped. The sebaceous glands expel sebum that acts like glue, attracting dead skin cells and clogging pores. Dirt, oil and dead skin collect around pores, building up and acting as a cap, much like a piece of tape covering the pore. In fact, for a quick example, stick a small piece of clear tape to your skin, then remove. What remains on the tape is dead skin cells and oil sitting on top of your newly developing skin. It is imperative that we gently exfoliate the dead cells and entrapped sebum DAILY. This one simple exercise is critical to help correct and prevent virtually any undesirable skin condition.

Skin thickness on different parts of the body vary greatly. For instance, soles of feet and palms of hands have thicknesses up to 4 millimeters, whereas knees and elbows are only 3 millimeters. Skin thickness varies with age and gender, too. Males typically have thicker skin than women; aging skin is generally thinner than more youthful skin.

Through endless research of known, proven science, Christi Harris grasped clearly the WHY skin reacts to proper care for restoration and continual optimum health.

From there, she developed the HOW; proper cleansing, preparation, gentle daily exfoliation, moisturization and sealing protectant.

Early in her career, she was stumped with the WHAT. As Christi searched diligently for a skin care line that worked with natural skin function in mind, nothing was available. Nothing!

As in true Christi Harris style, she set out to develop a complete line that was heretofore missing from the beauty aisle. The WHAT became and remains today Christi Harris Beauty.

Coining the phrase, “Makeover” in 1973, Christi Harris—Self-Care beauty innovator—developed a unique salon experience utilizing her personally designed and formulated professional products brand, teaching women tips & techniques for effective skin care and flawless makeup application. Clients left the salon looking and feeling fabulous, and because of her education-based revelation, taking with them detailed instruction on precisely how to recreate their new look at home.

Though the Christi Harris Makeover Center was the publicly acclaimed kickstart of her career. It certainly was not the beginning of her quest for the best in all things beauty. From a tender age, Christi’s innate talent, inquisitive spirit, and analytical mind led her to an industry sorely lacking in accurate, consistent information and products that delivered results as advertised.

Trust the Christi Harris brand with over 225 scientifically based, proven skin, hair & makeup essentials she passionately developed along with sound education and goof-proof tools that make you your own Self-Care Beauty Expert for life.

Filled with a wealth of knowledge in beauty & business following decades of relentless research & development, Christi shares all with her clients, empowering each to Be Your Own Kind Of Pretty. Everyday, all day at christiharris.com and the Christi Harris Self-Care Beauty Flagship in Dallas.

Knowledge is power! And, can awaken an entirely new perspective on how you care for your skin and hair, making it effortless to appear more youthful. Understanding how the skin functions on the inside helps us also understand the why of skincare on the outside. Without knowledge, we may do more harm than good.

Consider this — Anatomically, skin functions only one way, therefore, it makes perfect sense that skincare should only work in one way. The solution is quite simple, opposed to varied and complex as some manufacturers would have you believe. As we have discussed we may ask, “Why are products advertised and sold for oily, dry, sensitive, problematic skin?” Good question. Are you willing to settle for a lifetime of skin issues, waiting and hoping for the ‘next best product’ to manage the challenges? When those so called, next best products don't work, your skin is left behind. Does it not make better sense to give your skin what it needs and finally have healthy, normal skin for a lifetime? Knowledge of skin function gives you the power to fix it forever. Once you understand the FACTS, you’ll be far less likely to (literally) buy into the expensive hype and false promises of advertising hoaxes, becoming a smarter, more educated consumer … one with beautiful skin and a healthier wallet!

So often, we discuss common frustrations with friends and family … including changes we experience with age, realizing they too are suffering from similar issues. We want to know what the other is using; maybe it’s working better than what we’re using? And we all have that one acquaintance who looks dynamite every single time we see her. She appears to be a beauty authority because she never ages. Upon seeing her, our first thought could be, “I’ll use what she’s using!”  Yet, for all we know she spends hours of her time and thousands of her dollars at medical-spas getting injections or a nip and a tuck from the plastic surgeon, turning her maintenance over to others, not understanding what she could do on her own with long term results. If so, those decisions are hers to make without judgement from anyone. Simply consider she may look great for the moment, but in time, without proper Self-Care at home, her skin will begin to utilize its natural defenses, rebelling against the torturous, destructive products prescribed and ... now what?

Ever feel as if we must be aware of, and guard ourselves against a million little things every day? Sometimes just watching the news can make us paranoid to leave our home; what with all the elements and chemicals and outside forces putting us at risk for damage and disease? RELAX! You have a great defender …your skin!

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is our front-line defender against all outside forces including the weather, elements, oxidants, free-radicals, toxins, germs, cuts, scrapes, bites … the list of its duties is endless. Skin is our external shield and merits our best Self-Care to not only maintain its health and beauty, but also to treat and protect it against aging damage. When we have problems with our skin, the skin will let us know as it will fight back. Our first clue, stop, identify the WHY, HOW, WHAT the skin needs.

When dry & flaky skin occurs, it seems clear that one should moisturize. However, the moisture cannot get through the barrier of dead skin. Any additional product whether it be moisture, makeup or powder only increases the barrier buildup which leads to even drier skin.

The skin begins to fight back and this is why we need to understand why we don't need to fight with our skin's natural function. Lack of moisture absorption causes problems by disrupting the regular function of oil production. The balance of the skin is altered causing dry patches and at the same time excess oil. Water or moisture can penetrate the skin's surface & has the ability to heal, moisturize & balance skin. When water can't absorb into the skin the sebaceous glands are sent false signals that the skin is dry & in need of more oil, leading to over-production. This oil, when combined with dead cell buildup, clogs pores & creates blemishes such as blackheads, whiteheads & acne.

The skin must be gently exfoliated DAILY for moisture to be absorbed. Using chemicals or aggressive methods is not recommended due to the disruption of the natural 28-day cell renewal cycle. Gentle exfoliation daily keeps dead skin cells & other factors from building a barrier and keeps the skin clear & constantly absorbing what the skin needs...moisture.

Cleansing skin with cool water encourages easier removal of dead skin cells & unclogs pores. Cooled skin will accept water more readily & deliver it deeper into the tissue. The face and neck should be masked weekly with a formula to naturally draw out impurities and thoroughly unclog pores so water has an open pathway for absorption. For skin to have 24-hr. nourishment a water based moisturizer needs to be covered with an oil based night creme to prevent water evaporation.

Other skin concerns can develop from the damaging effects of the environment. Sun exposure, chemicals and air-born irritants can aggravate rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and other disorders. These factors, combined with hormonal fluctuations and the ongoing aging process, rob the skin of its smoothness, firmness and elasticity. Balanced, healthy skin can only be achieved when you give your skin what it needs and when it needs it. Balanced skin is possible.

Christi has extensively researched how skin functions and proved how the skin can reach a normal balance within a short time. Developing and testing formulas to give the skin what it needs to normalize has given people the solution to maintaining perfect skin. Now skin can actually be balanced and repaired by using cleansing and treatment products containing natural ingredients, along with raw materials the skin needs to help moisture enter the skin and stay put. The skin cannot be tricked or it will fight back. It is our natural defender against bad elements and chemicals. When it is fed what it recognizes and in a precise and consistent order, it will accept it and love it.

With this knowledge, Christi created the Skincare Essentials and Skincare Provisions system formulated to mimic skin function, providing exactly what skin needs, when it needs it and in the appropriate proportions. Skin treatment fads have come and gone throughout the last several decades with the introduction and availability of harsh chemicals... alpha, beta and fruit acids, and a host of other ingredients, many synthetic, whose long-term effects we have seen are not pretty. However, in all these years, the Christi Harris Skincare Essentials System has never changed because when skin care is based on how the skin functions naturally—there is absolutely no advantage to change product steps or to utilize ingredients which, at the very least cannot improve the condition of the skin, and further could potentially cause harm.

Though we only see the outer layer, known as the epidermis, skin is comprised of many layers containing blood vessels, hormones, and a host of other tissues working simultaneously to safeguard our internal organs. The epidermis—composed of cells called keratinocytes, made of keratin, a hard substance that also forms your hair and nails—bonds with the next layer, the dermis. New skin cells are constantly being formed. As this happens, those new cells gradually push to the top layer, leaving dead skin cells behind. The top, exposed layer of dead cells is known as the stratum corneum.

Skin thickness on different parts of the body vary greatly. For instance, soles of feet and palms of hands have thicknesses up to 4 millimeters, whereas knees and elbows are only 3 millimeters. Skin thickness varies with age and gender, too. Males typically have thicker skin than women; aging skin is generally thinner than more youthful skin.

Through endless research of known, proven science, Christi Harris grasped clearly the WHY skin reacts to proper care for restoration and continual optimum health.

From there, she developed the HOW; proper cleansing, preparation, gentle daily exfoliation, moisturization and sealing protectant.

Early in her career, she was stumped with the WHAT. As Christi searched diligently for a skin care line that worked with natural skin function in mind, nothing was available. Nothing!

As in true Christi Harris style, she set out to develop a complete line that was heretofore missing from the beauty aisle. The WHAT became and remains today Christi Harris Beauty.

Coining the phrase, “Makeover” in 1973, Christi Harris—Self-Care beauty innovator—developed a unique salon experience utilizing her personally designed and formulated professional products brand, teaching women tips & techniques for effective skin care and flawless makeup application. Clients left the salon looking and feeling fabulous, and because of her education-based revelation, taking with them detailed instruction on precisely how to recreate their new look at home.

Though the Christi Harris Makeover Center was the publicly acclaimed kickstart of her career. It certainly was not the beginning of her quest for the best in all things beauty. From a tender age, Christi’s innate talent, inquisitive spirit, and analytical mind led her to an industry sorely lacking in accurate, consistent information and products that delivered results as advertised.

Trust the Christi Harris brand with over 225 scientifically based, proven skin, hair & makeup essentials she passionately developed along with sound education and goof-proof tools that make you your own Self-Care Beauty Expert for life.

Filled with a wealth of knowledge in beauty & business following decades of relentless research & development, Christi shares all with her clients, empowering each to Be Your Own Kind Of Pretty. Everyday, all day at christiharris.com and the Christi Harris Self-Care Beauty Flagship in Dallas.