INTRODUCING FARM HOUSE FRESH!

Farm House Fresh is a Texas based skincare brand that is certified organic, or use up to 100% naturally derived ingredients, proudly grown on U.S. farms, including their own! 

Here at CrownBB, we believe skincare should be intentionally useful and practical, with the added bonus of visible results, purpose and meaning. Farm House Fresh is just that! Certified Organic products that produce visible results, proudly made in the USA. But get this: your purchases benefit Save Something Furry and other rescues, and FHF is a Certified Woman-Owned Business that holds two patents and dozens of trademarks. We’ve never found a line of products that not only delivered on what they promise but make an positive impact outside the marketplace.

Farm House Fresh pursues 3 passions:

GROW FRESH.

Whether grown on their farm or other local U.S. farms, ingredients are harvested, washed, and extracted within hours to ensure vitamins are at their peak. And they ensure zero waste - feeding the chickens the pulpy leftover rinds!

SPA DELICIOUSLY.

Their Farm-to-Table Treatments are as delicious as they are authentically crafted with organic fruits, vegetables & herbs, and small batch liquors from across the U.S.

RESCUE.

The FHF Ranch is also a sanctuary for animal rescues. Following their creed -- Life is Short. Save Something Furry.® -- they use your purchases to help care for forgotten, neglected, and abused farm animals at our FHF Ranch and Sanctuary. They also fund, transport and actively support other rescues.

FHF offers a multitude of products from facial masks to heel cream! Check out a few of our favorites:

Vitamin Berry Facial Tonic 

This rose-water tonic instantly provides a perfected complexion with a natural photo-filter effect that blues the look of pores every time you mist over or under your makeup.

Splendid Dirt

Oregon organic pumpkin purée and nutrient kids make pores appear smaller, while flushing skin with color and vibrancy.

Facial Buffing Masks

A pourable powder, when mixed with water that becomes a gentle exfoliator and/or mask. Try the Mango-Poppy Seed to refine, clear blemishes, and tighten skin.

Crow Catcher Eye Perfecting Serum

Female panelists used this product for 2 months and 91% of study participants reported disappearing crows, lines, and wrinkles. After 7 days 100% of them wanted to add it to their daily routine! 

Next time you’re at Crown, be sure to indulge your senses with the array of testers available and schedule your free Skin Care Consultation! We look forward to exploring FHF’s deliciously grown skin care with you.

Goodbye Dry! Hello Spring!

It was a dry, cold winter here in Arkansas and we have seen our clients feeling the aftermath of dry scalp, hair, and skin! Get back in balance just in time for spring. Here are some tips and recommendations!

By Kelly Stuckey, owner and stylist

For Your Hair

• Stop washing your hair in hot water!  Extra heat will only dry it out farther and is actually damaging, especially for highlighted hair. That doesn’t mean you have to dial the temp back the entire time, but at least when you rinse your hair!

• Dry scalp or dandruff?  These 2 ailments are often confused and self diagnosed incorrectly.

1. Dry scalp is due to loss of moisture from the skin and can be caused by cold weather, product buildup, and even diet (example: caffeine). Signs and symptoms are itching and small white flakes that come off easily.  Our NaturalTech line has the Nourishing Royal Jelly scalp treatment made just to relieve dry itchy scalp. Aren’t local? Visit the Davines website salon locator to find a salon near you.

2. Dandruff is not caused by dryness, but rather an overgrowth of a harmless yeast due to too much oil (sebum) so it is very important to know which one you have so you can treat properly.  Dandruff flakes are larger, greasy and yellowish white in color, and harder to come off the scalp. You will experience itching and usually have scalp odor. The Davines NaturalTech Purifying Shampoo and Gel will get your dandruff under control and scalp feeling clean and healthy again.

• Dry hair needs extra moisture with some deep conditioning treatments. It’s always worth it to invest in a deep conditioner for your hair type to have on hand and use once every week or 2.

• Brush your hair… sounds simple, right? Many people do not brush their hair properly and only focus on the ends! Be sure your bristles really brush along your scalp and down through your ends. This will stimulate your scalp and bring down any oils you naturally produce to moisturize your hair. Investing in a quality hair boar bristle hair brush and hair oil like Davines Oi is another way to ensure scalp and hair health.

• Come see one of our stylists to help set you up with the right treatment and home plan to have your hair and scalp healthy for the season ahead!

Hannah Simpson, Senior Esthetician

For Your Skin

• Get rid of flaky, dry skin by exfoliating two to three times a week. After the stress of winter, our skin needs a pick me up and a light exfoliant is all you need to buff out unwanted cell buildup to leave glowing skin. If your skin is sensitive to physical exfoliants, try a gentle enzymatic exfoliant like Comfort Zone Essential Peeling or use cleansers rich in fruit antioxidants.

• Heavy creams are used during the winter to shield the skin from environmental factors. As humidity and heat increase, you should opt for a lighter weight moisturizer that can provide more water than oil. Adding a spritz of toner after cleansing is also key in hydrating the skin for a healthy result.

• Spring brings allergies, and allergies bring breakouts! Combat breakouts with a double cleanse. Wipes are an easy go to, but they actually can do more harm than good! Try the Jane Iredale Magic Mitt. All you have to do is add warm water to the mitt, and wipe away all of your makeup with ease. After, double cleanse your skin with a foaming gel cleanser to make sure all of your makeup has been removed.

• We swapped out our heavy cream moisturizers, now we need to swap out our heavy foundations! Choose a lighter weight foundation that contains SPF. Jane Iredale offers multiple coverage options that all contain a great amount of sun protection. UV rays thicken our skin, which cause MORE breakouts, so it’s time to protect your skin! The best part about Jane foundations are they do not harbor bacteria so you can save those winter colors for next season.

• Feed your skin. Our skin is the largest organ and receives nutrients last, which means we should be mindful of what we eat and drink. Drinking half our weight in water is ideal for optimal skin health. Salmon is rich in a fatty acid called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a type of omega-3 that naturally helps block the release of UV-induced enzymes that diminish collagen, causing lines and sagging skin. Salmon contains omega-3s that regulate oil production in the skin and boost hydration, which helps keep your complexion dewy and acne-free. Supplements are also a great way to directly feed your skin and Jane Iredale has formulated some of the best options for all skin types!

• Now is the time to book your custom facial with your favorite esthetician. A professional can evaluate your skin, and can help set your skin up for success this spring!

Every facial at Crown begins with the Comfort Zone Tranquility Ritual to encourage relaxation. 

How to Care for Your Skin During Winter

post written by Hannah Simpson, Crown Beauty Bar Esthetician and Lash Tech.

We all suffer from dry, flaky, and sometimes chapped skin during the cold winter months, but why? In this fact filled blog, I will explain environmental factors and how to combat the issue!

Why so dry?

During winter, the humidity levels drop which causes moisture to evaporate at a faster pace leaving your skin dry and tight. This is why drinking water, and the right moisturizer is so important!

Indoor heating is another culprit to dry skin. The dry warm air consistently circulating can lead to flaky skin, dry membranes, dry noses, chapped lips, and even nose bleeds. Try keeping your heat at the lowest comfortable setting, use a humidifier to aid in moisture, and use body lotions.

Hot showers and baths will strip your skin of natural oils! Try instead, a luke warm shower using a hydrating body wash. Steer clear of harsh bars of soap.

You really are what you eat. Environment plays a role in every aspect of our bodies. If our skin is telling us we are dry, we have to respond! Replenish with foods high in GOOD fatty acids. I’m talking Omega 3s! So skip that steak and order the fish. If you can’t handle the fish, there are a ton of great supplements you can take that directly benefit your skin.

Don’t stress over which moisturizer to use! It doesn’t have to be a super thick cream, thinner fluids work well too! It’s all in the ingredients and how the product is formulated. If you over treat, the moisturizer will just sit on top of the skin and block pores. A thin layer morning and night is all you will need!
Here are a few I recommend:

For Oily Skin

For Dry Skin

For Combination Skin

For Anti-Aging

Remember that skin care consultations are always free at Crown Beauty Bar!