Frequently Asked Questions

HOW YOU CAN SELECT Elements 4me SKINCARE COLLECTION?
    For NORMAL skin types = "ULTRA-GENTLE by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Skin is fresh, well balanced with a smooth texture that begs to be touched. Simple basic cleansing and light moisturizing plus daily sunscreen is all that’s generally needed. 
     For COMBINATION skin types = "EQUALIZING  by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Skin has oily areas that appear most often in T-zone or on cheeks. Nagging blackheads and blemishes can occur in these areas. It’s important to treat oily areas and breakouts without drying out surrounding skin. With proper care, using products like cleanser and toner with a masque in problem areas, skin can be rebalanced and look radiant.
    For OILY / ACNE skin types = "CONTROL by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Usually it abates by our mid-twenties but can remains into later life or re-occur due to hormonal changes from pregnancy and menopause. The good news is that Oily skin doesn’t winkle as early as dry-dehydrated skin. Surface texture and breakouts can be controlled and reprogrammed with proper care. Skin needs NON OILY PRODUCTS such as our Oil-Free moisturizer and protection from sun and pollutants. It’s important to treat the oiliness without dehydrating skin.
     For MATURE DEHYDRATED / NORMAL TO DRY skin types = "REJUVENATING DRY by Elements 4me" collection. 
          As skin matures into our 30’s and 40’s, little wrinkles and surface imperfections begin to appear. Added attention is needed to keep a youthful appearance. Often skin appears dry but is actually dehydrated. Skin may need help to exfoliate dead skin cells and expose fresh healthy cells. This may require AHA treatment or other exfoliator. Skin needs protection both night and day. Fair skin is the most wrinkle prone and lines form earlier than in darker skin, which has more protective melanin. Lighter skins needs particular care.
     For MATURE / NORMAL TO OILY skin types = "REJUVENATING OILY by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Approaching, during & after menopause, skin can act up due to natural hormonal changes and imbalances due to our body manufacturing less estrogen and progesterone. Skin may lack luster and resiliency without proper care. Suddenly oily or patchy dry rough areas may appear. Skin may become spotted or tired looking. The key is to re balance skin using natural herbal, mineral and vitamin enriched products to plump thinning skin with anti-oxidant, anti-aging protection.
     For DRY skin types = "STIMULATING by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Skin can be so parched that it burns & itches after washing. Northern European skins are more prone to dry skin (especially those who don’t tan but burn easily). Skin is fine and nearly blemish-free in youth but requires added protection from sun and the environment. Gentle, effective care with lots of moisturizing & hydrating is needed as we mature to prevent early wrinkling in dry skin. Weather extremes can cause temporary dry skin as can certain Medications and advanced age. Proper care & treatment can hold back signs of aging to protect and renew skin cells.
    For SENSITIVE skin condition = "ULTRA-GENTLE  by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Often caused by pollution, harsh products, food or chemical sensitivities. Sensitive Skin is prone to splotch, sting or rash due to sensitivity to certain chemicals, dyes, perfumes, oils, or even natural plant extracts. It is important to de-sensitize skin by using specially designed ultra-gentle products free of known irritants.
     For ROSACEA skin condition = "ULTRA-GENTLE by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Tiny broken capillaries can appear on nose and cheeks, in both genders, as we age causing sensitive skin. Due mostly to sun damage, it may eventually require medical treatment or laser removal. Blue eyes, fair skins must be extra vigilant. Harsh climate, smoking, drinking, caffeine, heavy spices, soaps or harsh products can exacerbate this condition. It is essential to protect and pamper dry and sensitive skins with the most GENTLE products and care. Our cleanser, toner and moisturizers are great for sensitive rosacea prone skin. The "Super Hydrating Moisture Lotion by Elements 4me" helps to repair and calm sensitive skin.
     For FRECKLES or SUN SPOTS = "SPECIFIC TREATMENTS by ELEMENTS 4 me" collection. 
          Very fair skins & redheads often freckle due to sun exposure which is melanin pigment grouping in tiny clusters to try to protect skin. Sunscreen is very important to protect skin along with hats, visors even parasols. Try & our "Moisturizer with SPF-15 by Elements 4me" or our "Perfect Finish Foundation w/ SPF 15 by Elements 4me". Some of our products can help reduce sun discoloration such as "Glycolic acid 10% by Elements 4me". For Sun spotted or mature pigmentation skin try our "Intensives Skin Lightening Complex by Elements 4me".

WHY Elements 4me COLOR ANALYSIS? 
     Color, light and music give off an aura or vibration much like living things do. This vibration tells us whether something is in harmony or in discord. "Let’s say a couple has a peach colored room with beige carpet & brass accents. The room needs a sofa but all they find on sale is a black & red leather sofa with chrome legs. Unfortunately, the sofa will clash in the room. This color clash causes brain confusion or agitation-a bad vibration. In this room the sofa is an 'eye sore' because it doesn’t harmonize or blend with it’s background." When something doesn’t harmonize visually we can’t stay focused and this is called 'cognitive dissonance' It applies to art & music as well as Wardrobe and Make-up Colors. Our eyes automatically look away from disharmony trying to locate a point of balance. Even if we don't quite know what is off, we don't like or trust what we see. This is an involuntary response. If a room’s colors are confused, we call in a decorator. For personal presentation it’s a good idea to call a well-trained Color Analyst.

CAN I REALLY SEE THE DIFFERENCE? 
     Close your eyes for a moment and try to visualize a fair redhead. She mistakenly was told she is a very cool ‘Winter’ so she had her hair dyed jet black and is wearing a navy blue dress. She just bought a pair of shinny black boots, purple lipstick, navy & charcoal eye shadow and deep pink blush. On her, the look is ‘cheap'-certainly not in good taste or in harmony with her coloring. She looks pale & washed out. This is fine if she meant to look 'Goth' Visualize Cher in the same combination. She can wear this beautifully because dramatic blue-based colors don’t overpower her very-cool dramatic coloring. Now, think of the same redhead dressed in mossy green, olive eyeliner, beige and earth eye shadow, copper blush and currant lipstick. Her bracelet is amber and earrings gold, her boots brown suede-elegant! Think of actress, Julie Ann Moore with her fair skin and red hair. She looks radiant in these colors while Cher would look pale and dull in these choices. Color is powerful! Color is actually light energy and color harmony energizes us and makes us look our best. Wearing colors that harmonize with our natural coloring opens up a new world of positive reactions from others.

WHAT IS AN UNDERTONE? 
     We all inherit either a warm, neutral or a cool undertone which is actually light-reflectivity. Cool people reflect blue & violet light waves but absorb most yellow and all orange light . Neutral people reflect beige & olive light waves but absorb most pink and peach light. Warm people reflect yellow & red (orange) light waves but absorb most blue and yellow light. This is genetic and doesn’t change throughout life. The colors each of us reflects are in harmony with us and when we wear them it helps us look youthful and energized. The colors we absorb make us to look tired, drab or pale or they may look way too bright because they simply clash with our natural coloring. 
     Winter "VERY COOL" 
          (Winter grays-cold blues & dramatic contrast) People born with a very cool undertone don't have blue skin but they look best in blue based colors. This group has the least carotene (natural orange pigment) visible in their skin, eyes, hair and teeth. They look great in pure black, pure white and high contrast colors with blue base undertones and silver. No cutesy over-busy patterns. 
      Summer "COOL" 
          (Summer sky-soft, languid, watery) reflects blue-violet light rays This group looks best in lower contrast blue-lavender based hues. Lilac, blue-gray, pastel blue, rose, raspberry, mint green, powdered & baby blue, blueberry & soft navy, off white and soft charcoal flatter this group along with brushed silver, moonstone and creamy rose pearls.  The style is simple & close to the body with simple bold accents, well-tailored classics to edgy and chic.
      Neutral-Neutral "NEUTRAL" 
          (Neutral-Neutral soft & pure earth) people born with no pink, no orange tone. Reflects neutral colors no pink, no peach they looks great in suntan. The style is soft, simple, just natural.
      Autumn "VERY WARM" 
          (Autumn colors-earthy hot & muted) This group reflects golden-amber, orange and hot red light rays and absorbs most blue rays. Orange based colors like terracotta, fire red, rust, mahogany and plum wine are great choices. Blues must be turquoise, peacock, teal or muted like Marine Blue. Ivory, khaki, tan, golden yellow and olive-greens are great on these people. The style is natural to layered to sporty tailored and lots of accessories. Gilded, ornate to earthy jewelry designs. It’s hunting khakis to plaids & leather to the most elegant costumes with ornate patterns, laces & materials. The style is soft, simple, feminine and classic.
      Spring  "WARM" 
          (Spring-clear, lively & sunny) These people reflect warm yellow and peachy coral light rays They look best in lively hues of peachy pink, coral, creme, bronze, gold, orange-red, cornflower blue, aqua lime, tangerine, tobacco brown and camel. The style is crisp, young and preppy with short shirts to casual and close to the body. Small patterns, delicate or fun jewelry and relaxed, modern glamor. This group has the most colors and individuality of choices.

TO HELP YOU FIND Elements 4me MAKE-UP COLORS THAT MATCH WITH YOUR SKIN TONE & HAIR, WE HAVE SEVEN COLLECTIONS TO CHOOSE: 
     1. VERY-COOL "WINTER by Elements 4me" COLORS for black to medium ash brown or silver hair color;
          Clear, hi-contrast hues, blue, violet, black colors with silver jeweled tone. 
     2. COOL "NEUTRAL COOL by Elements 4me" COLORS for light ash brown to medium ash blond hair color;
           Lavender, plums, rose pink, soft-grayed tones with silver jeweled tone.
     3. COOL "SUMMER by Elements 4me" COLORS for light ash blond hair color;
          Powdered & pastel colors, lots of blue, icy pales blue, white & silver jeweled tone.
     4. NEUTRAL "NEUTRAL-NEUTRAL by Elements 4me" COLORS for beige blond hair color;
          Beige, golden, bronze & cooper colors with gold jeweled tone. 
     5. WARM "SPRING by Elements 4me" COLORS for light golden blond & light copper hair color;
          Clear youthful colors brights; peach, amber & gold jeweled tone. 
     6. WARM "NEUTRAL WARM by Elements 4me" COLORS for light golden brown to medium golden blond & copper hair color;
          Warm neutrals playful midtone colors; turquoise, metallic, salmon, olive green & gold jeweled tone.
     7. VERY-WARM "AUTUMN by Elements 4me" COLORS for burgundy, reddish brown and dark red hair color;
          Rich warm brown colors with gold jeweled tone..

YOU CAN BE; NATURAL STYLE, CLASSIC STYLE OR DRAMATIC STYLE.
     Go natural with "Neutral Cool by Elements 4me", "Neutral-Neutral by Elements 4me" or "Neutral Warm by Elements 4me" collections. 
          Try Natural: In jeans, sweats, daytime, casual clothes.
          Try Natural: You prefer a minimal make-up look or most colors go too strong or bright on you.
          Try Natural: If there is little contrast between your skin, eyes & hair color or you are very fair.
     Go Classic with "Summer by Elements 4me" or "Spring by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Go Classic: For Office, friends, movies-almost anywhere! 
          Go Classic: If colors stay pretty true on you and you like color but not too much flash.
          Go Classic: If you want 'tried and true' conservative colors most people can wear, appropriate at any age and for any occasion.
     Go Dramatic with "Winter by Elements 4me" or "Autumn by Elements 4me" collection. 
          Go Dramatic: Daring, confident, night-time & dancing!. 
          Go Dramatic: Your natural coloring is exotic or high contrast. These make-up colors have more depth & contrast.
          Go Dramatic: You love bright, deep or intense colors and aren’t afraid to be noticed. Your skin seems to eat up color. It’s a special evening and you want more glamor.