Treatments
The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush.
For those of you that guessed, you were right. My favorite beauty goodie of 2008 is definitely the Clarisonic.
I have only been using this high tech gadget for about two months now - if even that. It has made such a difference in the way that my skin looks and feels, though, that is definitely [...]
For those of you that guessed, you were right. My favorite beauty goodie of 2008 is definitely the Clarisonic.
I have only been using this high tech gadget for about two months now - if even that. It has made such a difference in the way that my skin looks and feels, though, that is definitely my favorite.
I use the Clarisonic twice a day. In the shower in the morning: I apply a pea sized dot of Philosophy’s Purity Cleanser in the center of the brush and start the brush up. I use it for one minute on my face and then another minute on my neck and chest. At night, after I remove my eye makeup, I use another dot of cleanser, usually Purity, but if I feel I am needing extra moisture, I might use a more creamy cleanser. I use the brush over my face for just a minute again, but skip the neck and chest as it is too messy to do that out of the shower.
Now, it could just be me, but I swear that my skin serums and moisturizers work much better too. My skin is obviously cleaner than by just washing, and I think this lets my products get right onto the skin - not the particles of dirt and oils that might be left behind without such a thorough cleansing.
Clarisonic is a more expensive product and the brush heads do need changing every 3 - 4 months at $25 a pop. But trust me. If you make the investment for the original $195, you will not be disappointed.
PerriconeMD Firming Neck Therapy.
What one area of your body do you neglect most often? I know it is not your face. Probably not your body. You care for your hands and feet. Hmmm, but what about your neck? It needs attention. Different attention from that of your body, especially different from your face as well. Leave it [...]
What one area of your body do you neglect most often? I know it is not your face. Probably not your body. You care for your hands and feet. Hmmm, but what about your neck? It needs attention. Different attention from that of your body, especially different from your face as well. Leave it to Dr. Perricone to come up with a targeted cream just for the neck. This is PerriconeMD Firming Neck Therapy.
So, if you want smoother, more firm neck skin, that appears more toned and refined, this is what you need. And, really, who doesn’t want their neck to look as polished as the face?
The neck skin is delicate so helping to improve skin firmness and elasticity by reducing the appearance of lines, wrinkles and neck skin creases can be difficult. Firming Neck Therapy contains anti-glycating qualities to help reverse the signs of premature wrinkles that develop as a result of excess sugar compounds that bind to protein fibers causing them to become dry, brittle and less tensile - often found in the skin of the neck. This unique formulation contains a combination of highly advanced and potent sciences rarely found in anti-aging products to address all these neck area concerns where the signs of age first appear and with time become more difficult to correct and reverse.
By using Firming Neck Therapy over time, you neck will be more toned and tight. A little bit of this thick but non-greasy cream melts into skin making it immediately more hydrated and firm looking.
The full 1.7 oz. size of this cream carries a $95 price tag, but your best best to try out this beauty wonder would be in this quarters BeautyFix. Remember I told you about the BeautyFix progam? Well, a large sample size (that lasts a good 6 - 8 weeks) is included in the beautiful train case (along with 8 other products in the fix!!!), and it is a great way to try this cream to see just how great it works. Then you won’t feel so bad splurging on the full size.
Prevage Body.
What it does for the face, it can now do for the body. Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage just introduced Prevage Body Total Transforming Anti Aging Moisturizer. This is the ultimate anti-aging cream for the body - which is often neglected as far as anti-aging treatments go.
Moisturizing your body and keeping it soft and smooth is one [...]
What it does for the face, it can now do for the body. Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage just introduced Prevage Body Total Transforming Anti Aging Moisturizer. This is the ultimate anti-aging cream for the body - which is often neglected as far as anti-aging treatments go.
Moisturizing your body and keeping it soft and smooth is one thing - protecting it form the elements and age while repairing the damage is another. Prevage is just the latter.
Packed with the most powerful antioxidant formulation called Idebenone plus a very unique Tripeptide Complex, to totally transform the skin. The clinical reports are amazing on this beauty.
“Over 85% of consumers tested observed a reduction in the look of minor scars, stretch marks and dimpled skin and 67% of consumers also saw a reduction in the appearance of age spots and discolorations.”
Yes, that is a wow! I have been using this on my hands for just a few weeks and the results are totally deserving of the wows - and then some. My pesky dark age spots are literally disappearing right before my very eyes. It has made the most difference than anything that I have tried to date. I am so very excited about this and urge you to get on over to your closest Elizabeth Arden counter and give this a try. Do not let the $135 price tag scare you. A little goes such a long way and it works like nothing else - really.
Sleepwear: A Cream from Bioelements.
Bioelements Sleepwear is a heavy duty cream…
Not to be confused with lacy pretty things that you go to bed in, this is an anti-aging cream that you will put on before bed - along with your pretty jammies.
Bioelements Sleepwear is a heavy duty cream made to do what your skin needs it to do, while it is at rest - or sleeping. You know, the skin actually works best at rest, so a targeted cream is essential at night time.
This cream is a rejuvenation cream, meaning that it will not only help to keep the signs of aging away, it will help to reverse these signs. All while sleeping.
“Sleepwear contains a never before-used scientific complex of topical calcium, time-released retinol, cranberry seed oil and protein peptides. This rejuvenating “dream team” works all night long to rebuild firming collagen and elastin, replenish antioxidants, improve moisture retention and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier layer. Plus, it blocks the production of damaging substances called “MMP’s” that cause wrinkles, sags and premature aging.”
Sleepwear sells for $59 at spas and salons, as well as being available online at Spalook.com.
My Glycolic Peel at the Lancome Boutique.
One Winter Saturday morning, well, 11:30 - which was early after a very late night, or early morning in - I arrived at the beautiful Lancome Boutique on the upper west side of Manhattan.
I was there to have a Glycolic Peel, and it was honestly something I was not in the mood for. I was [...]
One Winter Saturday morning, well, 11:30 - which was early after a very late night, or early morning in - I arrived at the beautiful Lancome Boutique on the upper west side of Manhattan.
I was there to have a Glycolic Peel, and it was honestly something I was not in the mood for. I was exhausted and was not ready to have someone poking at my face. But my attitude changed within the first three minutes of my arrival.
I relaxed onto the warm treatment table in the treatment pod, and was covered in a nice warm blanket. The lights were soft and sensory music was played in the background making for the ultimate in relaxing before the treatment even began.
The aesthetician was just as calming as the surroundings. She gently cleansed my skin, toned it, exfoliate it, applied the glycolic treatment, and then treated and moisturized my skin. A constant steam mist was gently going all the time over my face which was amazing. As I felt myself drifting, I told her to wake me if I feel asleep, but I don’t think I did. My arms and hands were also massaged.
I can honestly say that my Lancome treatment was the treat of my crazy four days in the city. I cannot believe that I even hesitated for a moment before arriving.
A combination of Absolue bx products were used in the treatments as well as some standard products of theirs. I know that I am now a lover of the Cleansing Foam and Absolue bx Serum.
There are five Lancome Boutiques around the country:
MANHATTAN
201 Columbus Avenue
(at 69th Street)
New York, NY 10023
212 362 4858
THE MALL AT SHORT HILLS
1200 Morris Turnpike
Short Hills, NJ 07078
973 258 0790
VALLEY FAIR
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408 244 8334
NORTHPARK
1030 NorthPark Center
Dallas, TX 75225
214 750 9364
THE BREA MALL
1065 Brea Mall
Brea, CA 92821
714 671 0267
You can call the boutique closest to you for an appointment and list of services.
Thank you so much to Lancome for making my day!
PerriconeMD Firming Neck Therapy.
What one area of your body do you neglect most often? I know it is not your face. Probably not your body. You care for your hands and feet. Hmmm, but what about your neck? It needs attention. Different attention from that of your body, especially different from your face as well. Leave it to [...]
What one area of your body do you neglect most often? I know it is not your face. Probably not your body. You care for your hands and feet. Hmmm, but what about your neck? It needs attention. Different attention from that of your body, especially different from your face as well. Leave it to Dr. Perricone to come up with a targeted cream just for the neck. This is PerriconeMD Firming Neck Therapy.
So, if you want smoother, more firm neck skin, that appears more toned and refined, this is what you need. And, really, who doesn’t want their neck to look as polished as the face?
The neck skin is delicate so helping to improve skin firmness and elasticity by reducing the appearance of lines, wrinkles and neck skin creases can be difficult. Firming Neck Therapy contains anti-glycating qualities to help reverse the signs of premature wrinkles that develop as a result of excess sugar compounds that bind to protein fibers causing them to become dry, brittle and less tensile - often found in the skin of the neck. This unique formulation contains a combination of highly advanced and potent sciences rarely found in anti-aging products to address all these neck area concerns where the signs of age first appear and with time become more difficult to correct and reverse.
By using Firming Neck Therapy over time, you neck will be more toned and tight. A little bit of this thick but non-greasy cream melts into skin making it immediately more hydrated and firm looking.
The full 1.7 oz. size of this cream carries a $95 price tag, but your best best to try out this beauty wonder would be in this quarters BeautyFix. Remember I told you about the BeautyFix progam? Well, a large sample size (that lasts a good 6 - 8 weeks) is included in the beautiful train case (along with 8 other products in the fix!!!), and it is a great way to try this cream to see just how great it works. Then you won’t feel so bad splurging on the full size.
The Top Five Non-Surgical Plastic Surgery Procedures.
Have you had plastic surgery? Have you considered it…
Have you had plastic surgery? Have you considered it? You are certainly not alone.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 11.5 million surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed during the year 2006 in the United States alone.
Cosmetic Non-Surgical Procedures
- Botox – 3.1 million
- Hyaluronic Acid - such as Hylaform, Restylane – 1.5 million
- Laser hair removal – 1.4 million
- Microdermabrasion – 993,071
- Laser Skin Resurfacing – 556,172
Are you surprised?
Ole Hanriksen Micro-Mini Peel System.
I was more than excited to try this three step peel as I read about it in a few magazines and saw it talked up on a recent Ole appearance over on HSN. The Ole Henriksen Micro/Mini Peel System lived up to the hype - and then some.
The kit contains three products plus measuring spoon [...]
I was more than excited to try this three step peel as I read about it in a few magazines and saw it talked up on a recent Ole appearance over on HSN. The Ole Henriksen Micro/Mini Peel System lived up to the hype - and then some.
The kit contains three products plus measuring spoon and sponges to get the job done in three steps - Polish, Strip and Comfort.
You start by measuring out the Almond Polish and gently apply and rub over the face and neck. It is abrasive, so if you do not like the feeling of an abrasive scrub on your face, then this is not for you. It smells divine and feels a bit rough as it sloughs away skin. My skin burned just a bit as I came close to circling it over my skin for about two minutes, and my face was red when I removed it with water. I could already see a difference though, and went onto the peel.
The peel portion is called the Lemon Strip. Again, I used the spoon to scoop out this gel and applied over my face. It is thick and had a very fresh scent. It didn’t burn at all, which surprised me as it contains orange and lemon extracts along with lactic, glycolic and aspartic acid. I left it on for about three minutes and moved onto the final step.
For the last step, you leave on the Lemon Strip and then apply the Chamomile Comfort to make a mask. Scooping out the perfect amount with the spoon, I applied this very thick cream, which felt a bit clay based but with more of a mud mask feeling. I don’t know why this happened now, but my face really started to burn. Not too uncomfortable, but it did get very warm and more than tingly. I actually sat in front of a fan for a few minutes until it started to cool down. I honesty don’t know if this is supposed to happen at this point because I thought that the Chamomile was the soothing part of the treatment. Either way, it cooled down within the first five minutes as it began to tighten and dry for about thirty minutes.
Removing took a bit of effort but was easy nonetheless. A natural sponge is included (looks like paper, forms into a sponge when wet) to help remove. I had to rinse the sponge a lot to remove all of the mask. As I did remove it though, I could not believe my skin. It looked so even and refreshed and seriously - 100% better after the treatment. I waited a few hours before I did my night cream as my skin felt so smooth and moisturized.
This Micro/Mini Peel System is definitely making it’s way into my regular routine, as I plan to use it once a week. This kit costs $95, is available at sephora.com and on the Ole website as well. I would guess that there is enough in this kit to use a good 8 - 10 times.
Lancôme Bright Expert Spot Correcting Serum.
I wish there was a spot treatment cream that would instantly fade my age spots. Until that is available, I will continue to use fading treatments, including one of my new favorites from Lancôme. From the Bright Expert line, this is the Intense Brightening Spot Correcting Serum.
Unique Lancôme technology targets damaged surface cells to reduce [...]
I wish there was a spot treatment cream that would instantly fade my age spots. Until that is available, I will continue to use fading treatments, including one of my new favorites from Lancôme. From the Bright Expert line, this is the Intense Brightening Spot Correcting Serum.
Unique Lancôme technology targets damaged surface cells to reduce the appearance of dark spots, while a combination of Vitamin CG and botanical extracts helps even out and brighten the complexion.
This creamy serum is easy to use. A tiny bit is all that is needed. I squeeze out a tiny dot onto my age spot(s) and rub in until dissolved into my skin. After using this treatment twice a day for the last week, I am definitely noticing some of my hated age spot on my hands diminishing. I purposely started using this on my hands first to gauge how much I need to use and I really wanted to put it to the test. I am select treating some of the spots, and by leaving some alone, I am noticing a difference already. I am going to start treating all of my dark spots now, and move onto my face.
You can try this Correcting Serum out at your Lancôme counter, where the tube sells for $90.00. This one comes highly recommended from yours truly.
La Mer Radiant facial.
I am not too sure if I would shell out $320 for an at-home facial, but as I am loving so many of the products coming from the La Mer line, it is worth considering. And seeing that this promises “The appearance of age spots, freckles and uneven pigmentation is quickly and radically diminished, dramatically [...]
I am not too sure if I would shell out $320 for an at-home facial, but as I am loving so many of the products coming from the La Mer line, it is worth considering. And seeing that this promises “The appearance of age spots, freckles and uneven pigmentation is quickly and radically diminished, dramatically evening the complexion”, makes me want this even more.
The Radiant Facial from La Mer is a two-part system that works together - in just eight minutes - to reveal more clear, luminous and bright skin.
In the kit are eight treatments along with a pure cotton mask that actually helps to drive the ingredients quickly and evenly into the skin.
At the heart of this express system is an exclusive White Sea Ferment with the power to visibly transform the skin. The treatment includes The Radiant Primer which utilizes an anti-irritant marine complex to calm and sooth the skin. The Radiant Mask immerses skin in a triptych of activity: super brightening action, super anti-oxidants and super anti-irritants, delivering unprecedented benefits.
So, after hearing about this facial, would you spend this amount on an at-home treatment or take the money and indulge in a spa facial (or two!)?
