Category Archives: ANTI-AGING + PROCEDURES + MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Exciting new launch from all-natural Australian brand, Jurlique: Activating Water Essence

September 30, 2016

activating-water-essence WHAT: A new and highly concentrated Activating Water Essence that captures the vital living energy of plants to continuously hydrate, soften and revitalize your skin.

Marshmallow Root Extract, Althaea officinalis : Marshmallow root extract hydrates and supports healthy moisture balance within the skin. The extract from the root is rich in mucilage that is able to attract and hold water. Mucilaginous plants like Marshmallow have soothing and softening properties. Marshmallow softens dry skin promoting flexibility and resilience.

Biosaccharide Gum A natural based, filmogenic moisturising polysaccharide from plant sugars that holds a high molecular weight, but builds a weightless barrier on the skin to help combat dehydration.

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Saccharide Isomerate :A plant derived glucose which helps increase skin hydration and provides moisture retention in the skin. It helps to soften skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and forms a protective layer on the skin which results in smoother looking, more radiant skin.

Glycerine A natural humectant, excellent for smoothing and moisturising the skin, helps to prevent moisture loss and skin dehydration.

Calendula Extract: Calendula officinalis Known for their bright yellow and orange flowers, Calendula provides soothing, protection and moisturisation to the skin.

Neem Extract: Melia azadirachta The neem tree is a tropical tree native to India. The extract is used to help purify the skin and condition and maintain skin elasticity for supple, healthier skin.

Witch Hazel Extract: Hamamelis virginiana Sourced from the leaves and twigs of the Witch Hazel plant, this natural astringent helps to freshen skin. It helps to rebalance whilst firming and smoothing the skin.

Rosemary Extract: Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary contains potent antioxidants and possesses skin enriching properties. Rosemary helps invigorate, and enliven the skin.

Lavender Extract: Lavandula angustifolia Lavender is hydrating and calming, used to rebalance dryness on the skin leaving it feeling refreshed and hydrated.

Horsetail Extract: Equisetum arvense Horsetail is the sole descendant of the giant fernlike plants that covered the earth some 200 million years ago. It has been used to hydrate, fortify and maintain balance on the skin.

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Michelle Messiah, PA-C at FACILE DERMATOLOGY + BOUTIQUE

September 21, 2016

Wow. Ok, we wrote about Facile Dermatology and Boutique recently and I was so blown away by what I learned, I had to check it out for myself. And well, we were right! It wasn’t until I stepped foot into this stunningly appointed space that it hit me – this is a gem, a lucky find and my newest obsession and go-to recommendation for anyone looking to restore, rebalance, rejuvenate and prevent, and do it all while feeling like you’ve walked into a Paul Klee painting.

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Besides being touted for its advanced cosmetic dermatology offerings it is also a high end boutique and product bar.

As mentioned when we first checked out the opening it’s a new concept in the skincare and beauty experience, created by Dr. Nancy Samolitis and Danielle Nadick – somewhere between a chic dermatologist office you wish was your living room, a day spa and a beauty boutique. Let’s not forget IV infusions and cutting edge anti-aging treatments such as laser therapy, cryofacials, micro needling, and more. 

That being said, you will fall is love like I did with the phenomenal Michelle Messiah, PA-C who gave me the most rad PRP and micro-neddling treatment that I am now fully in her clutches for life. In layman’s speak this treatment the treatment I had, PRP (platelet-rich plasma from your blood) will help shrink pores, improve fine lines and stimulate new collagen) or, the Vampire Facial truly is life-giving. All I can say is do it. And if Kim Kardashian swears by it, then you know it works, because she’s clearly made a deal with the devil to stay perennially perfect. After your blood is drawn and spun to separate the blood and plasma, the plasma is injected into your face. Then Michelle did an intensive mico-needling (feels amazing!) and well, more blood and after a day of a little sore-ness you look 15. This is an elixir that basically is a must to your anti-aging, preventative routine.

You’ll want to be best friends with Michelle so stand in line because I’m grabbing her first. Danielle the owner is like girl boss on steroids because I don’t know how the fuck she opened this place, so bow down to this entrepreneurial goddess because I think she may hold the key to the universe.

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Below is a sampling of their goodies but go to their WEBSITE and behold the beauty for yourself. Better yet, book a treatment there now. And that’s an order!

  • IN THE CLEAR: A TAILORED TREATMENT PLAN TO CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION OF ACNE AND DARK SPOTS MAY INCLUDE:

  • CORTISONE INJECTIONS
    A quick prick with this powerful anti-inflammatory can dramatically reduce red, angry breakouts and hurry up healing—often immediately with cystic acne, in particular.
  • LASER THERAPY
    Think treatments like Clear + Brilliant, Fraxel or XLV.
  • FACIAL & BODY RESURFACING
    A.K.A. microneedling, it nudges skin to create new collagen and elastin fibers, which results in plumper, thicker skin and smoother scars and wrinkles.
  • CRYOFACIALS
    We add liquid nitrogen to your facial to treat what ails you: wrinkles, blemishes, pigmentation and sagging skin.
  • MICRO-INFUSIONS
    Micro-injections of botulinum toxin, filler droplets or PRP (platelet-rich plasma from your blood) will help shrink pores, improve fine lines and stimulate new collagen.
  • PEELS
    Customized chemical peels to reduce breakouts and minimize the appereance of visible scars.
  • A CUSTOM SKINCARE REGIMEN
    Each plan is individualized and includes Facile clinical and prescription-strength products.
  • TOPICAL AND/OR ORAL PRESCRIPTIONS

THE REVERSAL: A CUSTOM ANTI-AGING PROGRAM TO HELP YOUR SKIN AGE IN REVERSE MAY INCLUDE:

  • WRINKLE RELAXERS
    Safe doses of botulinum toxins help unkink muscles, leading to smoother skin free from furrows.
  • INJECTABLE FILLERS
    Hyaluronic acid and collagen-stimulating fillers will give you a lift and youthful smoothness.
  • KYBELLA
    Injections of deoxycholic acid, a fat-absorbing substance, help reduce pockets of localized fat like a double chin.
  • LASER THERAPY
    Think treatments like Clear + Brilliant, Fraxel or XLV.
  • FACIAL & BODY RESURFACING
    A.K.A. microneedling, it nudges skin to create new collagen and elastin fibers, which results in plumper, thicker skin and smoother scars and lines.
  • CRYOFACIALS
    We add liquid nitrogen to your facial to treat what ails you: wrinkles, pimples, hyperpigmentations and sagging.

THE DAILY: A TAILORED TREATMENT PLAN TO CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION OF ACNE AND DARK SPOTS MAY INCLUDE:

  • CORTISONE INJECTIONS
    A quick prick with this powerful anti-inflammatory can dramatically reduce red, angry breakouts and hurry up healing—often immediately with cystic acne, in particular.
  • LASER THERAPY
    Think treatments like Clear + Brilliant, Fraxel or XLV.
  • FACIAL & BODY RESURFACING
    A.K.A. microneedling, it nudges skin to create new collagen and elastin fibers, which results in plumper, thicker skin and smoother scars and wrinkles.
  • CRYOFACIALS
    We add liquid nitrogen to your facial to treat what ails you: wrinkles, blemishes, pigmentation and sagging skin.
  • MICRO-INFUSIONS
    Micro-injections of botulinum toxin, filler droplets or PRP (platelet-rich plasma from your blood) will help shrink pores, improve fine lines and stimulate new collagen.
  • PEELS
    Customized chemical peels to reduce breakouts and minimize the appereance of visible scars.
  • A CUSTOM SKINCARE REGIMEN
    Each plan is individualized and includes Facile clinical and prescription-strength products.
  • TOPICAL AND/OR ORAL PRESCRIPTIONS
Meet Michelle!

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After receiving her Master’s degree from Western University of Health Sciences and her Bachelor’s degree from UCLA’s Psych-Biology department, Michele quickly started practicing dermatology and perfecting her cosmetic skill set. She specializes in general dermatology, acne treatments, with a special focus on cosmetic facial rejuvenation using peels, Botox, fillers, and medical laser procedures. Michele continues to learn and perfect her craft, taught by the best in the industry. Bonus – Michele believes that most dermatologic issues are not just skin deep, which is why she focuses on a holistic approach to medicine.

Q&A

Favorite treatment? I love micro needling coupled with PRP and always a little filler here and there.

Favorite product? I am obsessed with Malin+Goetz “Vitamin E moisturizer”. I finally found a moisturizer that has an anti-oxidative effect without clogging my pores.

Biggest vice? My Rose, I mean my Red’s; no I mean my old world wines. Really just wine it’s good for the heart ?

Ceil Spa Pearl Wellness / SLS Hotel

September 18, 2016

 

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The CIEL SPA at the SLS recently relaunched under the guidance of Pear Wellness with a bevy of amazing face treatments. I recently checked it out and had a facial that was super lovely. While they don’t believe in steam or extractions,it was relaxing and felt great and Katarina was awesome. They do offer more high-tech, purpose driven offerings but the one I had was the perfect facial if you want to buy a beauty-relaxation gift for a someone and don’t want to go for anything too extreme like a boss, a mother in law or bride. And there is a lot to say about a day at a hotel spa where you can steam and relax and take a little mini-vacation. The white Phillipe Starck 5,000 square foot spa has 6 treatment rooms including a couples massage room with side by side soaking tubs all complimented by the 1,000 foot relaxation lounge with bite size snacks by SLS Hotel Culinary Director, Jose Andres. You can chill amidst luxury retail such as Voyage et Cie Candles and Bath Products, Emerson Ryder Jewelry and Emi Jay Hair Care and Tees.

Ciel Spa is the first Los Angeles spa to feature Biologique Recherche skincare for facial services. The Biologique Recherché Methodology is well-loved for its concentrated, raw ingredients that produce healthy, glowing skin.

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Ciel Spa by Pearl Wellness is open 7 days a week from 9am9pm.

For more information, please visit www.cielatsls.com or phone us 3102465560.

465 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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They also have a new hair salon but I have not tried any of the stylists.

IGK HAIR- 

WHAT: A team of four innovative stylists from various parts of the globe and vastly different backgrounds unified in a single vision: to create products designed to fit the lives and needs of the client and hairstylist.  Chase Kusero, founder of IGK, is one of the hottest hairdressers in Hollywood. While Chase’s hairdressing style first caught the eye of Southern California’s most influential, beauty-conscious clients, his signature looks have since gone viral. He is the man behind Jared Leto’s lustrous locks and his Oscar winning look, the ombre-man bun. 

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EUPHORIE 24K GOLD INFUSED ANTI-AGING SERUM

September 12, 2016

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I’m a sucker for GOLD. Anything. I’d eat it if I could. (Actually you can).

Enter EUPHORIE COSMETICS, with their luxury collection inspired by the flawless beauty icons who have made a classic imprint through time: Audrey (The Platinum Collection), Grace (The 24k Gold Collection) and Marilyn (The Diamond Collection).

WHAT: Euphorie Cosmetics, a luxury beauty line inspired by precious jewels and glimmering metals, was created to empower and embrace the sensuality of a woman’s skin. The creators of this elegant collection set out capture the euphoric sensation of wearing precious diamonds, and bottled it up into a luxurious skin care line, naming the collection, “Diamonds for the Skin.”

But it’s not just woo-woo branding and good hook to lure you. Sure, it promises youthful, radiant and flawless skin. But they’re using the ingredients to back it up.

For example: jojoba, green tea and sweet almond oil infused with platinum minerals, 24k gold, and diamond dust. Let’s not forget state-of-the-art anti-aging science to turn back the clock, like implemented collagen into their products.

We just started this serum this week and so far it’s an office hit. And yah, it looks pretty sass on our shelves too.

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INGREDIENTS:
Water, glycerin, propylene, glycol. Prumus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, lecithin, tocopheryl acetate, avena sativa extract, calendula ifficinalis flower extract, chamomila recutina (matricaria) flower extract, lactose, ginkgo biloba extract, roda moschata oil, cellulose, iron oxines, ci 7707, hydropropyl methylcellulose, xanthan gum, dmdm hydantoin, iodopropypynyl butylcarbamate, urea, lacticacid citric acidedta, sodium hyaluronate.

$129.00

Dairy and Breakouts and NERD Skincare

August 23, 2016

According to bioengineer Evelyn Chen, dairy products can “wreak havoc on our skin” so she founded NERD SKINCARE  products to manipulate the good bacteria of dairy to kill off the bad. You know, keep the good intact, all the while omitting harsh chemicals like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or retinol from the picture. Science is fucking awesome, you guys!

I began using NERD’s skincare about 3 weeks ago, and  have to say it’s actually a bitchin’ product.

The clarifying cleanser features a yogurt probiotic to soften skin and omegas 3 and 6  which produce anti-inflammatory benefits to help fight wrinkles and and keep skin hydrated. It feels extra creamy like a lotion, produces a slight lather and my face feels clean and renewed. 

The acne treatment “lotion” is the next step in the NERD process. I found it to be more like a tonic or toner – it’s impossible to apply from fingers-to-face because it runs right off so I use cotton balls to apply. But its super powers vow to fight off that villainous bacteria commonly found on the face. It even helps suppress the growth of future bacteria with proprietary organic compounds as raw materials to helping to create more ammo to fight the acne-causing bacteria. This is the future, BBs.

My results? MY PORES HAVE TIGHTENED, something I’ve been struggling with for awhile now! Yassss. 

NERD’s accompanying moisturizer, or “nourishing cream” boasts 6 different types of ceramides (basically types of molecules) and 27 more active ingredients.

All scientific jargon aside, the cream is thick enough to satisfy my thirst for hydration yet settles in fairly quickly so I can move on to make up, spin class or what ever the torture I’ve tasked myself for the day.

All in all, I’d recommend to girlfriends who are trying to avoid the acne products with harsh acids/peroxides with a flair for science and gorg packaging.

XX Flavia

The entire skin system is listed at $199.99. These products and more can be found at nerdskincare.com. NERD1 NERD2 NERD3