Category Archives: ANTI-AGING + PROCEDURES + MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Phytomer goodness!!

June 27, 2015

Phytomer DOUCEUR INTEMPORELLE Restorative Shield Cream is formulated with Phytomer exclusive ingredient GLYCOSEA, a restructuring and intensely soothing complex of marine sugars, minerals and trace elements, to instantly neutralize inflammation, relieve itchiness and reduce red patches. With continued use it helps the skin become more resistant to “inflammaging,” aging directly caused by inflammation. Lightweight, comforting and allergen free, it helps protect the skin against the effects of time.
DOUCEUR INTEMPORELLE can be purchased in select spas and online atwww.lespausa.com.

Fleur’s CC CRÈME Perfect Skin Solution SPF20 is a totally versatile cream not only blurs imperfections for a visibly even complexion, but also hydrates and protects the skin from free radicals and UV damage for lasting results on the skin’s health. It can be usedalone or as a base for makeup and its color-correcting pigments adapt to light and medium skin tones. It has a creamy texture and delicate floral scent for pleasant application and comfortable all-day wear.

Fleur’s CC CRÈME Perfect Skin Solution SPF20 can be purchased in select spas and online at www.lespausa.com.

Vie Collection MELA WHITE RADIANCE BRIGHTENING ESSENCE is first beauty step against hyperpigmentation, this active water helps block melanin production in its initial stage to fade dark spots, brighten the skin and even out the complexion. It has a lightweight not-quite-water, not-quite-serum consistency and glides comfortably on the skin, leaving a silky finish. Its gentle floral scent with herbal and fruit notes lingers delicately on the skin, stimulating the senses. Just a few drops pressed into the face and neck prior to a regular skin care routine leave the skin radiant and refreshed. I am so enchanted by its texture and scent that I use it on my entire face and neck, much as I would use a toner, whenever I need a unifying, brightening boost!

Vie Collection MELA WHITE RADIANCE BRIGHTENING ESSENCE can be purchased in select spas and online at www.lespausa.com

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LING Skincare Anti-Oxidant To Help Fight Sun Damage

We all add sunscreen to our daily regime, but now you can add another layer to help protect against sun damage. Vitamin C is a powerful skincare anti-oxidant that shields skin from damaging free radicals. Vitamin C also reduces the appearance of brown spots, helps boost healthy collagen production for firm skin and can help increase the effectiveness of your sunscreen by boosting your skin defense against UV exposure.

Try LING Skincare HI-Vitamin C 12% ($80, lingskincare.com) which also contains Centela Asiatic extract which works to enhance a healthier complexion. With smaller molecules this serum is able to penetrate the skin deeper. It feels awesome going on. It sort of heats up a bit and feels divine.

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Skincare by SKINN

June 4, 2015

I would say that anything worth doing well is worth procrastinating. This applies for everything from term papers in college, to parking tickets in the real world and of course skin care. Procrastination in skin care looks a little like this: Monday night skincare routine, fall asleep in kid’s bed with dirty face. Tuesday morning skincare routine, wake up in different kid’s bed then exercise. Tuesday night skincare routine, fall asleep in dog’s bed. Wednesday morning skincare routine, wake up in kid’s bed then carpool. Wednesday night skincare routine, “shit I should hang out with my husband and my skin looks hideous!” So when you rely on last minute quick fixes to undo days of damage, they better be good.

The absolute best for the most reasonable price point were both developed my Dimitri James, world renowned make up artist and life changer. The first is DermAppeal ($35.00). It’s a Thermo-Enzymatic Microdermabrasion treatment with VC5 Crystal Technology that you only need to apply for a minute or so twice a week and it literally transforms your sensitive skin into a face that has been gently exfoliated daily (ha!). It also has this cool minty smell that opens up my constantly clogged sinuses (Jewish girl curse) and makes the entire one minute process feel like a quick trip to the eucalyptus room at your favorite totally over-priced spa.

Part 2 of operation “holy shit why did I not wash my face for days?” is aptly called “Take The Weekend Off.” It’s a thick gooey creme that immediately absorbs into the skin so you don’t even know it’s there. It’s completely translucent so you can read your children to bed without scaring them or have sex with your husband without repulsing him. It’s the ultimate in multi-tasking. You can literally connect with your kids, save your marriage, get a good night’s sleep, all while cleaning out impurities in your skin and doing away with fine lines.

You’re welcome.

http://skinn.com

Written by Meredith Morton

Meredith is a mom of three perfectly behaved and always impeccably dressed boys who never cuss or fight. She prefers exercise to the side effects of lithium. You can follow her on Instagram @meredithmorton but don’t expect too much.

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Oil Pulling For the Orally Lazy

June 1, 2015

After a relentless string of “lady problems,” I finally broke down my skeptic Eastern medicine wall and went to see a fertility acupuncture specialist. Jeiran Lashai is THE BOMB. And I don’t even use that expression. Except when it comes to a beautiful, competent, down to earth, Eastern doctor with the practicality and knowledge of a Western doctor and the bedside manner of my best friend. Jeiran asked me a series of what seemed like random questions. They sounded as logical as “Are your eyes itchy? Do you pay your taxes on time? Do you feel pain in your left earlobe? Did you ever cheat on a pop quiz? Do your gums bleed?” Ok, so the latter is the only one I’m certain she asked, but they all sounded unrelated and bizarre. So yes, my gums do bleed. But, only because I fall asleep at night with them unbrushed with red vines stuck in the cracks and I don’t floss. Sexy. Not really the impression I wanted to leave with my new lady crush, but I was afraid if I didn’t answer all the questions completely honestly she would end up shoving little sharp pins in places they didn’t belong. Needless to say she was repulsed, yet professional. She suggested that in light of my five year- old perspective on oral hygiene, I may want to consider “oil pulling.” I complained that I can’t even brush regularly, what makes her think I can swish oil around for 20 minutes? She assured me, that it only would take one minute and that the benefits would save my gross soul. Or teeth. So, I figured since my favorite method of self-care is procrastination, a little neglect followed by some oil swishing could be just what I was looking for. It was either the oil pulling or I’d have to go somewhere such as Alki dental in Seattle and leave them repulsed as they clean my teeth for me.

She was right! The key for me was using Gurunanda Pulling Oil (14.99) It has a touch of peppermint oil which makes the taste and process drastically better than just grabbing some coconut oil or olive oil from your cabinet. It promises a lot, better skin, mood balancing, weight loss, thicker hair, and practically a winning lottery ticket. I can’t say for certain it delivers all that as I haven’t been doing it that long. But, I will say that the results on my mouth are immediate. It’s simple to do. Much easier to hold in your mouth than traditional mouthwash. It also makes brushing so easy and rewarding and keeps plaque away, even without any flossing. Literally, by the next day, my gums didn’t bleed and haven’t since. Which is great since that saves me a trip to the Tarneit Rd Dental! Although, if I do end up having a problem again in the future, then I know exactly where to go. But for now, my gums are great because they are not bleeding, since I have been using this Gurunanda Pulling Oil. It almost feels like a force field on your teeth protecting you from your own laziness and life’s bacteria.

Written by Meredith Morton

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Sun Bum will keep you from looking like a teenager in the 80’s or just 80.

May 5, 2015

I took my kids to the sweltering hot desert this weekend at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Somehow I managed to pack every crayon, walkie-talkie and Pokemon card for my kids but totally forgot sunblock and any kind of hair “primping” product for myself. Fortunately for me, the simple yet totally awesome “Feel Good Spa” at the Ace Hotel carries the Sun Bum line. So, as soon as we arrived, I got myself waxed by a lovely tatted up Jewish girl from San Diego with a San Fernando Valley Girl accent and stocked up on some Sun Bum Beach Formula Shine On ($19.99) lightweight oil for the hair and SPF 50 Original Spray Sunscreen ($15.99) .

I have naturally thick curly hair with a soft texture that thrives in humidity and gets brittle in dry weather. I decided to just condition my hair this weekend and to continually reapply the Sun Bum Shine On. By the time I left the desert, my curls, which would normally be reminiscent of Alphaba’s broom, were their normal soft silky selves. It wasn’t necessarily a “scientific” experiment, but I’m definitely going to have to credit that to Shine On. Or maybe it was the many margaritas poolside and the endless supply of incredibly average beige colored kid food I inhaled.

The SPF 50 Original Spray Sunscreen was the first sunscreen that my 11 year old was willing to apply without a fight. Unprompted, he blurted, “this smells good and it doesn’t feel oily.” And apparently it is not too stingy either, because two margaritas in, I accidentally sprayed it near his eyes and was met with very little complaining.

Ultimately, the crayons melted all over the car seat, channel 1 on the walkie talkies was intercepted by some freaky pervert trucker dude, and the Pokemon cards just caused endless grief and hostile negotiations. But, I’m pleased to say, I left the desert with my kids free of sun burns, my legs as white as paste and my curls as soft as a baby’s ass. That’s a pretty good showing for Sun Bum and a darn good weekend overall.

Written by Meredith Morton

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