Category Archives: ANTI-AGING + PROCEDURES + MEDICAL AESTHETICS

The Meta Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizers are here! Revision Skincare’s Intellishade SPF 45 Matte.

June 3, 2011

WHAT :: Natural mineral coverage is combined with proprietary Intellishade Technology to provide flawless tinted coverage for every skin tone. Broad spectrum sunscreens are coupled with small particle zinc technology to help protect the skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays, while maintaining a lightweight, non-greasy feel. Powerful peptides reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive. For more info, visit Revisionsincare.com

Revision Skincare, in existence for over 15 years is a line that is commands respect. Known in the med-spa, physician and high end, advanced skin care circuit, I was thrilled when I heard about a new three-in-one powerhouse product. Bad-ass sunscreen, moisturizer and subtle tint all in one. Music to my ears. Less is more.

And it delivers. Light, very matte ( I prefer a dewey look and I ordered my non-matte version today ) and somehow, just blends into skin perfectly. Magic. I am impressed and thrilled that I have my summer base. YAY!

BUY IT HERE FOR $45

MORE DEETS::

Revision Skincare Intellishade SPF 45 Description:
This amazing product matches every skin tone flawlessly. You’ll get broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection while hydrating your skin with this tinted, lightweight, non-greasy formula. Additionally, botanicals, antioxidants and powerful peptides provide anti-aging benefits, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Revision Skincare Intellishade SPF 45 Features & Benefits:

Matches every skin one with proprietary Intellishade Technology.
Minerals boost skin’s luminosity.
Provides broad spectrum defense from UVA and UVB rays.
Get the benefits of a sunscreen and antioxidants.

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Just a few fun skin health tips today! Things you may know and a few I betcha’ dont. (Even I didn’t!)

May 7, 2011

Secrets of a Top Skin Doctor

You wouldn’t take advice from a pudgy personal trainer, a chain-smoking doctor… and certainly not a wrinkly dermatologist. Women’s Health contributor, Francesca Fusco practices what she preaches. Here, she gives you your ticket to a beautiful complexion and gorgeous, glowing skin.

Use SPF powder
Every day, dust a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen powder over your regular SPF day lotion and makeup to deflect light, making your skin look flawless, and adding an even stronger protective layer; it’s also handy for controlling midday shine in oily skin types. (HAD NO IDEA!)

Switch up your retinol
If you use only one anti-aging product, make it topical vitamin A, which unclogs pores, prevents the buildup of dead skin cells, diminishes lines, lightens dark spots, and makes skin glow. Apply a pea-size amount of the cream to your face every night. (OOPS, DON'T EVEN USE IT!)

Go easy on injectables
Muscle freezers, like Botox, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but it’s important not to go overboard. Baby Botox is a smaller amount which is administered more frequently and you won’t end up looking frozen or balloon-faced. (ANOTHER NEWS FLASH)

Stop yo-yo dieting!
Rapid gains and losses of 10 or more pounds stretch the skin, making it slower to bounce back, so preserve your face by maintaining a healthy weight. (DOES 3 TO 5 POUNDS COUNT?)

Use a modern exfoliating brush
The Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System has instant smoothing and a deep-cleansing ability, which is great for everyone—even acne prone individuals. Its sonic-wave technology decongests pores and allows your cleanser and topic products to dig even deeper. (ME LOVES MY CLARISONIC! TRY THE OPAL FOR EYES!!)

Perk up your eyes with caffeine
Dark-circle products that contain vitamin K or caffeine (both of which simulate blood flow to prevent pooling around the eyes) are effective if you use them every day. You can also pop the product in the fridge—cold temperatures constrict blood vessels and make puffiness go down. (HOW ABOUT JUST DRINKING 6 CUPS OF COFFEE A DAY? I ALREADY DO THAT!)

You can read it for yourself at Women's Health Magazine.com

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i’m sunscreen obsessed. are you? did you know THIS?

May 1, 2011

10 Facts We Now Know About Sunscreen

With summer on the horizon, we know it’s time to slather on the sunscreen and reapply, but how much do we really know about this magical lotion that’s said to protect against sunburn and prevent skin cancer? For all the mysteries that still remain about the sun and how it affects us, we can rest assured knowing that we have these 10 facts about sunscreen covered:

There is No Evidence that the Chemicals in Sunscreen are Not Safe: Despite ongoing controversy over the safety of the chemicals in sunscreens, most scientists and doctors agree that there is no evidence that sunscreen ingredients are harmful to humans. The argument that sunscreen ingredients are carcinogenic, block vitamin D or alter the body’s hormone system will require further research and experimental studies before any conclusions are drawn.
The Higher the SPF Number, the Smaller the Difference: It’s a common misconception that a higher SPF number means you are doubly or triply protected. A higher number does indicate more protection, but it doesn’t give you two to three times as much protection as one with an SPF 15. Sunscreens with SPF 15 filter out roughly 93 percent of UVB rays and SPF 30 sunscreens filter about 97 percent. The protection slightly increases as the SPF number gets higher, but only by one percent (98) for SPF 50 and two percent (99) for SPF 100 sunscreens. The fact is no one sunscreen will protect you completely.
SPF Numbers Only Refer to UVB Ray Protection: The sun protection factor (SPF) number on sunscreens only measures protection against UVB rays, the skin-burning rays. There is no current FDA-approved rating system for measuring protection from UVA rays, which cause aging of the skin. To ensure coverage against UVB and UVA rays, you should use a "broad-spectrum" sunscreen, or one that contains avobenzone (Parsol 1789), ecamsule, zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
There’s a Difference Between Waterproof and Water-Resistant Sunscreen: Sunscreens that are labeled "waterproof" or "water-resistant" are slightly different in their chemical makeup and water tolerance. Water-resistant sunscreens can maintain their SPF level after 40 minutes of water exposure, and waterproof sunscreens can maintain their SPF level after 80 minutes of water exposure, according to the FDA. If you’re plan on being in the water or participating in outdoor activities, you should choose a water-resistant or waterproof sunscreen for optimal protection.
Sunscreen Does Not Cause Vitamin D Deficiency: For years, people have blamed sunscreen and dermatologists’ pleas to stay out of the sun as the leading cause for vitamin D deficiency in Americans. However, we now know that there is little to no evidence that shows sunscreens cause vitamin D deficiency, and people can get the recommended amount of vitamin D from other sources than just the sun, such as taking dietary supplements and eating foods like salmon, milk and eggs.
Sunscreen is Not Fail-Safe: We now know that sunscreen is not fail-safe because it is not a guaranteed protection against all of the sun’s harmful rays. There is also no supporting evidence that sunscreens protect you from developing malignant melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer. Sunscreen alone will not fully protect you from the sun or from developing skin cancer. In addition to wearing sunscreen, you should also seek shade, wear protective clothing, avoid peak hours of sun exposure and monitor the UV index.
One Ounce of Sunscreen is Needed to Cover Your Body: We now know that one ounce, equivalent to a full shot glass, is the recommended amount of sunscreen needed to cover your exposed skin. You should apply sunscreen liberally and reapply every two hours, especially after perspiring, swimming or towel-drying. Sunscreen is something you definitely don’t have to go easy on. Don’t forget to protect the often-missed parts of the body, like the lips, ears, hands, feet, neck and scalp.
Everyone Should Use Sunscreen, Regardless of Skin Color: People of all races and ethnicities are at risk for developing skin cancer, and should wear sunscreen to protect themselves from UV radiation. We know that people with fair skin and a large number of freckles and moles have a greater chance of burning and developing skin cancer, but people with darker skin can also burn and develop skin cancer as well. Dark-skinned individuals are also more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer in the later stages when it is more dangerous and could be fatal.
Sunscreen is Needed in All Types of Weather: Whether it’s sunny, cloudy or snowing outside, you still need sunscreen to stay protected all year long. Ultraviolet rays can do a significant amount of damage even when the sun is not at its hottest. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, people experience some of the severest sunburns because they did not protect themselves on cloudy days, where up to 40 percent of the sun’s radiation can get through. So, whether you’re hitting the slopes or riding the waves, you need to wear sunscreen in every season and every type of weather.
Sunscreens Have a Maximum Shelf Life of Three Years: According to the FDA, all sunscreens have to be stable at their original strength for at least three years, unless otherwise indicated by an expiration date. Sunscreens lose their effectiveness after three years, especially when the bottle is exposed to direct sunlight, extreme changes in temperature or left open. Sunscreen is said to have a shelf life of three years. However, if you’re using the appropriate amount of sunscreen daily, you shouldn’t have bottles of sunscreen sitting around for more than one year!

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There’s a new lunchtime lift in town. ULTHERAPY. The gift of youth that keeps on giving. And Groomed LA peeps can get 25% off their treatment!!

April 5, 2011

Watch out Thermage – there's a new way to take YEARS off your face (buzz in the industry says 10…that sounds a bit extreme…I'll be happy with 5) within an hour, that's making its way to a slacking forehead and 310 prefix near you.

Late 30's watch the out! ULTHERAPY's here to scare the Big 4-0 away.

It's been taking the media by storm. Maybe you've read about this "Lunchtime Lift" in Bazaar Magazine. Or Marie Claire. Saw it on The Doctors of Rachel Ray (see below to watch it in action.)

After devouring the Bazaar piece in a doctor's waiting room one day ( awaiting a mammogram, can you say, so not fun, but so happy I did it this year. WEAR A THYROID GUARD!) I put on my Groomed LA detective hat (chic, wide-brimmed, loaded with built in SPF of course), determined to discover the best person in town who has mastered this latest treatment. This led me to Dr. Carlo Honrado, a board certified facial and plastic reconstructive surgeon who is bad-ass-brilliant. And here I am to report back to you with my findings!

First, let me give you the —

WHAT :: Ultherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment designed to tighten and lift the skin. Ultherapy™ achieves enhanced patient results by incorporating ultrasound energy to lift and tighten loose skin of the face and neck. There is no patient downtime associated with Ultherapy™ and it can be administered in as little as 30 minutes. Ultherapy™ is the first of its kind ultrasound energy. The treatment triggers the body's own regenerative response which in turn results in firming, tightening and actual lifting of the skin. The results take place naturally and gradually over time as collagen is rebuilt within the skin. There is no down time!

HOW :: The treatment is simple; an ultrasound wand is placed on top of your skin and sends sound waves below the surface, causing tissue to contract and new collagen to form over time. There is no downtime with Ultherapy™, and you can resume normal activities immediately.

Here's the thing. Youth don't come easy. Rand Rusher is right. Pretty does, er, hurt.

Dr. Honrado asked me about my pain threshold before we started. I scoffed. Who me? I've had 5 hip replacement surgeries, a double hernia operation, 2 kids and 2 C-sections to top it off. If anyone can deal with pain, it's me. "Because you can take a Percoset before we start if you want." Percoset is pussies, I say. Bring on my new face and bring it on now!

That was a mistake. As the zapping begun, I started to liken it to being, well, tasered. Or more like, a lion being tasered to it's death. Make that a whale.

"Wow! This is no joke!" I said, doing my best to stay zen – yoga breathing, remote viewing, you name it, whatever I could do to get my mind off the zap-zap-zapping. Dr. Honrado was so fantastic though, counting down the zaps for me and making small talk about kindergarten schools. I breathed, deeply. He zapped. My legs twitched like road kill. I was happy I had said yes to the shot of Toradol (injected Advil, I think) in my arm before hand. I persevered, pulverizing those mushy squeeze balls and kept my eyes on the prize. I mean, what's a few minutes of discomfort (maybe 45 for my lower face and neck) for taking ten years off and staving off, even longer (I mean, that should happen when I'm like 55?! 60?), those words I dare not speaketh (facelift)??

NOTHING!

And besides, I had already braved my first Long Time Liner treatment that day, basically a fricken tattoo to my lash line (I know, can you believe this?! All in the name of beauty reporting for YOU!!) so how bad could anything really be?

NOT BAD!

Boom, it was over. I was slightly red. And probably a bit thinner from burning all those calories from freaking out (on the inside of course, I made-like-a champ for the Dr. and his nurse).

But, guess what… the results??

UNBELIEVABLYGREATAMAZINGHOLYSHITWOW!

The immediate effects were undeniable — the slight lifting and toning of loose skin along cheeks, neck, mouth, under chin. Check! My skin was not as lax/loose. Check! Even the texture improved (!!??!!) Lines were plumped, the crepe paper texture of my skin was reduced and this is what I have to look forward to over the next 30 to 60 days as my collagen (that was massacred) rebuilds: better fitting skin, reduced pores, brighter skin, more even tone, more resilient, smoother skin, sleeker jawline, lifting of cheek tissue, more defined jaw, less sunken more voluminous cheeks…and then some.

A week later and it's just getting better. I'm a tiny bit sore but honestly, this is one of those things that makes a subtle change that IS NOT SO SUBTLE. I can say it took about 5 years off this point. When I look at my girlfriends who are 5 years younger and really study how their skin in sitting on their face, how the muscles and neck look, I can confidently say, I don't think I look any different. WOW.

I'm realllly looking forward to the next few months with this. And the great thing is, boom, I'm done. This is not one of those "series of 5" things. In fact, I think I'm over-riding Exilis with this. Thanks to Dr. Kris Pressman for introducing me to the awesome Dr. Honrado.

If you are like me — in that phase of (mid) life when you look in the mirror and think, wow, this is really starting to happen, I still feel 12 on the inside even though I've hit 40, what the heck do I do? ULTHERAPY is a brilliant BRILLIANT treatment that will have people wondering what the heck you DID do. It's already been happening to me, in only one week.

And oh, TAKE THE FRICKEN PERCOSET!!

Here are some approximate prices (can slightly vary)

2,800-3,500 for a full face (brow, crow's feet, cheek region and neck)
2,000-2,500 for the face and neck
1,000-1500 for the brow
1,000-1500 for the neck alone (though Dr. Honrado highly recommends that if you are doing a neck, it is best to also do the face)

AND HERE'S THE COOL PART!

MENTION GROOMED LA WHEN YOU GET THERE AND GET 25% OFF!!!

DR. CARLO HONRADO

2080 Century Park East Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Telephone: (310) 201-0717
Fax: (310) 201-9665

Click Here for Map & Directions

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Greeks do it better – KORRES Quercetin & Oak Age Reversing Face Serum

March 14, 2011

While I get to try the latest and greatest, sometimes I simply keep going back to one brand.

I'm pretty sure it's not just the perfection of the packaging that has me reaching for my KORRES.

I've been drenching in this lately.

WHAT:

Quercetin & Oak age-reversing serum

$62/1.01 oz.

WHY:

Dramatically reduces wrinkles and restores skin elasticity and firmness while providing intense nourishment and hydration. Quickly works to rejuvenate & brighten dull and damaged skin. Visibly improves skin texture, revealing a smooth and youthful complexion.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Yeast Active :: substantially improves skin's immune system and promotes cell renewal.

Vitamin C :: visibly rejuvenates & evens skin tone for a radiant, youthful glow.

Biotechnology derived Hexapeptide :: firm the skin and increases its elasticity.

Hyaluronic Acid :: a potent active hydrating agent that binds water. (BTW, I TAKE 60 MGS OF HYALURONIC ACID A DAY. GET IT AT ANY VITAMIN SHOP)

SMELL: amazing, woodsy, natural, addictive

FEEL : silky, smooth, not sticky

RESULTS : skin looks vibrant, hydrated, refreshed.

I couple it with this

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WHAT:

Quercetin & Oak Age Reversing Instant Eye Lift Eyecream

$42 // 0.51 oz.

WHY:

Based on Nobel Award-Winning research, Patent-Pending Quercetin & Oak Instant Lift Eye cream is clinically proven to reverse the signs of aging. Revolutionary technology stimulates cell growth and protein synthesis to dramatically reduce eye wrinkles, significantly increase skin elasticity and reduce puffiness and dark circles.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Regenerative Oak Extract :: firms and plumps aging skin, while radically boosting collagen and elastin production.

Powerful Quercetin Active :: The most active, well-established polyphenol for maximum antioxidant protection. It catalyzes Proteasomes in our cells, dramatically Improving Skin Cell Functioning: cells are turned back to a youthful state, creating younger, healthier and more elastic skin.

Proprietary blend of Shea Butter, Sweet Almond and Hazelnut oils :: provides instant nourishment and hydration.

Mourera Fluviatilis :: constantly regulates the optimum hydration of the cells, maintaining their health and improving their quality.

Myrtle active extract :: enhances intercellular communication visibly increasing skin density, protects collagen fibers, and significantly boosts skin elasticity.

BEST SELLERS: Yogurt cream for oily and dehydrated skin made from real, edible yogurt and the Wild rose family, enriched with antioxidant Wild Rose oil and the multitasking antioxidant and multivitamin sugar crystal treatment for all skin types.

Established in 1996, out of Greece's oldest homeopathic pharmacy, KORRES today offers advanced natural formulations that deliver maximum results. The active natural extracts used in the formulas ensure enhanced product performance, bringing you clinically proven, advanced skincare benefits, while also avoiding harmful synthetic compounds, to ensure maximum skin compatibility and environmentally- conscious products.

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