Category Archives: BODY

NEW KIEHL’S: SPF for Ultra Facial Cream!

April 6, 2017

One of Kiehl’s most beloved products, Ultra Facial Cream, now comes in a sunscreen formula, offering 24-hour hydration with SPF 30.

Ultra Facial Cream Sunscreen SPF 30 is, of course, inspired by its sister product, Ultra Facial Cream, which is known for keeping skin moisturized and comfortable for 24 hours. 

Like the original, Ultra Facial Cream Sunscreen SPF 30 also contains Antarcticine, a glacial glycoprotein sourced in Antarctica that’s known to withstand extreme cold, and Squalane, a lipid derived from olives that has emollient characteristics that coat the surface of the skin and help hold on to moisture, as well as “Fountain Plant” (also known as Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract), a plant native to Asia known to resist drought. In skincare, this plant is notable for its ability to help skin maintain its natural moisture reserves.

This new formula leaves skin soft, smooth and healthy-looking, and protected with broad-spectrum SPF30 protection, so Ultra Facial Cream fans can now get their SPF protection in creamy formula. (The original version isn’t going anywhere, for those who prefer to use a separate SPF!)

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream Sunscreen SPF30

Fast-absorbing, non-greasy texture provides broad spectrum SPF30 protection

Provides a fresh feel while leaving skin soft, healthy and comfortably moisturized

Fresh aroma, Paraben free

50 ml $27.50/125 ml $47.50

Available in-store April, 2017; NOW on Kiehls.com

The The Beauty Chef Nutrient-Dense Supplements, Serums, Balms

March 27, 2017

I cannot wait to try the The The Beauty Chef ‘s newly re-launched  best-selling GLOW Inner Beauty Powder. It boasts a  new and improved formula – GLOW ADVANCED! 

GLOW ADVANCED helps synthesize collagen in the skin, helps contribute to normal skin function as well as support digestive health.  In a recent clinical trial of GLOW ADVANCED, 95% of participants saw an improvement in pre-existing skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea and congestion, and 82% found a noticeable increase in skim luminosity.

GLOW was the first ever marketed inner beauty supplement, and the new formulation has even more antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and probiotics, to promote a healthy glow from the inside out!

I am totally new to this game and while I just got it, I’m already in love with my first taste!

The Beauty Chef’s line of nutrient-dense supplements, serums, balms and boosts are organic, naturopathic and sustainably handcrafted in the founder’s hometown of Bondi Beach, Australia. Each formula is packed with collagen- stimulating proteins, detoxifying cruciferous veggies, antioxidant-rich berries and other garden-grown wonders.

Combining a carefully selected range of natural and organic ingredients, The Beauty Chef‘s Glow Inner Beauty Powder is formulated to nourish and enhance the skin from the inside, giving your skin a healthy glow.

A radiant complexion begins with true nourishment for your skin, which is precisely what this ingeniously curated blend of 23 superfoods provides. A scoop of the berry-flavored powder is rich in the vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids found in vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes – uniquely fermented to increase bioavailability and naturally enhanced with pre- and probiotics. The recipe’s wealth of digestive and skincare benefits will leave you happier and healthier, inside and out.

  • Contains 30 servings
  • Key ingredients: prebiotics, macqui berry, bunaliella salina, chickpeas, lentils, mung beans, rice, grape skin, plum, linseeds, buckwheat, millet, alfalfa seeds, quinoa, chia, pepitas, sunflower seeds, green tea, stevia, ginger, turmeric, agave, lemon juice, molasses.

When taken as a daily shot of extra nutritional support, each bio-fermented, certified organic, probiotic elixir promotes a radiant complexion and protects your skin and body from free-radical damage, dryness and signs of aging.

Hydration Boost: organic coconut water, aloe vera and lemon myrtle combat dullness, and improve digestive health and overall circulation

Collagen Boost: an antioxidant-rich berry blend increases the skin’s production of plumping collagen, combats cellular damage and supports the growth of hair and nails

Antioxidant Boost: an enzyme-packed formula of papaya, pomegranate, green tea and vitamin E combats fatigue and boosts overall skin radiance and firmness

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  • Hydration key ingredients: coconut water, aloe vera, lemon myrtle
  • Antioxidant key ingredients: papaya, pomegranate, green tea, vitamin E
  • Collagen key ingredients: macqui berries, acai berries, blueberries, grapeseed extract, papaya.

4 Essentials Missing From Your Spring Beauty Arsenal

With Spring Break right around the corner, it’s time to amp up your beauty routine in the pursuit of effortless, natural glowing skin. Osmotics Cosmeceuticals’ skincare offers the perfect product line for healthy, ageless skin — the kind that looks beautiful without a million products or an arsenal concealers and foundations. So put away the heady winter makeup and replace your daily routine with lighter alternatives — the Osmotics Sheer Facial Tint, in particular, is a new personal favorite. You’re vacation packing list below — you can thank me later.

1.       Lipofill Volume Enhancing Filler ($85) – A topical filling alternative, Lipofill plumps and visibly enhances facial volume while tightening and toning facial contours.

2.       Crease-Less Line Smoothing Filler ($85) – Patented peptides and wrinkle filling spheres visibly relax and smooth expression lines/creases for instant and long-term results.

3.       Age Prevention Sheer Facial Tint SPF 45 ($39) – A daily SPF 45 with a sheer wash of color, to erase imperfections while enhancing your natural skin tone 

4.       Nécolleté Age Reversal for Neck and Chest ($75) – Nécolleté targets visible signs of aging and sun damage on the thin, fragile skin of neck, chest and décolleté. 

Osmotics Cosmeceutical is available at national specialty retail stores Dillard’s Nordstrom, Soft Surroundings, beauty websites including Amazon Luxury as well as online at www.osmotics.com

xx Natasha

Bring on the fire and the chill with YUNI

March 17, 2017

I tried a sample of this before it officially launched and YAY YAY – hello, it’s here!

Wind-Down Wonder Warming Body Oil, $35, Creedo.com


Unwind from the stresses of the day with Wind-Down Wonder Warming Body Oil, a soothing dry body oil that works to comfort skin while soothing tired muscles, utilizing a therapeutic blend of natural ingredients resulting in a delightfully sensorial experience. Wind-Down Warming Body Oil treats the skin with natural oils and extracts from Copaiba, Inca, and Paracress Plant to deliver restorative benefits while a soothing, aromatic blend of Bergamot, Cardamom, and Palmarosa helps to dissolve the stresses of the day.

And, if CHILL is your thing….

Rise & Chill Cooling Body Gel, $30, Creedo.com


A lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer designed for use on the entire body, Rise & Chill Cooling Body Gel hydrates tired skin and is an ideal morning energizer or as a pre-workout refresh. This balancing blend of Aloe Vera, Peppermint and Green Tea Extracts instantly revives skin and the senses with its active cooling hydration and invigorating, natural aroma.

Discovered a Facial GEM in Santa Monica: Margaret @European Skin and Massage Studio

March 6, 2017

 

I recently met a wonderful aesthetician, Margaret Tomaszewicz, at a Red Carpet Secret Room Event  for the the Golden Globes. She works out of a cozy, no-frills studio in Santa Monica in one of those shared beauty space (Salon Republic) buildings – and wow, what a gem I discovered! Margaret is from Poland, the land of top-notch aestheticians. She’s been here for 30 years and trained under the best (Dr. Murad, Dermalogica and oversaw the treatments at Burke Williams for years). The vibe is very insider skin magician who knows her shit backwards and forwards. She looked at my skin, which had mysteriously become covered with blotch red spots over night and said, this is rosacea. NOOOOO!!! But she was right. It was exactly that. And she not only treated it accordingly with a facial but also sent me home with skin-care from Poland that she promised would clear it up in two weeks.

Now here is another amazing thing. Her treatments are so affordable you have no excuse not to go at least once a month. Take a look at them! Treatments 

I had the Red Carpet 24 Karat Gold Facial:

Used by Cleopatra every night, this facial will make you feel like royalty. This treatment will diminish your fine lines. reduce the appearance of sun damage, minimize pores, and restore the natural elasticity for more youthful glowing appearance. Gold also lighten’s the completion and prevents depletion of collagen. It will help you looking hydrating and glowing for any occasion. The Red Carpet 24 Karat Gold facial comes with exfoliation, deep cleansing, face neck and hand massage.

Margaret also sells a wonderful, natural, organic skin care line. After this facial she recommends you take home the Celebrity 24 Karat Gold mask to use in-between facial treatments.

It is available on wodaskincare.com website.

More about Margaret:

As a little girl in my native Poland, I learned to always use quality skincare to keep one’s skin supple and beautiful. I remember my grandmother using lemon juice on her skin to lighten her complexion, and washing our hair in chamomile tea. When I came to California, my first skincare salon experience was with Dr. Murad at the developmental stage of product creation, and I have worked on many different skin care product development teams at some of the best Salons in Los Angeles.

I was instrumental in the successful growth of the Day Spa industry by working at Burke Williams Spa and helping them develop their brand, and later their skin care line.

At my European Skin Care Studio, I am committed to helping all skin types, including dry, sensitive, mature, acne, and sun-damaged skin. I provide personalized European-style treatments, combined with the newest technology, such as LED lights, Microdermabrasion, Oxygen Treatment, Micro Current, and Ultrasonic Treatments. In addition, I am certified as an oncology aesthetician and a member of the International Society of Oncology Esthetics. In my studio, I provide affordable and complementary treatments to people living with cancer.

Utilizing all of my experience, I have created my own hydration-focused skincare line called WODA, which means, “water” in Polish. Practically every client I have worked with for the last 25 years has had severely dehydrated skin, which is the primary reason why their skin is not truly supple and as radiant as it could be.

WODA products are based on scientific research, promising to be of the best quality, using organic and natural ingredients to aid specific skincare needs.

My skin care products are for everybody. From dry and mature complexions, to sensitive and problematic skin. Woda is a result driven, affordable, and high-quality skin care line made without any artificial or harsh chemicals. I test all the products on myself, never on animals.

I believe in giving back as well as keeping our planet beautiful, so I am partnering with One Tree Planted. For every product sold in my Spa or online, the One Tree Planted plants a tree.

Margaret Tomaszewicz – European Skin and Massage Studio
1333 2nd street #100 studio #23
Santa Monica, CA 90401
424-279-9771
europeanskinandmassagestudio.com