Category Archives: FACE + EYES

Cultivate Apothecary: Farm To Skin Botanical Skincare

September 12, 2023

I can’t wait to share about Cultivate Apothecary – true ‘farm to skin’ luxury botanical skincare. When it comes to organic clean beauty – this is the motherlode. Thoughtfully and soulfully crafted and created by Jill Rowe and Matthew Benson on their epic, sustainable farm in upstate NY, Stonegate Farm – from medicinal and culinary herbs and all organic, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides in practice.

Each bespoke formula takes months to complete –  from seed to cultivation, harvest, and creation. The essence of slow beauty and ritual in every bottle. Even the soil at Stonegate is regularly replenished with local compost, minerals and low-impact cultivation.

I have never smelled anything like what is in these bottles (also works of art).

Take a peek at a couple of these luxurious serums. I put a couple of drops in my palm, rubbed them together and when I patted my face with them, it felt like I was putting some kind of botanical ART on my face. My skin thanked me with the most radiant glow. I plan on using these with zero makeup, daily. Day to night.

AWAKEN NO. 1: FACE SERUM FOR NORMAL TO DRY SKIN

AWAKEN No. 1 Rejuvenating Day Face Serum for Normal to Dry Skin with added Flaxseed Oil and Lemon Balm plumps the skin and helps to repair the skin’s cells, creating visible improvement in elasticity, firmness, tone and texture, while Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) contains high levels of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and antibacterial agents.

“Through deeply considered formulation and testing, we’ve developed the best hydrating daytime face serum for dry skin that is targeted to that specific skin type and skincare needs. These custom formulations were designed for optimal skin health, delivering deep hydration, even skin tone, and bright, plump, glowing skin that gets noticed.”

MOONLIGHT NO. 1: NIGHT FACE SERUM FOR DRY SKIN

MOONLIGHT No. 1 Restorative Night Serum for Normal or Dry Skin with added Avocado Oil & Lemon Balm. The added Avocado Oil in Moonlight No. 1 is packed with Vitamins B, C, and E, and these powerful antioxidants are capable of reversing environmental damage to the skin, as well as improving collagen production while lemon balm soothes, cleanses, and tightens the skin.

“Through deeply considered formulation and testing, we’ve developed the best night face serum for dry skin that is targeted to that specific skin type and skincare needs. These custom formulations were designed for optimal skin health, delivering deep hydration, even skin tone, and bright, plump, glowing skin that gets noticed.”

 A peek at some ingredients: 

BALANCE BOTANICAL FACIAL TONER

This multi-faceted clean beauty facial toner drenches your skin with moisture while also being the skin primer you’ve been craving. If you’re looking for a natural facial toner or a clean face toner to add to your daily skincare routine, this was made for you.

“Leading with a full-spectrum list of botanical and natural ingredients, this botanical facial toner has it all! Chamomile Hydrosol and Cucumber Extract cool inflammation while deeply hydrating and toning your skin. Purslane Glycerite, Reishi & Shiitake Mushroom Extract, and Wildflower Honey are powerhouse ingredients within this botanical natural facial toner that stimulate cell repair, reduce hyperpigmentation, and are rich in antioxidants.”

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The Ingredients: 

Jill and Mathew –

Jill Rowe and Matthew Benson are co-founders of Cultivate Apothecary at Stonegate Farm and stewards of this magical and productive piece of earth.

Their mission: Creating beautiful and potent, efficacious, botanical beauty, wellness, and green skincare products, while maintaining the utmost respect of mother earth as stewards of this incredible land.

As someone who thrives on rituals – I love that Cultivate Apothecary believes in finding ways to add ritual to our skincare routines.

Shop the collection here.

Follow the apothecary here and Stonegate Farm (swoon) here.

Vivace Ultra RF With Christie Kidd PA-C: LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN

August 25, 2023

This week, I finally met the phenomenal Chrsitie Kidd, PA-C.

When I recovered from being totally star-struck (Christie is The Queen of all things skin) we got to work with this really exciting new VIVACE ULTRA EXPERIENCE®!

The Vivace RF MICRONEEDLING DEVICE combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy and a specialized treatment serum and a cooling peptide mask to provide patients with superior, natural-looking results. Think dramatic results with minimal downtime. The results are both immediate and improve over time with multiple treatments.

This RF microneedling session is only part of the process. The right serums and recovery system enhance results by improving your skin tone and texture and I left with a few cooling masks and serums.

  • Alleviate Wrinkles & Fine Lines
  • Immediate Results
  • Minimal Downtime
  • Virtually Pain-Free

(post treatment, flush but zero downtime, by the time I got home I was back to no flush at all)

(measuring depth of the dermis pre treatment) 

(feels SO GOOD!)

The Vivace® Microneedle RF device is the newest generation of radiofrequency microneedling and is FDA-cleared for your safety. This minimally invasive treatment stimulates the natural production of collagen and is shown to be effective in alleviating facial wrinkles and fine lines.

If you are looking for optimal results, look no further. Welcome to The Vivace Ultra Experience®.

The innovators at Aesthetics Biomedical® are dedicated to providing the best patient experience utilizing the best-in-class device that does it right the first time, and delivers results you can trust and share with others.

Learn more at Aesthetics Biomedical®.

WHAT DOES THE VIVACE EXPERIENCE® FEEL LIKE?

Most physicians use a topical numbing cream to make the treatment comfortable. The majority of patients describe a feeling of light pressure with an occasional warming sensation. Other patients report a feeling of minor prickling.


DOES MICRONEEDLING HURT?

Patients should experience minimal pain during the Vivace® treatment. Typically, a numbing cream is applied 30 to 45 minutes before the treatment to ensure a comfortable patient experience. Many testimonials from patients say they found the treatment to be in a range of comfortable to virtually pain-free. The Vivace® Microneedle RF was designed with patient comfort in mind.

Meet the fabulous Christie Kidd, PA-C

Christie Kidd, PA-C graduated with academic honors from the Physician Assistant program at the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1997. In addition to her excellence academically and clinically she was a leader within her class. As senior class president, she took on extra responsibilities in order to facilitate extracurricular activities, including a wide range of community service events.

Her interest in diseases of the skin led her to pursue a career as a Certified Physician Assistant in dermatology and she has been practicing in Beverly Hills for 25 years. She is dedicated and passionate about her career, giving every patient unparalleled personalized attention and providing individualized skin care regimens for every patient’s specific needs.

The drive behind creating her skin care line, Perfect Skin by Christie Kidd™ comes from a lifelong passion of chemistry and skin care products. She has been a “skin care mixer” since childhood. By age 12 she was creating, in her bathroom, her own self tanning lotions, facial masks and nail polish colors. Her love and passion for helping people mixed with the desire for the perfect skin care line, she spent many years researching and developing Perfect Skin by Christie Kidd™.

Christie Kidd, PA-C provides a full range of skin care services including diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases as well as cosmetic dermatology.

Supervising physician is Dr. Rampradad Dandillaya (drdandillaya.com)

At Rodeo Drive Dermatology & Aesthetics, AMC, Christie Kidd, PA-C, and the team provide a full range of skin care services including both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

medical office where Christie Kidd provides facial treatments and laser skin services

Christie and her team provide cosmetic dermatology services at her Beverly Hills office. Her particular expertise is providing every patient with a “natural-looking” appearance. Click below to view a full range of cosmetic services.

Cosmetic Skin Treatments

Beverly Hills dermatologists office

Christie Kidd, PA-C and her team provide a full range of skin care services including diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. Browse our full range of medical services such as treatments for eczema, blemishes, moles, rashes and more.

Onekind’s Aciddrops and Solardrops: Your Dynamic Duo for the Ultimate Summer Glow!

July 31, 2023

For too long, the world of skincare has been defined by exaggerated promises, suspect chemicals and sky-high price tags.

“Meet The New Skincare Line That’s Bringing Luxury Formulas At The Dreamiest Price Point – The Zoe Report

Summer is officially here and that means getting your skin glowy for all the selfies you’ll be taking this summer. Meet Onekind’s Drops Collection which includes Solardrops and Aciddrops – two serums that work in perfect harmony, leaving you with a luminous and flawless complexion that will make you the envy of every beachgoer.

First up is Aciddrops Overnight Resurfacing Serum ($48) – the transformative solution for a smoother, radiant complexion. Packed with AHAs and BHAs like glycolic, lactic, malic, and salicylic acids, this innovative serum gently exfoliates and improves skin texture. Top off your skin with Onekind’s hero and origin product, Dream Cream Nighttime Moisturizer ($40) to wake up with brighter, baby soft skin!

   

Finish your morning skincare routine with Solardrops SPF 55 Daily Spectrum Serum ($48), your sun protection with a touch of summer glow. This lightweight, non-tinted formula shields your skin with broad-spectrum SPF while adding light-reflecting pigments for a gorgeous, luminous finish. Embrace your radiant, luminous self with these skin gamechangers!

Onekind is currently offering a mix and match deal – buy 2 drops and get 1 drop free! Add 3 Aciddrops and or Solardrops to your cart to get one free.

Onekind’s Drops Collection is available at www.onekind.us.

MUD ORGANICS FROM AU

July 21, 2023

I am LOVING MUD Organics!

Mud’s products combine a unique blend of supplements and ingredients that can be ingested or applied to the skin! Key ingredients come from the world’s richest soil and includes powerful electrolytes that assist the body in assimilating up to 60 times more minerals and vitamins. 

They have a Supplement Powder that I am drinking in water – first thing    daily  – to restore and repair with the combination of Fulvic Acid and Omegia™ Powder (Sea Buckthorn) powder which liberates and optimizes your body from the inside out.

They also have the Sea Buckthorn Serum (loving, putting on as I drink my powder) made from a single organic ingredient, this vegan and cruelty-free hydrating serum nourishes your skin with vitamin E, Omegas 3 6 7 9, amino acids, and antioxidants.

After experiencing their own personal health scares, Courtney Thornton & Imogen Van Haagen decided to help others with the same experiences they were challenged with. What started as a business to help people with chronic illness, has now transformed into a versatile supplementation and skincare business, known best for their anti-aging products, that only use 2 natural ingredients, derived from the Earth.

Mud Organics is the new innovative way of how we ingest organic supplements but also the safest way to detox your body. Mud is now known as the world’s most trusted 2 in 1 anti-ageing formula. For your inner health and outer beauty. Using only two ingredients, Fulvic/Humic Acid and Sea Buckthorn, when combined, are made to deliver more nutrients, vitamins and minerals into your cells. These include Vitamin C, E, antioxidants and all of the fatty acids that your body requires. Instead of taking 10 different supplements every morning, this combination served in a third of a teaspoon as the ability to attain the nutrients and vitamins that your body requires to function optimally. These two most powerful ingredients help support your immune system as well as acting as the world’s greatest electrolyte to help you stay
ultra-hydrated.

It also works as a twofold – vitamins and minerals enter your cells, however the Fulvic Acid acts as a detoxing agent and has the ability to remove toxins, waste and heavy metals from your cells. Bios on Founders Courtney: Born and raised in a small town in Western Australia, 23 year old Courtney Thornton is an aspiring young entrepreneur, who began her career in the health and fitness industry as a Personal Trainer. At the age of 18, Courtney was diagnosed with Epilepsy and this catalyst was what pivoted her path to more focusing on her health on the inside. After experiencing many mental health battles, from depression, anxiety, ADHD and Bipolar, Courtney wanted to improve her quality of life by finding ways on how to manage these health issues. She is also creating an awareness for others out there, to ensure that they are not alone.From running a country charity gala, ‘A Night Under the Stars’, raising funds for regional mental health, to raising funds for third world countries, Courtney and her Co-Founder Imogen are here to change the world, starting with developing Mud Organics – a versatile supplementation and skincare business.

With what began as an idea in 2021, Mud Organics is now a well-known Australian brand, with recently expanding globally in the beginning of their second year in business. Known as the world’s best 2 in 1 anti-aging formula, Mud is catching the eye of thousands with its unique ingredient combination. As a young entrepreneur, Courtney is achieving yet still learning on how to juggle life as a young adult, running multiple businesses, and showing up as a leader. Imogen: One of 13 Children and now a Mother of two young children, now 34 years old, Imogen has over a decade of experience in International Business, Business Ownership, and Nutrition. Imogen is a certified Health Coach & Nutrition Expert and over the last 7 years has built and sold a successful health & wellness business based out of Perth, Australia. Working with people who suffer from chronic gut issues and endeavor to ‘crack the code’ on their personal health to live more optimally (AKA increase energy, sleep, digestion, stress, mental & emotional health, physical fitness, and outer glow -skin).

After having her own health scare in 2013 and years of personal development, research in psychology, nutrition, and optimal performance, Imogen is on a mission to help people with the same problems she was once faced with. What most people don’t know is gut health is just as complex as the brain, just far more under-studied. Poor gut health is interconnected with anti-aging, mental health, hormone balancing and living optimally.

When Co-Founder Courtney approached Imogen with a business idea to develop a gut health supplement, it was a no-brainer for Imogen. In August 2021 the power couple developed and built the Skin Care & Supplementation brand Mud Organics which is the ultimate 2in1 aging formula to help people with their health & beauty from the inside out.

Instagram: @Mud.organics Mud Organics

 

 Joanna Vargas just opened a NEW Los Angeles Salon in the heart of West Hollywood and we are drooling.

July 7, 2023

  “I am so excited to be in this new standalone space in Los Angeles, my largest LA location to-date. I am so grateful to everyone who has supported my career in LA which started 15 years ago in a hotel room at the Chateau Marmont.”

Replacing her previous location at The Sunset Tower Hotel, this gorgeous, standalone location is her largest LA salon to-date. Along with the new opening, Joanna introduces an enhanced version of her signature Triple Crown Facial, the Triple Crown Royale which features NEW patented technology for an even more sculpted and glow-worthy result.

Celebrity Facialist and Skincare Expert Joanna Vargas introduces a NEW Los Angeles Salon. Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of West Hollywood, this luxurious 5,000 square foot standalone salon marks a significant milestone in Joanna’s journey, representing her largest Los Angeles location to-date and an embodiment of her remarkable growth.

Replacing her previous space at The Sunset Tower Hotel, this new salon allows Joanna to comfortably accommodate her growing portfolio of cutting-edge face and body treatments and patented technologies. Housing 10 treatment rooms, in addition to a dedicated entrance for VIP and celebrity clientele, the former theater – turned exclusive skincare destination – also features art by fashion photographer Yelena Yemchuk. Along with the new opening, Joanna introduces an enhanced version of her signature Triple Crown Facial, the Triple Crown Royale.

The NEW patented technology allows her to electrify her sheet masks, contour with an electric gua sha, and hand sculpt the face with electric gloves, for a completely custom treatment. The Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles provides clients the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and retreat to a relaxing and quiet space.

The extensive menu includes an array of treatments, such as Joanna’s Supernova Facial, NEW Magic Glow Dermaplaning Facial, patented RevitaLight LED Beds, Relaxation Pods, and a variety of luxurious massages. For more information about the Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles and to book an appointment, please visit joannavargas.com.

Her popular, go-to Triple Crown Classic Facial has been upgraded with NEW patented technology and fine-tuned steps to yield even more contoured, lifted and glow-worthy results.

The new technology allows Joanna to electrify her sheet masks, contour with an electric gua sha and hand sculpt the face with electric gloves, instantly draining puffiness, tightening the skin, and reshaping the face. Building upon the success of the original treatment, which garnered a dedicated following among celebrities and skincare enthusiasts, the NEW Triple Crown Royale Facial combines Joanna’s signature techniques with a custom, state-of-the-art patented machine, created in collaboration with 7E Wellness.

The revamped Triple Crown Royale Facial maintains the beloved Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent and Vitamin-Spiked Oxygen steps of its predecessor, while introducing new elements to enhance the overall experience and results. New benefits include improved lymphatic drainage for a defined jawline, pronounced cheekbones and refreshed eyes, and increased collagen production to diminish fine lines and wrinkles over time.

“My Triple Crown Classic Facial has always been the most popular and most recognized facial for almost 20 years. Updating the technology, fine tuning the steps and adding new features allows for a more precise and tailored approach to targeting lymphatic pathways, achieving better lymphatic stimulation, and maximizing incredible results, whether you are 25 or 85! The best part about this treatment is that it is still entirely non-invasive!” says Joanna. Includes:

Diamond Peel: For gentle exfoliation to remove impurities and dead skin.

Microcurrent: Provides a “facial workout” and stimulates muscles to promote collage and elastin, improve muscle tone, reduce puffiness, and eliminate signs of aging.

NEW Custom Waveforms: Enhances lymphatic drainage effects and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles with electrified sheet masks, electric gloves for custom hand sculpting of the face, and an electric gua sha for advanced contouring and tightening. Boosts radiance and supplies nutrients to the skin.

Vitamin-Spiked Oxygen: Boosts radiance and supplies nutrients to the skin.

The Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles 
Tuesday through Thursday 8AM – 8PM
Friday and Saturday 9AM – 6PM Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles
1107 N Kings Rd
West Hollywood, CA 90069 310-424-5141 JoannaVargas.com | @joannavargas | @joannavargasnyc