Category Archives: FACE + EYES

BLISS MY FACE – Michelle Ray checks out Erin Hollis’ O2 Madonna facial

October 8, 2010

Erin Hollis of Bliss My Face in Studio City offers the ultimate anti aging facials in the valley!  I've mostly had fluffy, relaxing type facials with candles and foot massages, which are great, but was ready for the "results oriented" treatment Erin is known for.  I tried the O2 Madonna, which for my sensitive, dehydrated skin included a thorough cleansing, facial massage, lactic acid peel, diamond peel and extractions.  Erin explains the different peel options available, and customizes the treatment to your skin type and specific issues.  

When she shared about her approach to the facial, I was concerned there might be redness after, or downtime. She assured me this wasn't the case, and she was right. The lactic acid peel, my first, barely stung and the extractions were virtually painless. The next step was a cooling, soothing oxygen treatment infused with vitamins and enzymes to support collagen and elastin production, very important for those of us in the over 30 crowd. About an hour later, my skin truly looked younger – super refined, smooth, lifted, fresher.   Even my hands were treated to a peel which diminished spots and brightened the skin.

Three days, my skin is so clear that I skipped the light foundation I use most days. This facial is recommended every four to eight weeks for maintaining your new younger, fresher face.

Bliss, indeed!

Erin is passionately committed to results oriented skin treatments featuring the Ayur Medic line. She also is very experienced in treating acne and hyper pigmentation.

In Erin's words: Always on the cutting edge, I use Ayur-Medic skin care products, the perfect balance between time-honored holistic principles and state of the art medical research, to create optimal results. Every client will have a facial specially customized for their own personal skin needs whether it be Anti-Aging, Polysensitive, Acne, Hyper-pigmentation, or Dry Skin. Facial includes Cleanse, Scrub, an Enzyme Peel, steam, two different Masks, extractions, and a hand treatment. Truly blissful and exhilarating for your face, neck, chest and mind.

XO Michelle 

 

12445 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
Neighborhood: Studio City

(818) 233-0114


 

Kalologie Studio City

September 22, 2010

For me, getting a facial – I mean a real deep-cleansing facial, not just a pampering massage — is like heading to the dentist. I know it’s good for me. I know I’m overdue. I know I will emerge from this experience a cleaner, happier, brighter version of myself, but the thought all those painful extractions under that bright squeaky light (just like the one at the dentist!!) absolutely terrifies me!

Until now.

Last week I went in for my first facial in ages, and was absolutely bowled over. This time – you read it hear – no rough sloughing, no painful poking, no burning peels, just good products, a gentle hand, and immediately visible results.

I booked a Deluxe Kalologie Facial with Jamie Fishman at Kalologie Studio City. Named one of America’s Top 10 skin care clinics by Elle Magazine, Kalologie is a one-stop-shop for effective skincare products and treatments by an educated medical staff. Kalologie offers everything from facials and waxing to Botox, Restylane and much, much more. Celebrity clients include Eva Longoria, Victoria Beckham, Sophia Bush, Rebecca Gayheart and Usher. Alright already!

After assessing my skin, Jamie used a series of Kalologie Labs cleansers, exfoliants and masks, followed by a customized peel. Despite my fears, she squeezed in (forgive the pun) a few extractions but her touch was so gentle I barely noticed. It was a high-performance, deep-cleansing, face-brightening 75 minutes. Powerful? You bet. Painful? No way. My face glowed, my skin felt younger, and I walked out of there with a big bag of Kalologie Labs products and an appointment for I.P.L next month.

Jamie works her magic at both the Robertson and Studio City locations and, trust me, she is amazing. If only she did teeth cleanings…

http://kalologie.com

Robertson Boulevard
132 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90048
310-276-9670

Ventura Boulevard
12204 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, California 91604
818-435-4499

JUST LAUNCHED!! Check out the Kalologie Skincare online at www.beauty.com

xo Natasha

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DERMALOGICA CONCEPT STORE – MONTANA AVE. – FACIALS, TREATMENTS, PRODUCTS

May 11, 2010

I finally made it to the gorgeous Dermalogica store on Montana Avenue.  Wow, I felt sparkly clean just walking in there.  This 'concept' store -is very crisp and modern with lots of rounded edges.  Swiss clinic meets space-age meets femme curves. Nicely done.

The estheticians are all highly knowledgeable as they are trained at the amazing International Dermal Institute –The Dermalogica Academy.  Michelle Blaugrund who worked on me was incredible.  There is nothing that makes me happier than someone working on my face who knows their shizznit. And she did and then some. 

The facial was simple, soothing and lovely. I'd say a solid monthly facial perfect for in between something deeper and more rigorous.  

…super comfy room and table…love the changing colored lights that were going off on one wall… rounded pod like room…very cozy and womb-like…can you say reeelllaaaxxx?

It was a super-hard-core work-out-for-the-skin-facial where you're stripped, dermabrasioned and peeled. No acids or chemicals here.  It's the kind of facial where you could easily go out that night and right after with no need for recovery time from any major deep facial procedure. It would make a great monthly upkeep facial or gift for someone.  The price is certainly right for either – just $85 for 60 minutes….

You can add on a microZone (see below) for $25 (adds 20 minutes) for a little deeper skin fix.

Ask for Michelle. She rocks.

dermalogica skin treatment


Professional double cleansing, exfoliation, galvanic or high
frequency electrocurrent (if needed), extractions, masque, hand, arm and
shoulder massage, toner, moisturizer, solar defense.

time: 60 minutes


price:
$85
 

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dermalogica microZone®

Bothersome breakout? Tired eyes? Dull skin? Visit Dermalogica on
Montana for your MicroZone Treatment – the 20-minute skin fix that gets you in,
gets skin repaired and gets you out the door in a snap!

Our expert skin therapists and amazing products will provide the
solution on the spot in just 20 minutes with treatments like flash exfoliation
(great for shaping up before events), extractions and even eye revitalization
(perfect after long travels). That means no changing out of your clothes, no
fuss and big results!

time: 20 minute 

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price:
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ADDRESS: 1022 MONTANA AVE

SANTA MONICA CA 90403

310.260.8682

store hours:

Mon – Sat

9 AM – 8 PM

Sun 9 AM – 6 PM


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MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH SPA – AN OASIS!!

December 1, 2009

All I can say is, WOW, WHO KNEW?!!  There's a mecca people and it's simply a straight shot down LA Cienega and a quick hop on the 405 South.

And BOOM, there you are at the MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH SPA.

First of all the place is absolutely GORGEOUS, the treatment rooms and tables are divine. And oh, those blankets!  Why is it that some spas have such better bedding than any 5 star hotel?  Seriously, forget sending me home with products, just give me that comforter!

Their TREATMENT MENU  is delectable and the prices are very fair. And you really get your $$$ worth. The estheticians are top notch and of course Dr. Murad trained and approved.  And the products are Murad, so enough said in that department.  

I had the IP5 FACIAL, one of their signature facials, 75 minutes of pure bliss performed by the amazing SANDY JENKINS, an esthetcian for 14 years and it showed.  She was incredibly skilled and knowledgeable not to mention she gave a wicked massage of my shoulders, neck, arms and hands which were dipped in a delightful warm paraffin treatment and toasted up with heated mittens.  One of those situations where you're totally depressed when it ends. Make sure you get there early so you can enjoy the lovely changing room and poke around the shop which is stocked with lots of Murad and non-Murad goodies.   

The treatments I'm already thinking about for after baby is born are the ONESEN TREATMENTS -

A unique combination of clay mud masks – Deep-Sea Algae, Sedona and French Red, Dead Sea, and Chamomile – are liberally massaged onto the body. A blanket envelops you as the nutrients and antioxidants work on the skin to detoxify, hydrate and heal. Upon removal of the clays, soak away stress in a serene Japanese Onsen Tub. Your restoration is complete with a Murad Signature Massage.

I was sent home with some products I can't wait to implement into my routine: 

RENEWING CLEANSING CREAM

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INTENSIVE RESURFACING PEEL WITH DURIAN CELL REFORM

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INTENSIVE WRINKLE REDUCER

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 ESSENTIAL C NIGHT MOISTURE

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 PERFECTING DAY CREAM

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HERE'S THE GREAT FACIAL I GOT.  ASK FOR SANDY!!  

IP5 Illuminating Peel

The most powerful spa treatment on our menu offers the benefits of Murad's most advanced anti-aging ingredients. IP5 Illuminating Peel features five high performance exfoliators and brighteners to rapidly resurface your skin while vital cell stimulating Immuno-Skin ComplexT helps "vaccinate" skin against age-related degradation. Includes an instant eye-lift rich in Hyaluronic microspheres that super-hydrate skin and plump deep wrinkles. This concentrated formula is proven to increase skin firmness by up to 75% in just 15 minutes! Skin will be enriched with natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatories blended with superior humectants in the Cooling Recovery Mask to hydrate, rebalance and protect aging skin. This exclusive professional treatment smoothes away lines and wrinkles, while renewing skin clarity, brightness and youthfulness.

65-minute: $175
50-minute: $140

I also hear they give an AMAZING pregnancy massage which I'm running to.  Any chance to get back to this delicious oasis!

2141 Rosecrans Ave
First Floor Courtyard
El SegundoCA 90245

(888) 687-2352

www.muradspa.com

Murad Inclusive Health Center & Spa, El Segundo, CA

Murad Inclusive Health Center & Spa, El Segundo, CA

Murad Inclusive Health Center & Spa, El Segun
do, CA

Murad Inclusive Health Center & Spa, El Segundo, CA

Murad Inclusive Health Center & Spa, El Segundo, CA

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Mon. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tue-Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sat-Sun. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

TERRI LAWTON – Organic facials, skincare, age management. #1 FACIAL IN LOS ANGELES, hands down!

October 2, 2009

Ok folks, I've hit the jackpot.  I finally found a skincare expert who goes beyond anything I've ever imagined. TERRI LAWTON.  

It was profoundly clear after one session that this is the premiere woman in all of Los Angeles to see when you are serious about skincare and age management.  Terri is someone you want to start a long standing relationship with because it's obvious that she will align your skin into being its best self.

I had been hearing about Terri for ages from my dear friend who is an expert in all areas of the best of the best.  I've even sent clients to her, just from hearing about her work.  Finally I took the plunge.  She was so beyond brilliant, I felt transformed afterward in ways I cannot even explain. That may be due to the fact that she doesn't just work 'on' your skin, she works on your whole face from the inside out.  How does she do this?  Terri uses Cranial Sacral Therapy to unlock stored and stuck energy –  a big piece in the puzzle of skin health – awakening the skin, so to speak, so that it can perform at its maximum potential. 

Terri analyzed my skin from an incredibly deep place.  With her 30 years of skincare expertise, holistic, Eastern meets Western approach, she is able to delve into what's happening not just on the surface of the skin but also how the deeper dermal layers are behaving (uh, not so great, in my case).   Within minutes of lying on the table in her fabulous studio, I was conked out, snoring deeply, as she did some otherworldly Cranial Facial work on me to release toxins and start moving energy around.  Then it was on to an amazing process of formulations, specificly blended to my needs, (Copper Peptides!), scrubs and light Micro-dermabrasion, one after the other, and all I can say is by the time I left I literally looked like I had gone through an amazing transformation.  And Terri told me, just wait until five more days to really see my skin responding to the treatment. I still feel like I cannot explain what she does, you just have to trust me and experience her for yourself.  I wish I could just treat all my readers to a treatment because I can guarantee you will be blown away.

Her studio is so elegant, tasteful and beautiful that I wanted to move in.  

There was a gorgeous man with glowing perfect skin waiting for a treatment when I was getting ready to leave.  "Aha, first time?" he asked, when he saw I was near tears, blown away by the work Terri had just performed on me.  He chuckled, "yep, that's how I felt the first time."   Then he told me how he dropped every thing else, massages, chiropractic, etc., because Terri got him into such clear alignment, just from working on his face, head and neck, that she was his only go to person now.

Below is a bit about Terri and a list of her services. 

All I can say is when you are ready to settle down and find the person who will guide your skin into true radiance, look no further. It's no wonder celebs like Demi Moore, Rachel Weisz, Kerri Russel, Jude Law, Kate Bosworth and Naomi Watts trust their skin to her.

Terri Lawton is known for her profound practitioner insight into the art of beauty activation through a results-oriented approach to Skincare & Age Management. For over two decades, she has been a practicing esthetician and practitioner of the esoteric and healings arts with advanced-level training in the areas of Chinese Meridian Therapy, chemistry and biological science, including Eastern Therapies and Western Holistic applications. In addition to her on-going client treatment work, Terri is a sought-after skincare product and spa consultant, lecturer and media spokesperson in the areas of Beauty, Skincare and overall Health & Wellness techniques.

Now with over 20 years of beauty industry experience, Terri currently finds herself positioned on the cutting-edge of esoteric treatment techniques and skincare product alchemy. Through a unique blend of science and art, Terri Lawton Skincare has evolved into the one-stop destination for beauty seekers of all ages. With her West Coast salon located in Los Angeles, Terri services an international client base via customized skincare treatments, hands-on consultations and specialized product sales.

Known for her innovative approach to Skincare & Age Management, Terri’s palette of beauty offerings includes skin analysis and cleansing, facial contouring, pre and post plastic surgery applications, anti-aging and stress treatments as well as several organic and herbal masks and peels. Terri Lawton Skincare continues to provide services to a broad range of mainstream and celebrity clientele and has been featured in media and publications including Allure, In Style and Harper’s Bazaar.


                   

Signature Custom Facial
The Custom Facial that ha
s everyone talking is a 3-Level Technique. 

(1)   Facial Treatment – Thorough and customized to each client’s needs, this stage of the treatment cleans and tones using refined and extremely high-quality product with organic ingredients, whenever possible. 
(2)   Energy Work – A special blend of tissue and meridian therapy is applied that taps and activates “beauty chi” and also releases blocked energy.
(3)   Cranial Facial Work –A unique variation on Cranial Sacral Therapy that Terri has developed is included to directly address facial structure, symmetry and the release of stress.

Includes all that a regular facial addresses, analysis, skin preparation, extractions if needed, nourishing the skin back to balance. 

Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion Facial
This state-of-the-art facial treatment uses a custom combination of oxygen under pressure and unique hydration factors that increase vitality levels and produce an instant visible lift. High performance ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants and amino peptides are used to provide a significant improvement in the appearance of skin tone, fine lines, pigmentation issues and wrinkles. Hydration levels are balanced and dramatically increased activating more luminous, vital and younger-looking skin. Immediate results are seen after just one calming, soothing Oxygen Infusion Facial Treatment. This is safe for all skin types – even the most sensitive or stressed skin. 

Light Peel Treatments 

A variety of organic-based corrective products are used in an almost homeopathic fashion to balance, restore and correct specific skin conditions. The product ingredients smell good enough to eat and are effective without being harsh or irritating. These treatments help balance cosmetic acne, sun damage, fatigued and devitalized skin and are all detoxifying and anti-aging. These specific peel products are used to increase glow and vitality in the skin and while peeling is not the intention of this process, some light exfolliation may occassionally occur.

Microdermabrasion & Concentrated LED Light Therapy
This state-of-the-art treatment combines Microdermabrasion to resurface and improve the skin’s complexion with Concentrated Light Therapy to promote collagen regeneration for fine lines and wrinkles.

This treatment addresses anti-aging on two fronts:

Microdermabrasion
Crystal or Ultrasonic Microdermabrasion creates dramatic results through skin resurfacing. This safe, non-invasive procedure deeply exfoliates the skin and stimulates the growth of healthy new cells. The result is fresher, younger-looking skin and a noticeable reduction in the appearance of fine lines.

Concentrated Light Therapy
This remarkable, anti-aging treatment utilizes the state-of-the-art LED Technology to reduce fine lines and wrinkles without the pain, tissue damage and downtime associated with more invasive procedures. While safe and effective for all skin types, a minimum series of six treatments is recommended to maintain lasting results.

The following applications of this new facial treatment are now available:
• Anti-Aging (collagen regeneration for fine lines and wrinkles)
• Acne Treatment
• Broken Capillary Treatment (priced per ½ hour)
• Pigmentation and Sun Damage

Rosacea and Psoriasis

Over time, some of the many benefits of this specialized treatment include the softening of fine lines and wrinkles, the reduction and clearing of acne and broken capillaries and the balancing of uneven skin pigmentation. A standard Concentrated Light Therapy session will include microdermabrasion as part of the treatment, unless contra-indicated by a specific skin type or condition.

The Microdermabrasion & Concentrated LED Light Therapy Treatments run approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes with each treatment session booked out at 1 hour and 30 minutes total in salon time.Age Management Facial

Bio Ultimate Face Toning Lift
A painless and non-invasive procedure that uses a low-level electrical microcurrent to lift, tone and revitalize the skin. The result is visible firming and smoothing of the skin with substantial improvements in overall skin tone and elasticity.

European Thermal Modelage Treatment
Great for special events or whenever you need a special lift, this is a true spa-quality treatment that is soothing and relaxing. The deep heat modelage mask provides the ultimate in product penetration and nourishment combined with a light lymphatic facial treatment that pushes toxins out and brings nutrients in at the same time. Available with or without the collagen fiber mask.

Collagen Fiber Mask
This treatment includes everything in the one-hour facial. A special 100% collagen fiber mask made in Switzerland is applied to give the most potent hydration to temporarily soften fine lines.

Microcurrent Mask
This treatment combines the most updated electrical technology using low levels of micro current. This technology mirrors the body’s own natural impulses, enables superior product penetration and stimulates, balances and hydrates the skin.

Fill out a skin analysis to work with Terri on your needs…

Terri Lawton
Skincare & Age Management
931 1/2 La Cienega
Los Angeles, CA 90069
 

310.855.0895