PRODUCT OBSESSION – PHYTOMER BUTTOCKS-THIGH SCULPTOR

November 9, 2009

Phyotmer is one of those top of the line, natural, marine based, organic cosmetics companies where you can simply FEEL the luxury of the product ingredients the moment you lay hands on it.  So when I heard about this BUTTOCKS-THIGH SCULPTOR – DRAINAGE ENHANCING SHAPING EMULSION, I couldn't wait to dive in!

I used it for a few weeks and loved how things looked in my ripply thigh dept.  A definite smoothness!  When I found out I was pregnant I got too scared to study my thighs anymore so I'm saving the rest of the tube for post bebe when I'll really need it!  In fact, I'll probably buy a whole box of it… šŸ™‚

Here's a bit more about this super-duper magic sculptor: 

BUTTOCKS-THIGHS SCULPTOR

DRAINAGE ENHANCING SHAPING EMULSION

The PHYTOMER Laboratories offer an unprecedented formula to help regain a more beautiful buttocks and combat fat storage on the thighs. Specific marine ingredients, including a unique plant extract (Suaeda maritima), help ā€œdissolveā€ excess localized fat, while smoothing and toning skin. Feel confident to show off your legs!

-Directions for use: apply morning and evening to target areas. Massage in with fingers, using firm circular movements. Finish with a rolling technique over the upper thigh area..

WE LIKE

– The 1st cosmetic product with an ingredient capable of first BREAKING UP fat droplets to ELIMINATE their appearance.

 - Suaeda maritima: action that is 4 times more powerful than caffeine on fat in the thigh area.

RESULTS

Reduced areas of concern on the thighs: 82% satisfaction

Reduced and reshaped the buttocks: 75% satisfaction

 (Consumer test carried out on 114 volunteers aged 25 to 45 with concern areas on the thighs, not caused by problems of menopause.)

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(BTW…PHYTOMER FACTS)

  • Products tested under dermatological supervision, and ophthalmological supervision when necessary (products for the eye contour area). In addition to these tests, carried out by an independent laboratory – the guarantee of complete transparency – we also have perception tests carried out. These help us to understand volunteers' opinions on the texture, color, and fragrance of a product before it is released on the market.
  • No animal testing. Phytomer is committed to never performing any tests on animals, whether for raw materials or finished products.
  • Respect for the environment when collecting raw materials. We are in constant contact with the natural environment and must protect it. Our seaweed is collected from natural seaweed forests, respecting periods of reproduction and following local regulations, and we work in close cooperation with the harvesters. We adapt our methods for each type of seaweed so as to ensure the preservation of the marine ecosystem.

BEST PREGNANCY PRODUCTS PART #1: SHEA TERRA ORGANICS, MAMA MIO SKINCARE

October 29, 2009

Now that I'm preggo, again, I'm determined not to get nary a stretch mark! Last time I made out without a scratch but that was before Groomed LA was born so I didn't get to track the products I used to keep my skin moist and stretchy…Well, here I am for you, and I'm giving you the low-down on what I'm stumbling upon as I go.  As you know I only dabble in the best stuff on earth, the highest quality of ingredients and manufacturing, so these products really are the best of the best! 

FIRST UP: SHEA TERRA MAMA'S GOLD STRETCH MARK AND PREVENTION OIL

This is just pure liquid gold. The minute you slather it on, you know it means biz.

Here's why: Shea oil, carrot seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, baobab oil, tsamma melon oil, marula oil, lemon essential oil, lavender essential oil, calendula, Egyptian chamomile, kigelli, African potato, blue mountain sage essential oil

Oh and it's formulated by a skin care beauty expert and mother of 11, from a combination of indigenous treasure such as the oil of the upside down tree that lives for thousands of years, to the sausage shaped fertility fruit of Southern Africa.

I have a feeling I'm going to be going though several of these over the next few months! 

BTW, I also went nuts over several of their other Shea Butter treats. I'm slathering this stuff on all day! Makes my scratchy cold weather skin feel soooo good!

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Next: MAMA MIO TUMMY RUB STRETCH MARK BUTTER.

I'll start out by saying, this product jam packed with Omega 3, 6 and 9 has won 7 awards for excellence.  It's also got Shea Butter, Wheatgerm, Borage Oils, Sweet Almond Oil, Wheatgerm Oil and Rosehip Seed Oil. All the best ingredients to help skin's elasticity and cell integrity. I'm into rubbing this AND the TUMMY RUB OIL onto my entire torso for extra stretch mark prevention!!

This line founded by 4 beauty experts, conceived of these rubs 16 years ago when they all became mothers. 

See for yourself!

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Need I say more? Not really. But I will.  GET IT! I'm in love.

But wait, there's more. They've got tons of other MOMMY-TO-BE AND POST-PREGGO PRODUCTS.  Like Tummy Rub Oil, Boob Tube Bust and Neck Firmer, Goodbye Stretch Marks and tons of other goodies.  It's hard to choose!  Take a look at this link and knock yourself out.  This line makes the prefect baby shower gift.   I love the Congratulations! Kit for a super cool baby shower gift.  Major problem solved!

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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 ā€“ 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 ā€“ A special blend of tissue and meridian therapy is applied that taps and activates ā€œbeauty chiā€ and also releases blocked energy.
(3)   Cranial Facial Work ā€“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 


 

PRODUCT OBSESSION – W3LL PEOPLE

September 19, 2009

This is a freakin cool company. If you are into supporting cool companies with a vision of beneficial, safe, eco-conscious beauty products brimming with effective, natural ingredients…this is a company you need to check out.

W3LL PEOPLE

Just the tag line alone,  HIPPIE TESTED. DIVA APPROVED, tickles me green.

Here's the deal why this company makes me HAPPY.

Natural. Beauty.

W3LL PEOPLE skincare products are free from the chemicals you would rather your body not absorb. In order to create a true skin safe haven, our first priority is to carry products without ingredients that are irritating to the skin, or potentially harmful to the body and have minimized the use of preservatives through new technologies like airless packaging. We focus on the inclusin of organic ingredients in the product lines we carry wherever possible. However, there are some advanced ingredients, such as peptides, that simply aren’t available organically. We are committed to a safe, common sense balance of pure bioavailable ingredients that provide clinically proven effectiveness using the latest in technology.

 

Advanced Performance, Optimal Bioavailable Ingredients and Sustainability drive the W3LL PEOPLE mission and everything we do. The integration of these 3 elements create a new standard for beauty. And, as far as we're aware, no one does quite as sexy. W3LL PEOPLE is Beauty Conscious.


MY TWO FAVE MAKE UP PRODUCTS ARE: 


Can you be slap happy about a SUPERNATURAL LIP SHINE STICK? I can! This one, called Nudist, offers supernatural lip shine, mine, in a funky hot pink-purple-clear color, it's a moisturizing stick that has me digging in my purse in traffic, risking a pile up, just to slather it on.  Maybe it's the way it feels.  I dunno, but I'm nutso about it.  Maybe cuz it's free of those annoying petrochemicals and paraben that's got me hooked.  I think you really can feel the diff. 


The MINERAL CREME FOUNDATION/CONCEALER, called Narcissist (perfect for me), is also the balm, and I was suspect at first of a stick working creamy smoothe coverage but this one really does the trick! It's super light yet gives this really cool coverage…I'm diggin it big time…


Anyway, I've yet to try their SCENT and SKINCARE  lines but can't wait to order some stuff and dive in…!


Here are the peeps behind W3LL PEOPLE:

The Skin Doctor, The Makeup Guru and The Treehugger.  

The W3LL PEOPLEā„¢ creators are ReneĆ© Snyder, M.D., Shirley Pinkson and James Walker. Their pioneering vision and elite skills combine the best of science, medicine, nature and art – conscientiously. The result of their efforts is truly something beautiful. Join them in being W3LL.

Speaking of the Nudist Lipstick, wanted to let you know that W3LL PEOPLE is doing a promotion during October & November for Breast Cancer Awareness—specifically, all sales proceeds of the Nudist Lipshine #4 (my total obsession!!) will go to Breast Cancer Action (www.bcaction.org) during October & November.