Anastasia, Beverly Hills’ brow goddess breaks it on down for us….Which one are you?
February 29, 2012
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February 24, 2012
SPONGE skincare
February 13, 2012
(and it's not just the design crush)
:: Made from organically certified and wild crafted herbs.
:: essence is extracted naturally from the plants themselves by boiling so as to not compromise the active ingredients.
:: no chemical processing at all.
:: not tested on animals and are hypoallergenic.
:: packaging is very eco-friendly as well made from 100% recyclable materials and biodegradable soy inks.
(read a cool cross section of professional reviews here!)
:: buy them here
BARNEYS NEW YORK
New York – madison and 61st street 212-826-8900
Chicago – 25 east oak street 312-587-1700
Beverly Hills – 9570 wilshire boulevard 310-276-4400
San Francisco – 77 o‘farrell street 415-286-3500
The PLAZA BEAUTY
New York – 1 west 58th street 212-223-4694
SPONGE products are currently available online at:
www.barneys.com
www.beautyhabit.com
www.dermstore.com 1-800-213-DERM (3376)
detail + care are the core values of sponge skincare products. more than 30 years of intensive research enabled sponge to pinpoint nature’s most powerful plants & herbs, harnessing the best of nature through a unique chemical-free extraction process to improve circulation, promote overall skin health and a glowing, youthful appearance.
what SPONGE has to say:
the island of symi, the land of our ancestors in the greek aegean was the inspiration for the name of our product. the organic sponges that were cultivated on the island were not only the main industry for centuries, but also the umbilical cord of life between the people, the land and the sea.
similar to a sponge, the skin gains nourishment by absorbing essential elements for a healthy glow. your skin imbibes the sponge line of creams with no greasy residues. you are left with a soft, fresh and clean feeling.
sponge’s blue-gray packaging is reflective of the essence of the sea that surrounds the greek island of santorini (thira). the gray-blue hue of the water in thira is created by the reflection from the lava seabed. thira is considered by some to be the “lost city of atlantis” and people believe the mystery of the island lies within the color of the water. sponge products are based in olive oil and mixed with organically grown herbs with no color additives. the creams take on the natural colors of the combined herbs. when exposed to air the natural creams will begin to darken over time.
our family has been making natural skin care products that are based in olive oil with organically grown herbs for over thirty years. we use a slow non-chemical process to extract the purest essences from the natural plants. the products were first developed by a physician to benefit his pregnant patients without impacting their unborn children. through word of mouth, the products developed a loyal following. we continue to stay true to our origins of care, health and well-being, and the ingredients that are harvested from this ancient, rich land.
my favorite weight loss guide (ok, master fat blaster) – the amazing Dr. Sheila Hughes has just opened new offices
every few months i get…sorta…fatish. there's a pesky 7 to 8 pounds that loves to visit, hang out on my tummy, ass and thighs, and like relatives i just can't get rid of, never seem to want to leave.
and that's when it becomes time for drastic measures. i try to cut back on all the things that got me to this place, but i'm on such an eating riff by this point, i simply cannot do it alone.
when i heard the brilliant weight loss/management doctor, Dr. Sheila Hughes, a 30 year Bariatric medicine vet (formerly of Medizone) opened a new practice – i obviously followed her there. this woman knows her way around a woman's (or mans, obviously) metabolism, hormones, body issues and food frenzies. she is sort of like, well, god for me, because in ten days, i went from being a plumpette – to looking sorta decent on the red carpet. and i mean that totally seriously, as i had really less than 10 actually, more like 6 days to loose a solid 5 pounds before heading off to Sundance to promote a film i was in.
Dr. Hughes put me on a solid food plan asap along with appetite suppressing supplements in small does (2 a day) and some other healthy supplements, vitamins and a nice injection of B12 with some other lovely things in it(aminno acids, vitamins). the eating plan is strict though not nearly as restrictive as Medizone and even though i only more or less followed it to the tee, it fricken worked.
i will say that i could not do it without the appetite suppressants and without Dr. Hughes' amazing support and plan. if you need to lose, lose now, and lose for real (no pussy footin around) – this way is a no brainer. it's not easy peasy magic – you gotta work, but she makes it all the easier, more sensible and healthier, than if i was to do some crazy crash bulldinky dieting on my own. which would never work anyway.
a must – if you need to bust – out of your fat cylce NOW.
Dr. Sheila L. Hughes, MD
Weight Management and Wellness
1176 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 300
LA CA 90025 (310) 966.4780
Neova skincare
January 30, 2012
can you ever really have enough high-tech sunscreens?
Free Neova Nextderm samples included with every Day Therapy SPF 30.
A photo protectant moisturizer that provides daily defense against incidental UVA/UVB damage and reduces the visible signs of photoaging with booster supplies of antioxidants and emollients.
• Protects and corrects.
• Provides broad spectrum filters.
• Hydrates and maintains barrier function.
• Provides broad spectrum filters.
• Hydrates and maintains barrier function.
••Day Therapy SPF 30 meets the FDA’s new mandate for 2012.
Key Performance Ingredients
Copper Peptide Complex®. A unique delivery system that uses the body’s natural protective carrier to transport copper, an essential micronutrient, directly into the cells for maximum restorative benefit.
Photolysomes. The liposome encapsulated DNA repair enzyme, Photolyase derived from plankton, is hyper-efficient in its defense against high doses of solar UV and unique in its ability to undo DNA damage in cells and prevent cell death caused by UV.
Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene. Provides broad spectrum UV protection.
Dimethicone. Protects skin from environmental damage while helping to retain moisture.
Squalane. Light, fast-absorbing emollient oil that hydrates and soothes dry skin and assists in cell regeneration.
Photolysomes. The liposome encapsulated DNA repair enzyme, Photolyase derived from plankton, is hyper-efficient in its defense against high doses of solar UV and unique in its ability to undo DNA damage in cells and prevent cell death caused by UV.
Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene. Provides broad spectrum UV protection.
Dimethicone. Protects skin from environmental damage while helping to retain moisture.
Squalane. Light, fast-absorbing emollient oil that hydrates and soothes dry skin and assists in cell regeneration.
Indications
Day Therapy SPF 30 is for daily protection against UVA/UVB damage as part of a complete healthy skin regimen.
Recommended for all skin types.
or what about this! $110
Free Neova Nextderm samples included with every Creme de la Copper.
Delivers powerful nourishing agents to dramatically improve the skin’s moisture barrier and reduce the visible signs of photoaging.
• Intensly moisturized dry, aging skin.
• Protects against free radical damage.
• Reduces the signs of collagen degradation.
• Hydrates, corrects and re texturizes.
• Nourishes deep within the skin’s surface.
• Protects against free radical damage.
• Reduces the signs of collagen degradation.
• Hydrates, corrects and re texturizes.
• Nourishes deep within the skin’s surface.
Key Performance Ingredients
Copper Peptide Complex®. A unique delivery system that uses the body’s natural protective carrier to transport copper, an essential micronutrient, directly into the cells for maximum restorative benefit.
Mitosomes. A liposome encapsulated repair enzyme, Arabidopsis Thaliana, known to protect the cell’s genetic material from free radical damage, aid in the removal of oxidation in the cell’s nucleus and its energy generating mitochondria.
Skinmimics®. A highly effective blend of Ceramides provides protection by correcting defects in the stratum corneum lipid barrier, regeneration by stimulating the epidermal renewal and prevention by supplementing the skin’s own precursor substances to activate lipid synthesis.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract. A potent antioxidant helpful in diminishing UV damage, reducing free radical damage and restructuring the skin barrier.
Mitosomes. A liposome encapsulated repair enzyme, Arabidopsis Thaliana, known to protect the cell’s genetic material from free radical damage, aid in the removal of oxidation in the cell’s nucleus and its energy generating mitochondria.
Skinmimics®. A highly effective blend of Ceramides provides protection by correcting defects in the stratum corneum lipid barrier, regeneration by stimulating the epidermal renewal and prevention by supplementing the skin’s own precursor substances to activate lipid synthesis.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract. A potent antioxidant helpful in diminishing UV damage, reducing free radical damage and restructuring the skin barrier.
Indications
Creme de la Copper is for the treatment of the visible signs of photo and intrinsic aging, and to provide immediate relief to dry, aging skin.
Recommended for normal to dry/mature skin.