Category Archives: WELLNESS

LOVE GOODLY Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary of Giving with exclusive Aug/Sept Box benefiting Farm Sanctuary!

September 1, 2016

In celebration of its first milestone year, LOVE GOODLY will be releasing an exclusive eco-luxury Aug/Sept Anniversary Box on August 15^th benefiting Farm Sanctuary!

Valued over $87 with retail price of $29.95, the newest box features TWO Love Goodly exclusives: a delicious organic collaboration with Hurraw! Lip Balm directly benefiting Farm Sanctuary, and a custom rose gold anniversary necklace by Durrah Jewellery. Other curated picks from LOVE GOODLY founders Katie and Justine inside its Anniversary box include a highly addictive Little Barn Apothecary Charcoal + Aloe Cleanser, an Orglamix Essential Oil Roller-Ball in your choice of healing aromas, and more.

Always committed to providing highly curated nontoxic and eco-friendly products and collaborations, this month not only marks Love Goodly’s First Year Anniversary, but it also represents 1 year of LOVE GOODLY’s commitment of giving to a healthy self, charity partners (Farm Sanctuary & CureCervicalCancer.org), and sustainable & cruelty free living.

A LOVE GOODLY exclusive in support of Farm Sanctuary, this new Hurraw! flavor is utterly dreamy & poured individually with premium organic, vegan, & raw ingredients like sweet almond oil, cocoa seed paste and peppermint leaf oil. The fresh minty tingle is a match made in heaven for the decadent “Choco Mint” flavor collaboration directly benefiting Farm Sanctuary.

100% of the proceeds are donated to FARM SANCTUARY on LoveGoodly.com

Available in their highly valuable bi-monthly box or separately on LoveGoodly.com on August 15^th, you choose how to discover an eco-luxury lifestyle this August. A closer look inside:

Hurraw! Custom Exclusive Choco Mint ($4.29)

Little Barn Apothecary Charcoal + Aloe Cleanser ($22)

Little Barn Apothecary was founded on the basis of creating safe, modern apothecary goods crafted from organic and wild harvested ingredients that are simple, natural, and effective. Their Charcoal + Aloe Face Cleanser is just that – activated bamboo charcoal gently draws out skin pollutants, helping to heal and prevent breakouts, while fresh and restorative aloe hydrates and protects your skin. The gentle cleanser is also blended with antibacterial cajeput and basil essential oils to help eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin surface and deep within the pores. A small amount of the ultra-concentrated cleanser is all you need for a glowing, clear complexion.

Durrah Jewellery Custom Anniversary Heart Necklace ($40)

Another Anniversary Exclusive, LOVE GOODLY is launching its Exclusive Anniversary Necklace in partnership with Durrah Jewellery. Designer Durrah Khalil designs bespoke pieces using precious and semi-precious materials with the idea of being essentially classic, with a touch of modern edginess. The rose gold LOVE GOODLY heart pendant and chain is designed in Los Angeles and made out of recycled base metals.

You pick: Orglamix Essential Oil Roller-Ball Aromatherapy in “Chill Pill” or “Hot Mama” ($18 each)

“Chill Pill”

When the world closes in on you and your head feels a size too small, apply a few dabs on the back of your neck, temples and earlobes. You’ll feel a tingling sensation as pressure, tension, and tightness begin to feel as if they’re melting away. Inhale deeply after each application to help reduce stress, and reapply as needed throughout the day! Blended from 100% pure and natural ingredients, like steam-distilled sweet basil, rosemary, peppermint, eucalyptus, and lemon essential oils, this wonder-oil is sure to reduce the discomforts associated with tension and stress, not-to-mention the incredible fresh smell!

YUNI Shower Sheets ($3)

Great for post yoga workouts or other fitness regiments, the YUNI Shower Sheets immediately cleanses and deodorizes for freshness on the go. Between showers, whisk away dirt, sweat and odor with one luxuriously large moist wipe. The wipes are non-toxic, plant based, biodegradable, and compostable exuding 100% natural aromas. Key Ingredients include Neem Leaf Extract which calms the skin and soothes inflammation, while the Peppermint Leaf Essential Oil acts as a mild antiseptic, reducing bacterial activity on the skin.

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Parsley Health: The Future of Primary Care

August 30, 2016

Parsley Health is revolutionizing primary care – based on the idea that health care should marry the science of nutrition with cutting edge medical testing, focus on meditation as much as medication, and offer an experience that feels beautiful, friendly and fun.

Launching in LA in September 2016, Parsley Health is the first functional medicine practice that is all inclusive of health coaches and medical care for an accessible price, while giving more value than even the most expensive concierge practices.

This high tech holistic health center makes communication seamless, lets you see your doctor via video if you can’t get out of the office, and shows you all of your notes and results online 24/7 because they believe that you own your health data.

Parsley Health partners with the best of the best food and fitness services like Sakara Life and Thrive Market to give members discounts on the tools that will make it easier to live in a way that generates health instead of disease.

And they are taking it one step further: building their own proprietary data architecture to track outcomes in primary care. That is revolutionary and means they can continuously learn as well as incentivize our doctors and health coaches based on real results.

From now through Sept. 6th only, Groomed LA readers can take advantage of the Founding Member opportunity to join Parsley Health in LA. If you do, you will not only get access to what is usually $15,000 up front in concierge medical fees for $1,000, but you will be joining a community of people who care as much about their personal health, fitness and vitality as they do about the clothes they wear, the places they travel, and the places they eat. That’s 40% off the standard membership and a rate you keep for life. Bonus: If you put Groomed LA down when you register, you’ll get $50 in the Parsley Health store! Visit parsleyhealth.com or click here to sign up for a free consultation.

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MDSUN Skincare

August 1, 2016

Discovering another skincare line that’s highly effective, gentle, chemical free and designed to meet the needs of every skin type and problem is a Groomed LA wheelhouse.

Let us introducer you you to the phenomenal line called MDSUN that does just that. With a cult following and favored among celebrities, MDSUN was developed by Pasadena California based plastic surgeon and biochemist, Dr. George Sun. Dr. Sun specializes in facial plastic surgery and wanted to meet the specific healing needs of his patients as they recovered post-op. With close to 20 years of clinical research and experience , he’s been on the cutting edge of medical science with the use of a special technology called ultra packs. Ultra packs are a unique and specified combination of stem cells, peptides, and antioxidants designed to work together to smooth fine lines, diminish dark circles and deliver the best and most effective results.

The line treats every skin condition from redness, wrinkles, acne, hyper pigmentation, dryness, pore reduction, to smoothing, resurfacing, and brightening. What’s so unique about this line is that it’s free of fillers like alcohol and water, the ingredients are sourced from Japan and no cost is spared to get the best results. There are a total of 19 products that are meant to be used alone or combined based on ones specific skin type. The different colored packaging addresses a skin issue. Yellow is anti aging, white is brightening, and blue is hydrating.

Since we’re in the depths of summer, I was immediately drawn to the Super Hydrating B Serum because I wanted something light on my already normal skin type. This boast of being effective on dry, oily, sensitive and acne prone skin.

WHAT::

Spreads easily on the skin, absorbs quickly and is non greasy.
Hydrates the skin for a glowing complexion
Leaves skin feeling exceptionally smooth

The main ingredients are sodium hyaluronic acid which is a form of skin plumping, pantheonl, aka B5, which keeps skin blemish free, and lactobionic acid which reduce the appearances wrinkles.

I’ve used this morning and night for the past 2 weeks and definitely have noticed a smoother and firmer complexion. It’s hydrating enough to use without a moisturizer and I’m loving how great my skin looks and feels.

I was also excited to try the Repair Moisturizer. This especially appealed to me as part of my nighttime regime. I figured whatever healing needed to take place could be done while I slept. This revolutionary formula was designed to minimize the visible signs of aging, repair damaged skin cells and brighten skin.

My skin feels hydrated when I wake up, plump and has a really nice glow. It absorbs easily, doesn’t irritate my sometimes sensitive skin, is light and has a nice scent. Once the weather gets cooler I’ll start to use it both morning and night. I feel good knowing that I’m doing something to slow down the early signs of aging that can creep up on you overnight. This will definitely continue to be a consistent part of my skincare routine.

There’s so much to discover in this luxury skincare line. The premiere product of the line is the Collagen Lift. This caviar type gel contains peptides, stem cells, real gold flakes along with 52 other ingredients that are stirred together to repair and penetrate into the deepest layer of the skin and align collagen. So advanced is this development, Dr. Sun even uses this as a key ingredient in his injectables.

There’s so much to discover here. Overall I would highly recommend this line to anyone who wants a hypoallergenic, fragrance free, paraben free, gentle, extremely effective premium skin care regime.

Please visit here for more!

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Dr. Barbara Sturm “Blood Cream”

July 8, 2016

Dr. Barbara Sturm

In this day and age of eternal youth and beauty, I found a gem in Dr. Barbara Sturm. I recently met this German, pint sized powerhouse scientist and renowned beauty doctor, famous for her Hollywood A listers and international clientele, in Los Angeles. She’s developed a unique line of skincare products that combine medical expertise and cellular healing substances designed to slow down the aging process and keep cells younger longer. Dr. Sturm believes in maximum results with the minimum number of products.

That’s why she created her signature “blood cream” a.k.a. MC1 cream. It’s a holistic, effective face cream made from a patient’s own blood which naturally contains proteins and growth factors that reduce inflammation and stimulate the healing process. It claims to reduce the signs of aging by building collagen, shrinking pores, reducing wrinkles, relieving inflammation and clearing up skin conditions like psoriasis and other common complaints. It’s free of mineral oil, fragrance, and parabans.

The concept is based on the understanding that a person’s blood cells have a natural ability to heal the body without the stress of using foreign substances. She asked if I’d like to try it and I eagerly agreed. She drew blood, surprisingly pain-free, and the next day my $1400 custom “blood cream” was ready for pick up. Along with that, she also gave me her Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Ampoules. A favorite of Jada Pinkett Smith, it’s designed to diminish fine lines, boost elasticity, and make your complexion firmer. I’ve been using both for about two weeks now and have happily been able to ditch the topical steroid cream I had become addicted to for so many years. MC1 has a substantial, creamy consistency that absorbs nicely into the skin, not greasy. Its meant to be used both day and night. I’m really looking refreshed, younger and natural. It’s like my skin is breathing now. The texture is firmer and I have a more youthful tone. Well worth it if you want to indulge.

Dr. Sturm is not a fan of make up and believes women look much younger with less make up and naturally radiant skin. She told me that she wanted me to lay off of the make up since my skin was great. We’ll have to see about that!

While Dr. Sturm’s proprietary MC1 cream is available exclusively to her patients, she has created a high performance skin care range that harnesses the power of Pursulane to address the signs of skin aging. The line is currently sold on Net-a-Porter and will launch at Violet Grey in September 2016.

XX LD

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Sulwhasoo Skincare And Facial at Neiman Marcus

June 26, 2016

I was recently introduced to the number one Korean skincare line, Sulwhasoo at Neiman Marcus. My skincare routine was working out just fine. Or so I thought.

Sul-Wah-soo means “Snow Flower Supreme” in Korean. The name is a celebration of a woman’s beauty and inner strength. Its a high end luxury holistic skin wellness regimen which is drawn from the healing powers of Korean Herbal Medicine. Their philosophy is based on the belief that the body undergoes internal changes every 7 years and at each milestone, vital energies begin to taper and fall out of balance whereby the skin becomes prone to dehydration, dryness and vulnerable to the aging process. Using traditional Korean methods, indigenous medicinal herbs are blended together to balance the inner energies of the skin and thus contribute to a healthy complexion.

Only in the US for the past 6 years, I figured I’d jump at the chance to try this holistic approach since Asians are considered number one innovators in skincare. I was invited to receive a Sulwhasoo traditional facial inside the spa at Neiman Marcus.

My wonderful esthetican Claudia explained that the brand concept was to bring balance back to the skin and fix the root causes of anything wrong with it. Its governed by the process of fermenting and growing ginseng in various ways, depending on the purpose and potency, and then used to revitalize, brighten, and restore collagen to the skin. She also explained that there were no extractions necessary in this facial.

She started out with an ancient royalty traditional pressure point soft cloth massage that was scented with one of 6 essential oils designed to revitalize, rebalance and help the brain focus. I chose sandalwood.

Ok. This was the absolute Best Facial Of My Life.

My skin has never looked so radiant, luminous, dewy, glowing even. Dare I say perfect? Hell yes. I LOVE this brand. I was excited to leave home with the Timetreasure Perfecting Water, designed to deliver hydration and clarification to the deepest layers of the skin, and the best selling, Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream, a corrective treatment that penetrates deeply to revive damaged youth-depleted complexions.

Be prepared to dig deep in those pockets and pay top dollar but it’s worth every cent. Who even knew this gem of a find was hidden in Neiman Marcus. Ladies get over there today and try this for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed.

XX LD

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