Category Archives: WELLNESS

Almost end of summer love – MURAD Intensive Resurfacing Peel with Durian cell reform.

August 12, 2011

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INTENSIVE RESURFACING PEEL

WITH DURIAN CELL REFORM

WHAT ::  Love how radiant your skin looks after a peel or microdermabrasion? Get the professional results of both with Murad Intensive Resurfacing Peel. It sweeps away debris from the skin, making it appear younger, firmer, smoother, and softer.

WHO :: Ideal for dull, aging skin with fine lines and wrinkles. Also beneficial for acne-prone skin.

WHAT'S INSIDE :: Glycolic Acid renews the surface layer of the skin, removing dead skin cells. Bamboo Beads provide mechanical micro-exfoliation to buff away build up, further reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Salicylic Acid clears out excess oil from the pores.
Primary Benefits:
  • Resurfaces to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • Brightens tone and smoothes texture
 
12 treatments | $165
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Avitalin Skin Care – superior nutrition for optimum skin health.

August 10, 2011

 

Skin Radiance  

GLOWING SKIN WITH SKIN RADIANCE 

No, I’m not pregnant and I’m not a blushing bride and alas, I’m not in love (unless you count that unrequited crush).  So why am I glowing?  Well, maybe it’s because I’ve been using Avitalin’s Skin Radiance Growth Factors Renewal Complex.  Yes, that’s a complicated name for a skin care product, but when I investigated the ingredients, I came to understand the intensity of the name.  The first component is Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), a compound discovered by a Nobel Prize winning biochemist named Stanley Cohen.  The second radiance-inducing ingredient is kinetin – a type of plant hormone that induces cell division and turnover, which, as we who chase anti-aging ingredients know, is a key factor in achieving the high pro glow.  The third ingredient contributing to this complex brew is deer velvet extract.  Now, this ingredient really demanded some further investigation. 

Deer velvet extract indeed comes from deer antlers, which are cast off every year as part of the deer’s natural growth cycle.  These antlers are harvested for both their nutritional and medicinal value and have been used in Asian medicine for thousands of years to stimulate the immune system, to promote cell growth and for their strong anti-inflammatory properties.  Sounds good to me. 

Marina Volod – founder of Avitalin hails from Russia and now lives in Oregon and her philosophy of skin care is to treat the skin but also use ingredients that activate the innate biological functions of your skin cells to better perform.  You might also like to know that Avitalin’s products are free of parabens and formaldehyde-releasing ingredients commonly used to preserve skin-care products and instead they use a new natural preservation system approved by ECOCERT and other international certification organizations.  You can check out Skin Radiance at:

http://www.avitalin.com/skin_radiance_.html

Benefits:

• Stimulates new cells growth
• Increases epidermal thickness and strengthen skin’s elasticity and structure
• Relieves oxidative stress and helps in delaying premature aging
• Helps in the healing process
• Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines

 

1oz.  $100

Avitalin’s ultimate anti-aging complex features an unparalleled combination of growth factors to combat the visible signs of aging and generate new cell growth.Recent scientific research has shown that growth factors are capable of tissue remodeling and play a leading role in the process of new cell development. Gradually the skin is transformed, becoming clearer and firmer. 

 

xo Alison 

PHYTOMER SUNCARE FOR SUMMER SKIN

July 20, 2011

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I am a huge Phytomer fan. I just cannot get enough of those minerals from the sea.

For summer, I'm digging into their SUNCARE LINE like crazy. It's broken down into PREPARE, PROTECT and AFTER-SUN care.

Everything is heavenly – the SOOTHING AFTER SUN MASK ( refreshes and repairs with cytoprotectine – protects against premature skin, soothes inflammation and pheohydrane – an intensive moisturizer), SUN SOOTHER AFTER SKIN MILK ( marine extracts, shea butter, chrysanthellum indicum extract – a calming herb), SUN SOLUTION SPF 30 ( with UVA, UVB filters and marine sugar).

I am most surprised about the SUN RADIANCE SELF-TANNING CREAM FOR FACE AND BODY (around $50).  This is one department I always shy away from.  Except for the amazing BEAUTISOL line  which leaves you with stunning color, I've never had a good experience in this area. Knowing Phytomer makes such high quality products, I decided to give it a try and worked the cream into my face yesterday morn.  Odorless and light, it was a no brainer to apply (some have had me streaked, foamed and globbed). And two hours later, I had just the slighted hint of a brown hued (not orange!!) real tan.  Totally subtle, natural and modest. Today I went for more, a bit on the chest, boobs and tum. It's lovely. I'm very impressed.

Everything in the line runs between $40 and $50 for nice size tube and bottles. 

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Just a few fun skin health tips today! Things you may know and a few I betcha’ dont. (Even I didn’t!)

May 7, 2011

Secrets of a Top Skin Doctor

You wouldn’t take advice from a pudgy personal trainer, a chain-smoking doctor… and certainly not a wrinkly dermatologist. Women’s Health contributor, Francesca Fusco practices what she preaches. Here, she gives you your ticket to a beautiful complexion and gorgeous, glowing skin.
 
Use SPF powder
Every day, dust a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen powder over your regular SPF day lotion and makeup to deflect light, making your skin look flawless, and adding an even stronger protective layer; it’s also handy for controlling midday shine in oily skin types. (HAD NO IDEA!)
 
Switch up your retinol
If you use only one anti-aging product, make it topical vitamin A, which unclogs pores, prevents the buildup of dead skin cells, diminishes lines, lightens dark spots, and makes skin glow. Apply a pea-size amount of the cream to your face every night.  (OOPS, DON'T EVEN USE IT!)
 
Go easy on injectables
Muscle freezers, like Botox, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but it’s important not to go overboard. Baby Botox is a smaller amount which is administered more frequently and you won’t end up looking frozen or balloon-faced. (ANOTHER NEWS FLASH)

Stop yo-yo dieting!
Rapid gains and losses of 10 or more pounds stretch the skin, making it slower to bounce back, so preserve your face by maintaining a healthy weight.  (DOES 3 TO 5 POUNDS COUNT?)

Use a modern exfoliating brush
The Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System has instant smoothing and a deep-cleansing ability, which is great for everyone—even acne prone individuals. Its sonic-wave technology decongests pores and allows your cleanser and topic products to dig even deeper. (ME LOVES MY CLARISONIC! TRY THE OPAL FOR EYES!!)
 
Perk up your eyes with caffeine
Dark-circle products that contain vitamin K or caffeine (both of which simulate blood flow to prevent pooling around the eyes) are effective if you use them every day. You can also pop the product in the fridge—cold temperatures constrict blood vessels and make puffiness go down.  (HOW ABOUT JUST DRINKING 6 CUPS OF COFFEE A DAY? I ALREADY DO THAT!)
 
 
You can read it for yourself at Women's Health Magazine.com

WATER JUST GOT MORE OM.

April 27, 2011

Let's face it.  

Water can be a big snooze. C'mon, admit it.

(unless it's Neuro Water, which I'm mad about)

Say hi to YOGA EARTH.

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Powerful one-a-day nutrition drinkable in two easy dayparts for:

  • Fat metabolism and emulsification
  • Digestion & intestinal tract health for weight loss
  • Energy super source to reduce cravings
  • Protein & amino acids to suppress appetite
  • Lean muscle mass enhancers for toning

Ya sprinkle a little powder in and whoop goes your nutrition.

And it's yummy too!

 

Balance Nutrition (click to see!)

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Vitality Nutrition  (click again!)

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Ingredients: Probiotics, digestive enzymes, ginger, hibiscus flower, organic cordyceps, CoQ10, full spectrum antioxidants and phytonutrients, oceanic minerals, cellular energy complex, bee pollen, royal jelly, electrolytes, amino acids, brain nutrients, pomegranate, acai, amalaki, beet, folic acid, vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, 16% daily value protein.