Category Archives: WELLNESS

Serge Normant – Meta Metamorphisis Hair Repair Treatment

March 30, 2011

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http://www.shopsergenormant.com/

Barneys says: Serge Normant Meta Morphosis Hair Repair Treatment $60

WHAT::  An intensive, deep renewal hair therapy helps restore, replenish and reinforce dry, brittle, over-worked and even the most damaged hair to its brilliantly lustrous, healthy state.

WHY::  Cutting-edge biotechnology with Keravisâ„, a Vegetable Protein, strengthens, protects and nourishes the hair cuticle to help prevent breakage and enhance silkiness, shine, and manageability.  An exotic blend of Moroccan Lava Clay and Cedar Bark Extract from the Atlas Mountains, works synergistically with Nopal Extract (Cactus) to help clarify and restore hair from root to end.

VERDICT:: After 3 treatments (1st actually) hair was softer, not nearly at brittle looking, shinier.   Leave it in overnight and it does wonders.

This is a real luxury treatment for damaged hair. 

And if it's good enough for Julia  Unknown it's good enough for me 🙂

Greeks do it better – KORRES Quercetin & Oak Age Reversing Face Serum

March 14, 2011

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While I get to try the latest and greatest, sometimes I simply keep going back to one brand.

I'm pretty sure it's not just the perfection of the packaging that has me reaching for my KORRES.

I've been drenching in this lately.

WHAT: 

Quercetin & Oak age-reversing serum

$62/1.01 oz.

 

WHY:

Dramatically reduces wrinkles and restores skin elasticity and firmness while providing intense nourishment and hydration. Quickly works to rejuvenate & brighten dull and damaged skin. Visibly improves skin texture, revealing a smooth and youthful complexion.

 

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Yeast Active ::  substantially improves skin's immune system and promotes cell renewal. 

Vitamin C ::  visibly rejuvenates & evens skin tone for a radiant, youthful glow. 

Biotechnology derived Hexapeptide ::  firm the skin and increases its elasticity. 

Hyaluronic Acid ::  a potent active hydrating agent that binds water.  (BTW, I TAKE 60 MGS OF HYALURONIC ACID A DAY. GET IT AT ANY VITAMIN SHOP)

 

SMELL: amazing, woodsy, natural, addictive

FEEL : silky, smooth, not sticky

RESULTS : skin looks vibrant, hydrated, refreshed.

 

I couple it with this

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WHAT:

Quercetin & Oak Age Reversing Instant Eye Lift Eyecream

$42 // 0.51 oz.

 

WHY:

Based on Nobel Award-Winning research, Patent-Pending Quercetin & Oak Instant Lift Eye cream is clinically proven to reverse the signs of aging.  Revolutionary technology stimulates cell growth and protein synthesis to dramatically reduce eye wrinkles, significantly increase skin elasticity and reduce puffiness and dark circles. 


WHAT'S INSIDE:

Regenerative Oak Extract ::  firms and plumps aging skin, while radically boosting collagen and elastin production. 

Powerful Quercetin Active ::   The most active, well-established polyphenol for maximum antioxidant protection. It catalyzes Proteasomes in our cells, dramatically Improving Skin Cell Functioning: cells are turned back to a youthful state, creating younger, healthier and more elastic skin. 

Proprietary blend of Shea Butter, Sweet Almond and Hazelnut oils ::  provides instant nourishment and hydration. 

Mourera Fluviatilis ::  constantly regulates the optimum hydration of the cells, maintaining their health and improving their quality. 

Myrtle active extract ::  enhances intercellular communication visibly increasing skin density, protects collagen fibers, and significantly boosts skin elasticity. 

BEST SELLERS: Yogurt cream for oily and dehydrated skin made from real, edible yogurt and the  Wild rose family, enriched with antioxidant Wild Rose oil and the multitasking antioxidant and multivitamin sugar crystal treatment for all skin types.  

Established in 1996, out of Greece's oldest homeopathic pharmacy, KORRES today offers advanced natural formulations that deliver maximum results. The active natural extracts used in the formulas ensure enhanced product performance, bringing you clinically proven, advanced skincare benefits, while also avoiding harmful synthetic compounds, to ensure maximum skin compatibility and environmentally- conscious products.

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Spring cleaning with some fave new shampoos: Andre Walker, and No. 4 High Performance Hair Care

March 10, 2011

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keratin, keratin, rah, rah, rah!

$39 for the shampoo/conditioner set

Loving the feel and texture of this line.  

But I confess to be having a major affair with the packaging.

And, hey, it's got Oprah's stamp, so….

Stunning. Makes my shower look V.I.P.

 

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WHAT:

Keratin Shampoo is formulated to build strong, healthy hair. It is the perfect blend of the highest quality natural ingredients, such as Whole Leaf Aloe Vera and Green Tea Extract, and the best of modern science — Keratin. Whatever your hair type, Keratin Shampoo will smooth, hydrate, and strengthen from root to tip, preparing your hair for the added benefits of Andre Walker's Keratin Conditioner. 

Please note: Keratin Shampoo is a unique shampoo experience and designed to be used in tandem with the Keratin Conditioner. You will have less lather with even deeper cleansing, which is a part of our custom formulation. The texture of your hair after shampoo is going to feel different, because the hair is now clean and ready for the moisturizing benefits of our keratin conditioner, a deep penetrating protein treatment.

 

And I follow up with this:

Q OIL

$35

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Quench-Essential is Andre Walker's way of describing his favorite nourishment for hungry hair.  Made from the purest Virgin Argan Oil of Morocco, this light, easy to use oil absorbs instantly into the hair, creating amazing shine. Your hair will be easier to manage, stronger, and smoother with just a little Q-Oil applied to your driest areas every day. Comes in a convenient dispenser for just the right amount.


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No. 4 High Performance Hair Care

And I'm having a major style crush on this line.  Both in packaging and ingredients.

I mean c'mon, take a look, that's just ridic.

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how do these ingredients sound?

acai, vitamin b, jojoba, yerba mate, black currant, soy yogurt, algae


Uber chic design and high performance.  

This bad-ass line, launched by Juan Carlos Obando and Didier Malige includes twelve cleansing and styling products:  L’eau de Mer Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, Lumiere D’Hiver Reconstructing Masque, and Jour D’Automne Support Solution, etc.

 100% Vegan, Sulfate, Gluten, Bad Taste and Paraben free formulas claim to restore your locks to “bourgeoisie strength.”  

I'm obsessed with the way these bottles make my shower look like less of a dump, my tresses are feeling fab afterwards and the smell…umm…D I V I N E.

COOL FACTS : Number 4 High Performance Hair Care was founded with the mission to create a hair care line that runs parallel to fashion, science, art, music and industrial design creative cycles. The Number 4 package design is inspired by the crossover between the essence of Swedish graphic design and the complex industrial minimalism of Japanese package design. According to CEO/founder Rick Hough: “Number 4 collaborates with and supports talented hairstylists, artists, environmentalists, fashion designers, musicians, tastemakers, writers, landscapers and scientists to not only decide where Number 4 goes next but to actively improve the state of our planet each session.”  

Available at Fred Segal Studio, premiere retailers and exclusive spas and salons

or buy here (if these clicks work)

 

 

Melvita, #1 organic-certified Beauty Brand

January 17, 2011

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Every now and then I go on an organic skin care diet.  With all the high-end-cutting-edge scientific-formulas I try on a weekly (no daily!)  basis, there's nothing like getting back to the basics and nurturing my skin with pure,  nature derived, organic formulations.

Enter Melvita, #1 organic-certified beauty brand from Ardeche, a region in the south of France known for its natural beauty.   Melvita received the ECOCERT award for meeting the strict natural and organic cosmetics criteria like no other company out here.  

OH!  And it's hypoallergenic, free from animal testing and completely recyclable, promote ethical, humane, and fair-trade partnerships, support sustainable development, with preservation of environmental: beauty, biodiversity, and balance.

If you poke around their website, you will see under their list of favorites a bounty of goodies that range from deodorant to Argan oil, to organic tooth whitening polish made with clay, bamboo and sea salt.  You can literally treat every body part with organic goodness and total purity.

I'm gaga for any kind of face/body oil and their Rose Hip Oil ($27) takes the cake. Made from the seeds of the Chilean wild rose, super rich in essential fatty acids that help to nourish and regenerate skin, reduce stretch marks and soften the appearance of blemishes. And of course it has the stamp of the Melvita guarantee: First cold-pressing organic oil. Colorant and preservative-free.  It is extremely nutritive year round, especially during the dry months of winter.  It's my winter oil pick for a full body slather.  YUM!! 

And speaking of natural, high intensity and impact oils, they have a plethora of the best oils I've ever seen.  Look here for their offerings.

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Melvita has a complete line of:

If you are into the purest, most organic high end formulations for your skin, MELVITA is really the only one out there to live up to this standard on every level. 

Explore more here: http://usa.melvita.com/

 

L’OCCITANE En Provence Sensitive Skincare

January 14, 2011

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If you've never come across a product from the gorgeously and uber-eco-consciously-packaged skin care line L'OCCITANE you must be, no offense, living in a bush.  This super high quality skin care line is so classic it's damn near iconic.

I've yet to be on a film or tv set where a bevy of  lip balm tubes aren't floating around the make-up trailer or in the make-up peeps fanny packs.  And how many of us have seen their soap in just about everyone's bathroom.  Or bought it as a can't-go-wrong gift.  And for me,  a day at The Grove doesn't smell nearly as sweet without a pop into their shop to sample the delectable Provence inspired fragrances.  Layer, layer, layer!

So you can imagine how excited I am to revisit the line now that I'm in the biz, so to speak.  Sometimes combing through the standards is a great way to redefine a brand for yourself.  You KNOW they make good stuff, so why not branch out?

I've had their hand cream, the classic SHEA BUTTER (and oddly, my sis-in-law Chelsea is also strangely addicted to it as well) in my purse for years.  It's uber-rich and divine and no other hand cream has been able to conquer my embarrassingly rough man-hands like L'OCCITANE's.  So what else have I been missing?

First of all, I've totally overlooked some rock-star things about the company in general. I'm talking about things that make you feel all warm and fuzzy about what you're using.

There's the that fact that they use sustainable and recyclable packaging, are PETA members and so obvi no animal testing.  Ahh…. And then there are the 150 plants used in the products, most often organic and hailing from the lands of Provence of the Mediterranean.   

Founded in 1976 L'OCCITANE has nurtured simple values: authenticity, respect, sensoriality and continual improvement. This is more than a philosophy: it is a commitment that, over the years, has driven many concrete actions.  All of our actions and choices are guided by a twofold desire: to preserve and to pass on. It is this that gives our brand its life force, its meaning and its purpose.

And alas, the products I've overlooked!

I had no idea they have a whole line for sensitive skincare.  This line is made with products that have been formulated with no perfumes, colourants, alcohol or preservatives – perfect for skin that is prone to allergic reactions.   My skin in the winter is very sensitive as it dries out and loses moisture, so I will def look further into these offerings formulated with the protective properties of shea butter and the softening properties of organic cotton.

I am now getting way into the Immortelle infused Anti-Aging line.  This precious essential oil has anti-free radical and anti-wrinkle properties.  The scent and feel when I put it on makes me gaga.

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(Or better yet, hellooo! The Ultimate Divine Skincare Collection for $270 really takes care of biz for you with eyes, extract and cream)

A divine serum, with the highest concentration of Immortelle and Myrtle essential oils, it'll deliver visibly younger-looking skin as the the fresh and velvety serum:

                  • Smoothes wrinkles, has a visible firming effect.
                  • Plumps up the skin, visibly improves its texture and appearance.
                  • The complexion looks fresh, radiant and luminous again.

This divine formula combines:

•Organic Immortelle essential oil formulated with micro-capsule delivery system to stimulate microcirculation, collagen synthesis, and protect against free radical

•Organic Myrtle essential oil to stimulate the action of the longevity protein to visibly preserve the skin's youthful appearance

•Hyaluronic acid for immediate plumping effect ( I actually take this as a supplement daily!)

•Vitamin C derivative and parsley to reduce visible dark spots and improve skin's texture and appearance 

So you get the point:  Organic.  Pure.  Concentrated.  Nature at it's best.  Cruelty Free. Dermatologist tested.  Delivered to you in gorgeous eco-aware packaging from an Earth-conscious company.  

Next time you're at The Grove pop into L'OCCITANE and get past the cute gift soaps and hand cream and dig a little deeper.  This sensitive-skin-care line is right up there with the biggies for your big skin concerns.

And if you aren't heading there anytime soon, browse their complete line here:

http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Home.aspx