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Beauty Rest: The True Fountain of Youth

July 3, 2018 By patkaspian

Whenever I visit my grandmother’s house, we drink tea, watch western movies, and go through her photo albums. I am always shocked whenever I come across photos of her in her forties and fifties because she doesn’t look a day over 27.

What’s her secret? It’s sleep. And lots of it.

A study by the University of Cleveland revealed that people sleep about two hours less than two generations before. It’s no surprise that my grandmother aged so gracefully since people who hit the hay for at least seven hours a night look five years younger.

This finding is quite unfortunate as America is among the countries that get the least amount of shut eye, and women require at least 20 more minutes of sleep every night when compared to men. This is because they engage both sides of their brains through multi-tasking, which causes physical, mental, and emotional fatigue.

Major stress translates to more difficulty falling asleep and lower quality of sleep. This is incredibly disruptive since important transformations happen while you are snuggled up for the night. Throughout the night, cell renewal is doubled compared to that of daytime rates. They say nothing good happens past midnight, however, at 2 AM, cell renewal is eight times more effective than at any other point in the day.

Sleep is a precious resource, therefore, it is important to maximize those short seven hours. This is where Sothy’s comes in to save the day (or, night for that matter).

Sothys just released their three piece nO2ctuelle collection, consisting of a resurfacing overnight cream, a de-stressing sleeping mask, and a relaxing pillow mist, which come in an soothing orange, mandarin, and lemon scent with a cedar base note. The collection is designed to fight against pollutants accumulated throughout the day while you snooze.

When you wake up, your skin is detoxed from the day before and is also ready to defend against harsh environmental toxins such as carcinogens, UV rays, and even heavy metals. This is due to two of the products’ powerhouse ingredients: stabilized  Vitamin C and Nasturtium Extract.

Vitamin C is great for its brightening, antioxidant power, and anti-aging benefits. However, it is not stable in the light, heat, or air, which makes stabilized Vitamin C her cooler, younger sister who can do all of that AND more since she can promote cell activity and protect against UV radiation, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation.

Nasturtium Extract is oxygenating, meaning it encourages metabolization and well, breathing. Air toxins, like tobacco smoke, “choke” skin cells, causing them to lose their restorative energy. This is hypoxic stress, which causes aging to happen much quicker. Nasturtium Extract combats this by “training” the cells to adapt to their lack of oxygen.

Not only do these products pack a punch against toxicity, after only a month of use, the nO2ctuelle cream will make your face have the look of a quality night’s rest. EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING. You may not always achieve your seven hours of sleep goal, but hey, at least you can look like you did.

However, sleep isn’t just a numbers game. The quality of sleep is just as important as the number of hours spent dreaming.

This is where the pillow mist comes in. You’ll be asleep before you can start counting sheep because of its calming and soothing essential oils blend. Spritzing it on your pillow before bedtime meditation encourages more restful sleep since you would be taking time away from your phone’s blue light before knocking out.

Blue light is very disruptive since it puts our circadian rhythms out of sync by lowering melatonin levels. Simply putting your phone on “Do Not Disturb” about a half hour before bed can reset your circadian rhythm. Adding in Sothy’s sleeping mask can only help as it’s calming Lindera Extract brings the body’s sleep clock gene back in check.

In the 16th century, the Spanish went searching for the Fountain of Youth. Little did they know, the French had it all along–but they just called it beauty rest. Pairing the French’s powerful secret anti-aging routine of sleep that with an effective nightly skincare regimen makes any non-morning person unstoppable.

 

Bonne nuit everyone!

Melissa

Filed Under: Product, skin protection, skincare, sothys, Tips

Non-Invasive Peels for Spring

March 6, 2018 By patkaspian

Perfect for those wanting noticeable skin-smoothing and brightening exfoliation without the downtime and irritation caused by aggressive treatments. Glycolic acid peels result in a more uniform complexion and smoother skin. They eliminate cellular debris and dead cells that congest the pores and dull the skin. By resurfacing the skin, peels minimize fine lines, control acne-prone congestion and lighten uneven pigmentation for more refined, radiant skin. Health benefits include exfoliation of abnormal cells that can lead to skin cancer.

Intensive Refine Peel

The Refine Peel is designed for all skin types for more significant skin rejuvenation in fewer treatments, and with less downtime than more aggressive procedures. Peel application is followed by a highly concentrated Retinol Activator containing peptides and antioxidants to enhance recovery and maximize results. Consultation required. Recommended homecare includes Retinol Plus for two weeks prior (stopping 2-3 days before), and beginning the following day. Homecare helps to condition, sustain, and accelerate results.

Jan Marini 40% Glycolic Acid Peel

This Glycolic Resurfacing treatment resurfaces and refines skin texture, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, assists in resolving acne and fades the appearance of discoloration to even skin tone. 

Enzyme Peel

The Glycolic and Green Papaya Enzyme Resurfacing is an accelerated facial treatment that incorporates two effective topical exfoliants. The combination of glycolic acid and proteolytic enzymes safely intensifies the resurfacing action and provides dramatic results for virtually any skin type.

Brilliance Retinol Peel

This peel incorporates 1% retinol to enhance skin-refining for greater smoothness and brightness, and will assist minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne, sun damage and hyperpigmentation. Recommended homecare includes Retinol Plus for two weeks prior (stopping 2-3 days before), and beginning the following day. Homecare helps to condition, sustain, and accelerate results.

Filed Under: Cleansing, Facials, Jan Marini, peels, Product, Service, skin protection, skincare, sothys

It’s Time to Quench Your Skin’s Thirst

November 14, 2017 By patkaspian

 

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Is your skin dry and needing to be revitalized? After the summer, our skin could use some TLC, repair from the heat and sun as well as prepping for the upcoming cold weather. We can help with this.

SOTHYS to the rescue! Their Hydra 3Ha is formulated to restore your skin to a more hydrated, youthful and beautiful look and feel. This revolutionary skincare product increases your skin’s hydration by 71% and is great for all skin types. It contains a patented natural extract from a wild Boletus mushroom which activates the genes responsible for the management of the skins water resources helping the skin to regulate and maintain its own moisture content to maximum efficiency.

Don’t forget to make an appointment for the Hydra 3Ha Hydrating Intensive Treatment, which drenches the skin in well-being and absolute hydration while revealing a plumper, visibly younger skin. This facial includes an enzymatic exfoliating gel, restructuring serum, intense hydration gel mask, a peel-off plumping mask, and a smoothing serum. This is definitely a treatment that you don’t want to miss.

Schedule your appointment now!

Filed Under: Antiaging, Facials, Product, Service, skin protection, skincare, sothys, Tips Tagged With: A French Touch Salon Skincare, anti-aging, Anti-aging cream, Beauty, Central Coast, facial, French Skin Care, Health, hydration, salon, san luis obispo, Skin, sothys, wrinkles

Colorescience throws shade on sun damage

July 11, 2017 By patkaspian

Colorescience Sunforgettable line

 

There are a million reasons why we should wear sunscreen but for some reason, we have excuses for not putting it on or reapplying! Many think that a little SPF applied in the morning (in our lotion or makeup) is enough to keep us protected but, that’s not the case! Beyond the serious risk of melanoma, dermatologists remind us that 95% of aging is directly due to sun damage.

For that reason, we’re throwing shade on four sunscreen excuses on why people don’t use SPF correctly or enough. Colorescience offers a non-chemical line of UV Protector products: the Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF30 or 50 (won 2017NewBeauty Chioce Award), Tint du Soleil™ UV Protective Foundation and the Daily UV Protector SPF30. Besides with such loyal Colorescience fans such as Drew Barrymore, who is always on the go and loves a “less is more” look, we think you’ll agree Colorescience makes using sunscreen excuse-free.

Bad Excuse #1: Most are Sticky, Stinky, or Greasy

Sunscreen has a bad reputation for being greasy, sticky or stinky. Find a sunscreen with a lightweight formula and test it on your skin before purchasing. This will give you a good idea of the smell and feel of the sunscreen on your skin. A side note is… creamy sunblocks are considered “organic” in consistency because they interact with your own skin’s chemistry so, they lose their effectiveness 3 to 4 hours after application.

Colorescience Solution:
Daily UV Protector SPF blurs imperfections with a non-greasy, weightless whipped formula or the Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF30 or 50 with UVA/UVB protection offers sheer, natural-looking coverage. Either way, both deliver odorless, lightweight, and “barely-there” protection that won’t sweat off or leave you cringing.

Bad Excuse #2: Reapplying Messes Up Makeup
We should all know that all sun blocks require reapplication, which can be determined by their SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number. An SPF of 30 would allow you to stay in the sun 30 times longer than you could without protection but, that doesn’t mean that you can just relax and soak up the sun. No matter what level of SPF, you need to reapply every 3-4 hours due to water, rubbing of clothes, and sweat. Doctor’s also recommended an SPF 30, anything under is too little.

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Colorescience Solution:
Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF30 or SPF50 comes in five tints to even out your skin tone making you look flawless so, whose needs makeup!

Bad Excuse #3: Sunscreens Contain Chemicals
Pure minerals are essentially the only sun protection recommended for young children, whose delicate skins will absorb chemicals from cream-based sunblocks that can be systemic (entering the bloodstream). Also, some adults are allergic to commonly used chemical blocks in over-the-counter sunscreen cream.

Colorescience Solution:
Daily UV Protector SPF offers a multilevel defense system combating harmful UVA/UVB rays, free-radical damage, and environmental aggressors. The Brush-0n’s consist of pure mineral powders which don’t release any irritating ingredients, because they’re made with the most natural block available in nature (zinc, and titanium dioxide).

Bad Excuse #4: Allergies and Acne
Most sunscreens are greasy and clog pores, especially from sweating in the sun! And it is widely recognized that acne-prone skins can’t handle the double-dose of chemicals and pore-clogging creams.

Colorescience Solution:
Since the Sunforgettable Brush-on SPF is a mineral powder, it is extremely lightweight, yet powerful for a barely-there feel that provides the safest, non-irritating, instant UVA and UVB sun protection. This also means that you can “forget” about grease! Colorescience UV Protector line won’t cause breakouts or irritations.

How’s your SPF IQ?

Take the American Cancer Society’s  Sun Safety Quiz and test your knowledge on sunscreen. In addition to using sunscreen, avoid tanning beds, limit your direct exposure to the sun and cover up whether it’s a cute caftan, wide-brimmed hat, rash guard or umbrella. Down the line, your skin will thank you by looking ageless.

Filed Under: Antiaging, Colorescience, Product, skin protection, skincare, sunscreen Tagged With: A French Touch, A French Touch Salon Skincare, colorescience, mineral makeup, Mineral Sun Protection, skincare, SPF, SPF30, SPF50, sunscreen

What can retinol do for your skin?

March 27, 2017 By patkaspian

Taking care of your skin whether you’re in your 30’s or 50’s is a commitment and knowing what to use in order to great the best results is key. I don’t know of anyone that isn’t looking for that miracle cream that instantly reverses aging, instantly gives a flawless completion or lifts like you’re in a wind tunnel…but, with how fast the skin care industry is producing innovative products it might only be a matter of time. Crossing fingers! In the meantime, one of our favorite skin care ingredients, which has been around for a while and has had proven results, is a retinol. Retinol is a form of retinoid, a derivative of vitamin A. Strengths in retinol vary from over the counter to prescription strength (through your dermatologist) and can be found in serums or creams.
So what are the results?
Retinol, communicates with your cells and helps not only the damaged cells get back their normal healthy function but protects the good cells. Retinol allows the damaged cells to retain more healthy collagen and elastin, which keeps wrinkles from forming.
However, while retinol can boost collagen production, it cannot replace elastin. We start losing elastin in our late teens.
For those of us with dark spots or suffer from hyper pigmentation, retinol does help shed away the dead skin cells of your skin which is why some people are nervous about the continuous use and the flaky results seen with retinol. But, as mentioned before, you can buy a retinol that is appropriate for your skin type and sensitivity.
Sloughing off your top layers of skin will reveal new growth underneath, minimize fine lines and wrinkles, improve your skins texture as well as reduce symptoms of hyper pigmentation and slowing of the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. Keep in mind that you will need to use retinol on a daily basis in order to see positive results.
The unknown added bonus of retinol
Now for the secret benefit of using a retinol that we don’t see mentioned in most articles, is that by using a retinol, you are preparing your skin to accept your other skin care products better. There is a better absorption rate thanks to using a retinol.

 

Here’s a great line up of proven retinol products from SOTHYS AND JAN MARINI SKIN RESEARCH that we offer in our salon:

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Filed Under: eye cream, Facials, Jan Marini, Product, skin protection, skincare, sothys Tagged With: A French Touch, A French Touch Salon Skincare, Jan Marini, Pigmentation Solutions, skincare, sothys

Don’t let winter damage your skin

January 10, 2017 By patkaspian

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Bonjour mesdames!
Keeping you informed as we partner with you in your skincare needs, we hope our new quarterly newsletter format will provide you with tips, advances and salon offerings to keep you beautiful, the French way!
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SOLUTIONS TO YOUR SKIN CARE CONCERNS

During the winter months, our skin is in need of some major TLC. From temperature changes, pollution, low humidity, pollen, and other environmental factors to lifestyle choices, winter can affect the health of your skin.

There are two types of dry skin many women experience –  Dryness (genetically inadequate oil production) and/or Dehydration (inadequate water retention).

Common causes of epidermal dehydration include lifestyle choices, such as smoking, medication or illness; a diet high in salt or stimulants, such as coffee; environmental factors, both heating and air conditioning; or sun damage, which can cause moisture loss.

All of these factors contribute to free-radical damage, contributing to loss of collagen and cell degeneration (read wrinkles and loss of tone and elasticity). Those with redness-prone or rosacea can often experience a higher rate of epidermal dehydration, because the heat present with their condition can encourage water evaporation.

Hormonal changes result in drier skin as we age (a boon to those who have had oily skin issues!). But to most women, visible aging can be accelerated if the skin is not nourished and kept well-hydrated.

Although drinking enough water is vitally important to hydrated skin, this alone cannot prevent dehydration. Even if we drink the right amount of water, if the skin’s barrier is impaired, the water is likely to be lost through TEWL (transepidermal water loss).

Also, if that weren’t enough, dry skin affects the absorption of your skincare products which is why gentle exfoliation, masks and treatments are SO important. This is where we come to the rescue… With our variety of French inspired treatments and products, we can help protect your skin from these environmental hazards and combat fine lines, wrinkles, and a dull, uneven skin tone especially during this critical winter season.

Since it is our commitment to stay on top of the latest innovations in skin care, we will always bring to you the best treatments and products… With A French Touch. We offer a customized, regenerating and relaxing experience with beautiful results.

A FRENCH TOUCH SALON SOLUTIONS

SOTHYS Hydra 3Ha Hyaluronic Acid Facial

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The Hydra 3Ha Ultimate Hydration Facial restores your skin’s capacity to re-hydrate. This luxury treatment meets the hydration needs of all skin types, in particular those with dehydrated or dry skin.

The customized facial works to exfoliate, rehydrate, regenerate, plump and rebalance the skin. The intensive treatment results in a 70% increased hydration after one week.

Hyaluronic acid is well-known as one of the most effective skin-hydrating ingredients. However, it is not always used to its potential when only one type is included in a formulation. SOTHYS combines a low-weight hyaluronic acid to allow hydration to penetrate deeper and more quickly in order to aid in improving elasticity. Additionally, a high-weight hyaluronic acid sits nearer to the surface of the skin and acts similarly to a dermal filler, helping improve surface hydration, and make fine lines and wrinkles appear less visible.

With the main active ingredient being multiple molecular weights of Hyaluronic acid, Hydra 3Ha provides deep hydration and immediately penetrates the skin without leaving heavy residue. Skin appears smoother and visibly younger after being enveloped in this creamy, nourishing line of skincare. After three treatments, results from SOTHYS clinical studies show 100% satisfaction with visibly youthful hydration.

PERSONAL HOME CARE

     Recommended for DRY skin:            Recommended for DEHYDRATED skin:

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JAN MARINI C-ESTA Facial

Jan Marini C-ESTA facial

The C-ESTA Facial combines lipid-soluble Vitamin C and DMAE to boost collagen production, repair free-radical damage and tone the skin. The skin will appear smoother and brighter, redefining the facial contour.

A Glycolic Peel Add-on is recommended for deeper exfoliation and product absorption during your facial.

PERSONAL HOME CARE

Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum
JAN MARINI C-ESTA Serum contains the most soluble and stabilized form of vitamin C and antioxidant solution for younger, healthier skin. It contains a patented highly soluble and stabilized form of Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate)and DMAE that penetrates more deeply than mere ascorbic acid.

Lift, firm, and tighten the appearance of facial contours with this exceptional antioxidant cocktail for powerful free-radical protection.

It fights free radical damage and adds brilliance to the skin while firming
slackening tissue. C-ESTA products are non-comedogenic, powerful antioxidant formulas that will show quick improvements in the skin’s surface by appearing smoother, firmer and tighter.

Your skin will appear healthier with it’s “Daily Vitamin” boost.

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SECRETS Luxury Facial

The new Secrets Luxury Facial treatment is offered as a luxury treatment for a reason…it has some of the most outstanding results, after just 1 treatment, that we have ever launched.

Imbued with rare precious active ingredients, let this new treatment transport you as it transforms your skin.

If you have watched the video you will see that there is a very specific massage in the treatment protocol – special Liftoplastie techniques, Secrets shea and mango butter hand massage, and digi-pressure on the meridians during the mask. The ultimate in relaxation and skin benefits.

PERSONAL HOME CARE

The SECRETS de SOTHYS La Creme 128
SOTHYS 128 LA CREME
Skin care history has been made and we have the ultimate cream for you…
at A French Touch Salon!

Inspired by the fragrant SOTHYS Rose which was specially created in honor of its founder, Mr Bernard Mas, two French family Houses, SOTHYS and renowned Bernardaud, have come together to commemorate the 70th anniversary of SOTHYS with a luxurious, precious cream wrapped in porcelain ~ La Creme 128.

With cutting edge scientific advances combined with the best botanical active ingredients, La Creme 128 preserves the foundations of young skin (preventative action) and re-establishes your skin’s integrity (repairative action.)

Unique 360º youth action deep inside the skin
A cream which plumps, firms, regenerates, smoothes, corrects color imperfections, reduces wrinkles AND revitalizes, thanks to key ingredients like SOTHYS Rose stem cells, porcelain flower oil, peach leaf extract, peptides M3.o symbiotic oligosaccharides, anti-aging illuminating complex and bio-grade flower extract. All come together to:

  • PROTECT the dermal stem cells
  • REDUCE the premature aging process caused by daily micro stress
  • REINFORCES the skin’s natural defenses using avant-garde anti-stress solution inspired by the science of vitagenes
  • REACTIVATE the synthesis of components that are essential for the skins youth and beauty
  • REGENERATE epidermal cells
  • LIMIT cell energy deficiencies

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The Art of Bernardaud’s Porcelain Jar

For over 150 years, the company Bernardaud has been synonymous with Limoges porcelain. Over the generations, Bernardaud has grown into a major player on the French luxury and international decorative arts scene. Every porcelain creation at Bernardaud is designed and created with passion for excellence, drawing from the traditions of a heritage craft, innovation and refinement in the industry.


The making of SOTHYS SECRETS La Creme 128 porcelain jar
by renowned French house of Bernardaud.

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Perfect Shape Neck and Decollete Treatment

Our Perfect Shape Neck and Decollete Treatment is a 50 minute service that targets slackening jawline and crepey neck skin to redefine the oval of the face.

Available as a standalone treatment: $75
Classic European Facial with Perfect Shape Treatment: $120
or Perfect Shape Treatment combined with Eye Contour treatment: $110

SOTHYS Perfect Shape

PERSONAL HOME CARE

 

SOTHYS Perfect Shape Youth Serum was inspired by ultrasound techniques and lifting threads, this serum with its incredible reshaping texture will redefine the facial contour.

76% of users noticed a more lifted and visibly refined, sculpted effect on the contours of the face.

Get 25% OFF SOTHYS Perfect Shape Serum!
When you purchase a Series of 3 Sothys Neck & Eye Contour Treatments, recommended for best results ($110 per treatment)

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