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SOTHYS Micellar Cleansing Water at A French Touch Salon

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Micellar water is rapidly becoming the next big thing in skin care. SOTHYS, a dermatologist recommended French skincare line, offers their perfected all-in-one makeup remover and cleanser, and is sold exclusively at A French Touch Salon. Not only do we offer the finest in skincare products and services but we also take pride in educating customers on the latest in beauty and skin care tips.

SOTHYS Micellar water, a 2-in-1 cleanser with micellea and lotus extracts, combines the action of makeup removing and cleansing using small oil molecule balls specific to attracting dirt and oil, leaving facial skin rid of impurities.  No need to rinse or tone! Ideal for all skin types.

The uniqueness of this cleanser is it doesn’t strip your skin of its necessary beneficial oils or leave behind any harsh chemicals, making it exceptionally ideal for sensitive skin. By applying SOTHYS Micellar water with a cotton pad, you are guaranteed soft, unharmed skin…talk about the French Touch!

We all know, water is a precious commodity so, the added benefit of using SOTHYS Micellar water, you’re saving water! You don’t have to run your faucet continually when cleansing.

Come into A French Touch Salon to experience this popular European, all-in-one cleanser by SOTHYS. Feel what clean and clear skin feels like – the French way.

 

A Sonic Clean for your Skin

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

Looking for the best way to give your skin that post-facial, deeply-cleansed feeling every day?  The best way to beautiful skin is a ‘clean’ start (pun intended!), and we’ve got the #1 cleansing brush recommended by dermatologists, estheticians and spa professionals, to transform your skin, one pore at a time.

Clarisonic Brushes use advanced sonic technology to provide you with a clean that is 6 times more thorough than cleansing with hands alone. Cleansing with Clarisonic clears oil, perspiration, debris, makeup, and environmental pollutants out of your pores.  

The secret is described best by Clarisonic themselves:

“Unlike spinning devices, our patented sonic cleansing technology works with skin’s natural elasticity, oscillating at a sonic frequency that produces over 300 movements per second. The resulting flexing action created between the outer and inner brushes works to loosen dirt and oil, removing deep-seated impurities from pores and priming skin to better absorb topical treatments.”

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This approach to cleansing will not only give your pores a chance to breathe, but will also improve the look and feel of skin that suffers from:

  • Fine Lines & Wrinkles
  • Enlarged Pores & Excess Oil
  • Rough Surface, Uneven Texture
  • Dullness, Lack of Radiance
  • Acne-Prone, Frequent Blemishes
  • Loss of Firmness & Elasticity

A French Touch offers 3 different Clarisonic Brushes, along with several different brush head attachment options, so you can take home that same clean you love in our facials!  Also, this month all of our Clarisonic Brushes come with a FREE Jan Marini Age Intervention Cleanser to help you maintain that radiant, youthful glow.

miaThe Mia 1 ($99) is a great starter brush in the Clarisonic series.  It comes with one speed (and in lots of cute colors!), and includes the Sensitive Brush Head for a gentle cleanse.  The Mia is easy to use, quick to charge, and can switch between all of the Brush Head options, so you can find your favorite!  The Mia also comes with a 1 year warranty.

mia 2The Mia 2 ($149) is the perfect travel brush, and comes with a convenient travel case, the interchangeable heads option, and not one but two speeds (delicate and universal) so you can customize your clean.  This brush also includes a 1-Minute Pulsing T-Timer that pulses momentarily to indicate it is time to move to another part of your face.  The Mia 2 comes with a 2 year warranty.

ariaThe Aria (Mia 3) ($199) is the most versatile Clarisonic Brush, and comes with three speeds–delicate, universal, and powerful, to offer even more options for that just-out-of-a-facial clean feeling–in addition to all of the perks of Mia and Mia 2.  The Aria also comes with a drying stand, USB-Enabled Universal Voltage pLink Charger and a 3 year warranty. 

The sonic powered clean is our favorite way to kick off a facial, and an excellent way to intensify the results of your skin care routine by clearing out your pores and refreshing your skin before applying products.  Try one with us today!

Bisous,

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Your At-Home Facial

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Are you caring for your skin outside of the salon? Chances are there’s room for improvement. Your at-home efforts are equally important as your monthly appointments. We’ve put together this mini facial program for you to get the most out of your skincare.

Do this routine once a week for beautiful, glowing skin throughout the New Year:
Tip: It is best to do this after a shower, as the steam has opened your pores.

Step One: Glycolic Cleanser
You’ve already learned how important glycolic is to your skincare routine. For a deep cleanse, make sure your product has this active ingredient. Cleanse your face and rinse thoroughly before moving on to Step Two.
Try: Jan Marini Bioglycolic Cleanser

Step Two: Scrub
Cleanser doesn’t completely clear your skin of all the build-up and debris from dead skin, oil, and dirt. A scrub breaks up what clogs your pores and causes breakouts. Remember that your face isn’t the only part that deserves a good scrub! Clogged pores can happen anywhere dead skin builds up. Also, keep exfoliation to only once a week to avoid drying out your skin. It’s important that your scrub gently exfoliates your skin’s surface. Some scrubs can contain harsh beads that tear your skin.
Try: Sothys Desquacrem

Step Three: Mask
A mask is a deep cleanser to get the last bits of any debris in your skin, then tightens your pores for radiant skin. A mask will make your skin softer, lighter and cleaner instantaneously. Allow mask to dry, and rinse off thoroughly.
Try: Sothys’ Refining Peel-Off Mask

Step Four: Moisturize
Follow your mini-facial with your usual moisturizers and creams. Voila: radiant, beautiful skin with long lasting results.

Now that you have the tools for your at-home facial, make the commitment! You will be amazed with the results.

5 Reasons to Make Time for Your Toner

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Toner is a great product to include in your skincare regimen; however, many women don’t give toner enough attention because they’re unaware of all the benefits it offers. For this reason, we’re sharing with you five reasons to start making time for your toner.

1. It works as a moisture enhancer. Think of your skin like a sponge. When it’s wet, it will absorb more liquid than if it were dry. This is exactly what toner does for your skin; it pre-moistens it so that your skin can absorb more of the products.

2. It removes every last trace of dirt, oil, and makeup. While buildup from your busy day is washed away with cleanser, you may not realize how much residue is still left on your skin. This is especially true if you wear makeup every day. Toner is the final step in removing all traces of dirt and oil.

3. It balances the pH of your skin. When your pH is too high, your skin is less able to fight off bacterial infections, acne, and oil. When your pH is too low, your skin will appear dull and aged. Toner helps to balance the skin’s pH to normal levels.

4. It reduces inflammation of the skin. Toner soothes and calms skin while stimulating blood circulation, which reduces inflammation and promotes healing.

5. It’s “Oh So French.” French women tend to use toner to remove their cleanser because they don’t consider water to be pure enough. Toner leaves skin cleaner and fresher than simply cleansing with water.

Now that you know how beneficial toner is, you should match your product to your skin type. This can be tricky, as toners have a variety of ingredients, so it’s important to understand which ingredients benefit your specific skin type.

Oily

 Dry

Sensitive

Normal
menthol and camphor to control excess oil.

honey extract and cucumber to soothe and moisturize irritation.

 chamomile and allantoin to create a calming mixture.

a mixture of St. John’s wort, witch hazel, cucumber
Try: Sothys Lotion douce purifiante Try: Sothys Lotion douce Try: Sothys Lotion douce confort

Try: Sothys Lotion douce satinée

Note that your toner should never contain alcohol, no matter your skin type, because it acts as a drying agent that can damage skin.

Still having trouble choosing your toner? Stop by the salon for a skin analysis.

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