A French Touch Salon

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It’s Time to Quench Your Skin’s Thirst

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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!

Introducing Sothys Energizing Trio

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Bonjour mes amis!

I hope you’re not feeling as tired as I have lately, but I do know that we’ve all been there. When this happens, it’s pretty visible; we get a little more snappy, haggard, or absent-minded than usual.

But these aren’t the only external effects of tiredness—our skin shows it too. Tired skin is dull and exhibits aging more visibly.

Luckily, there are always aids for our exhaustion. A healthy dose of caffeine in the morning can help with any excess tiredness. As for our skin, there’s Sothys’ Energizing line.

Sothys’ Energizing line aids the skin’s energy reserve through harnessing several key ingredients: Siberian ginseng, rice phytosterols, and sophora flower extract. In effect, these ingredients work to protect the mitochondria of the skin cells. These mitochondria are responsible for producing the ATP (cellular energy).

In addition to aiding in ATP production, use of these products promotes micro circulation and cell-oxygenation in the cells of the skin. This allows the skin to flush out any toxicity and drains any puffiness/inflammation in the face (common in tired skin). It also encourages collagen production in the skin and helps to reconstruct the dermis, protecting the skin and retaining its elasticity.

Long story short: These products restore energy to your skin, allowing it to better circulate and release toxins, as well as kick-starting the processes that retain skin’s youthfulness. The result? Skin that is youthful, radiant, and healthier overall.

The line offers three main products: Energizing Day Cream, Energizing Booster Serum, and Energizing Night Cream, all of which are available at A French Touch.

Boost the metabolism of your skin cells with our SOTHYS Energizing Treatment.

According to Sothys…”This intensive treatment with Siberian Ginseng envelops the skin in a wave of light to reveal its youthfulness. Following a thorough cleanse & enzymatic exfoliating scrub with pineapple extract, a specific digi-energy massage stimulates the flow of Chi. A deeply relaxing massage then prepares for a boost of vitality combining layers of frothy hyaluronic acid and a peel-off Vitamin C mask. To complete this one-of-a-kind facial, the Enlightening fluid brings instant lifting and smoothing results. Your skin and soul are energized for complete wellness.”

So do what you have to do, because we all have busy lives and aren’t always able to get the recommended amount of sleep. As tired as you may get, your skin doesn’t have to reveal it (and with some green tea, no one need be the wiser!).

À bientôt!

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.

 

La Fête de la Saint-Valentin: Happy Valentine’s Day from A French Touch!

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

French LoversAs February draws closer and closer, and the stores fill up with chocolates, teddy bears, and flowers galore, you may be thinking to yourself, “What am I going to give that special someone (or my special self!) for Valentine’s Day?”

Why not lovely skin the French way?  Be it for a friend, a family member, spouse, neighbor, coworker, or (especially) you, A French Touch Salon is offering the gift of refreshed, beautiful skin, with all the bows and ribbons!

Our Valentine’s Day Special this year will include:

  • Refreshing Mini-Facial: A customized “beauty boost” that is tailored entirely to you and your skin!  It includes a deep cleansing with Clarisonic’s Ultrasonic brush (complete with their new super-soft Luxe Brush head) which removes dirt and debris from deep within the pores but is gentle on skin, with a cleaner that is customized to meet the needs of your skin.  Next, we apply an exfoliator, also tailored to your skin type, which will leave your skin looking and feeling softer and more radiant.  vday facialWe remove the scrub, then allow you to relax and in our calming atmosphere under a warm steam.  Once you are thoroughly relaxed, a mask perfect for your skin–whether you need an extra bit of moisture or a touch of anti-aging magic–is applied to your refreshed and reinvigorated skin (which will absorb beautifully after the steam).  Finally, we apply a gentle, soothing moisturizer, some sun protection, and send you on your way to enjoy the rest of your day.
  • Sothys Skincare Kit of your choice!  Choose from:
    • Winter Hydration Sample Kit, complete with a few of their most moisturizing products; Nutritive Comfort Cream (moisturizing facial care), Hydra-nourishing Body Lotion(moisturizing body care), Essential Lipid Elixir (softens and enhances moisture barrier), and Velvet Hand Cream (velvety-smooth nourishment for your hands)
    • Anti-Aging Travel Kit, which includes Sothys’ Grade Three Anti-Aging Cream and Serum Duo, along with Comfort Cleansing Milk and Lotion to sooth and soften the skin before  applying the anti-aging products (read more about Grade Three here!).
    • fluidbloomMoisturizing Travel Kit, which includes Sothys’ Hydradvance Serum and Light Hydrating Cream, as well as their Vitality Lotion and Cleansing Milk, which will leave your skin smooth and refreshed with added and protected moisture (read more about it here!).
  • A beautiful bouquet provided by Fluidbloom: “Cupid’s Arrow” is a romantic blend of roses, poppies, ranunculas, stock, and high end greens in deep reds and pastel pinks (pictured here, très jolie!).

Have you heard about Sothys February Promotion Box, which includes their gentle eye and lip Make-up Remover, Complexion Perfector (an ultra-soft texture with a matte finish, covers and reduces the appearance of large pores), and a FREE Volumizing Mascara for only $74 (this is not a part of the Valentine’s Day Special, but would certainly be a wonderful addition to your thoughtful gift!).  A great gift for those Valentine’s (or just because!) date nights!

The Valentine’s Day Special is the perfect way to say “I Love You” to the special people in your life, and is a steal for only $85!  BUT you need to reserve yours by February 10th in order for everything to be ready to pick up at the salon (or have it delivered for extra charge), so be sure to reserve yours online, or call, email, or visit us soon!

And, to show our appreciation of your feedback and support, if you mention this blog post the next time you are in, you will receive a FREE Sothys Gift of Beauty Sample Pack–including the Complexion Perfector and the Nutritive Comfort Cream–and a one-time $5 Gift Certificate!  We love getting online feedback and support from all you, so this is our way of thanking you for helping us to provide you with the best possible experience!

Bisous,

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Perfect your Holiday look with Colorescience at A French Touch

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

What do you get when you combine the award-winning Colorescience makeup with one of  Colorescience’s official lead makeup artists with over 30 years of experience?  A Beautiful new look just in time for the Holidays!

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Don’t forget about our Colorescience event this Monday, December 16th, when A French Touch Salon will be hosting professional Colorescience Makeup Applications and Tutorials with Michael McCarthy!  He will be available for makeup application and technique consulting during half-hour appointments from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and there are only a few spots left!

Colorescience’s focus on fusing the beauty of traditional makeup with the benefits and efficacy of skin care have lead them to become leaders in genuine mineral makeup products that protect your skin from the sun and environment without clogging your pores.  With their wide variety in colors and products—everything from primers to foundations to blushes to eye shadows to lip polishes and serums, in every possible color—Colorescience is the perfect way to add beautiful and skin-friendly products to your makeup bag. And remember, Colorescience is a unique natural makeup that is chemical, dye, talc,alcohol, and paraben-free.  And learning about what makeup techniques work best for you with our expert Michael will help you glow even more this season!

We hope you are able to take advantage of this opportunity with us on Monday. Call or email us to set up your appointment with Michael, and learn all about what colors, styles, and application techniques work best for you and your skin.

Bisous,

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Warm Up Your Look with our Winter Glow Treatment!

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Looking for a quick way to relax and freshen up you skin this Holiday season?  We know it’s hard to find time for YOU this time of year, between all the time that is dedicated to working, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and spending time with loved ones.  Alors, nous vous proposons (we are pleased to present to you) our all new Winter Glow Treatment!

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This thirty-minute treatment is the perfect way to work some of that Holiday tension out of your skin and off of your mind!  This treatment features our new Jan Marini Holiday Exfoliators, which work to immediately refine skin texture and follicle size with Glycolic Acid, Proteolytic Enzymes, gentle micro-beads and Antioxidants, leaving skin with a radiant, polished glow.  Come enjoy our warm atmosphere (with the cold weather we’ve had the past few days, a place to warm up sounds pretty nice!) and start off your “moment-pour-moi” with a deep cleansing that combines Jan Marini’s antioxidant C’ESTA CLEANSER, a deep acting gel that’s gentle on skin as it clears out dead cells, debris and makeup with the  Clarisonic Ultrasonic Brush to which we’ve added their NEW Luxe Brush head (think “cashmere”..) We then apply your favorite scented Jan Marini Holiday Exfoliator (Pumpkin Spice or Sugar Cookie!) to further refine your complexion and intensify the youthful glow of healthy and refreshed skin.  Finally, we moisturize your skin with Jan Marini’s Transformation Face Cream (hydrates and helps rebuild and repair damaged skin cells) and protect it (yes, sun protection even in this cold weather!) with Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant to maintain your fresh, healthy look! We might even suggest the Tinted BB cream version of this legendary sunscreen preferred by dermatologists, if you want a light veil of coverage.

Receive this relaxing treatment AND take home a Jan Marini Holiday Exfoliator (perfect as a stocking stuffer for a loved one, or as a way to have that “moment-pour-moi” at home!) in your favorite scent for just $75.  Remember, you can book online now to be sure you to treat yourself before things get really busy for the holidays, or after when you need that extra bit of relaxation!

Bisous,

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