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Take Anti-Aging Into Your Own Hands!

September 1, 2015 By patkaspian

Bonjour!

Do your hands give away your age? They don’t have to anymore with Marini Luminate Hand Cream. As a leading, medically-validated line of cosmeceuticals, Jan Marini Skin Research delivers effective, proven results as demonstrated in several clinical studies, below.

A highly concentrated combination of new and proven technologies create a multi-functioning, anti-aging hand cream that improves texture, brightens skin tone, decreases appearance of wrinkles, and lightens the appearance of pigmentation for an overall dramatic hand rejuvenation.

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Over a short 4 months, the improvement in pigmentation and fine lines is dramatic, see image to the right.

Marini Luminate Hand Cream uses a combination of anti-aging components, while remaining paraben free, to create such a multi-functioning product that’s perfect for all skin types.

  • Retinol to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Kojic acid and Licorice Root Extract to brighten skin and reduce the appearance of discoloration
  • Pomegranate and Cucumber Extracts as antioxidants to reduce UV damage
  • Vitamin E to improve hydration
  • & Sunflower and Meadowfoam Seed Oil to soothe skin and reduce irritation.

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Marini Luminate Hand Cream pairs best in a trio with Luminate Eye Gel and Luminate Face Mask. Luminate Eye Gel reduces under eye circles and discoloration while firming the skin and erasing the appearance of  of fine lines and wrinkles in the eye area  for revitalized eyes! Marini Luminate Face Mask is designed to visibly improve skin tone and texture, reduce the appearance of discoloration and uncover brighter, more youthful skin.

As with all Jan Marini products, you can expect more immediate and visible results when combining your home care products with in-salon treatments, specifically our 40% Glycolic Acid facial and hand peels.  Take advantage of our autumn special, to rejuvenate your hands and eliminate summer damage.

With the introduction of the New Hand Cream we are offering a special Fall Package!

$295 for a Glycolic Hand Peel Series and a Marini Luminate Hand Cream       (Regular $330)

Three Peels can be scheduled over three weeks

Schedule your appointments now to receive this special offer through September 30, 2015

Incredible results will have your hands looking and feeling younger!

Perhaps, Marini Luminate Hand Cream is the anti-aging product you’ve been searching for, so come in to A French Touch and be one of the first to experience the newest product from Jan Marini Skin Research!

Bisous!

Maddie

Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: A French Touch, A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon, anti-aging, Anti-aging cream, Glycolic, Hand Cream, Hand Peels, Jan Marini, Jan Marini Skin Research, Marini Luminate, Paraben-Free, Pigmentation, Retinol

Jan Marini Skin Research Retinol PLUS

April 6, 2014 By patkaspian

Why is Retinol the Best Anti-Aging product recommended by Doctors?

~Smoothes the Skin
~Boosts Collagen
~Reduces Fine Lines
~Evens out Discoloration
~Unclogs Pores

The first Non-Irritating and Skin-Smoothing over-the-counter retinol!

Age Intervention Retinol PLUS provides unparalleled skin rejuvenation benefits. The strongest levels of stabilized all-trans-retinol are synergistically combined with advanced topical agents to maximize efficacy while simultaneously decreasing or even eliminating acclimation/irritation concerns. Acclimation with prescription retinol can include redness, drying and visible peeling of the skin, leading many to discontinue it’s use. Retinol Plus delivers the equivalent skin-smoothing and brightening results without the downtime associated with prescriptions, while providing anti-aging and collagen boosting peptides, antioxidants, hydrators and skin soothing ingredients. Retinol PLUS truly separates itself from the pack.

Retinol PLUS helps with numerous skin concerns such as wrinkles, texture, acne and hyper-pigmentation by promoting increased cell health and stimulating the growth of collagen and elastin in the skin, which literally reverses the fine lines, wrinkles, and other damage caused by aging.

At  A French Touch, we recommend incorporating Retinol Plus into your regimen with the Jan Marini Skincare Management System customized to your particular skin, and strongly encourage the use of this regimen before, during, and after any peel series to maintain and enhance the rejuvenating effects of the peels.

Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: A French Touch, anti-aging, Beauty, Central Coast, Health, Jan Marini, Peel Home Care, Retinol, Retinol Plus, salon, san luis obispo, Skin, skincare

Revolutionary Retinol Mask

September 5, 2013 By patkaspian

Bonjour, Mes Amis!

young skin

I am a lady who is true to her promises, so as I promised in Tuesday’s post, let’s talk about Retinol!  I’m am willing to guess that many of you have heard about Retinol before—you might even incorporate it into your skin care routine already—but let’s review exactly what Retinol is, and how is works it’s miracles in wrinkle-smoothing, pigmentation-correcting, and surface-smoothing.

It all goes back to Vitamin A, which is a natural essential vitamin we need to maintain healthy skin and eyes.  However, our skin can’t use pure Vitamin A in a topical cream, but it does work after being processed into a closely related substance known as retinoic acid.  When dermatologists made this connection in the late 1960s, they started working with Vitamin A in an attempt to produce an effective topical treatment to common skin ailments, such as hyper-pigmentation and acne.  In fact, in 1973 a Retinol-based product called Retin-A was introduced as the first-ever effective acne treatment.  

Nowadays, however, we’ve come to realize that topical application of Retinol does much more than treat acne; check out what Jan Marini’s high quality Retinol products (like our new Retinol Plus Mask, and the Retinol Plus Cream!)  can do for your skin…

Anti-Aging, Lightening, and Acne 

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  • Retinol 1%
  • Oligopeptide 24
  • Salicylic Acid

Anti-Inflamatory

  • Aloe
  • Alpha Bisabolol
  • Green Tea Extract

Barrier/Hydration

  • Vitamin E
  • Essential Fatty Acids
  • Shea Butter

Impressed?  We are too!  Think of Retinol as your own personal fountain of youth, and call us when you need a refill!  Retinol once was believed to be unhealthy for your skin during the daytime, because Retinoids are photosensitive (meaning that the active ingredients stop working after too much sun exposure).  For a time, many people believed that this also made your skin hypersensitive to sun exposure, too, but this has been proven to be untrue; the Retinol becomes less active, yes, but it doesn’t do any damage or affect the way your skin reacts to the sun.  Jan Marini presented this at her Educational Forum, saying that using Retinol with proper sun protection was safe and even encouraged, because Retinol is more effective when used twice a day and over a long period of time.  Still not sure if you love Retinol?  Ask Oprah and see what she has to say about it!

At A French Touch, we offer several products and treatments that use topical Retinol to enhance the appearance of skin (we want you to feel toujours belle, inside and out!).  Jan Marini Skin Research has had their Age-Intervention Retinol Plus facial cream on the market for a while, which we highly recommend for home use to brighten and boost the effects of your treatments here!  And, as you read about on Tuesday, the new Retinol Plus Mask is not only the perfect way to relax at home while showing your skin some love, but also the new perfect touch finish to some of our facial treatments.  

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In our Brilliance Peel, combine a 40% glycolic acid solution with the NEW 1% Retinol Plus Mask.  The glycolic solution works to remove the layer of dead skin cells and debris that cover our skin and give it that flat, matte, dull look, which enables the retinol, aloe, Vitamin E, and so on to penetrate the skin better, and ensures the positive effects I mentioned before even more prominent.

We’re also introducing a brand new treatment, our Retinol Boost Facial, which provides a milder anti-aging treatment option, as it features a professional application of the Retinol Plus Mask and application of Jan Marini’s other miracle products that is sure to leave you floating out of the salon on Cloud 9!

As I said in my last post, we truly want the best for you and your skin, and these Retinol treatments will not only leave you feeling healthy, refreshed, and youthful, but will work wonders for the well-being and appearance of your skin.  As fall starts picking up speed and that ‘summer vacation’ mindset fades, many of us might find that we devote less time to our skin, or ourselves in general.  So challenge yourself to set aside an hour every other day, or even every day, to relax and indulge your skin in some seriously good stuff.  Just because the summer holiday is over, doesn’t mean you don’t still deserve a mini-holiday every once in a while!

Bisous,

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Back to School with Jan Marini!

September 4, 2013 By patkaspian

Bonjour, Mes Amis!

I hope you’re all having a wonderful week so far!  But, even though we’ve finally made it to September, let’s back up just a bit to the end of August so I can share all of the latest-and-greatest in skin care with you!jan_marini jmsr

As I mentioned in last Tuesday’s post, Patricia went to beautiful sunny Southern California last weekend not only to enjoy the gorgeous weather (with proper sun protection!), but to attend Jan Marini’s annual Educational Forum to hear all about what’s new as we start heading into Fall.  Jan Marini, as I’ve told you in a few of my previous posts, is one of our favorite names in skin care because of her dedication to innovation and the science behind her products.  Jan Marini herself–looking lovely, as always!–was in front of all of the dedicated estheticians that attended, sharing her enthusiasm and excitement for her organization’s continued influence and success in the world of beauty and skin care.

So, (aside from all that I heard about some really cute shoes!) here are some of the new, exciting products and treatments you can expect to see at A French Touch soon, merci à Jan Marini Skin Research:

  • Marini BioShield: Rapid Recoverybioshield

“Until now, the post-procedure market was seriously lacking in immediate post-procedure products that offer positive user experiences to patients. Marini BioShield is the first product of its kind. It is a silicon-based, non-petrolatum product for advanced post-procedure barrier protection and repair. This patent-pending formulation combines targeted growth factors and peptides with hyaluronic acid and CoEnzyme Q10 to reduce downtime and enhance treatment results. BioShield’s near-invisible matte finish protects the skin, speeds recovery and significantly increases user satisfaction by minimizing or eliminating the objections and social impact common to post-procedure recovery.”

  • ret plus maskRetinol Plus Mask:

Due to recent studies that have come out stating that, contrary to popular belief, Retinol products are safe to use during the day as well as the night, Jan Marini has just introduced their new Retinol Plus Mask.  Retinoids work absolute wonders in anti-aging, as they give the skin a younger, softer feeling by speeding up cellular turnover rates.  Jan Marini says that the results from this mask are remarkable and that it’s already “one of my must-have products.”  But we’re going to talk about Retinol a bit more later this week, so stay tuned!

  • Anti-Aging Facial Treatment:mask

Inspired by Jan Marini’s new Retinol Plus Mask and the fact that the majority of dermatologists recommend Retinol as the most effective anti-aging ingredient in home skincare, A French Touch is adding to it’s fine list of services the Retinol Boost Facial, an all-new, all-Jan Marini anti-aging facial. The Retinol Boost facial will include a professional application of Jan Marini’s new Retinol Plus Mask, while incorporating clinically active Jan Marini anti-aging accelerators.  We also incorporate the Retinol Plus Mask in our Brilliance Peel Series, which couples with glycolic acid to refine, soften, and refresh your skin while providing extra collagen synthesis.

We at A French Touch are so excited to be working with such noted pioneers as Jan Marini in the beauty and skin care field, not only because of the fun, enthusiastic energy everyone at Jan Marini wants to share, but also because of the continued improvement and clinical validation of their products.  So, with names like Jan Marini Skin Research, we can say with confidence that you are receiving the very best that we can treat you with!  Alors, merci à Jan Marini, for their wonderful products, et merci à vous, mes amis, for showing your skin some love.

Bisous,

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Enlighten Your Skin with Anti-aging technology

June 1, 2011 By patkaspian

In honor of June as our official “Anti-Aging Celebration Month” we want to introduce you to the newest Jan Marini Technology to achieve more youthful skin.

The Issue:
As we like to remind you, 95% of aging is due to sun damage. While you can’t avoid the sun, the good news is that the effects on aging are reversible and preventable!

The Product
Introducing Jan Marini’s Breakthrough Technology: Enlighten Plus

Jan Marini’s new Enlighten Plus face lotion is the only product that contains retinol, antioxidants, and multiple skin-lightening technologies (gentle enough for all skin types) for maximum improvement and significant benefits. Retinol regenerates the skin’s tissue and is proven by clinical studies to minimize lines and plump the skin.

The Service:
To take advantage of this beneficial technology, we now offer an Enlighten Resurfacing Facial & Peel! This facial & peel combination is designed to brighten facial skin and even out facial discoloration.

Age Intervention Enlighten contains two exceptional topical agents that address the appearance of facial discoloration, and are combined with retinol, a potent anti-aging tool.

June Anti-Aging Events:

Jan Marini’s Enlighten Event – June 7, 5:00-8:00pm
Come learn how you can achieve younger looking skin through the use of the newest anti-aging technologies. Michelle Angel from Jan Marini will be offering her consultative services and advice on preventing and repairing the effects of sun damage.

3pm-5pm: Michelle will be offering complimentary one-on-one consultations (about 30 min) on your main skincare concerns. This entails a micro exfoliation facial to start. Book your appointment with Michelle ASAP! All guests with appointments will receive a 2 month supply of Marini Lash as a complimentary gift ($69 value). 
5:30pm-6:30pm: Enjoy French treats and wine as Michelle goes into detail on how to prevent and repair signs of aging from sun damage. Everyone is welcome!
 6:30pm-8pm: Michelle will be offering more one-on-one consultations. No appointment necessary.

RSVP: Email patricia@afrenchtouchsalon.com or call (805) 785-0340. To book an appointment with Michelle, please call us. We look forward to seeing you.

Virtual Facelift with Michael McCarthy Event – June 22, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Who has time to perfect their makeup each morning? But beautiful makeup can take years off your face! That’s why Michael McCarthy’s makeup motto is “16 minutes to look 16 years younger.” Join A French Touch and Michael, Colorescience’s nationally-acclaimed makeup artist, to learn about the tips and tricks in anti-aging makeup application!

Your gift with purchase for the evening is an anti-aging pep-up gel ($98 value) that smooths fine lines and wrinkles while plumping and hydrating your skin.

RSVP at (805) 785-0340 or email patricia@afrenchtouchsalon.com

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