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Colorescience throws shade on sun damage

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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.

Colorescience beauty and protection

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We’re pretty blessed to live in a region that has such diverse micro-climates. Whether you’re gardening, walking your dog, riding bikes or spending the day at the beach is your skin protected during your outdoor activities? Are you protected from sweat or swimming? Are you using the best sunscreen? Look I get it… With multitasking and all the running around we do, reapplying slow absorbing, heavy sunscreens on top of our makeup can be a pain let alone a mess.

SUNFORGETTABLE SPF50 is your BFF

You need to protect your skin and often…every 80 minutes at a minimum! And, the summer isn’t the only time you’re at risk for sun damage. UV (ultraviolet) rays are affecting your skin 365 days a year, whether it’s cloudy, foggy or rainy. The American Academy of Dermatology says that 80% of UV rays penetrate our skin even on cloudy days. We also have to take into consideration the air quality. Even those of us along the coast can be affected by harsh air pollution and environmental toxins especially during the current fire season. All of these elements can take a huge toll on your skin. If you want healthy and age defying skin, you have to incorporate a healthy lifestyle and excellent skin care routine.

So, what products will give us the necessary UV protection, has antioxidants, can be worn alone or under makeup, is easy to apply and reapply anywhere, anytime, is gentle enough for sensitive skin and is non-greasy (which is important when holding a tennis racket or a wine glass)? We’re wellness-minded modern individuals who seek superior multi-functional products. Do you think that’s too much to ask for? Colorescience to the rescue…your skin’s rescue! Colorescience is a beauty brand with a commitment for using 100% healthy ingredients in their formulations. An all-in-one luxury beauty brand that brings together skin protection, nourishment, and superior color. Colorescience products are free from harsh chemicals, dyes, talc, alcohol, mineral oil and fragrance. The result is Sunforgettable mineral sunscreens, a line that infused sun protection with makeup and skincare. They figured it out and we all can benefit from this revolutionary new line of products. Some of the top skin care bloggers in Women’s Health Magazine have written about their obsession with Colorescience’s Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen Brush. Also available and just as luxurious is Colorescience’s Whipped Mineral Sunscreen which is water resistant up to forty minutes! Both products are available in SPF30 and SPF50 with UVA/UVB mineral protection and coverage that doesn’t feel heavy or ‘caked on’.
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All-in-One Magic

How can products this light and easy to apply be strong enough to defend against environmental aggressors?  Formulated with highly micronized 100% zinc and titanium, there’s no compromising on protection. And soft-finish primers are infused with antioxidants to fight free-radical damage that causes aging. These natural sunscreens from the earth help neutralize the damage to your skin with physical protection (versus chemical- a especially beneficial for sensitive skins). They come in universal tints that even out most skin types, gliding across your skin in either a light dusting powder or in an airy whipped cream formula. You can wear them under your regular foundation or alone. Colorescience has also formulated a “layering ptotocol” of various products to provide the best coverage and protection at the same time.

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

At A French Touch Salon, we have a reputation for providing elite skincare so, it makes sense that we offer skin care products that meet the same high standards. We want to share with you all the benefits that Colorescience Sunforgettable products offer and through September 2016, receive 20% off the Daily Protectant SPF30 Tinted Whipped Sunscreen and Medium SPF50 Mineral Brush, as well as a FREE introductory mini-brush with your purchase of EVEN-UP 3-in-1 clinical protector.

A bientot!

New Product! Marini Physical Protectant SPF 45

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A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon is proud to present the latest product from Jan Marini Skin Research!

Marini Physical Protectant is a sunblock, but it is also so much more. It carries the same antioxidants as your favorite Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant, but at SPF 45 – a little extra protection never hurts!

With the holiday season coming up, sun protection may not be high on everyone’s priorities. But the sun still reaches your skin in cold weather, so that’s no excuse to allow damaging rays to prematurely age your skin. This particular sunblock works overtime to prevent aging through its use of purely physical filters to prevent sun damage without resorting to harsh chemicals. These filter both UVA and UVB rays to prevent skin damage and premature aging. In addition to this damage-fighting technology,  Marini Physical Protectant contains antioxidants which enhance your skin to keep it looking youthful.

Marini Physical Protectant is unique in that it carries a universal tint which works on any skin tone. The weightless formula carries microscopic sponges to absorb oil and give your skin a sheer, matte finish. In addition to all that, the sunblock is enhanced by the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and skin conditioning benefits of green tea extract, alpha-bisabolol and CoEnzyme Q10 to soothe and calm the skin from stress caused by UV and heat.

The best part: this month, when you buy Marini Physical Protectant, you can get 50% off your next mini facial! Don’t miss this opportunity to try a cutting-edge new product and keep your skin healthy!

Colorescience Sunforgettable Starter Kit – ON SPECIAL!!

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Special Price - $49

The Colorescience Sunforgettable Starter Kit  is on special for $49 (regularly $60) through August 31st.

The Start Kit includes three easy-to-use, light-weight, barely-there products that ensure your skin is protected against UV rays and help defend against visible signs of aging. To encourage you to keep your skin protected, we have the Starter Kit on special through August 31st for $49 (regularly $60). Call us 805.785.0340 or stop the salon for your Sunforgettable Start Kit, which includes:

1. Sunforgettable Face Primer SPF 30 –The Sunforgettable Primer provides instant sun protection while evening skin tone and creating a softer, more youthful texture.  The soothing formula combines essential oils, antioxidants, and  cactus extract to provide a smooth and hydrated surface for the steps that follow.

2. Sunforgettable Mineral Powder SPF 50 – The Sunforgettable Mineral Powder is a lightweight, water-resistant mineral powder that is easy to apply and re-apply throughout the day to guarantee protection against strong UVA and UVB rays.  Better yet, you won’t feel a thing – it’s that light-weight!

3. Setting Mist All Skin Types Be Still – Be Still Setting Mist can be applied at any time of day to rejuvenate and rehydrate skin.  The nourishing Vitamin E formula soothes and calms the skin from irritating and damaging effects caused by the environment.

Remember! We’re offering this Starter Kit at a special price of $49 (regularly $60) through August 31st.

Always Protect Your Skin from the Sun – Sunforgettable can help!

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What outdoor outings do you have planned this summer as the temperatures rise?  Whether you’ll be enjoying a picnic at the beach, floating down a river, or hiking through the mountains, it’s essential to bring along your SPF protection.  It’s funny how the experiences enjoyed outside make it easy for us to forget the importance of applying our SPF, but harmful UVA and UVB rays always remember to join us for the fun – whether we’re soaking in the warmth of the sun or at the beach on an overcast day. 

If you find that reapplying sun protection is a hassle or you don’t have a favorite product to use, we have one to recommend – the Colorescience Sunforgettable Starter Kit.  Colorescience Sunforgettable products provide a light-weight, barely-there feel that thoroughly protects the skin from damaging effects caused by the environment and is easy to reapply throughout the day.  The Colorescience Sunforgettable Starter Kit includes three easy-to-use products that ensure the skin is protected against the sun’s rays and helps to defend against visible signs of aging.

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  1. Sunforgettable Face Primer SPF 30 –The Sunforgettable Primer provides instant sun protection while evening skin tone and creating a softer, more youthful texture.  The soothing formula combines essential oils, antioxidants, and  cactus extract to provide a smooth and hydrated surface for the steps that follow. 

2. Sunforgettable Mineral Powder SPF 50 – The Sunforgettable Mineral Powder is a lightweight, water-resistant mineral powder that is easy to apply and re-apply throughout the day to guarantee protection against strong UVA and UVB rays.  Better yet, you won’t feel a thing – it’s that light-weight!

3. Setting Mist All Skin Types Be Still – Be Still Setting Mist can be applied at any time of day to rejuvenate and rehydrate skin.  The nourishing Vitamin E formula soothes and calms the skin from irritating and damaging effects caused by the environment.

If you’re interested in trying out Colorescience Sunforgettable products, then now’s the time!  We’re offering the Starter Kit at a special price of $49 (regularly $60) through August 31st.

If you forget to apply sun protection while out in the sun and end up with a sunburn, read through Sunburn Recovery Tips and take steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again!

Three Reasons Your Skin will Love Colorescience Pro Minerals

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Most women want a makeup that covers their fine lines and wrinkles, but still appears natural and highlights their beautiful facial features.  Colorescience Pro Minerals fulfills these desires through the use of premium ingredients.

#1. It will offer flawless coverage that feels so natural.  Colorescience Pro Minerals makeup comes directly from the minerals of earth.  It is free of the “Seven Deadly Skins,” including: talc, perfumes, mineral oil, harsh preservatives, drying alcohols, emulsifiers and dyes.  Watch this video on how to test if your mineral makeup is truly made up of 100% minerals.

#2. It will improve your skin’s health.  Colorescience Pro Minerals makeup is better for all skin types – especially sensitive skin, skin that is prone to acne, and skin that typically has allergic reactions to cosmetics – because it doesn’t contain oils, waxes, artificial colors, chemicals or preservatives that cause the skin to become irritated and dry.  May we suggest a few unique Colorescience products to help calm and protect your skin?  The Skin Calming Primer will help hydrate, soothe and diminish the appearance of redness and irritation.  The Mineral Golden Powder is a useful product to neutralize skin redness.  The golden color of this product helps to hide imperfections and correct skin color.  Lastly, Setting Mist Be Still is a highly moisturizing mist formulated to soothe and replenish all skin types.

#3. It will protect your skin from aging.  In addition to the benefits of having unclogged pores, a lightweight makeup, and a natural look, Colorescience protects your skin from damage and aging caused by ultra-violet sun rays.  Wherever you may go during the day, whether it be an afternoon shopping downtown or simply a walk to your car from the grocery store, be sure to shield your skin from the damaging effects of the sun and environment with the Colorescience Pro Sunforgettable Collection.