GROOMED L.A.

SUGARING AT STUDIO ALEXANDRIA IN BRENTWOOD

I was excited to try sugaring at STUDIO ALEXANDRIA IN BRENTWOOD , a waxing alternative, as I've heard about all the positive things about sugaring (vs. waxing): It's a great conditioner for skin, longer re-growth time between treatments, no in-growns, can get really short hair, and all painlessly...HUH!

The studio is super nice - spankin' clean and crisp.  They don't use any waxy paper on the tables when you lie down, it's sprayed with a super-high-power disinfectant.  This took me a minute to get used to (I'm a major germ a phobe) and it felt a little yicky at first but then I soon forgot about it as the sugaring technique was explained to me and I was assured it's been chemically disinfected. 

I was there to do bikini, and Brazilian at that and I gotta say I was scared. I'm 7 months preggo and super sensitive. A week earlier someone said to me "Don't do Brazilian with sugaring! It's gonna kill."  I asked Lina, the owner and super lovely 20 year sugaring expert, about this.  She said, it's hair removal, of course you feel it, but it certainly does not hurt more that waxing.  Well, ok then, let's go, I said!  

First I was sprayed and powdered and then Lina took this gummy and cool (not hot, which I liked!) jelly sugar lemony substance and rolled and rubbed it into the skin. Then she quickly pulled in the direction of the hair growth, not against like waxing, and voila, the hair was gone!  Ok, here's the thing, as soon as we started getting into the 'deeper' areas of my bikini, I just could not take the pain.  It was too much for me in my preggo state.  So we just cleaned things up and moved on to my underarms. This part was great. So super fast and painless.  I'm going to chalk the major owie in the bikini area to pregnancy hormones and try back with Lina after this baby pops out.  Anything that promises no-ingrowns is something I am definitely going to persevere with. I'm looking forward to seeing how long re-growth takes too.  So far it's been a week and things look and feel great!  I don't have the price list available but it looks like it might be a bit on the higher end of things.  But if you call you can get the low-down.  Doesn't seem to be on the website.  And ask for Lina, she's the best!

STUDIO ALEXANDRIA

(310) 492-5070

11740 San Vicente Blvd (Gorham Avenue) 
Brentwood, CA 90049

Welcome to Studio Alexandria LA, the premiere luxury salon showcasing Alexandria Professional™'s pain-free Advanced Body Sugaring – the natural, gentle, safe, effective and eco conscious solution for hair removal.

Studio Alexandria LA exclusively uses the Alexandria Professional™ Brand of must-have skin-loving hair removal products.  They are eco friendly, Paraben Free, Urea Free and Petro Chemical Free with 100% quality ingredients.

Using the Alexandria Professional™ sugar paste hair removal technique, Studio Alexandria LA promises clients the ultimate centuries-old extraction of hair that is today considered a must-do in the healthy removal of unwanted facial and body hair. The technique painlessly extracts hair in its natural direction of growth and does so when the hair is still in the early growth stage, eliminating breakage, unnecessary discomfort, irritation and ingrown hairs while exfoliating dry skin cells. The result is smooth, beautiful skin without the discomforts of other hair removal techniques.

Experience for yourself the new name in painless hair removal -- and the thrill of a secret ancient art passed down from generation to generation as the definitive treatment for the hygienic extraction of unwanted hair growth on both women and men.  Relax in our serene environment, just as the Egyptians did thousands of years ago.  Let us show you why we’re the gold standard in beauty and wellness services and products.

 
 
 
  
 

PRODUCT OBSESSION - ERNO LASZLO - BLUE FIRMARINE TREATMENT BAR

You all know I am an old school ERNO LASZLO fan, so this new soap/ treatment bar looks like a great addition to my collection.  I also love mixing up liquid cleansers with a good old fashioned bar - I'm still using my  SEA MUD SOAP cuz these bars just last forever - which I also love!  Check out this gorgeous, marine smelling aqua colored soap when you need a great bar with ridic amazing properties from the top of the line, classic Erno L!

LASZLO BLUE Firmarine Treatment Bar  Firming face soap for slightly dry to slightly oily skin Laszlo Blue FIRMARINE Treatment Bar is a gentle cleansing bar that provides long term skin rejuvenation. Its unique delivery system releases ingredients gradually over time to ensure activity long after cleansing, strengthening skin’s barrier and allowing visibly firmer, smoother skin. Spirulina Maxima and Algae Extract to firm skin by helping cell renewal and improving skin’s texture. Vitamin C and E providing long lasting anti-oxidant protection. Glycerin, Soribtol and Palm Kernel to help hydration and retain moisture by binding water to the skin. 5 oz.  $39.00

PRODUCT OBSESSION - SKIN MEDICA

Read about SKIN MEDICA in New Beauty Magazine and had to learn more.  And did I ever.

I've gone lady ga-ga for their ANTI-AGING line:

The TNS ESSENTIAL SERUM -This unparalleled anti-aging serum is the first to combine the renowned growth factor serum, TNS Recovery Complex in one chamber and APS Corrective Complex™, a potent mixture of antioxidants, peptides and other innovative anti-aging ingredients, in the other chamber. Together these products work synergistically to transform and regenerate your skin for a more youthful appearance.

TNS RECOVERY COMPLEX - TNS Recovery Complex, containing the key ingredient NouriCel-MD®, rejuvenates sun damaged and aging skin. NouriCel-MD is an unparalleled physiologic combination of antioxidants and other elements that are found naturally in the skin-a uniquely formulated, anti aging skin care product.

TNS LINE REFINE - reallllyyy love this one! I don't think I'm imagining it when I see the fine lines on my face absorbing this stuff within seconds...Generates rapid filling and smoothing action to visually reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, eyes, and crow's feet while providing long term anti aging benefits.

DERMAL REPAIR CREAM - Dermal Repair vitamin enriched facial cream intensely hydrates and replenishes dry skin with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. Dermal Repair skin cream helps to reduce the appearance of age spots as it provides skin protection against harsh environmental conditions.

VITAMIN C and E COMPLEX - Vitamin C+E Complex is a fragrance-free, concentrated facial skin care formula containing 15 percent stabilized vitamin C in water- and fat-soluble forms along with vitamin E in two different forms. Vitamins C and E work synergistically to provide and maintain extraordinary antioxidant protection. Especially recommended for natural skin care defense against exposed skin.

Our entire aesthetic product line is based on the science of the skin's own healing abilities. As skin ages, elasticity decreases, lines appear and overall appearance is diminished. To counteract the effects of time, our skin care products contain restorative ingredients that work below the skin's surface to regenerate the health of the skin.

Our scientifically proven recovery compounds include essential ingredients ranging from vitamins C and E to retinol to NouriCel-MD®, our patented blend of growth factors, soluble collagen, antioxidants and matrix proteins. The impact is clear - fine lines are reduced, age spots and discoloration fade, and skin texture and elasticity is improved. All results of our commitment to creating a lifelong skin care solution for healthier skin.

Some pix from the line below: 

  

 
 
 

PRODUCT OBSESSION - EUFORA

I first sampled   EUFORA'S BEAUTIFYING SERUM  at a few award season swag events this year and fell in love with this all in one (hair, scalp AND skin) nutrient rich oil.  I needed to know more about the line asap! The company has received a ton of raise in the industry - check out this press, which is always a great sign.

It's mission, to create people and planet friendly products, promote and restore the health of color treated and  chemically serviced hair using botanical extracts, pure essential oils, no synthetics and a base of aloe vera blends is RIGHT UP MY ALLEY. 

I'm playing around with their Hydrating Shampoo, Urgent Repair Replenishing Treatment, Illuminate Shine Mist and Elevate Finishing Spray (cool because it has sun protection!) and diggin' them all big time. And I'm nuts about the Beautifying Serum - just wanna mush it in everywhere - soooo hydarting, but only the teeeniest drop in hair as it's quite rich.

So, where to buy Eufora?  Go to this page and type in your Zip for store or salons that sell the stuff!

 

PRODUCT OBSESSION - ILLUMINARE LIQUID MINERAL CONCEALER

This is my favorite CONCEALER.  I love it so much, I have one everywhere, as in, the coin compartment of my car, the cup compartment,  my make-up bag, floating at the bottom of my Le Sportsac...and several tubes are scattered everywhere around my apt. 

Wow, now that I'm going to their website, I'm seeing it's supposed to be a foundation.  HUH!  I've been using it for mostly under eyes (amazing!! get the blue tube, it's thinner and better for under eyes) and for little spots here and there. 

The green tube is a thicker one.  I actually use them both.  Even though you need the tinniest weeniest drop I still have this ongoing anxiety I am going to run out and reorder them all the time.  Go figure. 

Oh, and I forgot to mention, it contains an SPF of 21!

Anyway, this non-fancy, non-designer, affordable ($27) little tube is the best-stuff on the market.  And for someone who has dealt with really dark circles under my eyes my whole life, this is coming from having tried EVERY FRICKIN' (including every single fancy high end brand of course) CONCEALER in the book. 

Stat!

 

STARK WAXING STUDIOS - I'M IN LOVE!

Took me forever to let my hair grow in but let me tell you, every last hair was worth it, cuz I got to experience the most brilliant waxing studio - STARK WAXING.  Known as a 'wax only salon dedicated to the art of waxing' - I went to the one at the FACE PLACE in West Hollywood.   There is also one in Silverlake.  A woman named Sarah worked on me (ask for her - she's brilliant).  I love everything Stark is up to.  This gorgeous super- top notch - crispy clean modern light filled - studio employs only the top, top aestheticians in town.  Their wax is imported from France, totally ouchless and especially formulated for sensitive skin. The Stark team is also known for it's "lightening fast method" according to Allure Magazine.  Sarah was so quick and totally thorough, and she talked to me about how a good waxer moves around a lot to learn the direction of hair growth and then wax accordingly, which leads to no in-growns -the anti-christ of waxing - I'm still dealing with some from a crappy wax a month or so back. Below is the menu of services.  Stark also carries a beautiful line of candles - though I haven't tried them myself, and some body products that look lovely, again, have not tried.  I only did my full legs which have not felt this smooth in forever, no red bumps after, no errant hairs missed and I cannot wait to go back for a Brazilian in a month from now.  CANNOT WAIT!  I'll be sure to fill you in about it.  Once again, if you are in or near WeHo, ask for Sarah.  LOVED HER.  Stark is so inspired I even started to day dream about why I never thought of opening a wax-as-art salon like this myself.  Seriously. 

In fact, I think I'm going to put STARK on my BEST OF THE BEST LIST right now!

Check out their awesome press here.

Stark Waxing Studio was listed as Best Brazilian wax in Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of LA issue. Lucky Magazine listed Stark as one of the top waxing salons in Los Angeles, and Stark was written up in Allure magazine for overall professionalism and excellent service.

  

DIAMOND AND OXYGEN FACIAL - MINDI WALTERS - (IN YOUR HOME TOO!)

Not only are MINDI WALTER'S facials the real deal, but she will also do them in your home!!  Mindi is one smart cookie.  She's young and has literally ONLY been doing skin since, basically, out of high-school, so let's just say, she's obsessed with skin. As am I, of course!   She moved out to L.A. and immediately started working for Sonya Dakkar where she cut her teeth on a bevvy of celeb clients, building up her rep and eventually branching out on her own.  Her biz is now thriving.  She specializes in having perfected the Diamond and Oxygen Facials.  She even creates her own serums of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants for the Oxygen machine which get infused into your skin and leaves things looking and feeling fricken radiant and revitalized.  She's also a master of extraction (my all time fave and major pet peeve when aestheticians are slackin' in this dept) so that part made me super happy.  She just opened up an adorable little studio called MIRROR MIRROR with eyebrow expert TONYA CROOKS.

On Saturday's she and Tonya are doing "Mimosa Saturdays" - totally cute, you get a Mimosa while you get worked on.  Fun!

Her celeb clients include the gorg Megan Fox, Chelsea Handler, Brian Austin Green and so on...

And here's the deal.  Her prices for in-studio are amazing!! 

A BASIC FACIAL IS $80.00

DIAMOND OR OXYGEN FACIAL STILL ONLY $150

THE WHOLE THING FOR $180.

This is a fricken STEAL!

And how cool that she will bring her equip and come to YOU! Yes, it gets pricey this way, but if for some reason you are in the market for it, how cool is that??

THESE PRICES BELOW REFLECT IN YOUR HOME TREATMENTS:

Customized Cleansing Facial
A results driven treatment that is customized for each client and consists of a cleanse, 
steam, light exfoliation, mask and intense extractions.

$150 & up*

The Diamond Peel
Diamond crystals are used to gently buff off the first layer of skin. Amazing for sun-damage, anti-aging, 
skin pigmentation marks, acne scarring, discoloration and over-all tone and texture.

$200 & up*

The Oxygen Treatment 
A rejuvenating treatment which helps improve dry, dull skin with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants 
to plump up the tissue, leaving the skin with a healthy glow that everyone will notice and envy.

$300 & up*

Variety of peels and other treatments such as high-frequency and body waxing are available.

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Mindi has been perfecting her customers' skin for nearly 7 years. After attending the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis, she began working at spas around the city. She soon realized that a majority of these spas concentrated on the “fluffy” stuff, and weren’t interested in producingresults for their clients like she was. Mindi moved to Los Angeles 4 years ago and has had the privilege to work in high end Med Spas with advanced training by some of the biggest names in the business.

Noticing that most of her clients in Los Angeles have very busy schedules and tight time frames, they always expressed to her how they don’t have time to come into a clinic to get treatments. They were not treating their skin like the priority it should be. This is when Mindi started making her clients' lives a little easier by traveling to them. Each client is able to relax in their own environment and not have to sit in hours of LA traffic. After deciding to branch out on her own and investing in the best equipment and products, her clients consist ofChelsea Handler, Megan Fox, Chantal Keviazuk, Brian Austin Green and many more. Mindi believes that no matter what level your skin is at or who you are, every client can and will benefit from her services.

Mindi at 310-740-4400 

MIRROR MIRROR

8217 BEVERLY BLVD

LA CA 90048

MY CLARIOSIC IS HERE, MY CLARISONIC IS HERE!

I've been wishing and wanting and waiting for this beauty to come into my life ever since TERRI LAWTON, facialist goddess used it on me during a treatment many months ago.  So when I finally came around to choosing one, there were a few different exciting choices that had been developed since I last checked. It was hard to choose but I went for the CLARISONIC PLUS SKIN CLEANSING SYSTEM.  This one has new power settings, 3 speeds for better absorption, a body brush so it shifts to spot mode for elbows, hands, arms, knees, decollete.  There is also a customizable T - Timer that notifies you when to switch from cheeks, to forehead, to nose, etc...

And...it's heaven. I always hated how hard I had to scrub to get off the ultra-rich sunblock we have to wear here in L.A., that and my foundation...and the little sparkly blushes and highlighters I love to wear...well, let's just say, after I'd go to town with a wash cloth or face scrub, my face was always scrubbed raw by the time I felt I had cleaned it all off.  That's why I could not wait to have my own Clarisonic for gentle yet totally thorough cleansing.

Here's the deal, the Clarisonic Sonic Cleansing and Sonic Infusion was developed by the the primary inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush, so it has that same technology for sonic cleansing and infusion, except for your face!  Are you diggin me?  Yah, thought so!  The system works to cleanse, smooth and refresh the appearance of your skin with (And I can attest to this!!) IMMEDIATELY NOTICEABLE RESULTS.  While it's totally gentle for all skin types, the effectiveness is above and beyond manual skin cleansing.  And I can tell you after only having mine for a few days, this is totally true.  I'm not one of those ooh, lookie, I used it once and I look totally different, wahoo! types...But I can really feel the difference on my face after I cleanse with it - pure and simple.  There's no magic trick here, it's just a new technology for one of the oldest processes in the book, cleaning your face.  I am loving the cleansers that come with the Plus model too.  But any of your favorite cleansers will do. 

 

Meanwhile, they just came out with an New product I am also smitten with (from afar that is), the  CLARISONIC OPAL SONIC INFUSION SYSTEM WITH ANTI-AGING SERUM - here the sonic action infuses this serum into the skin, only one minute a day, to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while it brightens, hydrates, refreshes, energizes and firms up the skin...Def putting this on my Clarisonic wish list... and hey, my birthday is coming up next week ;)  If I get my wish, I letcha' know!

 

KIMBERLEE CHALMERS - Personal stylist, fashion consultant, closet revitalizer!

And let me tell you, that last part CLOSET REVITALIZER, well, I made the term up, but when KIMBERLEE CHALMERS got into my drawers and closet, my life changed in a matter of hours.  

I've been dying for someone to get into my lack-luster, low meets low wardrobe - frayed Forever 21 say hello to Urban Outfitters - pick it to shreds and throw everything away. Obviously I don't have the emotional strength to part with the tattered t-shirts that I've been holding on to for no good reason for way too long but guess who had no prob making three giant give-a-way bags?  Kim!

I fell in love with Kim's style before I even met her just from taking a peek at her website.  Her overall aesthetic is cool, hip and unstudied.  Being that I'm preggo, what was most important for me was to start dumping old crap and making room for a whole new wardrobe I plan to get once this baby comes out and I am done having kids - fer reals.  I wasn't so worried about my preggo look (this didn't stop her from making a fabulous look book of preggo and post-preggo looks for me, something she offers her clients)  but more concerned about the disaster that is the my closet and over-stuffed drawers. They're not just busting at the seams because they're Ikea.

First off, it didn't take hours. I think it took 40 minutes. We blew through my clothes in no time, got rid of the crap and I was left with a ton of great looks that she showed me how to maximize and accessorize and turn into a multitude of looks that I had never even thought about. 

Kim will also go nuts on your closet, as in re-doing the hangers for maximum functionality, coordinate everything by style, color, season and arrange looks for you so you can get the most out of your wardrobe. Fashion and function.  She will also shop for you, re-gig your style, revamp your look, and create the most awesome look book for you. She means biz and here's the clincher, she only costs....drum roll...$45 PER HOUR!!  Kim is such a total steal, and this rate it's so low priced, I'm scared she's gonna get overbooked and have to raise her prices!!

She really is the shit. She's super sweet, searingly smart at what she does and has a wicked eye.

Here is some of the fashion styling she's done and then you can take a look at the look books she created for me.  

Her service is invaluable if you are in the market for a Spring cleaning.  I cannot recommend her more! 

I'm having her back asap to put even more of the Kimberlee touch on my closets. YAY!

Kim Chalmers

310.963.9474 (c)

www.kimberleechalmers.com

 


     

   

 

EYELASH EXTENSIONS - MINK! - WITH SANDI SCHROEDER ($50 OFF FOR GROOMED L.A. READERS!!)

If you don't already know now then you need to know now that SANDI SCHROEDER is the go-to-girl for lash extensions in town. I've been going to her since 2007 when what I thought was a one-time-job for some head shots, turned into a monthly habit I will not, cannot and refuse to give up now matter what the economy.  They pay off of gorgeous, thick black lashes the moment you wake up, a no-smudge, no eye-make-up scenario is just too worth it for me. I've always had those eyes that even if I wear waterproof mascara, I am a raccoon with minutes and constantly wiping and smearing and futzing with my eyes all day. Extensions leave me care-free and with my big eyes, and naturally unimpressive lashes, it just makes such a huge difference on my face. Huge!

So when Sandi mentioned she was now working with mink, I initially balked. The thought of any little minkies being harmed for my lash habit made me shudder at the thought of just how far peeps will go to look good (killing little animals?  oh no!)  So Sandi informed me they are totally cruelty-free, the minks are not killed but gently brushed and there is absolutely no animal harm endured.  Well ok then, I'd give it a shot and see what the diff is! 

Why try?  First of all they are hypo-allergenic and totally natural.  So if you are super sensitive this option might appeal to you. Because they are so softie, they're beyond comfy, totally weightless - you don't feel then AT ALL - and they don't have that poky feeling the synthetics can have when they get a little wonky over time. They last longer than the regular synthetic extensions and take on the body of your own natural lashes.  They also come in curly or regular curl.

I gotta say, wow, they are really niiiceee....I can definitely feel the difference in weight. I feel absolutely nothing and I do sense the synthetics from time to time.  I think I'll continue with these for a while, unless the price becomes an issue but I can already sense, a new addiction coming on.  Oh no!

Love you, Sandi xox

A FULL SET IS $400

FOR GROOMED L.A. READERS IT'S $350 TO GET GOING!

TOUCH-UPS ARE $130.

8217 BEVERLY BLVD. #9

LA, CA 90048

323. 687. 4374

SANDISCHROEDERLASHES@GMAIL.COM

THE GO TO BROW GAL - TONYA CROOKS

I've been hearing a ton about eyebrow waxer extraordinaire TONYA CROOKS and was finally able to nail her down for an appointment. Not easy!  Her adorable new studio, all black and red boudoir glam is conveniently located in the same cute little courtyard as lash guru SANDI SHROEDER so if you're up for it, you could schedule an over-all eye make-over in an afternoon. Fun!

Tonya means business.  She had me in her shiny black chaise within a moment of meeting me and got to work muy pronto.  She took a pencil and drew in my brows to create a blueprint for what would be my job - NOT TOUCHING THEM - until they grew in to her specifications.  One was thinner than the other, one arch was mishapped, the were spotty in, well, spots...in other words they were a mess (I had no idea!). I have a ton of growing to do before I too can embrace my true inner Megan Foxiness. Her wax is light, her hand quick and the whole ten minute job was totally painless.  My brows looked fab when she was done but since mine are all about the growth that I don't have, I feel like I have a few sessions with Tonya before I can really reap the full on benefits of her brilliance. Obviously, I'm hiding my tweezers until then. 

Tonya's was trained as an artist first, then moved into make-up, studying at the Make Up Forever school in Paris - and then from San Fran to L.A. where she cut her beauty teeth even more doing editorial, fashion, runway, special effects, etc.  She also waxes all facial hair, btw, so if there are a few stray hairs here and there, she'll nab them for you.

And, speaking of Megan Fox, Tonya also does Fergie, Molly Sims, Gwyneth Paltrow, Britney Spears, America Ferrera, Eva Mendez, Vanessa Marcil, Chelsea Handler, Krista Allen, and Lance Bass.

  
 
TONYA'S InSTYLE REVIEW 

TONYA'S MYSPACE PAGE

8217 BEVERLY BLVD

LA CA 90048

323. 279. 7465

PRODUCT OBSESSION - INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS - CERTIFIED ORGANIC HEALTH AND BEAUTY

How excited am I about this line? 

INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS is right up my alley!

First of all, check out the latest PRESS.  Their ANTI AGING SERUM made ALLURE MAGAZINE'S beauty editor top pick.  I can see why... 

Everything is certified organic, created by the founder of Aveda (WHO IS INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS?) and the products all that ultra-pure-essential-oil-of the earth chemical free smell. I especially love going to sleep with this exact kind of product on my face.  

And you know I go nuts over a great packaging.  And the bottles are - hark! - real glass!

CERTIFIED ORGANIC ANTI-AGING MIST

Antioxidant spray prepares skin feeds, protects and restores with Intellimune® Seed Meal Complex. Made with nutritious food ingredients. Free of silicone, parabens, petrochemicals and synthetic fragrances.

Intelligent Ingredients: Aqueous Extracts of Certified Organic Intellimune® Seed Meal Complex (Black Cumin, Pumpkin, Red Raspberry, Red Grape, Cranberry), Certified Organic Alcohol Denatured with Certified Organic Bergamot Essential Oil, Intellimune® Seed Oil Complex (Black Cumin, Pumpkin, Red Raspberry, Red Grape, Cranberry), Certified Organic Orange Oil, Certified Organic Everlasting Oil, Certified Organic Carrot Oil, Certified Organic Ylang Ylang Oil, Certified Organic Bergamot Oil, Certified Organic Geranium Oil, Certified Organic Matricaria Oil, Vitamin E.

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CERTIFIED ORGANIC ANTI-AGING SERUM

Antioxidant restorative blend feeds all skin types with anti-aging Intellimune® Seed Oil Complex Multi-functional, works synergistically with Anti-Aging Mist to prevent and correct signs of aging, feeds, protects and restores with Intellimune® Seed Oil Complex. Instantly improves skin appearance and luminosity. Made with nutritious food ingredients. Free of silicone, parabens, petrochemicals and synthetic fragrances. 

Intelligent Ingredients: Certified Organic Safflower Seed Oil, Certified Organic Argan Oil, Certified Organic Intellimune® Seed Oil Complex (Black Cumin, Pumpkin, Red Raspberry, Red Grape, Cranberry), Certified Organic Acai Oil, Certified Organic Orange Flower Oil, Certified Organic Everlasting Oil, Certified Organic Carrot Seed Oil, Certified Organic Ylang Ylang Oil, Certified Organic Rose Extract, Certified Organic Geranium Oil, Certified Organic Matricaria Oil, Certified Organic Chamomile Oil, Certified Organic Cistus Oil, Certified Organic Beeswax Honeycomb Extract, Vitamin E.

  

They are soon launching an ANTI-AGING TOTAL BODY ELIXIR. It's phenomenal and compliments each of the 7 Mulitfunctional Aromas. It's retailing for $30. Should be avail on their website soon! 

BASQ SKIN CARE- HEAVENLY 'STRETCH MARKS STAY AWAY FROM ME' CREAMS/OILS

We all know I'm on a mission. I will not get stretch marks while pregnant. I will not get stretch marks while pregnant. And so on and so on... Next up on my mission the conquer this lurking fear:

BASQ 

Every pregnancy magazine I've opened has their ads glaring out at me. They mean bizzness...So I went for it and got every single on of their magic potions...

RESILIENT BODY OIL : diivinnee....My only issue with oil is that I cannot get enough.  It's really hard for me to ration myself.  Espesh when they feel this good.  So, I'm saving this one for nighttime only! 

Rosehip Oil, Grapeseed oil, Hazelnut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Oil, Sesame Oil

Hazelnut, Sunflower and Sweet Almond Oil provide intense skin cell nourishment with Essential Fatty Acids and naturally occurring Vitamins that protect skin from damage. Sweet Almond oil also has natural antimicrobial properties which help prevent local bacterial infections in healing wounds, thereby minimizing the chances of scarring and ugly marks. This oil also has the natural property of tightening sagging skin.Rosehip Oil has a high content of essential fatty acids known specifically to heals scars and restore normal skin color. Grapeseed is plentiful in antioxidants and fatty acids to moisturize deeply to restructure of damaged and stressed skin tissue. Due to its nourishing and detoxifying effects, Sesame Oil reinforces the body for skin regeneration and smoothes the skin.

ILLIPE BODY BUTTER: another yummy mummy cream. Super rich. 

Ilipe Butter, Shea butter, Jojoba Butter, Borage seed Oil, Rosehip Oil, Grapeseed Oil

Shea Butter is particularly high in essential fatty acids Vitamin A, E and F and widely used for moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin to prevent premature aging and to cure damaged skin. Jojoba butter is an excellent moisturizer that supports skin regeneration. Borage Seed Oil has the highest concentration of gamma linolenic acid an Omega-6 essential fatty acid for skin nourishment and strengthening. Rosehip Oil has a high content of essential fatty acids known specifically to heals scars and restore normal skin color. Grape seed oil is abundant in fatty acid linoleic acid, that critically helps maintain the health of cell membranes, supports regeneration and restructuring of damaged, stressed skin tissue. 

 CITRUS SUGAR BODY POLISH: Haven't cracked this one open yet, but I'm a scrub-freak, so I'm sure to go ga-ga over it. 

Sugar, Shea Butter, Jojoba Buter, Hazelnut Oil, Grapeseed oil, Rosehip Oil, Wheatgerm Oil

Sugar exfoliation keeps skin in a constant state of renewal and rejuvenation, sloughing away dull layers that leaves skin dry and dull. Rosehip Oil has great skin rejuvenating properties due trans-retinoic acid, the component responsible for its remarkable cell healing and fortification capabilities. It also contains essential fatty acids Oomega-6 and Omega 3 which renew damaged skin. Grapeseed Oil contains a high amount of linoleic acid, which nourishes skin to keep it smooth and hydrated. The nutrients in Grapeseed Oil absorb deeply to fight free radicals and stop some of the enzymes that destroy skin functioning which leads to drying. Hazelnut oil is rich in essential fatty acids that deeply hydrate and repair. Wheatgerm Oil has a high content of linoleic acid, oleic palmitic and stearic fatty acids that help in healthy cell regeneration for skin repair. Shea Butter is particularly high in essential fatty acids plus Vitamins A, E and F skin nourishment and moisturizing.

 
 

"Mom injects her 16 year old daughter with Botox." Someone shoot me. Please!

ARE YOU FRICKEN KIDDING ME???

Most depressing story ever. Gotta love those Brit tabloids...

Her mother has turned herself into a 'human Barbie' with more than 150 cosmetic procedures costing £500,000.

Now teenager Hannah Burge has become Britain's youngest user of Botox. She had her first injection of the toxin at 15 because she 'didn't want to look haggard' by 25.
Her mother Sarah, who gives Hannah the injections herself, said she was 'thrilled' when her daughter asked for them.

Hannah, now 16, had her first dose while on a family holiday in Marbella, Spain, last May, with her mother's consent. Since then the schoolgirl has had two more Botox injections at home with Miss Burge, 49, who is a trained aesthetic practitioner.

She uses the same Botox on her daughter that she uses on herself. The only concession she makes for Hannah's age is to give her half the usual dosage given to adults.

Hannah believes the toxin – which she calls "B" – will stop her developing wrinkles in the future.

She said: 'I wanted to have Botox for two reasons: It prevents wrinkles and everyone at my school was talking about having B.
'I had a couple of lines on my forehead and around my mouth, which I was unhappy about.

Appearance is important to me and I don't want to look haggard and ugly by the time I'm 25.
'Some of my friends told me that the earlier you start to have B, the fewer wrinkles you'll have as an adult.'

Hannah, of St Neots, Cambridgeshire, has heard of girls having Botox at 16 but believes she is the youngest to start. She now wants her mother to give her lip fillers for a fuller pout.

She said: 'I've met plenty of girls my age who are having these procedures behind their parents' backs, which I think is pretty dangerous.

'With (my mother's) help, I won't get that frozen-face look when I'm older and will never have a line or wrinkle on my face.'

Her mother, who has been married three times, regularly uses Botox herself, and has had her nose made smaller, her cheekbones made bigger, her breasts lifted, and the fat sucked from her face among other procedures.

She said: 'I was thrilled Hannah was open and honest with me about having Botox.
'I'd much rather know about it than have her do it behind my back.

PRODUCT OBSESSION - LA ROCCA 24K GOLD SKINCARE

This line is VERY VERY VERY COOL. LA ROCCA.

Created by Laura DeLuisa, the force behind the $10 million dollar company DuWop, (can you say, "I created LIP VENOM" ...? Yah, me neither...), LA ROCCA was born when both of Laura's kidney's went into total failure.  This life-altering event launched her quest for natural healing via 24K gold.  She made it her mission to create a collection of age-defying potions that utilize the power of gold while promoting a better environment.  

I'm just now getting into the stuff.  I'm loving the 24K GOLD EXFOLIATING CLEANSER.  And I'm looking foward to trying the 24K C GOLD GEL cuz I love me some gels.

Just take a look at what's inside this yum cleanser...

Cellular Gold Complex an exclusive formula made with 24K Colloidal Gold which is known to promote electron transfer with the metal ions found in the skin to stimulate anti-aging cell turnover.

Diatomaceous Earth gently and quickly exfoliates to smooth and soften skin texture.

Orange Peel Oil gently moisturizes and energizes the skin.

Green Tea Extract, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, defends against free radicals, leaving your skin hydrated, smooth and radiant.

Fulvic Acid, a natural source of approximately 60 bio-available minerals and nutrients, restores electrical balance to damaged cells and neutralizes toxins, resulting in optimum skin health.

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-6 stimulates collagen growth, improving firmness and elasticity.

Aloe contains 8 of the 13 recognized vitamins, including important antioxidants A, C and F and provides 20 of the 22 necessary amino acids required by the human body.

Chamomile Extract conditions the skin and helps retain moisture. It contains phenolic derivatives, which have antiseptic and healing qualities, azulene, which helps in reducing puffiness and cleans the clogged pores of the skin.