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What changes have occurred in your skin in the past five years that you would really like to address? Is it dull and tired looking? Are you noticing more visible fine lines and wrinkles?  Or what about a loss of tone and elasticity? If you answered yes to any of the above concerns, it is important to understand the importance of a night cream to address these issues. What benefits can a night cream provide over and above the benefits of a day cream?  The answer is chronobiology, which is the science that studies biological rhythms. The skin’s main function in the day is protection and at night to repair and renew tissue.

[C] Renewal was created to act in harmony with nocturnal cell metabolism which it enhances at night as we sleep.  The profound innovation of Sothys patented H2CR™ Complex is as follows:  It was designed to boost the pool of healthy skin cells helping the source of each skin cell to effectively communicate with its surroundings to reinforce its natural self-defense system.  This is the CELL HEALTH RESTORING PROCESS

Active ingredients found in the unique Sothys H2CR™ formula include:

• Japanese pagoda tree extract to eliminate toxins and act as a decongestant for the skin
• Rice phytosterols to restore the barrier function in the skin and soothe with anti-wrinkle action
• Glycolic acid bonded to amino acid for long lasting exfoliating action and to reconstruct the epidermis
• Vectorized pentapeptide (Matrixyl) & Plant biopeptide which stimulate the synthesis of collagen, and increase the synthesis of hyaluronic acid

In the morning the features are lifted and smoothed. The skin is re-textured and appears younger.

Ask your esthetician at A French Touch Salon for more information and a free sample.

What would you expect from a great skincare line but the best form of sun protection and safe botanical tanning formulas. Sothys incorporates its 75 years of skincare technology and innovative research to offer you the healthiest form of tan with their botanical SPF30 and sunless tanners.

Sothys Soins de Soleil Cellu-Guard SPF 30 protects skin from free radicals and photo-aging during intense sunlight exposure, is hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.

Sothys has created a new generation of sun care by infusing jasmine flavonoids, purified calophyllum oil and fruit plyphenols.  These work together to provide both dual tissue protection and triple cellular protection, while also enhancing the natural protection system of the skin.

By enhancing the natural system of the skin with jasmine flavonoids, Sothys sun care products work to strengthen the defense system, significantly limiting the production of free radicals in the skin.  The skin is better protected and photo-aging damaged is reduced.

Sothys also offers a SUNLESS BOTANICAL TANNING LOTION to get that desired sunkissed glow without the harmful effects from UVA and/or UVB rays.  The use of a sunless tanner is more and more prominent today because of the horrible side effects from utilizing a tanning bed.

The UVA radiation found in tanning bed bulbs is three times more intense than the UVA found in natural sunlight. Tanning beds have been classifed as “carcinogenic to humans” as they have become the highest cancer risk category, and have been proven to increase the risk of melanoma up to 75% for people who begin using them before the age of 30. Young females aged 18 to 39 have seen an increase of melanoma eight-fold from 1970 to 2009, and four-fold in young adult males.

Through July 31st, receive a free trial/travel size Luxury Cream with the purchase of Cellu-Guard Self Tanner or Cellu-Guard SPF30 Sunscreen

Jan Marini Skin Research’s Antioxidant SPF 30 is an elegant sun protection option for the summer. By incorporating antioxidant technology into their sun blocks, the skin is protected from free radical damage that destabilizes the cell leading to wrinkles and loss of collagen.

Other features that are sought out in higher quality sunscreens such as Jan Marini are:

• Broad Spectrum UVB and UVA Sun Protection
• Beta Glucan (Yeast Extract) for enhanced cellular defense
• Microscopic Oil Absorbing Particles
• Phytomelanin from the Date Palm
• Hyaluronic Acid to protect the moisture barrier and keep the skin hydrated

Antioxidants Beta Glucan and Phytomelanin provide anti-aging benefits and add further protection against damage caused by UV exposure.

Through July 31st, you can get the SPF30 “Get Ready for Summer” Bundle at a special promotional rate: Purchase a full-size SPF 30 Antioxidant Face (choose from clear or three lovely shades that combine foundation, moisturizer and sunblock in one for a satiny-matte finish to create a beautiful “sun-kissed glow”) and SPF30 BODY Block for just $55 combined….a $21 savings

With new FDA regulatory changes, it’s important for us to represent brands and products that are upholding these new guidelines, especially in regards to accurate SPF ratings.

Here are the regulatory changes that have been announced by the FDA on sunscreens:

• Sunscreens will not be able to label an SPF above 50; If their SPF rates are actually higher than 50, then they can post SPF 50+
• To list “broad spectrum” on a product, the sunscreen will need to provide protection from BOTH UVA and UVB rays
•  If the sunscreen is a “broad spectrum” with SPF rating of 15+, the packaging can include the following comment “If used as directed with other sun protection measures, decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun”
• In order to list “water resistant” on packaging, the sunscreen has to be tested for the amount of time it remains resistant to swimming and sweating, and the time has to be listed on the label;  There are three to four time markers that can be included on packaging depending on how a product tests, with the highest rating being 80 minutes

All sunscreens have to go through retesting (and proof of testing to match labeling) to remain on the market. Most companies will have to be compliant with testing and labeling changes by the end of 2012. Smaller companies with lower revenue streams will have an additional year to comply.

After testing was completed, Jan Marini Skin Research, Colorescience and Sothys all meet the FDA guidelines and their high-quality standard formulas have always met or exceeded the highest standards.

      Antioxidant Daily Face Cream

•  SPF 33

•       Broad Spectrum

•       Water resistant (80 minutes)

•       Has additional antioxidants for added protection from free radical damage

•       Formula people love to wear

  SPF30 “Get Ready for Summer” Bundle: Purchase a full-size SPF 30 Antioxidant Face (choose from clear or three lovely shades that combine foundation, moisturizer and sunblock in one) and SPF30 BODY Block for just $55 combined….a $21 savings

Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen

• SPF 50

•       Broad Spectrum

•       Water resistant (80 minutes)

•       Chemical-free

•       Easy to apply with gravity-dispensed brush

   Free mineral brush refill ($23 value) with purchase of full size SPF50 Brush (choice of clear or three skin-matching tints – Fair, Medium or Tan)

Spring is finally here, so A French Touch Salon is springing into action with specials on your favorite products.  Enjoy these seasonal specials* on Jan Marini Skin Research, Colorescience and Sothys!

 Purchase MARINI LASH (6 month supply) and receive a complimentary AGE INTERVENTION PRIME

($75 value)

Marini Lash (6 month supply): A proprietary peptide blend, which when combined with other stimulating factors, produces the appearance of extraordinary eyelash enhancement looking darker, fuller and longer.  Unlike the imitators, Marini Lash is non-prostaglandin, meaning there are no harsh side effects such as a change in the pigmentation of the iris in the eye or a change in the color of the upper eyelid where the product is applied.

Age Intervention Prime:  A combination of potent anti-aging and anti-inflammatory technologies create an “airbrush effect” with long-term skin rejuvenation.  It contains peptides, hyaluronic acid, anti-inflammatory green tea and potent pomegranate extracts to target elasticity and dramatically decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles.  Perfect to use before applying makeup for a flawless appearance.

$125 for both

  SPF 50 SUNFORGETTABLE MINERAL SUNBLOCK: Free Refill with Purchase of Brush ($23 value)

$60 for both

It is said that one out of five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Beyond the serious life threatening concerns, did you know that 95% of visible AGING is directly due to sun damage?  Overexposure to the sun causes premature aging which results in sagging, wrinkles and a change in the skin’s texture. Further, the skin’s health (our largest organ) can be seriously compromised by the intense free radical damage caused by ultraviolet ray exposure. Because there are more holes in the ozone layer than ever before PROTECTION IS CRUCIAL!

   Here is the drastic comparison between a Tibetan Monk at 95 years old who spent the majority of his life out of the sun and a Native American woman at 66 years old who spent the majority of her life in the sun.  

The key is to wear adequate and frequent protection whenever exposing the skin to UV radiation – which means daily, whatever the season 

How to prevent future sun damage:

• Wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 DAILY. Reapply! Did you know that sunscreen applied in the morning is no longer effective by noon, when UVA and UVB rays are most damaging?
•  Colorescience SPF 50 mineral sunscreen has the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Approval 
• Wear protective clothing and accessories, such as wide-brimmed hats, visors and sunglasses.
• Stay out of the sun during midday hours (10 AM-3 PM), and seek shade whenever possible.
• Set a good example for children. We sustain 80% of sun damage before the age of 20.
• Follow the “Shadow Rule”- If your shadow is shorter than you are, the sun’s damaging rays are at their strongest and you are likely to burn.
• Avoid tanning salons or lamps.
• Check your skin regularly.

Our Simple Solution for future prevention of sun damage:

Colorescience has revolutionized the power of mineral sun protection.  The active ingredients of zinc and titanium dioxide offer UVA , UVB, and infrared protection.  One will see desired and consistent results by using a powder sunscreen, and here’s why:

Easy to apply (portable gravity-dispensed & refillable tube)

Very water resistant

Brushed on and washed off at the end of the day without leaving chemicals in the body that could create the opportunity for free radical damage.

Weightless and non-greasy (no stinging eyes!)

Chemical-free and dye-free

Safe enough for children over 6 months

No waiting time for protection to kick-in

For more education on the benefits of Colorescience, look for another post to follow next week and/or call to schedule a complimentary consultation at (805) 785-0340