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2012 Jan Marini Skin Research Business Conference

February 4, 2012 By patkaspian

The eclectic, sun-kissed artist colony of Laguna Beach provided the beautiful backdrop to the recent Jan Marini Skin Research Business Conference, which I attended as Guest Speaker last month. Even the rain couldn’t keep the high energy of this vastly informative conference down. The event featured dermatologists, plastic surgeons, elite spa directors, and even Jan’s expert upper management team. All of these individuals voiced their incredible success with Jan Marini Skin Research products and methodology.

As always, I’m proud to be carrying a world-class skincare line based on clinical studies that provide medically-validated results. Expanding internationally in 2011, and supporting her distributors and their clients with unparalleled customer service and product quality, Jan herself is a “poster child” for graceful aging. This sleek, elegant brunette’s eloquence is only matched by her radiantly beautiful skin (is it any wonder?). During her presentation, she spoke of her humble beginnings and her early passion for active ingredients, especially after encountering advertising claims for retail products that did not deliver on their promises. Her original quest – one she accomplished – was to develop a truly effective line of skincare that delivers results.

Medical Validation

The conference reminded me the medical validation that the line offers. It’s no surprise that Jan Marini has received the highly prestigious New Beauty Magazine Awards two years in a row for Most Recommended Skin Care in a Doctor’s Office (2011) and overall Best Skin Care System (2012).  Her widespread acceptance by the medical community conveys the serious quality of her line. The best testimonials at the Conference came from Jacqueline Calkin, M.D. (Board Certified Dermatologist from Sacramento, CA) and Kelly Bomer (Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon from Scottsdale, AZ), both who recommend the products to their patients after having conducted their own internal clinical studies that confirmed the results.

RETINOL PLUS vs. Retin-A

Formerly advocates of prescription Retin-A for clients seeking topical smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles, these medical professionals now opt for Jan Marini’s RETINOL PLUS, which avoids the “ugly” acclimation period common to Retin-A while offering the same end results. The hydrating activity of Green Tea extract and Hyaluronic Acid found in RETINOL PLUS make this product the clear choice for anyone wanting to incorporate retinol, the “Gold Standard” of anti-aging ingredients, in their regimen.

DUALITY for Adult Acne

Pioneering the first ever Benzoyl Peroxide/Retinol solution to acne, the most common skincare problem in the United States, the doctors further provided testimonials and clinical “before and after” photos that appear in the Company Brochure (available at our salon). These and other doctors and aestheticians raved over DUALITY and its ability to resolve long-term acne for their patients and clients. The results speak for themselves.

A French Touch Presentation

For my talk, I focused on the important role aestheticians play in listening to, and partnering with, our clients to develop their best regimen, and ultimately delivering their BEST SKIN! Ultimately, my loyal clients are ALL my “Poster Children” and make my job a true “labor of love,” for which I am very thankful. Following in Jan’s path, I will continue to bring you the best in professional skincare technology through highly respected product lines such as hers.

~Patricia

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Jan Marini February Promotions

February 4, 2012 By patkaspian

PROMOTION #1:

               OR 

 
When you purchase the System for $295 (individually priced items valued at $314)
Receive a complimentary  C-Esta Lips ($45) or C-Esta Eye Repair Concentrate ($59)

 PROMOTION #2

 OR    

When you purchase a C-Esta Face Cream or Serum ($90)
Receive 50% OFF a C-Esta Firming Facial (Regular $100)
 
 

Product Overview:

  • The Jan Marini Skin Care Management System is an essential tool to having the beautiful healthy and radiant skin that you’ve always wanted!
  • C-Esta is a revolutionary way to address the various concerns that come with aging and dull skin. By utilizing a proprietary lipid soluble and stabilized form of Vitamin C, C-Esta targets fine lines and wrinkles for a firmer more lifted, radiant skin tone.
 

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The Answer to All Your Skin Concerns: Jan Marini Skin Care Management System Special

November 11, 2011 By patkaspian

 

25% OFF

Regular $314, Now $236 in November

Plus, receive a complimentary

AGE INTERVENTION EYE CREAM  

($64 Value)

Yes, you read that correctly: 25% off the Jan Marini Skin Care Management System in November! This is an amazing opportunity to take advantage of a rare promotion and get started with results-oriented skincare today. Your customized kit will make a noticeable difference in your skin.  Just think younger, healthy luminous skin in 5 simple steps:

Step 1: Cleanse

-The Bioglycolic Facial Cleanser is a gentle cleanser that encourages a smoother skin texture by using the  follicular cleansing action of glycolic acid and is perfect for acne-prone skin.  The formula is soap-free and non-irritating, leaving the skin naturally hydrated.

Step 2: Rejuvenate

-The C-ESTA Face Serum is a non-comedogenic, powerful antioxidant formula that will show quick improvements in the skin’s surface by appearing smoother, firmer and tighter.  Your skin will look more even-toned and younger when using this product.

Step 3:  Resurface

-The Bioglycolic Bioclear Lotion offers remarkable anti-aging and skin resurfacing properties that help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne and rosacea.  Follicle size will reduce dramatically and a younger luminous skin will be revealed.

Step 4:  Hydrate

-This Transformation Face Cream will help rebuild and repair damaged skin cells by using Growth Factor beta-1, Tymosin beta-4 and peptides.  This time released system will leave the skin looking hydrated and healthy.

Step 5: Protect

-The Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30 is one of the key components in the skin care management system.  It contains a PhytoMelanin plant extract that provides UV and antioxidant protection and an oil control system.  It is oil free and water resistant, which leaves skin looking silky and velvety.

The Jan Marini Skin Care Management System will absolutely change the way you feel about your skin!  Finally achieve the results you’ve been looking for with hydrated, silky smooth healthy skin!

To begin or stock up on Jan Marini’s Skin Care Management System,  stop by our salon or call us directly.

805.785.0340

1023 Nipomo St., Suite 100

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Join us for A Healthy Holiday Skin Celebration on Nov. 16

November 3, 2011 By patkaspian



A Healthy Holiday Skin Celebration

with Sothys & Colorescience Pro Minerals

Wednesday, November 16

12:00pm – 1:00pm & 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Attend this discussion and demo with Sothys and Colorescience Pro Minerals and discover why they are world-class pioneers in the skincare industry and their product lines are featured in elite spas and resorts throughout the world.

1:00pm – 5:00pm
Book your personalized Sothys Hydravance micro-treatment followed by Colorescience Pro Mineral makeup consultation and application. Experience (and celebrate) healthy holiday skin first-hand.

Limited Seating – RSVP to 805.785.0340 

Reserve your spot early for priority seating and appointments.
Reservation cost is $20, which can be used towards purchases, for the personalized consultations. No cost for the discussions and demos.

This Healthy Holiday Skin Celebration will also include:

  • Holiday Gift Specials: Unique holiday gifts and gift certificates at special prices
  • Healthy Holiday Treats: Antioxidant-rich local wines, organic chocolates, & berries
  • Raffle Prizes: Sothys products, Colorescience products & a Hydravance facial
  • Gift Bags: Sothys Anti-Aging Cream & Colorescience Sunblock and Serum
  • Special Promotions: Product and service specials only offered during the event

What will Sothys & Colorescience be offering?

Sothys is a French-pioneered skincare line offered at elite spas and resorts, including The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Four Season Hotel and Spa, The Golden Door Spa, and A French Touch. Sothys has a reputation for creating exclusive one-of-a kind formulations with superior performance from botanical extracts, peptides, and natural molecules.

Jean Stewart and Laureen Barnes, Sothys Experts, will discuss and demonstrate:

•    The history of Sothys
•    The science behind the line’s cosmesuetical effects
•    Hydravance, Sothys’ revolutionary hydration program
•    The textures and benefits of newest Hydravance facial technology

Colorescience Pro Minerals is a premier luxury aesthetic makeup line offered in the medical and resort spa channels. Created to remedy and camouflage specific skin concerns, Colorescience is also available to you at A French Touch.

Kelsey Smith, Colorescience Makeup Artist, will discuss and demonstrate:

•    The history of high-performance cosmetics
•    The benefits of this dermatologist-recommended formulation
•    Four simple steps to achieve an instant, easy flawless face
•    Anti-aging and eye restoration serums for younger-looking skin

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Get Seriously Younger-looking Skin with Glycolic Resurfacing Peels

October 10, 2011 By patkaspian

Obtaining seriously younger-looking skin is possible, but there are often misconceptions about the process. A common misconception we hear is that astonishing results may only be achievable through a dermatologist or doctor who administers intense treatments that need recovery time, cause irritation, or require surgery. The truth is that there are alternative options that provide visible results. One option is the Jan Marini’s Glycolic Resurfacing Peel that is a medically endorsed, viable alternative to invasive chemical peels, avoiding discomfort and recovery time while still providing dramatic results.

In my experience over the past 12 years in the skincare industry, Jan Marini 40% Peels provide clients with the results they desire. These glycolic acid peels work wonders on skin issues, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation, and are a gentle procedure, requiring zero recovery time. And because they provide visible results, you can bet our clients include this anti-aging treatment in their regular skincare regimen.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND GLYCOLIC ACID PEELS

As an alternative to the invasive chemical peel process, which is considered a “controlled wound,” glycolic acid (naturally derived from sugar cane) is the most effective alpha-hydroxy acid for anti-aging concerns because of its smaller molecular weight. Its molecular size allows it to dissolve the “glue-like” substance that causes buildup in the skin’s stratum corneum (outer layer of skin), providing deep penetration and exfoliation.

As we age our stratum corneum cannot shed as efficiently so it builds up over time, creating a common skin issue known as corneocyte cohesion. Corneocyte cohesion results in thick, dry, and coarse skin that plays a pivotal role in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Jan Marini’s 40% Glycolic acid peel lifts away these dead thickened layers without wounding the skin.

EXPECT MORE COLLAGEN, LESS LINES

The science behind Jan Marini’s 40% glycolic acid peels provides visible results, including:

  • Noticeably firmer, brighter, more supple, and softer skin
  • Significant decrease in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Rapidly cleared acne lesions and reduction in the appearance of acne scarring
  • More even skin tone and minimized hyperpigmentation due to photodamage

MEDICAL VALIDATION

Medical studies confirm that, when the skin receives a series of glycolic peels, along with a home care program that includes glycolic acid and retinol, the cumulative action results in the encouragement of collagen as well as glycosaminoglycans responsible for epidermal volume, and thus substantially increasing firmness and lessening the appearance of deeper lines.

WHY FALL IS THE BEST TIME

The Jan Marini Glycolic Resurfacing Peel Series is recommended twice annually as a series of six treatments for a deep “beauty boost,” ideally following summer and winter climate damage and dehydration. You can take advantage of a SPECIAL FALL PROMOTION unique to A French Touch:

         RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY $58 BIOCLEAR GLYCOLIC CREAM OR LOTION

        WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR GLYCOLIC RESURFACING TREATMENT SERIES

                                  BY NOVEMBER 30, 2011

 

OFFERED IN EACH 45-MINUTE FALL RESURFACING TREATMENT:

*  Clarisonic Ultrasonic Deep Pore Cleanse with Jan Marini C’Esta Cleansing Gel

*  40% non-irritating Jan Marini Glycolic Peel

*  Jan Marini Customized Mask to address your individual concerns

*  Gentle Jan Marini Hand Treatment

IF YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPROVING YOUR SKIN, WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT SHOWING YOU HOW.

           Call A FRENCH TOUCH PARISIAN SKINCARE SALON at 805.785.0340

 

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Remnants of the Past Weekend Special – 15% off all Skincare Services

September 24, 2011 By patkaspian

The Remnants of the Past Antique Show is just around the corner on Saturday, October 8th & Sunday, October 9th at the Madonna Expo. It’s a lovely event that showcases a wide range of  vintage antiques from local and national vendors. It attracts the attention from women throughout the country who travel to San Luis Obispo for this bi-annual event that has gained national recognition from noteworthy publications, such as Country Living Magazine.

We feel a special connection to the event as it emulates the beautiful French style that inspired the essence of our salon, A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon, in downtown San Luis Obispo by the creek. In fact, much of what you see in our salon is from vendors featured at antique showcases like Remnants of the Past.

To enhance your experience during this special weekend, we’re offering a special of 15% off all of our services for all attendees who attend the antique show! We’re now scheduling appointments for both Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th. Call our salon at 805.785.0340 to enjoy a rejuvenating facial customized to your skincare needs – and please do share the stories of your antique finds!

Remnants of the Past Antique Show on October 8 & 9: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm

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