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Don’t let winter damage your skin

January 10, 2017 By patkaspian

Beautiful woman
Bonjour mesdames!
Keeping you informed as we partner with you in your skincare needs, we hope our new quarterly newsletter format will provide you with tips, advances and salon offerings to keep you beautiful, the French way!
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SOLUTIONS TO YOUR SKIN CARE CONCERNS

During the winter months, our skin is in need of some major TLC. From temperature changes, pollution, low humidity, pollen, and other environmental factors to lifestyle choices, winter can affect the health of your skin.

There are two types of dry skin many women experience –  Dryness (genetically inadequate oil production) and/or Dehydration (inadequate water retention).

Common causes of epidermal dehydration include lifestyle choices, such as smoking, medication or illness; a diet high in salt or stimulants, such as coffee; environmental factors, both heating and air conditioning; or sun damage, which can cause moisture loss.

All of these factors contribute to free-radical damage, contributing to loss of collagen and cell degeneration (read wrinkles and loss of tone and elasticity). Those with redness-prone or rosacea can often experience a higher rate of epidermal dehydration, because the heat present with their condition can encourage water evaporation.

Hormonal changes result in drier skin as we age (a boon to those who have had oily skin issues!). But to most women, visible aging can be accelerated if the skin is not nourished and kept well-hydrated.

Although drinking enough water is vitally important to hydrated skin, this alone cannot prevent dehydration. Even if we drink the right amount of water, if the skin’s barrier is impaired, the water is likely to be lost through TEWL (transepidermal water loss).

Also, if that weren’t enough, dry skin affects the absorption of your skincare products which is why gentle exfoliation, masks and treatments are SO important. This is where we come to the rescue… With our variety of French inspired treatments and products, we can help protect your skin from these environmental hazards and combat fine lines, wrinkles, and a dull, uneven skin tone especially during this critical winter season.

Since it is our commitment to stay on top of the latest innovations in skin care, we will always bring to you the best treatments and products… With A French Touch. We offer a customized, regenerating and relaxing experience with beautiful results.

A FRENCH TOUCH SALON SOLUTIONS

SOTHYS Hydra 3Ha Hyaluronic Acid Facial

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The Hydra 3Ha Ultimate Hydration Facial restores your skin’s capacity to re-hydrate. This luxury treatment meets the hydration needs of all skin types, in particular those with dehydrated or dry skin.

The customized facial works to exfoliate, rehydrate, regenerate, plump and rebalance the skin. The intensive treatment results in a 70% increased hydration after one week.

Hyaluronic acid is well-known as one of the most effective skin-hydrating ingredients. However, it is not always used to its potential when only one type is included in a formulation. SOTHYS combines a low-weight hyaluronic acid to allow hydration to penetrate deeper and more quickly in order to aid in improving elasticity. Additionally, a high-weight hyaluronic acid sits nearer to the surface of the skin and acts similarly to a dermal filler, helping improve surface hydration, and make fine lines and wrinkles appear less visible.

With the main active ingredient being multiple molecular weights of Hyaluronic acid, Hydra 3Ha provides deep hydration and immediately penetrates the skin without leaving heavy residue. Skin appears smoother and visibly younger after being enveloped in this creamy, nourishing line of skincare. After three treatments, results from SOTHYS clinical studies show 100% satisfaction with visibly youthful hydration.

PERSONAL HOME CARE

     Recommended for DRY skin:            Recommended for DEHYDRATED skin:

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JAN MARINI C-ESTA Facial

Jan Marini C-ESTA facial

The C-ESTA Facial combines lipid-soluble Vitamin C and DMAE to boost collagen production, repair free-radical damage and tone the skin. The skin will appear smoother and brighter, redefining the facial contour.

A Glycolic Peel Add-on is recommended for deeper exfoliation and product absorption during your facial.

PERSONAL HOME CARE

Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum
JAN MARINI C-ESTA Serum contains the most soluble and stabilized form of vitamin C and antioxidant solution for younger, healthier skin. It contains a patented highly soluble and stabilized form of Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate)and DMAE that penetrates more deeply than mere ascorbic acid.

Lift, firm, and tighten the appearance of facial contours with this exceptional antioxidant cocktail for powerful free-radical protection.

It fights free radical damage and adds brilliance to the skin while firming
slackening tissue. C-ESTA products are non-comedogenic, powerful antioxidant formulas that will show quick improvements in the skin’s surface by appearing smoother, firmer and tighter.

Your skin will appear healthier with it’s “Daily Vitamin” boost.

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SECRETS Luxury Facial

The new Secrets Luxury Facial treatment is offered as a luxury treatment for a reason…it has some of the most outstanding results, after just 1 treatment, that we have ever launched.

Imbued with rare precious active ingredients, let this new treatment transport you as it transforms your skin.

If you have watched the video you will see that there is a very specific massage in the treatment protocol – special Liftoplastie techniques, Secrets shea and mango butter hand massage, and digi-pressure on the meridians during the mask. The ultimate in relaxation and skin benefits.

PERSONAL HOME CARE

The SECRETS de SOTHYS La Creme 128
SOTHYS 128 LA CREME
Skin care history has been made and we have the ultimate cream for you…
at A French Touch Salon!

Inspired by the fragrant SOTHYS Rose which was specially created in honor of its founder, Mr Bernard Mas, two French family Houses, SOTHYS and renowned Bernardaud, have come together to commemorate the 70th anniversary of SOTHYS with a luxurious, precious cream wrapped in porcelain ~ La Creme 128.

With cutting edge scientific advances combined with the best botanical active ingredients, La Creme 128 preserves the foundations of young skin (preventative action) and re-establishes your skin’s integrity (repairative action.)

Unique 360º youth action deep inside the skin
A cream which plumps, firms, regenerates, smoothes, corrects color imperfections, reduces wrinkles AND revitalizes, thanks to key ingredients like SOTHYS Rose stem cells, porcelain flower oil, peach leaf extract, peptides M3.o symbiotic oligosaccharides, anti-aging illuminating complex and bio-grade flower extract. All come together to:

  • PROTECT the dermal stem cells
  • REDUCE the premature aging process caused by daily micro stress
  • REINFORCES the skin’s natural defenses using avant-garde anti-stress solution inspired by the science of vitagenes
  • REACTIVATE the synthesis of components that are essential for the skins youth and beauty
  • REGENERATE epidermal cells
  • LIMIT cell energy deficiencies

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The Art of Bernardaud’s Porcelain Jar

For over 150 years, the company Bernardaud has been synonymous with Limoges porcelain. Over the generations, Bernardaud has grown into a major player on the French luxury and international decorative arts scene. Every porcelain creation at Bernardaud is designed and created with passion for excellence, drawing from the traditions of a heritage craft, innovation and refinement in the industry.


The making of SOTHYS SECRETS La Creme 128 porcelain jar
by renowned French house of Bernardaud.

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Perfect Shape Neck and Decollete Treatment

Our Perfect Shape Neck and Decollete Treatment is a 50 minute service that targets slackening jawline and crepey neck skin to redefine the oval of the face.

Available as a standalone treatment: $75
Classic European Facial with Perfect Shape Treatment: $120
or Perfect Shape Treatment combined with Eye Contour treatment: $110

SOTHYS Perfect Shape

PERSONAL HOME CARE

 

SOTHYS Perfect Shape Youth Serum was inspired by ultrasound techniques and lifting threads, this serum with its incredible reshaping texture will redefine the facial contour.

76% of users noticed a more lifted and visibly refined, sculpted effect on the contours of the face.

Get 25% OFF SOTHYS Perfect Shape Serum!
When you purchase a Series of 3 Sothys Neck & Eye Contour Treatments, recommended for best results ($110 per treatment)

Filed Under: Antiaging, Facials, Jan Marini, Product, Service, skin protection, skincare, sothys, Tips Tagged With: A French Touch Salon Skincare, Beauty, blog, facials, Glycolic acid, Jan Marini, skin protection, skincare, sothys, Winter Damage to Skin

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

Filed Under: Service, Tips Tagged With: a french touch salon, ageing, anti-aging, Beauty, Cosmetics, enlighten plus, Health, Jan Marini, prevent aging, Retinol, san luis obispo, skincare, sunscreen

Springtime Skincare: Add A Glycolic Boost to Your Skin!

March 17, 2011 By patkaspian

While Glycolic acid is often a misunderstood facial product, we want to show you how it can be beneficial for your skin’s health! That’s why throughout the month of March, we will highlight the benefits of glycolic acid in a series of 4 blog posts – this is the second.

March 20th marks the first day of Spring. A time for May flowers, sun, and some much-needed spring cleaning! It’s also the perfect time to add a boost to your skin! Here are 5 ways adding a Glycolic Peel to your regimen will bring a  Springtime boost to your skin:

1. Molecules Matter
Glycolic acid is the most beneficial of all the “alpha hydroxy acids” because it has the smallest molecular size. This small size enables it to penetrate the skin more effectively and ultimately bring about the most dramatic and beneficial changes.

2. Subtract the debris, add the hydration
A secondary benefit is glycolic acid’s ability to draw moisturizers into the newly-exfoliated skin surface. After your peel rids your skin of debris, hydrating products work more effectively because it allows your skin to fully absorb the product, creating fresh, radiant results.

3. Healthy skin from the inside out
It not only allows your products to absorb into your skin more efficiently, but also eliminates abnormal cells that can eventually lead to skin cancers!

4. Gentle and non-intrusive
You’ve probably heard rumors about glycolic peels burning or creating rashes. Sex and the City‘s Samantha had her own traumatizing glycolic peel experience! But that is not how glycolic peels work. Our glycolic peels are gentle and require no “down-time.” This is because of the acidity level. Below, watch a glycolic peel in action!

5. More Visible Results
By adding a Factor-A Resurfacing Treatment to the already results-oriented Glycolic Peel, you’ll enjoy even more intensified results (yes, it’s true ladies!). The additional ingredients, including retinol, azelaic, kojic and salicylic acids, work with the Glycolic Acid to further enhance skin clarity, texture, tone and brightness.

Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, is one of the most effective medically validated ingredients to address anti-aging concerns. It increases cellular turnover and the production of collagen for increased volume in the skin and improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Retinol converts into retinoic acid in the skin, resulting in visible results without all of the sensitivity and irritation that come along with prescriptions containing retinoic acid. When combined with the powerful lightening benefits of azelaic and kojic acids, this treatment becomes a powerhouse, addressing many of the common visible signs of aging.

Are you a visual learner? Here is a great video debunking glycolic acid myths and showing the process of a peel!
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Having trouble viewing the video? Watch it here.

We want you to see for yourself how amazing these peels are for your skin. Through the end of April, we’re offering the glycolic peel series (2 peels/week for 3 weeks) for $200! That’s $100 off! Call the salon now to make your appointment 805.785.0340

Already love Jan Marini? Receive a free glycolic peel (worth $60) when you purchase the Jan Marini Skin Management System!

Filed Under: Service, Tips Tagged With: Beauty, french, Glycolic acid, glycolic acid peel, glycolic peel, Health, salon, skincare, spa

Valentine’s Day GIVEAWAY & $10 Gift Certificate

February 3, 2011 By patkaspian

With Valentine’s day around the corner and February being American Heart Month, there’s no doubt that love is in the air – and we want to spread a little love ourselves with a Valentine’s Day Giveaway.

Valentine’s Day Giveaway

Every individual who enters our giveaway will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to our salon and one individual will be selected at random to win our prize package.

How to enter:
1. Like us on Facebook

2. Comment on this blog post telling us why you want to win this Brush Kit and Lip Glaze Package.

3. For 2 extra entries in the raffle, spread a little love yourself and forward this offer to a friend! For each friend that enters, you will receive two extra drawings! Just email patricia@afrenchtouchsalon.com and tell us your friend’s name – we’ll keep a look out for their entry and be sure to give you the credit you deserve.

What You’ll Win:
1. Remember, by entering this giveaway you will automatically receive a $10 gift certificate to A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon! We will send you your gift certificate via email.

2. One person will be selected at random on Valentine’s Day to win the gift package! We will announce the winner on Facebook and notify you that day! Good luck!

And there’s more love to go around!

10% of Sales to American Heart Month: this month we will donate 10% of sales to the American Heart Association when you purchase the Pulse Pink Blush Duo ($75). This Duo comes with a complimentary Kate Spade-style makeup bag and your choice of Lip Shine or Shock Me Pink Lip Serum! Give yourself a gift for Valentine’s Day and you’ll also give a donation to those heart’s who need it.

Vanilla Caramel Sweetheart Facial: Book your special facial on Saturday the 12th! The Vanilla Caramel Sweetheart Facial comes with champagne, a complimentary caramel antioxidant serum, and a dessert to take home to your sweetie! There are still a few spots left, so be sure to book your facial soon – or ask your lover to book one for you! $90 $85

So enter below now! Tell us, why do you want to win this gift set?

Filed Under: Product, Service Tagged With: American Heart Association, Beauty, Colorescience Pro, facials, gift, giveaway, makeup, salon, skincare, spa, Super Bowl, Valentine's Day

The Science Behind Sothys

December 16, 2010 By patkaspian

Cosmeceutical? Peptide? Not all of us speak “skincare” but it’s important to understand what’s in your products, and why it matters. Sothys USA’s National Training Leader, Jean Stewart, explains skincare terminology and why it matters in her article “The Science Behind Sothys’ Cosmeceuticals,” which we’ve summarized in this blog post for you.

“Cosmeceuticals represent a relationship between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Cosmeceuticals contain ingredients that improve the look of the skin by delivering nutrients to our skin to create a healthier appearance. They are not considered a drug, but they have a drug-like effect on the skin.”

Skincare ingredients classified as cosmeceuticals come from a variety of sources, such as botanical, herbs, and Hydroxy-acids, to name a few. But the most talked about and utilized cosmeceutical ingredients today are Peptides.

Jean’s Crash Course on Peptides
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, linked by a peptide bond(s). They build up proteins that are essential to our health and they can send messages to our cells to communicate what our body needs. These new peptides are very different from earlier, nonspecific peptides since we can now selectively define the scope of each individual peptide to virtually “program” the desired type of repair or assistance the skin is in need of to look and BE healthier. SOTHYS excels in peptide technology, having developed the original patent for Matrixyl, a peptide that reduces wrinkles and fine lines, increases collagen production and hyaluronic acid.

Find it in Sothys’ SECRETS Cream, Intense Lip Care and Eye Contour Serum.

Neuro-Peptides: The neuroactive peptide (glutamylamidoethyl indole– that’s a mouthful), which is a synthetic dipeptide, is used as a protector of the nervous system, ensuring relaxation, minimizing skin sensitivity, protecting the nerve growth factor and increasing pleasure molecules to give a soothing sensorial experience, and creating a skin comfort zone.

Find it in Sothys Secrets Global Anti-Aging Destressing Serum.

Descrip-Line: This dipeptide complex has a “Botox-like” effect. This peptide combination relaxes expression lines by reducing  excess  lactic acid in the skin tissues, and increasing the “battery like” molecule in our cells called ATP, a fuel for our cells.

Find it in Sothys Lift Defense series.

Hydroptimale THI3 Institute Treatment: This program brings hydration to the skin in three dimensions.

The first: to auto-regulate water using Optimizer SC Complex, a blend of sugars, algae, and omega-3 and omega -6 fatty acids. These fatty acids are extremely important to the diet of the skin.
The second:
to balance the skin’s water flow with Vegetable Osmolytes (water- regulating molecules).
The third: is a Molecular Patch which offers continual time-released hydration.

The Hydroptimale THI3 program of hydration is recommended for all skin types to replenish moisture and prevent water loss. It is a highly recommended treatment to perform as a post care service after an intensive peel or as the perfect program to prepare the skin for winter weather. Results show an increase in the skin’s moisture potential by 76% after a series of 4 weekly Institute Treatments.

About the Author:
Jean Stewart is currently a National Team Leader for Sothys USA, Inc. She has been with the company for over 20 years and much of that time has been dedicated to studying cosmetic ingredients and their effects on the skin.

***Don’t forget to stop by the salon today for your personalized consultation with Jean Stewart, gifts, holiday treats, and to meet our new esthetician, Jamie, who will be giving complimentary glycolic hand treatments and brow wax from 2pm-6pm. See you there!

Filed Under: Product, Service

Event Recap: Add a Little Shimmer to Your Holiday

December 8, 2010 By patkaspian

Bonjour! Last Thursday, those who walked into our salon to add a little shimmer, walked out with stunning holiday glows.

These pictures tell the story so well!

The guests: Women of all ages discovered how to transform themselves into glowing beauties!

The beauty stations: Our makeup artists, MaryAnne Poinsignon and Kris Meding, matched the ColoreScience Pro Mineral Makeup to each woman’s skin to provide personalized beauty cards.

The products: Colorescience Pro makeup is all natural to compliment the skincare regimen of every woman. The Beauty on the Go all-in-one color palette was a big hit!

If you couldn’t attend the Colorescience Pro Mineral Makeup event, we are still offering the special of a free Genie Mineral Eyeshadow with the purchase of illuminating serums, powder compacts, or  the hot new Nude Eye and Lip Color Kit. Visit our salon before December 22nd, and you will also be entered to win a Père Noel Facial!

For all the event’s pictures, find us on Facebook here.

And don’t miss our upcoming event on Thursday, December 16 from 2:00-6:00pm.
Advanced Skincare Solutions from Sothys
Stop by for your personal skincare consultation with Sothys’ National Trainer, Jean Stewart, who will tell you why all skincare lines are not alike, what makes Sothys so popular among French women, and how you can care for your specific skin type.

Filed Under: Product, Service Tagged With: Beauty, Colorescience Pro, Cosmetics, event, facials, french touch salon, glow, Health, holiday, Human skin, Jean Stewart, Kris Meding, Make-up artist, makeup, MaryAnne Poinsignon, mineral makeup, natural makeup, san luis obispo, shimmer, skincare

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