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Customize Your Sonic Clean

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 Bonjour, Mes Amis!

If you’ve been into A French Touch lately, I know you’ve heard all about the fabulous cleansing technology in our Clarisonic Brushes (or better yet, experienced it in one of our facials!).  However, we want to help you maintain that post-facial deep-clean feel by taking one of these handy little brushes home with you, and want to emphasize that these brushes are a great way to tailor your skin care routine directly to your skin type and your skin care needs.  Though all of these brushes produce visible positive results, we can’t emphasize enough how important it is to choose the one that’s right for you!  So, which of our three Clarisonic Brushes is best for your skin type?  Check it out!

mia firstThe Mia is perfect for normal skin types, or skin with “an even tone and texture, and is naturally moisturized without looking too dry or oily.”  The Mia brush is the simplest option for you, with one speed and changeable brush head options suited to your specific skincare needs.  This is a great starter brush for young teens to help them get into a healthy skin routine early on!  However, more sensitive skin would better benefit from…

mia 2.0The Mia 2 is a more advanced version of the Mia that uses the same amazing clarisonic technology, but includes two different speed options for a gentler clean.  This brush is recommended for Normal, Dry, Sensitive, or Aging skin, and also comes with the customizable brush head option, so you can be sure to select the perfect clean for you skin care needs.

ariaThe Aria is our favorite Clarisonic Brush, because it works beautifully with all skin types and comes with not one, not two, but three different speeds for a delicate, a universal, or a deep cleanse (talk about a customized clean!).  Depending on your skin type–whether you have sensitive skin or stubborn acne–we come up with the best cleansing routine and pair it with one of Clarisonic’s Brush heads to guarantee healthy, glowing skin!

Clarisonic’s Brushes are easy to use, easy to clean, and even easier to fall in love with.  Stop by and experience the Aria in one of our facials, or talk to Patricia or Lindsay to get an expert recommendation!  À bientôt!

Bisous,

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Jan Marini Skin Research Retinol PLUS

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Why is Retinol the Best Anti-Aging product recommended by Doctors?

~Smoothes the Skin
~Boosts Collagen
~Reduces Fine Lines
~Evens out Discoloration
~Unclogs Pores

The first Non-Irritating and Skin-Smoothing over-the-counter retinol!

Age Intervention Retinol PLUS provides unparalleled skin rejuvenation benefits. The strongest levels of stabilized all-trans-retinol are synergistically combined with advanced topical agents to maximize efficacy while simultaneously decreasing or even eliminating acclimation/irritation concerns. Acclimation with prescription retinol can include redness, drying and visible peeling of the skin, leading many to discontinue it’s use. Retinol Plus delivers the equivalent skin-smoothing and brightening results without the downtime associated with prescriptions, while providing anti-aging and collagen boosting peptides, antioxidants, hydrators and skin soothing ingredients. Retinol PLUS truly separates itself from the pack.

Retinol PLUS helps with numerous skin concerns such as wrinkles, texture, acne and hyper-pigmentation by promoting increased cell health and stimulating the growth of collagen and elastin in the skin, which literally reverses the fine lines, wrinkles, and other damage caused by aging.

At  A French Touch, we recommend incorporating Retinol Plus into your regimen with the Jan Marini Skincare Management System customized to your particular skin, and strongly encourage the use of this regimen before, during, and after any peel series to maintain and enhance the rejuvenating effects of the peels.

A Sonic Clean for your Skin

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Looking for the best way to give your skin that post-facial, deeply-cleansed feeling every day?  The best way to beautiful skin is a ‘clean’ start (pun intended!), and we’ve got the #1 cleansing brush recommended by dermatologists, estheticians and spa professionals, to transform your skin, one pore at a time.

Clarisonic Brushes use advanced sonic technology to provide you with a clean that is 6 times more thorough than cleansing with hands alone. Cleansing with Clarisonic clears oil, perspiration, debris, makeup, and environmental pollutants out of your pores.  

The secret is described best by Clarisonic themselves:

“Unlike spinning devices, our patented sonic cleansing technology works with skin’s natural elasticity, oscillating at a sonic frequency that produces over 300 movements per second. The resulting flexing action created between the outer and inner brushes works to loosen dirt and oil, removing deep-seated impurities from pores and priming skin to better absorb topical treatments.”

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This approach to cleansing will not only give your pores a chance to breathe, but will also improve the look and feel of skin that suffers from:

  • Fine Lines & Wrinkles
  • Enlarged Pores & Excess Oil
  • Rough Surface, Uneven Texture
  • Dullness, Lack of Radiance
  • Acne-Prone, Frequent Blemishes
  • Loss of Firmness & Elasticity

A French Touch offers 3 different Clarisonic Brushes, along with several different brush head attachment options, so you can take home that same clean you love in our facials!  Also, this month all of our Clarisonic Brushes come with a FREE Jan Marini Age Intervention Cleanser to help you maintain that radiant, youthful glow.

miaThe Mia 1 ($99) is a great starter brush in the Clarisonic series.  It comes with one speed (and in lots of cute colors!), and includes the Sensitive Brush Head for a gentle cleanse.  The Mia is easy to use, quick to charge, and can switch between all of the Brush Head options, so you can find your favorite!  The Mia also comes with a 1 year warranty.

mia 2The Mia 2 ($149) is the perfect travel brush, and comes with a convenient travel case, the interchangeable heads option, and not one but two speeds (delicate and universal) so you can customize your clean.  This brush also includes a 1-Minute Pulsing T-Timer that pulses momentarily to indicate it is time to move to another part of your face.  The Mia 2 comes with a 2 year warranty.

ariaThe Aria (Mia 3) ($199) is the most versatile Clarisonic Brush, and comes with three speeds–delicate, universal, and powerful, to offer even more options for that just-out-of-a-facial clean feeling–in addition to all of the perks of Mia and Mia 2.  The Aria also comes with a drying stand, USB-Enabled Universal Voltage pLink Charger and a 3 year warranty. 

The sonic powered clean is our favorite way to kick off a facial, and an excellent way to intensify the results of your skin care routine by clearing out your pores and refreshing your skin before applying products.  Try one with us today!

Bisous,

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Visit us at SLO’s Annual Health and Fitness Expo!

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photo (7)Mark your calendars for SLO’s Annual Health and Fitness Expo on March 22nd and 23rd!  For this whole weekend, over 100 businesses and organizations are going to get together at the Alex Madonna Expo Center to celebrate and promote healthier living in the San Luis Obispo area.

Admission into the expo is totally free, and you’ll have access to educational seminars, medical testing (including BMI, body composition, etc.), and the expertise of many health and fitness professionals from around the county.  What better way to invest a little time in yourself and your family than spending time together learning about how to become healthier, happier people!

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A French Touch will be there, representing the very best that skin care has to offer starting with maximum sun protection from JAN MARINI SKIN RESEARCH and COLORESCIENCE PRO MINERALS.  As many of you probably know, The Skin Cancer Foundation reminds us that  up to 90% of visible signs of aging (hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, loss of tone and elasticity) is directly caused by sun damage to the skin.  So the very best way to protect yourself while you’re out enjoying the fabulous weather and outdoor activities that we are so lucky to have on the Central Coast, is to be sure you are using a TRULY broad-spectrum sunscreen, like Colorescience’s Sunforgettable SPF 50 Mineral Powders, or Jan Marini’s SPF 45 Physical Protectant (for those seeking a paraben free, chemical free alternative to 90% of the sunscreen market).Screen shot 2013-06-03 at 7.06.57 PM

The Expo is also hosting a 5K race through the beautiful hills and pastures around Madonna Mountain on the morning of Saturday the 22nd to kick things off.  After hosting a Facebook contest over the weekend to give away 2 tickets to the 5K, we happily extend our congratulations to Bonnie–a wonderful friend and client–and a lucky friend, who won their tickets free from us!  We hope that she has fun, and stops by to see us at our booth after her run!  

If you missed out on this Facebook contest, be sure to stay tuned; I’ll be keeping you posted on additional contests, as well as the amazing specials, that we’ll have at the Expo here on our blog and on our Facebook page, so be sure to ‘like us’ and follow along!

Bisous,

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Just Wing It with Colorescience!

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

Happy belated Valentines Day!  Whether you spent it out on the town, or at home on the couch, I hope we all got a little reminder of all of the love there is to share in our lives.

gel eyelinerNow, to celebrate not only this date night but every date night for the rest of the year, I am happy to introduce Colorescience’s New Gel Eyeliner to spice up your makeup routine!  This crème-gel, non-irritating formula is easy to apply and only uses the best mineral ingredients (can’t beat the Colorescience standard!).  It’s got the ease and control of an eye pencil but with a much more solid line, no fading, and no smudging to keep your look perfect all night.  Lindsay (our new esthetician!) LOVES this new eyeliner; she says that the gel stays on way longer than pencil liner, and that the pots last way longer!  If you’re curious about this (or any of our fabulous Colorescience makeup options, for that matter!), book a Free Makeup Consultation with Lindsay and come see what would work best for you!

Right now, the New Gel Eyeliner is available in black for $28!  If you come in before the end of the month, you can take advantage of some of our awesome Colorescience specials:

  • Buy the Core Four (Primer, Foundation, Setting Mist, Sunforgettable Sun Protection) and receive a Free Makeup Bag!
  • Pick up your Primer and Foundation (Compact, Brush, or Creme Foundation) and receive a Free Lip Product!
  • Mention this blog post when you come in to the salon this month, and receive $5 off your Colorescience purchase!

    Thanks for reading!

Finally, I’d like to share these videos that Colorescience shared with us, providing quick and easy tutorials on three different looks with their Gel Eyeliner.  Enjoy!

Bisous,

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Quand il Pleut, il Verse!

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

Quand il pleut, il verse; when it rains, it pours…But fortunately for us on the Central Coast, we need a little rain in our lives!  

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Currently, I’m curled up on the couch in my second family’s front room, across from a huge window bay, watching the rain drops dance rhythms on the antique glass panes and thinking about how beautiful it all is; the grey skies, the dark green contrast of the trees against the skyline, and the rippling puddles forming all over the sidewalk and street in front of the house.  I’ve got my long pajamas and fuzzy socks on, and a hot cup of coffee in my favorite coffee cup is steaming on the small table next to me, and I’m torn between wanting to stay all cozy and warm on the couch all day, and the desire to go throw on my rain boots and a sweater and jump in the puddles!

Personally, I’ve been feeling a bit bogged down and over loaded lately, so the opportunity to sit and enjoy this beautiful rainy day is a wonderful reminder:

“It’s not about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”rain-boots-insert

What a lovely reminder to embrace the beauty in our lives, especially when it’s so easy to let our “to do” lists and daily routines push it out of our line of sight.  So wherever this message finds you, I hope that today we are all able to push aside our worries and cares for a moment and go splash around a bit, and remember that dancing in the rain is more fun, anyway.

Bisous,

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