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A Little Summer Lovin’

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newsletter screen grab If the weather has not proved it to you already, my friends, summer is in full swing!  So we at A French Touch want to remind you, amid the Fourth of July barbeques and fun in the sun, to make this a Summer of Love!  But, before we all start demanding romantic dinner dates from our significant others, let me explain—we want you to show your skin some love.  Especially during this time of year, when we are running around outside in the sun (with our sun protection on, I hope!), your skin needs a little extra guilt-free attention from you and all of our amazing treatments at A French Touch! 

Jan Marini Skin Research—a name that might be living in many of our medicine cabinets and bathroom counters—is celebrating its 19th anniversary this month as an innovative leader and successful business within the skincare industry.  The products that this company has created over the years have revolutionized the way women and men everywhere think about their skin and how to care for it.  From sun protection to anti-aging to everyday rejuvenation, Jan Marini has done it all.  And let’s face it, after all of that time out in the sun and the coats of sunscreen, your skin would sing your praises if it could for a little Jan Marini at the end of the day!

So, what makes Jan Marini so special to us?  In short, we simply love her!  Her healthy and time-tested skin care formulas, her pioneering influence on the world of skin care, her passion for healthy beauty; we want the best possible treatments for you, and I’m pretty sure we’ve found them!  Unlike many other companies in the skin care and beauty industry (a sad truth), Jan Marini’s products and research are guided by the 30 or so medical journals she reads every month, her connections with some of the world’s leading physicians, and her desire to create and share clinically-validated and healthy products.  She has lead the way to many industry “firsts”:

 

  • The first topical TGF beta 1 (a tissue growth factor that can reduce the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and make your skin look smoother and younger)
  • including vitamin C in a serum so that it could be properly absorbed
  • a solution that uses glycolic, salicylic, and azaleic acids to resurface skin (a product you know as Bioclear!)
  • just to name a few! 

But, above all, we love Jan Marini’s approach to her work.  She has shown extreme dedication and hard work for

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 her clients for 19 years straight by constantly providing excellent alternatives to extreme procedures like Botox and plastic surgery.  To quote Jan herself, “no makeup can replace beautiful skin.”  This emphasis on confidence and natural, healthy beauty is awesome, which is why we want to share her wonderful work with you!  (I’ll go a bit more into what is on sale with you in my post next Monday!)

So, come and visit with us on the 19th!  We’d love to answer questions, show you all of Jan Marini’s fun stuff, and pass on our anniversary savings to our lovely and loyal friends.  For now, have a fantastic Fourth of July and remember your sun screen this weekend!

Bisous,                                                                                                                                                                                                  arrowwww  Meet Jan Marini!    

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

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“There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty.  That is precisely what makes its pursuit so interesting.”

  -John Kenneth Galbraith

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

Je m’appelle Jessica—but call me Jessie!  I am delighted to be starting my latest adventure here at A French Touch, where I’ll get to write to you all every so often here on our blog!  We have a lot of fun stuff coming up this summer that I’ll be sure to keep you updated on, and I’m also excited about getting to share my thoughts with you on life, love, beauty, and everything in between.  I’d love to hear what you think about all of my chit chat, too, and look forward to reading your comments and replies!

 

But before we dive into the rest of our summer, let me share a bit about myself.  I am a 20 year old (okay, almost 20 year old!) Communication Studies student at Cal Poly here in SLO.  I love being involved in an academic community that shares my enthusiasm for learning, and loving to talk as I do, working on this blog is right up my alley!  Aside from school, though (especially now that it’s summer—hooray!), I enjoy spending my time reading, writing, making music, and trying to stretch my college-student budget to include as much shopping and sushi as possible!  I love to spend time with my family (my mom, dad, and younger brother Levi), my puppy (Bella—the cutest in the world, I’m pretty sure), my friends, and my best friend and high school sweetheart, Jeff.  I’ve been a part of the SLO County community for about 6 years now, and have loved every minute; not only are we lucky enough to live along one of the most beautiful stretches of the California Coast, but we are surrounded by happy, friendly, and health-conscious people.  It was this positive sense of self-awareness, I think, that drew me to A French Touch in the first place.  To me, the belief that beauty truly begins on the inside, and the self-love that comes from wanting to take care of and reflect that beauty externally reveals itself in the simple elegance here. 

So, with regard to the lovely quote I borrowed for the beginning of this post, I’ve found that my own ‘pursuit of beauty’ (isn’t that a cool concept?) has led me here.  I’m also beginning to think that this self-love and self-awareness that inspires caring for yourself like we do here is the best way to go about this pursuit, which is turning out to be more of a life-long journey than a quick lesson.  But alas, c’est la vie, et la vie est le meilleur éducateur—life is the best teacher!  I am happy to be able to share my impressions and thoughts with you on this adventure, and hope to continue to spread the positive energy and sense of inner beauty that I feel here at A French Touch!  Alors, á bientôt, until next time!

 

Bisous,

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Luxury in a box: Secrets de Sothys Gift Set

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A little luxury never hurt anyone, especially around the holidays! This exclusive gift set from Sothys brings together two complimenting products from their prestigious Secrets de Sothys line – Secrets de Sothys Cream and Global Serum. Best of all, the serum is available as a gift with purchase all December!

Purchase the Secrets de Sothys Cream and receive a complimentary Global Serum, all month long.

Secrets de Sothys Cream

This global, anti-age, destressing cream incorporates a delicate fragrance and silky texture for optimal application comfort. It contains a multitude of active ingredients that work to restructure the skin, reduce skin stress and protect the skin’s cells, while actively working as an anti-wrinkle, firming, moisturizing and anti-pollution formula.

Secrets de Sothys Global Serum

A divine texture containing the secrets of youth…this triple action time fighter optimizes cellular nutrition to boost cellular activity, reinforce the skin’s defenses and activate cellular renewal. The skin is rejuvenated and the complexion regains radiance.

Add these stellar products to your Holiday shopping lists, and you have the perfect gift!

New Product! Marini Physical Protectant SPF 45

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A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon is proud to present the latest product from Jan Marini Skin Research!

Marini Physical Protectant is a sunblock, but it is also so much more. It carries the same antioxidants as your favorite Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant, but at SPF 45 – a little extra protection never hurts!

With the holiday season coming up, sun protection may not be high on everyone’s priorities. But the sun still reaches your skin in cold weather, so that’s no excuse to allow damaging rays to prematurely age your skin. This particular sunblock works overtime to prevent aging through its use of purely physical filters to prevent sun damage without resorting to harsh chemicals. These filter both UVA and UVB rays to prevent skin damage and premature aging. In addition to this damage-fighting technology,  Marini Physical Protectant contains antioxidants which enhance your skin to keep it looking youthful.

Marini Physical Protectant is unique in that it carries a universal tint which works on any skin tone. The weightless formula carries microscopic sponges to absorb oil and give your skin a sheer, matte finish. In addition to all that, the sunblock is enhanced by the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and skin conditioning benefits of green tea extract, alpha-bisabolol and CoEnzyme Q10 to soothe and calm the skin from stress caused by UV and heat.

The best part: this month, when you buy Marini Physical Protectant, you can get 50% off your next mini facial! Don’t miss this opportunity to try a cutting-edge new product and keep your skin healthy!

Limited Space Available for Mini Body Treatment Event!

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Experience a luxurious mini treatment on August 22nd at our Sothys Body Escape Event

You are exclusively invited to the launch of body treatments at A French Touch Salon in collaboration with Sothys skincare.  The day of beauty involves not only complimentary mineral makeup applications from Colorescience makeup, but also the chance to experience mini body treatments using the high quality Sothys products offered in world-class salons internationally.  We are proud to present two body treatments inspired by French aromatherapy:

Signature Slimming Treatment

This precisely tailored treatment reduces the appearance of all types of cellulite (adipose, aqueous and fibrous).  The process starts with an incredible slimming peeling wrap to smooth the skin, followed by an exclusive slimming massage using customized body serums.  Prepare to relax and unwind, rising to a slimmer, smoother you!

Iris and Litchi Body Treatment

This limited-edition treatment evokes the exotic in its combination of the essences of litchi, the favorite fruit of Chinese emperors, and iris, the flower immortalized by the Egyptians as a symbol of the renewal of life.  Treat yourself to a half-hour calming body treatment starting with a sea salt exfoliation followed by an emulsifying velvet massage.

We are excited to introduce you to these revolutionary body treatments, but even more excited that their introduction can be part of this extraordinary day of beauty.  What could be better than sampling world-renowned spa treatments in the picturesque creek-side setting of A French Touch, all while sipping champagne and enjoying French delicacies?  Take the time to indulge in a well-deserved day of relaxation and beautification, the perfect way to sample these body treatments and decide to continue them in the future.

As if there weren’t already enough benefits to the event, scheduling a treatment will enter you in our raffle for a Full-Size Body Kit and other product and service prizes.  Even if you don’t have the time to take a day of relaxation, keep in mind that a body treatment is only about thirty minutes long – perfect for a quick midday getaway!

Schedule your appointment now while there is still availability!

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

A Healthy Tan, is there such a thing?

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If you’ve been spending time in the sun this summer to achieve a bronze, kissed-by-the-sun look, then you’re most likely over-exposing your skin to UVA and UVB rays.  But, did you know there is a safer way to get a summer glow?  You don’t have to allow the sun to be the culprit that’s aging your skin more quickly.  With Colorescience Pro Minerals and Jan Marini Sun Care products, you’ll have a beautiful, healthy bronze, without the damaging effects of the sun.

There are 3 main products that we recommend for a healthy tan!  

1. Colorescience Pro Illuminating Serum – in Bronze or Champagne Kiss: This  radiance-boosting formula, rich in peptides, antioxidants, and hydrating hyaluronic acid provides a healthy, luminous base.  Both Bronze and Champagne Kiss work beautifully on their own, but you can also give your skin a hint of bronze and an illuminating glow by blending the two together.

2. Jan Marini Tinted  SPF 30 Antioxidant Block: This skin-friendly iron oxide mineral formula creates a sun-kissed look by adding a warm neutral shade to the skin that compliments virtually any skin tone.  The waterproof formula ensures continuous coverage for extended exposure to the sun’s rays.  Compared to other sunscreens, the Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant provides a lasting oil-free, matte finish, leaving your skin with a soft, silky, conditioned effect.

3. Jan Marini Bioglycolic Sunless Self-Tanner:  This product allows you to enjoy an attractive, glowing tan without over-exposing your skin to the damaging effects of the environment.  Bioglycolic Sunless Self-Tanner is composed of an amino acid that interacts with the skin’s proteins to activate a natural, long-lasting color change without dying your skin.  This means your skin won’t appear orange because the color will adjust to your specific skin type to match its tone and coloration.

Remember to minimize your sun time!

Minimize your time in the sun to maximize your protection against aging.  Exposure to the sun not only causes harmful damage to your skin, such as burns, wrinkles, and fine lines, but also enlarges your pores.  If you’re noticing your pores getting larger, you can learn how to reduce the size of your pores and get that flawless look you desire.